Page 1: User Guide
SIM 7Q series User Guide R92112011 R92112012 R92112013 R92112021 R92112022 R92112023 R92112161 R92112162 R92112163 R9211222 R9211224 R59770066/11 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 2 Factory: Barco nv Advanced Visualization Systems Noordlaan 5, B-8520 Kuurne Phone: +32 56.36.82.11 Fax: +32 56.36.84.86 Support: www.barco.com/esupport Visit us at the web: www.barco.com Printed in Belgium Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 3: Software License Agreement
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.
Page 4 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. Trademarks Brand and product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks, registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective holders.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
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Page 6 7.8.10.5 CLO-TOD color tracking ....................204 R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013...
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Page 8 Table of contents R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 9: Introduction
1. Introduction 1. INTRODUCTION Overview • About the projector • About the manual R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 10: About The Projector
1. Introduction About the projector SIM 7Q series projectors The SIM 7Q series projectors are LCoS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) based high resolution projectors developed for high demanding simulation applications. Image 1-1 SIM 7Q series: smearing reduction and blur reduction R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 11: About The Manual
For the latest version of the product manuals, see http://www.barco.com. Clariﬁcation of the term “SIM 7Q series” used in this document When referring in this document to the term “SIM 7Q series” it is meant that the content is applicable for the following Barco products: •...
Page 12 Step related notes, tips, warnings or cautions are printed in italic. • Procedure related notes, tips, warnings or cautions are printed in bold between 2 lines preceded by the corresponding icon. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 13: Packaging
2. Packaging 2. PACKAGING Overview • Unpacking R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 14: Unpacking
Always remove the lens before transporting the projector. AUTION Make sure that the projection lens has the one-to-one match with the projector and please contact Barco in case of replacement of the projection lens. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 15: Unpacking The Cardboard Box: Exploded View
Retain the original shipping cardboard boxes and packing material. It will be needed if you ever have to ship the projector. For maximum protection, repack your projector as it was packed at the factory. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 16 2. Packaging R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 17: Installation Guidelines
3. Installation guidelines 3. INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Overview • Safety warnings • Installation guidelines R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 18: Safety Warnings
• Seek medical attention if unusual health conditions occur after a lamp rupture or lamp explosion, such as headache, fatigue, shortness of breath, chest-tightening coughing or nausea. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 19: Installation Guidelines
ﬁlters as this will dramatically reduce the lifetime of the consumables. It is advised to replace the air ﬁlters at any lamp change. Barco reserves itself the right to refuse warranty replacement of consumables if they have been used in a projector with dirty air ﬁlters.
Page 20: Which Screen Type
In doing so the lifetime will increase considerably. However, the more time the projector is powered down each day, the better the panels can recover and the longer they will last. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 21: Installation
4. Installation 4. INSTALLATION Overview • Dimensions • Fixation points at the bottom of the projector • Projector tilt • RCU battery installation • Lens installation • Projector conﬁguration • Connections R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 22: Dimensions
Dimensions are given in mm and inch (1inch = 25.4 mm) Weight (without lens) : approx. 27 kg (59.5 lbs) FRONT VIEW BOTTOM VIEW LEFT SIDE VIEW air exhaust BACK VIEW air filter air filter TOP VIEW Image 4-1 Dimensions R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 23: Fixation Points At The Bottom Of The Projector
(bolt head not included): 25 mm < bolt length < 30 mm • mounting torque range: 20 Nm (177 lbf.in) < torque < 23 Nm (205 lbf.in) Image 4-2 Fixation points R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 24: Projector Tilt
The tilt range of the projector is restricted by the tilt range of the lamp. The drawings below show the maximal tilt range in both senses. +20° -20° Image 4-3 Projector tilt range 360° Image 4-4 Projector tilt range R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 25: Rcu Battery Installation
Replace with the correct battery type. Use two AA size batteries. There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. AUTION Replace the battery as explained above. There is a risk of explosion if the battery is incorrectly installed. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 26: Lens Installation
4. Installation Lens installation Overview • Lens range • Lens formulas • Shift capabilities • Installing the lens and adjusting the Scheimpﬂug • Connecting the lens • Lens Data R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 27: Lens Range
4. Installation 4.5.1 Lens range Overview table Lens QSD (0.8:1) QSD (1.0–1.4:1) QSD (1.4–2.0:1) See the Maintenance appendix for more information about lens cleaning. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 28: Lens Formulas
= -0.0858 + 1.471 x SW + = -3.37795 + 1.471 x SW + 0.0077/SW 11.93502/SW TP (Telephoto) = -0.0013 + 2.031 x SW - = -0.05118 + 2.031 x SW - 0.0606/SW 93.9302/SW R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 29: Shift Capabilities
Image 4-9 Lens shift: maximum horizontal shift (vertical shift = 0) -20% +20% +100% -100% +20% -20% Image 4-10 Lens shift: maximum horizontal shift (vertical shift = maximum = 100%) R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 30: Lens Shift: Range
Horizontal shift : -70% Projector Projector Screen Screen Image 4-12 Vertical shift in nominal position Vertical shift : +100% Vertical shift : -100 % Projector Projector Projector Screen Screen Screen Image 4-13 R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 31: Installing The Lens And Adjusting The Scheimpﬂug
1. Screw in 3 Allen bolts M4 into the lens ﬂange. See image 4-15 and image 4-16 Tip: Make sure the bolts do not completely go through the ﬂange. 2. Fix a nut M4 to the Allen bolts. Do not tighten yet. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 32: Screws To Lock The Lens Scheimpﬂug Settings (Left Side)
2. Remove the bottom lens cover (3 screws) Image 4-18 Bottom lens cover: ﬁxing screws 3. Remove the lock nuts and washers from the lens holder studs, but leave the springs on the lens holder studs R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 33: Lens: Scheimpﬂug Springs
7. Unscrew each lock nut 1 revolution and start adjusting the Scheimpﬂug by tightening or loosening these lock nuts 8. If the adjustment is done, screw in the smaller Allen bolts M4 (see “1” on image 4-22) until they are hand-tight R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 34: Lens: Scheimpﬂug Securing Bolts And Nuts
9. Secure the smaller Allen bolts M4 by tightening the nuts (see “2” on image 4-22) to the lens ﬂange. 10.Install the bottom lens cover 11. Install the top lens cover R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 35: Connecting The Lens
1. Connect the male connector attached to the lens to the female connector located on the front of the projector Tip: The side labeled TOP on the male connector must be oriented upwards. Image 4-24 Projector lens connection 2. Secure the connection by turning and fastening the locking ring R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 36: Lens Data
The connection to the projector transmits signals for the lens aperture data and the zoom and focus motor control (power). Image 4-25 Lens connector pinout Pin number Pin description 13,14,15,16 D1,D2,D3,D4 ++5V Sens Table 4-3 Pinout overview table Also see the lens connection procedure. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 37: Projector Conﬁguration
Projector conﬁguration The different conﬁgurations Depending on the installation the projector can be mounted in different ways, the 4 different conﬁgurations are: Rear/Ceiling Rear/Table Front/Ceiling Front/Table Image 4-26 Projector conﬁgurations R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 38: Connections
4. Installation Connections Overview • Power connection • Signal connections • Communication R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 39: Power Connection
Barco SIM7 Power connection 3. Secure the connection with the locking spring. OPEN CLOSED Image 4-28 AUTION To prevent damage to the projector always ensure that the locking spring is well engaged ! R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 40: Signal Connections
4. Installation 4.7.2 Signal connections Overview • Input section • Input speciﬁcations • Connecting a DVI source • Connecting an RGB source R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 41: Input Section
RJ45 (LAN1). This Ethernet input is connected to the image processor (PMP or Pixel Map Processor). Image 4-29 Projector left side view Image 4-30 Projector left side view : Input section R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 42: Input Speciﬁcations
The video input board holds an RGBHV input. By default, the composite video (BNC connector) and the S-video input (mini-DIN connector) are not supported. R / PR G / Y B / PB Hs / Cs VIDEO S-VIDEO Image 4-32 Video input board R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 43: Connecting A Dvi Source
1. Connect the dual channel image generator source to the projector by connecting the DVI male connector of channel 1 into the projector’s DVI 1 female input connector and the DVI male connector of channel 2 in the DVI 2 female input connector R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 44: Connections : Connecting A Dual Channel Dvi Source
4. Installation Channel 1 Channel 2 Image 4-34 Connections : connecting a dual channel DVI source R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 45: Connecting An Rgb Source
Connecting an RGB source How to connect the RGB input ? 1. Connect the 4 or 5 BNC cables to the projector’s 5-cable input. Image 4-35 Connections : connecting an RGB source R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 46: Communication
4. Installation 4.7.3 Communication Overview • Network connections • Network settings R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 47: Network Connections
To send commands to the projector, connection must be established to port 5401. How to connect the projector ? 1. Connect the RJ 45 male plug to the projector’s RJ 45 female connector Image 4-36 Network connection via crossed cable (Null modem) R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 48: Network Connection Through A Hub
4. Installation To LAN Image 4-37 Network connection through a HUB See Network settings to set the communication port. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 49: Network Settings
3. Push the ↓ key to pull down the Installation menu. 4. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Network settings and press ENTER to select. Image 4-38 R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 50 7. Press Apply settings to apply the changes A dialog box is shown. The different executed operations are shown with a checkbox. The last operation Restarting network takes a few seconds more. Image 4-40 R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 51: Setup
• Powering the SIM 7 projector • Setting the RCU address • Starting the projector • Setting the projector address (only if necessary) • Setting the orientation • Lens adjustments R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 52: Warranty: Continuous Mode / Automatic Shutdown Mode
Whatever the selection of runtime mode was, it is possible to change to the other mode through the Installation menu at any time. However if the warranty had expired, it stays that way. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 53: Powering The Sim 7 Projector
Image 5-1 Barco SIM7 : Power switch L3 and L1 light up red. After the initialization period L1 turns off. Image 5-3 Standby state : L3 is red Image 5-2 R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 54: Setting The Rcu Address
“0” or “1” (by default “0”). In other words, an RCU set to address “0” will always control a projector regardless of its projector address (since it uses the common address). R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 55: Starting The Projector
Image 5-5 The last selected source is displayed. If the address setting is wrong the projector will not respond to the RCU, see the next step to set the address. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 56: Setting The Projector Address (Only If Necessary)
6. Enter the new projector address with the digit keys on the RCU, the local keypad or the cursor keys. How to change the common address ? 1. Proceed in the same way as for the projector address R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 57: Setting The Orientation
5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↓ or ↑ to select the desired orientation 7. Press ENTER The projection is adapted and a bullet shows the active conﬁguration. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 58: Lens Adjustments
• Adjusting the lens If the lens locking option (= rugged option) is installed on the projector, a warning will be displayed before the execution of any lens shift adjustment. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 59: Locking The Lens Holder (Rugged Option)
3. Slide both ﬁxation blocks for the horizontal shift away from each other until they hit the lens holder frame Image 5-10 Image 5-11 Horizontal shift: free Horizontal shift: blocked 4. Fix these blocks by tightening the front bolts R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 60: Fixation Screws For Horizontal Lens Shift Locking System
Fixation screw for vertical lens shift locking system 6. Reinstall the top lens cover AUTION The shift motors will be damaged if lens shift is activated while the blocking system is tightened! R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 61: Locking / Unlocking The Zoom Ring And The Focus Ring Of The Lens
Both zoom ring and focus ring are unlocked at the same time. 1. Release (i.e. counterclockwise) the zoom/focus locking knob until no resistance is felt anymore Image 5-15 Unlocking the zoom/focus locking system R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 62 5. Setup 2. Now the zoom and focus can be adjusted R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 63: Back Focal Length Adjustment
(motorized lens focus). Image 5-16 Back Focal length adjustment. Locking screws Adjustment hole Image 5-17 A wrong back focal length adjustment will not allow optimal focus throughout the full zoom range. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 64: Back Focal Length: Fixation Screws
2. Put the BFL tool in the adjustment hole Image 5-19 Back focal length adjustment tool 3. Zoom the lens to wide position 4. Focus the image on the screen using the BFL tool R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 65: Back Focal Length Adjustment Range
6. Focus the image on the screen using the remote control 7. Repeat step 3 to step 6 until the image stays in focus regardless to the zoom position 8. Fix the 4 screws R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 66: Adjusting The Lens
1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Installation 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Installation menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Lens adjustments... Image 5-22 R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 67 2. Press ← or → to select the Installation 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Installation menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Lens adjustments... Image 5-26 5. Press ENTER R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 68 Unsharp corners in the image can be adjusted with the Scheimpﬂug adjustment (3 adjustment screws on the lens holder), see the Lens installation section Before adjusting the lens focus, insure that the Back Focal Length is correctly adjusted, "Back focal length adjustment", page 59 R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 69: Getting Started
6. Getting started 6. GETTING STARTED Overview • Starting up the projector • Selecting a source • Adjusting the image • Switching the projector to standby R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 70: Starting Up The Projector
2. Press the Standby button on the RCU or the local keypad M E N T E R U SE O G O Image 6-1 How to start up the projectors via XDS RACU ? 1. See dedicated User guide R59770508. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 71: Selecting A Source
Fire W Fire Wire ire COLOR COLOR VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO BRIGHTN BRIGHTN PC PC CONTR CONTR Image 6-2 Note: Pressing 5 a multiple times, cycles between both DVI connectors R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 72: Adjusting The Image
O IMAGE DIGI DIGI ZOOM ZOOM PHASE PHASE IQ-PC IQ-PC TINT TINT Fire W Fire Wire ire COLOR COLOR VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO BRIGHTN BRIGHTN PC PC CONTR CONTR Image 6-3 R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 73: Switching The Projector To Standby
1. While the projector is in active state, keep the Standby button on the RCU or on the local keypad pressed for two seconds. 2. The lamp is switched off and the two minute cooling cycle is started. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 74 6. Getting started R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 75: Advanced
7. Advanced 7. ADVANCED Overview • Using the Dialog boxes • Source selection • Image • Image ﬁles • Geometry • Lamp • General • Display setup • Installation R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 76: Using The Dialog Boxes
In some cases an alphanumeric value (ﬁle name, ...) has to be entered. Use ↑ or ↓ to scroll through the char- acter values once the input ﬁeld is activated. Following characters can be browsed in this particular order: Decimal scroll list: 0123456789 Signed decimal scroll list: 0123456789- ASCII scrolllist:ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789+-*/&@#.;.abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 77: Source Selection
7. Advanced Source selection Overview • Selecting a DVI source • Selecting an RGB source R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 78: Selecting A Dvi Source
The digital nature of this signal eliminates the need for adjustments. In the same way, the following sources can be selected and adjusted: L2 DVI-2 and L2 Twin Dual DVI R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 79: Selecting An Rgb Source
Brightness • Phase • Input balance • Auto Image : or manual edit of the image ﬁle settings In the same way, a YUV source can be selected and adjusted. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 80: Image
7. Advanced Image Overview • Introduction • Image settings • Scaling • Time of Day (TOD) • Input balance (RGB signals only) R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 81: Introduction
The adjustments done in the Image menu are saved in the corresponding image ﬁle and only affect the active source, whereas adjustments done in the Display settings are applied to all sources. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 82: Image Settings
7. Advanced 7.3.2 Image settings Overview • Setting the Contrast • Setting the Brightness • Gamma • Phase (RGB signals only) R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 83: Setting The Contrast
7. Press ENTER On the screen appears now a slider box Image 7-6 8. Use ←or → , the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the contrast R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 84: Setting The Brightness
7. Press ENTER On the screen appears now a slider box Image 7-7 8. Use ←or → , the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the brightness R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 85: Gamma
7. Press ENTER On the screen appears now a slider box Image 7-8 8. Use ←or → , the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the Gamma R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 86: Phase (Rgb Signals Only)
7. Press ENTER On the screen appears now a slider box Image 7-9 8. Use ←or → , the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the Phase R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 87: Scaling
4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Scaling 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired way of scaling Image 7-10 R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 88: Time Of Day (Tod)
2. Press → to select the Image item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Time of Day Image 7-11 5. Press ENTER R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 89 7. Advanced A dialog box is displayed Image 7-12 6. Use ←or → , the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the Time of Day R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 90: Input Balance (Rgb Signals Only)
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). R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 91 3. Press → to select the Image item 4. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu 5. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Input balance 6. Press → to pull down the menu R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 92 4. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu 5. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Input balance 6. Press → to pull down the menu 7. Use ↓ or ↑ to select White level... R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 93 If one uses a checkerboard pattern, the bright spots should appear in the white blocks. The input balance settings are stored in the image ﬁle, each source has its own input balance. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 94: Image Files
Image ﬁles Overview • Load ﬁle • Auto Image • Edit ﬁle • Save as (create a custom ﬁle) • Rename ﬁle • Copy • Delete • Forced ﬁle load R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 95: Load File
If the displayed image is not correct after Auto Image or after selecting the best ﬁtting ﬁle, go to the Edit menu, select the active ﬁle and change the settings. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 96: Auto Image
Auto Image acts on the active window. The image in the window may move and change in aspect during the Auto Image process. Auto Image can also be launched via the RCU with the dedicated Auto Image key. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 97: Edit File
6. Use ←or →, the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to edit and change the values, conﬁrm with ENTER Note: greyed out ﬁelds can not be updated Advanced settings for Analog Data sources (e.g. RGB HS/VS) The advanced button enables the advanced settings for analog data sources. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 98 In very speciﬁc situations however (e.g. iBlend), more changes to the timings may be needed, such as the setting of the Start pixels, Active pixels, Start lines, Active lines. In that case, hit Enter and change the slider to position 1, thus enabling more settings in the Edit ﬁle menu. Image 7-29 R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 99: Save As (Create A Custom File)
A dialog box is displayed Use ←or →, ↓ or ↑ the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to edit and change the ﬁle name, conﬁrm with ENTER. Image 7-31 R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 100: Rename File
A dialog box is displayed Use ←or →, ↓ or ↑ the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to edit and change the values, conﬁrm with ENTER. Image 7-33 R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 101: Copy
6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the ﬁle to be copied 7. Press ENTER The ﬁle name is copied in the edit ﬁeld 8. Use the keys on the remote to change the name of the destination ﬁle R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 102: Delete
A dialog box is displayed Image 7-37 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired ﬁle 7. Press ENTER The selected ﬁle is deleted and is removed from the list R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 103: Forced File Load
9. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired ﬁle (for example /Standard/SXGA+@60.xml) 10.Press ENTER The ﬁle is selected and will be loaded in the future. To delete the forced ﬁle, go to the desired input and press ENTER. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 104: Geometry
• Geometry ﬁles • Accessing the Geometry menu • Geometry distortions • Load • Edit • Rename a Geometry File • Copy a Geometry File • Delete a Geometry File R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 105: Introduction
IG’s side. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 106: Geometry Files
Edit : allows to edit a custom geometry ﬁle • Rename : allows to rename the geometry ﬁle • Copy : allows to copy the geometry ﬁle • Delete : allows to delete the geometry ﬁle R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 107: Accessing The Geometry Menu
How to access the Geometry menu ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select Geometry 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Geometry menu Image 7-40 R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 108: Geometry Distortions
21 will only affect the adjusted point (called local points). This interaction is also visible in the edit menu (see Geometry Edit wizard) R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 109: Geometry Levels
The fact that the adjustment affects other points means that a certain hierarchy must be respected when adjusting the geometry. The hierarchy or levels are indicated in the following image R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 110: Geometry Level Hierarchy
On top of this hierarchy, the 2x2 points. Adjusting points on level 1 will affect level 2 till 21. At the bottom of the structure we ﬁnd the 33x33 points adjustment, adjusting grid points on level 21 will not affect any other points, these are called local points. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 111: Load
6. Use the cursor key ↑ and ↓ to select the desired geometry ﬁle 7. Press ENTER Tip: When starting a new geometry setup it is advised to select the “No_Distortion” ﬁle. The ﬁle is loaded and the geometry settings are adapted. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 112: Edit
Accessing the Geometry Edit menu • Geometry Edit wizard • Geometry Edit Modes • Editing a geometry ﬁle • Axis link • Shift Adjustment • Transport Delay • Sharpness • Geometry Reset R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 113: Accessing The Geometry Edit Menu
2. Press → to select Geometry 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Geometry menu 4. Press ↓or ↑ to select Edit 5. Press → to open the Edit menu Image 7-45 R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 114: Geometry Edit Wizard
An intuitive user interface is used to perform all the geometry corrections. This gives the user real-time access to the distortion characteristics. Each individual point can be selected and shifted to the desired location in real time. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 115: Busy Message
Table 7-2 dialog box legend When applying a distortion to the image this may take a certain time. During this operation, a text box is shown. Busy Image 7-49 Busy message R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 116: Geometry Edit Modes
Edit mode : allows to select the desired control (edit box, ...) in the dialog box. • Change mode : allows to change the values in the controls (edit box, radio buttons, ...) of the dialog box. Image 7-50 Image 7-51 R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 117 1. When the Edit dialog box is displayed, the Select mode is selected by default. 2. To go to the next mode (go to the right) press ENTER. 3. To return to a previous mode (go to the left) use BACK R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 118: Editing A Geometry File
A 3x3 mode adjustment gives the following new points to be adjusted ( the 4 points of the 2x2 mode being already adjusted : they are therefore left out of the grid). Note that in this mode, 2 levels are involved, the level 2 and the level 3. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 119 A 5x5 mode adjustment gives the following new points to be adjusted. Note that in this mode 3 levels are involved, level 4, 5 and level 6 (previous adjusted points are left out). R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 120 2. Press ↓ to select 2x2... 3. Press ENTER A dialog box is displayed. The Select mode is enabled and the top/left (row = 0 ; colom = 0) corner is selected R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 121 7. Advanced Image 7-56 Image 7-57 How to select another point ? 1. Press → to select the next adjustment point R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 122 7. Advanced The column is adapted to 32 Image 7-58 Image 7-59 2. Press ↓ to select the next adjustment point R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 123 7. Advanced The row is adapted to 32 Image 7-60 Image 7-61 3. Press ← to select the next adjustment point R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 124 How to adjust using the Adjust mode ? Adjusting point (row =0 ; column =0) by 100 (pixels) along the x axis in the 2x2 mode 1. Press ENTER to go to the Adjust Mode R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 125 The adjustment is done in small steps. Adjusting for instance from 0 to 100 using the Adjust mode is not the ideal method. The use of the Edit and Change mode is more appropriate. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 126 4. Use ← and → to select the digit and use ↑ and ↓ to increment/decrement the digit Tip: One can also use the numeric digits to ﬁll in the desired value ? The image is distorted along the X axis. Notice the unaffected regions. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 127: Axis Link
Following example will show a basic 2x2 adjustment with AxisLink set On and Off. Start with a non distorted image, assume the left top corner is selected. Image 7-68 Shift the left top corner +300 pixels to the left. Image 7-69 R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 128 The coordinate system used for the adjustment is absolute. AxisLink [ON] AxisLink [OFF] 216,300 300,300 Image 7-70 How to set AxisLink ON ? 1. Start up the Geometry Edit menu 2. The Edit mode is selected R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 129 4. Use ← and → to select the ON or OFF radio buttons 5. Press ENTER to enable/disable the selected radio button 6. Press BACK to return to the Geometry Edit menu. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 130: Shift Adjustment
4. Press ENTER to go to the Edit Mode The Edit mode is selected Image 7-73 5. Use ↑ and ↓ to select the PixelsX edit box The PixelsX edit box is focused Image 7-74 6. Press ENTER R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 131 One can also use the numeric digits to ﬁll in the desired value ? The image is shifted along the X axis. Image 7-76 8. Press BACK to return to the Geometry Edit menu. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 132: Transport Delay
How to set Transport Delay to manual or automatic ? 1. Start up the Geometry Edit menu 2. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Transport Delay... and press ENTER to select. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 133 When the transport delay needs to be adjusted In a multi channel setup, ﬁrst adjust the transport delay of all projectors one by one, leave the projector with the maximum value, then set all other projectors to this maximum value. 3. Press BACK to return to the Geometry Edit menu. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 134: Sharpness
3. Use the cursor key ← or → , the numeric keys on the RCU, or the local keypad, to edit and change the value of the Sharpness. Note: The Sharpness can be set from –8 to +8. 4. Press BACK to return to the Geometry Edit menu. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 135: Geometry Reset
7. Advanced 7.5.6.9 Geometry Reset Overview • Reset all levels • Restore to a level R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 136: Reset All Levels
All the levels are reset. If these levels contained geometry corrections, this will be noticed in the image by a jump. 5. Press BACK to return to the Geometry Edit menu. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 137: Restore To A Level
2. Push ↓ or ↑ to select Reset 3. Push the → key to pull down the menu. 4. Push ↓ or ↑ to highlight the desired level to restore, Restore to ..R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 138 The higher levels are reset. If these levels contained geometry corrections, this will be noticed in the image by a more or less accentuated jump. 5. Press BACK to return to the Geometry Edit menu. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 139: Rename A Geometry File
4. Use the cursor key ← or → to go to the next or previous characters and use ↓ or ↑ to browse through the characters 5. Press ENTER The ﬁle is renamed. 6. Press BACK to return to the Geometry Edit menu R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 140: Copy A Geometry File
6. Use the cursor key ← or → , the numeric keys on the RCU, or the local keypad, to edit and change the values, conﬁrm with ENTER. 7. Press BACK to return to the Geometry Edit menu. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 141: Delete A Geometry File
A message will be displayed. Image 7-93 5. Press ENTER to conﬁrm. The selected ﬁle is deleted and removed from the list. 6. Press BACK to return to the Geometry Edit menu. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 142: Lamp
/ automatic shutdown mode", page 48. Overview • Runtimes • Lamp runtime warning • History • Reset lamp Runtime • Lamp power mode (only for SIM 7Q & SIM 7Q HC) • CLO Mode R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 143: Runtimes
2. Press → to select the Lamps item 3. Press ↓ to pull down the Lamps menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Runtimes Image 7-94 5. Press ENTER A text box is displayed Image 7-95 R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 144: Lamp Runtime Warning
Image 7-96 5. Press ENTER A dialog box is displayed Image 7-97 6. Use ←or →, the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the runtime warning setting. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 145: History
2. Press → to select the Lamps item 3. Press ↓ to pull down the Lamps menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select History Image 7-98 5. Press ENTER A text box is displayed Image 7-99 R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 146: Reset Lamp Runtime
When to reset the lamp runtime ? Reset the lamp runtime whenever you replace a lamp ARNING Lamp runtime reset as well as the lamp replacement can only be done by a Barco authorized technician. How to reset the lamp runtime ? 1.
Page 147: Lamp Power Mode (Only For Sim 7Q & Sim 7Q Hc)
1. In the OSD, browser to Lamps > Lamp power mode > Normal or Economic. Image 7-102 2. Press ENTER to conﬁrm. A dialog box appears: Image 7-103 3. Conﬁrm by selecting Yes . A drop or rise in light output is noticed. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 148: Clo Mode
7. Advanced 7.6.6 CLO Mode The adjustment and calibration of the CLO is done via the hand held control unit RACU. For more information, see the dedicated system manual. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 149: Constant Light Output (Clo)
6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select CLO 7. Press → to pull down the menu 8. Use ↑ or ↓ to select ON or OFF Image 7-104 9. Press ENTER A bullet shows the active setting R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 150: Clo Target
Image 7-105 7. Press ENTER A dialog box is displayed Image 7-106 8. Use ←or →, the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the target value. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 151: General
7. Advanced General Overview • Pause • Freeze • Identiﬁcation R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 152: Pause
Image 7-107 5. Press ENTER The image display is stopped The projection can also be interrupted using the PAUSE key on the RCU. To restart the image projection press PAUSE R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 153: Freeze
4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Freeze Image 7-108 5. Press ENTER to activate the Freeze function The image can also be frozen using the FREEZE key on the RCU R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 154: Identiﬁcation
4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Identiﬁcation Image 7-109 5. Press ENTER On the screen appears a text box. Image 7-110 6. Press MENU or BACK to exit or to go back to the previous menu R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 155: Display Setup
• Sync variance limit • Soft edge • Auto Image Setup • Smearing reduction (Optional) • True motion reproduction • Color temperature • Dynacolor • Gray Level Deﬁnition • Convergence R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 156: Textbox
5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↓ or ↑ to enable (ON) or disable (OFF) the textbox Image 7-111 7. Press ENTER A white bullet shows the active setting R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 157: Menu Bar Position
3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Display setup menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Menu bar position menu 5. Press ENTER Image 7-112 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to position the Menu bar R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 158: Slider Box Position
A slider box is displayed. Use the 4 arrow keys to drag the box to the desired position. There is a coarse and a ﬁne adjustment of the position, use ENTER (when slider box is displayed) to switch between the two. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 159: Sync Variance Limit
3. Press → to select the Display setup item 4. Press ↓ to Pull down the Display setup menu 5. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Sync variance limit... 6. Press ENTER Image 7-115 R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 160 Use the arrow keys, the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the Sync variance limit 8. Further increase the value until this frame tearing disappears again 9. Increase the actual value by 100 or 200 R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 161: Soft Edge
Accessing the Soft edge menu • Soft edge edit • Black level • Blanking The soft edge adjustment can be done on the hand held remote control unit RACU as well. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 162: Introduction
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). R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 163 7. Advanced Note that the soft edges are placed on the distorted image i.e. it surrounds the limits of the distorted image. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 164: Accessing The Soft Edge Menu
2. Press → to select Display setup 3. Press ↓ to pull down the menu 4. Push ↓or ↑ to select Soft edge 5. Push the → key to pull down the menu. Image 7-119 R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 165: Soft Edge Edit
7. Advanced 7.8.5.3 Soft edge edit Overview • The soft edge edit wizard • The soft edge edit modes • Creating/editing a soft edge • Alpha planes R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 166: The Soft Edge Edit Wizard
The soft edge shape is set to default settings. Soft edge shape follows geometry settings, the shape of the soft edge is set to 12.5%, enabled edges stay enabled, disabled edges stay disabled Table 7-4 dialog box legend R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 167: The Soft Edge Edit Modes
Edit mode : allows to select the desired control (edit box, ...) in the dialog box. • Change mode : allows to change the values in the edit boxes of the dialog box. Image 7-121 Image 7-122 Image 7-123 R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 168 1. When the Edit dialog box is displayed, the Select mode is selected by default. 2. To go to the next mode press ENTER. 3. To return to a previous mode use BACK R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 169: Creating/Editing A Soft Edge
How to select the soft edge type ? The internal soft edge type is selected by default 1. Push ↓or ↑ to select the Internal check box The item is focused Image 7-126 R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 170 The internal soft edge is selected Image 7-127 How to enable the soft edges ? 1. Push ↓or ↑ to select the desired Edges check box The item is focused Image 7-128 2. Press ENTER R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 171 1. Push ↓or ↑ to select the desired Source check box. in this case we will perform the adjustment on a Full white background. The item is focused Image 7-130 2. Press ENTER R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 172 How to enable the adjustment guide ? 1. Push ↓or ↑ to select the check box ON to enable the adjustment guide The item is focused Image 7-132 2. Press ENTER R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 173 3. Press ENTER to go to the Edit mode 4. Use the ↑ and ↓ arrows to select the desired ﬁeld 5. Press ENTER to edit the ﬁeld The edit ﬁeld is put in the edit mode R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 174 All the points of the higher levels (level 2, ...) are altered by this adjustment. The points that belong to the same level (level 1) remain in the same position (anchors). R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 175: Alpha Planes
6. Push the cursor key ← or → to highlight Edit... Image 7-135 7. Press ENTER A dialog box will be displayed. 8. Use the arrows to select the Alpha planes check box and press ENTER R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 176 7. Advanced Image 7-136 Note: It takes some time for the alpha plane to be applied R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 177: Black Level
7. Advanced 7.8.5.4 Black level Overview • Introduction • Internal black level • Beta planes R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 178: Introduction
(like in the illustration above). Curved soft edge zone should be done using (external) beta planes. The Black level adjustment has to be done for all the channels (projectors) R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 179: Internal Black Level
Note: It will take a certain time for the internal black level to be applied 9. Use the arrows or digits to ﬁll in the desired values for the black level. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 180: Beta Planes
Image 7-141 8. Use the arrows to select the Beta planes check box and press ENTER Note: It will take a certain time for the beta plane to be applied R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 181: Blanking
The soft edge dialog box will be displayed. 8. Uncheck all the edges 9. Adjust the soft edge as desired (same procedure as above) 10.Press BACK to return to the Display setup menu. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 182: Auto Image Setup
5. Press ENTER A dialog box is displayed. Image 7-144 6. Use the arrow keys to select the desired check box and press ENTER to activate or deactivate the item. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 183: Smearing Reduction (Optional)
7. Advanced 7.8.7 Smearing reduction (Optional) Overview • Introduction • Enabling Smearing reduction • Adjusting the phase R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 184: Introduction
Stop looking to the image and consult a doctor if you have any of the following symptoms: Convulsions Eye or muscle twitching, Loss of awareness, Altered vision, Involuntary movements, Disorien- tation. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 185: Enabling Smearing Reduction
When disabling (OFF) the Smearing reduction the ﬂicker will be noticeable (frequency will decrease notice- ably). See warning above. When disabling the Smearing reduction, the projector will try to get the full image displayed. This can take up to one minute! R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 186: Adjusting The Phase
8. Use the arrow keys, the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the Smearing reduction phase Tip: A correct setting is the value where no double image and no or minimal smearing is visible on an image with fast moving objects. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 187: True Motion Reproduction
5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↓ or ↑ to enable (ON) or disable (OFF) True motion reproduction Image 7-150 7. Press ENTER to activate the selection R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 188: Color Temperature
The color temperature of the image is adapted and a bullet shows the active setting. How to set a custom color temperature ? 1. Change the coordinates of the white point in the Dynacolor user interface R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 189: Dynacolor
7. Advanced 7.8.10 Dynacolor Overview • Introduction • Enabling DynaColor • Dynacolor adjustment • Black color matching • CLO-TOD color tracking R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 190: Introduction
The projector color gamut is deﬁned by the triangle formed by the x, y coordinates of Red Green and Blue Due to the tolerance on optical components the x, y values of this color gamut of each projector will differ. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 191: The Color Gamut Of Each Projector Will Differ
The Common Color Gamut In a basic setup with 2 projectors, the perimeter of the Common Color Gamut is described by the 3 points of intersection of the 2 separate color gamuts. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 192 The coordinates in the CIE Chromaticity diagram and luminance of the native primary colors of the projector as they have been measured in ideal conditions in the factory. Only Barco engineers may change these values. X and Y coordinates Coordinates in the CIE Chromaticity diagram...
Page 193 The coordinates in the CIE Chromaticity diagram and luminance of the desired primary and secondary colors of the projector. Only Barco engineers may change these values to force a common color triangle; Barco trained and qualiﬁed engineers may also change the X and Y coordinates of the white point to ﬁne tune the colors.
Page 194 7. Advanced Image 7-157 R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 195: Dynacolor Sets
Dynacolor set with advanced color tracking through CLO • Dynacolor set with advanced color tracking through NVG Only the Standard Dynacolor set can be calibrated without the use of an additional device and software (XDS RACU). R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 196: Enabling Dynacolor
6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Enable 7. Press → to open the menu 8. Use ↑ or ↓ to select ON Image 7-159 9. Press ENTER A white bullet indicates the active setting R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 197: Dynacolor Adjustment
7. Advanced 7.8.10.3 Dynacolor adjustment Overview • Introduction • Calibration (for multiple projectors) • Common color values • Factory preset R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 198: Introduction
E.g. If you increase the x-value of the white point in the desired values from 0.3260 to 0.3560, the white point will shift towards the red region and the overall look of the image will be more reddish. W1’ Image 7-160 R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 199 Measuring the color values for each projector (Calibration procedure) Calculating the common values and entering them in the desired values of every projector The recalibration/adjustment is explained in the procedure below. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 200: Calibration (For Multiple Projectors)
(PR655, LMT, …) and at a ﬁxed position during the entire measurement. In the procedure below we consider a system of 2 projectors. AUTION Only to be done by Barco trained and qualiﬁed engineers ! Never change the values if not needed. Altered color values will not guarantee optimal image reproduction. How to calibrate Dynacolor for projector 1 ? 1.
Page 201 13.The values are ﬁnally updated in the measured values of the Dynacolor dialog box. 14.Press Default desired to copy the measured values for Red, Green, Blue and White and to calculate the secondary colors Cyan, Yellow and Magenta. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 202 Image 7-163 How to calibrate Dynacolor for projector 2 1. Proceed in the same way as for projector 1 The values will slightly differ form the ones of the ﬁrst projector. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 203: Common Color Values
Calculating the common color values 1. Calculate the common values and enter them in the Desired values of both projectors. Both projectors will now operate within the same color gamut. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 204: Factory Preset
If at any time the Dynacolor parameters are changed and a bad color reproduction is observed, you can easily return to the factory settings by clicking Factory preset in the Dynacolor dialog. A warning message is displayed. Image 7-164 R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 205: Black Color Matching
7. Advanced 7.8.10.4 Black color matching Overview • Introduction • Black Color adjustment R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 206: Introduction
This function allows to adjust the Red, Green and Blue contribution to the black color produced. The procedure has to be done for all the channels (projectors) R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 207: Black Color Adjustment
6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Black Color matching... Image 7-165 7. Press ENTER A dialog box is displayed Image 7-166 8. Use ←or →, the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the settings. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 208: Clo-Tod Color Tracking
2. Press Enter to conﬁrm. Image 7-167 Enabling CLO-TOD color tracking 1. In the OSD, browse to Display setup > Dynacolor > CLO-TOD color tracking > On. 2. Press Enter to conﬁrm. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 209: Gray Level Deﬁnition
The GLD alignment can be used to optimize the black to white tracking. If there are no issues with the color setup of a multi channel display system, it is not necessary to perform this procedure. Overview • Description • Illustrating the inﬂuence of GLD correction • GLD correction R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 210: Description
14.1% - 25.0% 31.6% 25.0% - 39.1% 47.3% 39.1% - 56.3% 66.0% 56.3% - 76.6% 87.9% 76.6% - 100.0% The % values in the table indicate measurable brightness on the screen. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 211: Illustrating The Inﬂuence Of Gld Correction
Following graph illustrates the same correction done on Hierarchy level 3. 1. To be fully correct, we will have the gamma response curve instead of a linear response curve. In this explanation, we consider it to be linear however. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 212: Gld Correction On Level 3
Image 7-171 GLD correction on Level 1 and 3 It is very important to perform the GLD alignment starting from Hierarchical level 1 and going up to Hierarchy level 4. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 213: Gld Correction
7. Advanced 7.8.11.3 GLD correction Overview • Preparing the GLD correction • Performing GLD correction R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 214: Preparing The Gld Correction
The gray level that needs to be used to correct the selected gray range during the different alignment steps depends on the gamma you set for the projector in use (See Appendix B). R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 215: Performing Gld Correction
Gray Level is used to use the internal gray level patterns (advised!) Source must be selected to use patterns generated by an external source (different gray level required per gray range) R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 216 4. Use the arrows ← or → to select the range to be adjusted Warning: To perform GLD correction, you must start at the lowest range and go though all ranges to end with the highest range. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 217 9. Repeat this procedure for all remaining Hierarchy levels (2, then 3, ending with 4)until all the intermediate grays are matched How to reset the gray levels? 1. In the Gray Level Deﬁnition user interface, highlight Reset Image 7-177 2. Press Enter R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 218: Convergence
3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Display setup menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Convergence ... Image 7-178 5. Press ENTER A dialog box is displayed Image 7-179 R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 219 Note: The range of the vertical adjustment for green is only -4 to +4 (in pixels), whereas all other adjustment ranges are from -8 to +8 pixels. Note: No image lines or columns are lost by changing these convergence settings. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 220: Installation
Overview • Lens adjustments • Projector address • Orientation • Network settings • Automatic shutdown • Internal Patterns • Scaled Patterns • Combiner Patterns • Driver Patterns • Change password R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 221: Lens Adjustments
7. Advanced 7.9.1 Lens adjustments How to adjust the lens ? 1. See the Setup section. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 222: Projector Address
7. Advanced 7.9.2 Projector address How to change the projector address ? 1. See the Setup section. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 223: Orientation
7. Advanced 7.9.3 Orientation How to set up the orientation ? 1. See the Setup section. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 224: Network Settings
7. Advanced 7.9.4 Network settings How to set the network ? 1. See the Communications section. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 225: Automatic Shutdown
24 hours continuously. A conﬁrmation is asked for. The operator can then choose to agree (Yes) or to go back to Automatic Shutdown mode (No) Image 7-181 R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 226: Internal Patterns
Color – or Color + on the RCU. Available Internal Patterns • Outline Image 7-182 Internal Outline pattern • Hatch Image 7-183 Internal Hatch pattern R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 227: Internal Color Bars Pattern
7. Advanced • Color Bars Image 7-184 Internal Color Bars pattern • Checkerboard Image 7-185 Internal Checkerboard pattern • Full White Image 7-186 Internal Full White pattern R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 228: Internal Hgbws Pattern
7. Advanced • HGBWS Image 7-187 Internal HGBWS pattern • Character Set Image 7-188 Internal Character Set pattern • H-pattern Image 7-189 Internal H-pattern R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 229: Convergence Pattern
Convergence pattern Convergence pattern Image 7-192 Image 7-193 Convergence pattern Convergence pattern • ANSI: which indicated the exact measure positions to do a ANSI lumen measurement Image 7-194 ANSI pattern R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 230: Internal Focus Pattern
Following dialog box is displayed when the internal purity pattern is selected, use the buttons to change the transition level: Level -1 Level +1 Level -16 Level +16 Min Level: 0 Max Level: 255 Gray Levels Red Levels Green Levels Blue Levels Image 7-197 Internal Purity Dialog Box R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 231 6. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the desired Internal Pattern Image 7-198 7. Press ENTER to conﬁrm The Internal Pattern will be displayed. 8. Press BACK to return to the Installation menu. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 232: Scaled Patterns
4. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Scaled Pattern. 5. Push the → key to pull down the Scaled Pattern menu. 6. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the desired Scaled Pattern R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 233 7. Press ENTER to conﬁrm. The selected Scaled Pattern is displayed. 8. Use the dialog box to adapt the colors Red, Green and Blue. 9. Press BACK to return to the Installation menu. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 234: Combiner Patterns
6. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the desired Combiner Pattern Image 7-202 7. Press ENTER to conﬁrm The Internal Pattern will be displayed. 8. Press BACK to return to the Installation menu. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 235: Driver Patterns
6. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the desired Driver Pattern Image 7-203 7. Press ENTER to conﬁrm The Internal Pattern will be displayed. 8. Press BACK to return to the Installation menu. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 236: Change Password
Each character is displayed as an asterisk. The new password is accepted if the new password and the conﬁrmed password are a 100% match. If the password is forgotten contact a Barco authorized technician. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 237: Maintenance
This chapter contains the lamp replacement procedure, which can be done by a trained operator. Next to that, some information about air ﬁlter replacement is available. The air ﬁlter replacement itself can only be performed by Barco qualiﬁed service technicians, since a ’hidden’...
Page 238: Cleaning The Lens
Do not use fabric softener when washing the cleaning cloth or softener sheets when drying the cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners on the cloth as doing so will contaminate the cloth. Other lenses can also be cleaned safely with this Toraysee cloth. ® R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 239: Cleaning The Exterior Of The Projector
1. Switch off the projector and unplug the power cord at the projector side. 2. Clean the housing of the projector with a damp cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth lightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 240: Air Filter Replacement
A good practice in a clean environment is to check/replace both air ﬁlters on each lamp replacement. In dusty conditions, the air ﬁlters must be checked at least once a month. The two different air ﬁlters used in this projector are: R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 241: X-Cube Air Filter (Thicker Seal)
ﬁlter: ﬁlter with a thinner seal Image 8-3 electronics air ﬁlter (thinner seal) Overview • Removing the x-cube ﬁlter • Installing the x-cube ﬁlter • Removing the electronics ﬁlter • Installing the electronics ﬁlter R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 242: Removing The X-Cube Filter
Keep the air ﬁlter in horizontal position while moving it away from the projector, so that no dust falls off. Caution: Never put the air ﬁlter upside down! Always place it with the seal pointing to the surface where you place it. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 243: Installing The X-Cube Filter
X-cube ﬁlter: put the cover in the right position 3. Tighten the four screws to ﬁx the x-cube ﬁlter cover Image 8-9 X-cube ﬁlter cover: ﬁxation screws 4. Register the air ﬁlter replacement in the Service book R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 244: Removing The Electronics Filter
3. Release the electronics ﬁlter cover from the ﬁlter by moving it ﬁrst downward, then forward Image 8-12 Electronics ﬁlter: release the side ﬁlter cover 4. Pull out the electronics ﬁlter R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 245: Electronics Filter: Removing
8. Maintenance Image 8-13 Electronics ﬁlter: removing R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 246: Installing The Electronics Filter
Image 8-16 Electronics ﬁlter cover: mounting Exact position of the cover against the electronics ﬁlter 3. Push the electronics ﬁlter completely in its housing Image 8-17 Electronics ﬁlter: push it in. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 247: Electronics Filter Cover: Fixation Screws
8. Maintenance 4. Tighten the two screws to ﬁx the electronics ﬁlter cover Image 8-18 Electronics ﬁlter cover: ﬁxation screws 5. Register the air ﬁlter replacement in the Service book R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 248: Lamp Replacement
In that case it is required to remove the failing lamp, vacuum clean the lamp area in the projector to remove all glass particles and install the new lamp. ARNING The lamp removal and lamp installation procedures may only be performed by Barco trained and qualiﬁed service technicians. ARNING Risk of burns: make sure the projector is fully cooled down (>...
Page 249: Lamp Removal
Lamp power connector (SIM 7Q & SIM 7Q HC) 4. Release the three ﬁxing screws (1) of the lamp door and remove it (2). Image 8-21 Lamp door removal (SIM 7Q & SIM 7Q HC) R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 250: Lamp Door Removal (Sim 7Q Hb & Sim 7Q Hb&C)
6. Lift the lamp locking handle (1), then pull out the lamp in a straight way (2). Image 8-24 Releasing and removing the lamp (SIM 7Q & SIM 7Q HC) R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 251: Releasing And Removing The Lamp (Sim 7Q Hb & Sim 7Q Hb&C)
8. Maintenance Image 8-25 Releasing and removing the lamp (SIM 7Q HB & SIM 7Q HB&C) R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 252: Lamp Installation
Lamp insertion (SIM 7Q HB & SIM 7Q HB&C) 3. Release the lamp locking handle and ﬁrmly push the bottom side of the lamp (1) until it is locked (“click”). R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 253: Lamp Fixation (Sim 7Q & Sim 7Q Hc)
Image 8-31 Lamp power connector (SIM 7Q HB & SIM 7Q HB&C) 7. Install the lamp door (1) and tighten the three screws (2). Mind the positioning pins and holes. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 254: Lamp Door Installation (Sim 7Q & Sim 7Q Hc)
Lamp power connector (SIM 7Q & SIM 7Q HC) 9. Install and ﬁx the lamp cover: slide it up (1), then towards the front side of the projector (2) and tighten the screws (3). R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 255: Lamp Cover Installation
8. Maintenance Image 8-35 Lamp cover installation R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 256: Resetting The Lamp Runtime
Description The lamp runtime must be reset whenever a lamp is replaced by a new one. ARNING Both lamp runtime reset and lamp replacement can only be done by Barco trained and qualiﬁed service technicians. Resetting the lamp runtime 1. In the projector’s OSD, browse to Lamps > Reset runtime.
Page 257: Troubleshooting
9. Troubleshooting 9. TROUBLESHOOTING Overview • Diagnostic LEDs • Basic troubleshooting guide R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 258: Diagnostic Leds
Not used Not used Hardware error LED 3 IR acknowledgement: blinks Not used Standby Status Backlight Not used Not used Keypad activation 2. Projector cannot be restarted during this period R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 259: Basic Troubleshooting Guide
Adjust the dimmer settings BAD BRIGHTNESS or Clean the projection lens CONTRAST Adjust brightness/contrast Remove blocking objects Program the correct address NO CONTROL NO RCU CONTROL Insert new batteries Image 9-2 R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 260 9. Troubleshooting R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 261: Environmental Information
10. Environmental information 10. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION Overview • Disposal information • Rohs compliance • Hazards • Production address R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 262: Disposal Information
For more information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city ofﬁce or your municipal waste disposal service. For details, please visit the Barco website at: http://www.barco.com/en/AboutBarco/weee...
Page 263: Rohs Compliance
Pollution Control Labeling Standard” of Chinese Mainland, marked with the Environmental Friendly Use Period (EFUP) logo. The number inside the EFUP logo that Barco uses (please refer to the photo) is based on the “Standard of Electronic Information Products Environmental Friendly Use Period” of Chinese Mainland.
Page 264 10. Environmental information Turkey RoHS compliance Türkiye Cumhuriyeti: AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur. [Republic of Turkey: In conformity with the WEEE Regulation] R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 265: Hazards
LAMP CONTAINS MERCURY, DISPOSE ACCORDING TO STATE/LOCAL LAW. This Barco product consists of materials that may contain mercury, which must be recycled or disposed of in accordance with local, state, or country laws: • Within this system, the lamps in the device contain mercury R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 266: Production Address
10. Environmental information 10.4 Production address Factories Barco NV Noordlaan 5, B-8520 Kuurne (BELGIUM) R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 267: Nvg Option (For Sim 7Q)
A. NVG option (for SIM 7Q) A. NVG OPTION (FOR SIM 7Q) Overview • Description • Description of a full dimming cycle R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 268: Description
During the NVG mode of IR enhanced, the full color signal (R, G and B) is processed. The Lamp Runtime counting is doubled when the NVG ﬁlter is moved into the light path (i.e. if TOD drops below 1000). R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 269: Description Of A Full Dimming Cycle
Fourth phase (TOD value is further increased): CCD is moving to higher transmission until is has reached full transmission Fifth phase (TOD value is further increased to 10000): ECR is moving to full transmission R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 270 A. NVG option (for SIM 7Q) R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 271: Nvg Option (For Sim 7Q Hc)
B. NVG option (for SIM 7Q HC) B. NVG OPTION (FOR SIM 7Q HC) Overview • Description • Description of a full dimming cycle R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 272: Description
1000, the NVG ﬁlter moves out and Dynacolor switches over to set 2, being the set with advanced color tracking through CLO. The Lamp Runtime counting is doubled when the NVG ﬁlter is moved into the light path (i.e. if TOD drops below 1000). R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 273: Description Of A Full Dimming Cycle
Third phase (TOD value is further increased): CCD is moving to higher transmission until is has reached full transmission Fourth phase (TOD value is further increased to 10000): ECR is moving to full transmission R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 274 B. NVG option (for SIM 7Q HC) R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 275: Gld Alignment
C. GLD alignment C. GLD ALIGNMENT Overview • Gamma values R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 276: Gamma Values
(0–255) (0–255) (0–255) (0–255) (0–255) (0–255) (0–255) level (1-4) 6,30% 56,30% 158 1,60% 14,10% 50 39,10% 116 76,60% 204 0,40% 3,50% 9,80% 19,10% 64 31,60% 98 47,30% 137 87,90% 229 R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 277: Image Files
D. Image files D. IMAGE FILES Overview • Image ﬁles R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 278: Image Files
8. Ptot : total pixels on one horizontal line. 9. Pact: active pixels on one horizontal line. 10. Ltot: total lines in one field 11. Lact: active lines in one field. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 279 61.9 158.464 2560 1920 1238 1200 SGI@96.xml 1280x1024 102.048 172.257 1688 1280 1063 1024 SGI@108.xml 1280x1024 112.428 164.145 1460 1280 1041 1024 SGI@110.xml 1280x1024 114.18 167.16 1464 1280 1038 1024 R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 280 D. Image files Name Resolution Fvert FHor Fpix Ptot Pact Ltot Lact HP@100.xml 1280x1024 108.5 187.488 1728 1280 1085 1024 EWS@110.xml 1280x1024 116.16 200.724 1728 1280 1056 1024 R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 281: Glossary
Smearing Smearing is a ’trail’ effect produced by fast moving objects in a displayed image. Any fast moving object will look blurred or smeared along the direction of relative motion. R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 282 Glossary R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 283: Index
48, 221 contrast Convergence gamma Copy gamma value Geometry General File geometry 100, 102–103, 107–108, 110, 112, 114, 130–133, 135, correction Gray Level Deﬁnition access Creating/editing a soft edge R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 284 ﬁle installation 13, 15, 31, 42, 50 custom ﬁle address delete ﬁle connection rename ﬁle lens Installation connections projector address communication Installation menu 152, 232 guidelines 13, 15 change password R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 285 48, 221 lamps Scaled Patterns x-cube ﬁlter 238–239 scaling installing screen width removing Selecting a DVI source selecting a source Selecting an RGB source Setting the orientation zoom R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 286 Index locking R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
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Page 288 List of tables R59770066 SIM 7Q SERIES 07/10/2013 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Barco Manuals...
Page 289: List Of Tables
SIM 7Q series: smearing reduction and blur reduction ....... . .
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Barco SIM 7Q series User Manual

Table of Contents

1 Introduction

2 Packaging

3 Installation Guidelines

4 Installation

5 Setup

6 Getting Started

7 Advanced

8 Maintenance

9 Troubleshooting

10 Environmental Information

NVG Option (for SIM 7Q)

NVG Option (for SIM 7Q HC)

GLD Alignment

Image Files

Glossary

Index

Quick Links

User Guide

Chapters

Troubleshooting

Need help?

Questions and answers

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