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  • Page 1 Athena User manual R5906789/00 16/12/2016...
  • Page 2 Barco Visual (Beijing) Electronics Co., Ltd 地址：北京市 昌平区 中关村科技园 昌平园 昌盛路 16号 Phone: +86 10 8010 1166 Fax: +86 10 8970 2793 Support: www.barco.com/en/support Visit us at the web: www.barco.com Barco NV President Kennedypark 35, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium Phone: +32 56.36.82.11 Fax: +32 56.36.883.86...

  • 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 This software and the accompanying files are sold “as is” and without warranties as to performance or merchantability or any other war- ranties whether expressed or implied. In no event shall Barco be liable for damage of any kind, loss of data, loss of profits, business interruption or other pecuniary loss arising directly or indirectly.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Index........................69 R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...
  • Page 6 Table of contents R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...

  • Page 7: Welcome

    Congratulations May we congratulate you on your purchase of a Barco Athena! It is our sincere wish that this digital projector meets up to your every expectation and that you thereby take a little time to page through this important manual. Familiarizing yourself with it’s features, important safety instructions and necessary maintenance actions, will ensure you enjoy many years of reliable, trouble-free high quality performance.
  • Page 8 1. Welcome R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...

  • Page 9: Safety & Environmental Information

    Read this chapter attentively. It contains important information to prevent personal injury while installing and using your Athena. Furthermore, it includes several cautions to prevent damage to your Athena. Ensure that you understand and follow all safety guidelines, safety instructions and warnings mentioned in this chapter before installing and using the Athena. After this chapter, additional “warnings”...

  • Page 10: Safety Training To Be Provided By The Installer

    Users definition The Athena is intended for persons who have been instructed and trained by a skilled person (installer or service personnel) to identify energy sources that may cause injury and to take precautions to avoid unintentional contact with or exposure to those energy sources.

  • Page 11: Important Safety Instructions

    Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) recommends occupational UV exposure for an-8 hour day to be less than 0,1 micro-watts per square centimeters of effective UV radiation. An evaluation of the workplace is advised to assure employees are not exposed to cumulative radiation levels exceeding these government guidelines. R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...
  • Page 12 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.

  • Page 13: Light Beam Hazard Distance (Hd)

    On image 2-1 a typical setup is displayed. It must be verified by the installer if these minimum requirements are met. If required a restricted zone (RZ) in the theater must be established. This can be done by using physical barrier, like a red rope as illustrated in image 2-2. R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...

  • Page 14: Hd In Function Of The Lens Throw Ratio (Tr)

    HD in function of the lens Throw Ratio (TR) TR (Throw Ratio) The ratio of the distance to the screen (throw) to the screen width. Hazard Distance Image 2-3 HD (in meter) in function of the Throw Ratio (TR) R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...

  • Page 15: Disposal Information

    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. See www.lamprecycle.org for disposal information. For more information on safe handling procedures, the measures to be taken in case of accidental breakage, and safe disposal options visit: http://www.ec.gc.ca/mercure-mercury.

  • Page 16: Rohs Compliance

    (Also called RoHS of Chinese Mainland), the table below lists the names and contents of toxic and/or hazardous substances that Barco’s product may contain. The RoHS of Chinese Mainland is included in the MCV standard of the Ministry of Information Industry of China, in the section “Limit Requirements of toxic substances in Electronic Information Products”.

  • Page 17: Turkey Rohs Compliance

    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 “General guidelines of environment-friendly use period of electronic information products”...

  • Page 18: Contact Information

    Barco contact information President Kennedypark 35, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium Importers contact information To find your local importer, contact Barco directly or one of Barco’s regional offices via the contact information given on Barco’s web site, www.barco.com. Made in information The made in country is indicated on the product ID label on the product itself.

  • Page 19: Lenses & Lens Selection

    About this chapter This chapter gives an overview of available lenses for your Athena and explains how to select the best suited lens for a specific situation using the lens calculator. Also, it is explained how to install and remove a lens from the projector Lens Holder and how to shift, zoom and focus the lens.

  • Page 20: Lens Shift, Zoom & Focus

    Lens shift, zoom & focus Motorized lens adjustment The Athena is equipped with a motorized lens shift and zoom & focus functionality. Maximum shift range The lens can be shifted with respect to the internal optics of the projector (DMD) which results in a shifted image on the screen (Off-Axis).
  • Page 21 PURPLE : When pushing the Shift, Zoom or Focus button the backlight color is purple of the part of the button that is pushed. This indicates that the requested action is ongoing. • RED : The backlight color of the Shift, Zoom and Focus buttons is red in case of end of range. R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...
  • Page 22 3. Lenses & Lens selection R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...

  • Page 23: Input & Communication

    General The Input & Communication side of the Athena consists of a Local Keypad integrated into the projector housing and a card cage with three slots. The top side of the projector is equipped with a tail light which reflects the status of the projector.

  • Page 24: Local Keypad

    Enter or leave Sleep mode can also be done via a 2 dedicated projector command (USB/Ethernet), or via two predefined Macros (not editable) with GPIO, or via the Communicator. The Sleep button is disabled if the lamp is on. R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...

  • Page 25: Projector Status

    Key button a white backlight color means that the projector is not secured (tamper event). Projector Status About the projector Status Light The projector Status Light is located at the rear end of the projector (Tail Light). The projector Status Light is real time indicator of the projector condition. R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...

  • Page 26: Standby Mode

    GPIO of the Cinema Controller (not the GPIO of the ICMP), or via the Communicator. The projector always boots up in the same mode (E.g. Standby or Sleep) as it was switched OFF. The Sleep button is disabled if the lamp is ignited. R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...

  • Page 27: Cinema Controller

    Functionality Diagnostic LEDs The front plate of the Cinema Controller contains 4 diagnostic LEDs to display the status of the power supply (reference 6 image 4-4): • +VTEC supply (not used on Athena). • +24V supply. • +12V supply. •...
  • Page 28 The USB-IN port of the communication interface supports RS232 serial communication. You can use the RS232 input port to connect a local PC to your Athena projector. This way you can configure and control your Athena projector from your local PC.

  • Page 29: Integrated Cinema Processor (Icp)

    • Handles unpacking of special video formats The ICP board spare part kit is not default programmed for a Athena projector. When using this board in a Athena projector the software must be re-installed after installation of the board. When installing a new ICP board in a Athena projector the Spatial Color Calibration file must be reloaded and activated.

  • Page 30: Hd-Sdi Input Module (Optional)

    field dominant 3GSDI link 4:2:2 12 Progressive YCbCr 3G-level A-Single link Single bits/color 3G-level B-Dual link 4:4:4 10 Progressive 3G-level A-Single link bits/color 3G-level B-Dual link 4:4:4 12 Progressive XYZ/RGB 3G-level A-Single link bits/color 3G-level B-Dual link R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...
  • Page 31 Interleaved Dual (separate left / right eye) 3G - Level B - Single Interleaved Dual (separate left / right eye) 4:4:4 10 Progressive 3G - Level A - Single bits/color Interleaved Dual (separate left / right eye) R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...
  • Page 32 Progressive SF- 1st YCbCr 3G - Level A - Single field dominant Interleaved Dual (separate left / right eye) Progressive SF- 2nd YCbCr 3G - Level A - Single field dominant Interleaved Dual (separate left / right eye) R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...

  • Page 33: Integrated Media Block/Server (Optional)

    Integrated Media Server (IMS) Image 4-8 Example of IMS powered by Doremi. Configuration and operation instructions for IMB and IMS are not included in this document. See manufactur- ers website of the installed IMB/IMS for technical documentation and support. R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...
  • Page 34 4. Input & Communication R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...

  • Page 35: Icmp

    • ICMP device certificate • ICMP configuration via Communicator • ICMP reset • Obtaining the Barco ICMP certificate • Removing a HDD from the ICMP • Installing a HDD into the ICMP ICMP introduction About ICMP The ICMP is a removable electronic assembly situated in the Card Cage of the projector. The ICMP stores, decrypts and decodes DCI cinema content and delivers it to the projector in a usable format, all integrated into a single assembly placed directly in the projector.
  • Page 36 The Card Cage can be different depending the projector type but it always consists of a button module and several removable units. The ICMP (reference 1) is inserted into the former ICP slot and IMB slot above the Barco Cinema Controller (reference 2).

  • Page 37: Icmp Hdd

    Once the drive is removed from the original packaging the recommended maximum period between drive operation cycles is 30 days. During any storage period the drive non-operational temperature, humidity, wet bulb, atmospheric conditions, shock, vibration, magnetic and electrical field specifications should be followed. R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...

  • Page 38: Icmp Communication Ports

    The ICMP can be connected to a USB 3.0 Media to load content. The USB port can be used to load content (DCP), or keys (KDM), or software update. NOTE: These ports are recommended for fast ingest when connected to an appropriate USB 3.0 source. R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...

  • Page 39: Icmp Source Input Ports

    USB, and other forms of data. VESA designed it to replace VGA, DVI, and FPD-Link. Backward compatibility to VGA and DVI by using active adapter dongles enables users to use DisplayPort fitted video sources without replacing existing display devices. R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...
  • Page 40 2 channels / LPCM / 16 bits / 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz • 5.1 format / LPCM / 24 bits / 48 kHz • 7.1 format / LPCM / 20 bits / 48 kHz R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...

  • Page 41: Icmp Sdi Specifications

    10 bit per color component. Due to the data rate limitations only 23.976, 24, 25, 29.970 and 30 fps streams are achievable. Dual-Link HD-SDI signal Dual Link 1.5Gb/s 1080p 50/60 1.5Gb/s 1080p 4:4:4 1. Not supported in Alchemy R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...
  • Page 42 29.97 SMPTE 274M 1920 x 1080 23.976 23.976 Segmented frame SMPTE 428-9 2048 x 1080 Y Cb Cr 4:2:2 10-Bit (SMPTE RP211) 29.97 29.97 1920 x 1080 Interlaced SMPTE 274M 29.970 59.940 Y Cb Cr 4:2:2 10-Bit R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...
  • Page 43 Frame Rate Display Rate SMPTE Standard Source Resolution Scan Type SMPTE 296M 1280 x 720 23.976 23.976 Progressive Y Cb Cr 4:4:4 10-Bit RGB (XYZ) 4:4:4 10-Bit 29.970 29.970 59.940 59.940 2. mainly used to carry stereoscopic images. R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...

  • Page 44: Icmp Hdmi Specifications

    1920 x 1080 @ 24, 25, 30, 50, 60 fps • 1920 x 1080i @ 50, 60 fields/second 3. only supported in 3G level A mapping, others formats are supported in both level A and level B mapping. R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...

  • Page 45: Icmp Status Leds

    ICMP status LEDs and Reset button LEDs on ICMP front panel give information on the status of the device. Image 5-8 Status overview PWR/ERROR and READY LEDs: PWR/ERROR READY ICMP Status Turned off Board reset or FIPS error R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...

  • Page 46: Icmp Hdd Status Leds

    (Web) Commander. See user guide of the (Web) Commander. to insert the HDD firmly. Switch on the power. Result: As soon the new HDD is detected by the ICMP the rebuild of the RAID is started (Blinking red LED). R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...

  • Page 47: Icmp Device Certificate

    Purpose of the Barco ICMP device certificate The device certificate (*.pem) of the Barco ICMP is a digital certificate signed by Barco which is required when ordering the KDM to play a DCP that is ingested on the ICMP. The device certificate is stored inside the ICMP and on a web server.
  • Page 48 The KDM is a small file, and is typically emailed to the exhibitor. To create the correct set of KDMs for a site requires knowledge of the digital certificate in the projection system´s media block. R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...

  • Page 49: Icmp Configuration Via Communicator

    • Verify internal clock of the ICMP. All installation and maintenance operations on the ICMP are performed via Communicator, the Barco config- uration software. Please refer to the Communicator user guide for further information. About Default settings The restore of factory setting is a feature that allows removing all settings performed on the ICMP and replaces them with the default values set at the factory.

  • Page 50: Icmp Reset

    As a result the projector is safely prepared for the ICMP reboot. All ongoing events on the ICMP (e.g. ingest) are stopped immediately and the ICMP restarts. Image 5-11 ARNING Resetting the ICMP with the hardware reset button may cause damage to the content on the HDDs. A re-configuration of the whole system may be required! R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...

  • Page 51: Obtaining The Barco Icmp Certificate

    5. ICMP 5.13 Obtaining the Barco ICMP certificate Necessary tools Smartphone (with auto-focus) or control software (e.g. Communicator, Commander or WEB Commander) Using the CertID label to download the ICMP certificate 1. Scan the QR code (reference 1) on the front face of the ICMP with a smartphone. It’s recommended to use a smartphone with auto-focus.

  • Page 52: Installing A Hdd Into The Icmp

    This procedure assumes that the HDD slot of the ICMP is empty. If not, see procedure "Removing a HDD from the ICMP", page 47. AUTION Always use a new empty spare part HDD from Barco to replace a malfunction HDD. Do not use a HDD from another ICMP HDD set. AUTION Always make sure that all HDDs in the ICMP HDD set have the same storage capacity.
  • Page 53 Once the RAID is completed the red LED turns off. AUTION It’s strongly recommended to complete the RAID recovery process prior to starting a show. This to ensure that the content integrity is preserved and that the show is not interrupted. R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...
  • Page 54 5. ICMP R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...

  • Page 55: Communicator Touch Panel

    Athena and the Communicator Touch Panel. The Touch Panel interface can also be connected via a Local Area Network (LAN) in the same way as the Athena. In this configu- ration both devices can communicate with each other as well.

  • Page 56: Installing The Touch Panel Interface

    Touch Panel power/data customized cable Image 6-3 Customized cable to connect Touch Panel interface with the Barco projector. The Communicator Touch Panel has its own user guide which latest version is available on the Barco website. Installing the Touch Panel interface Necessary tools •...
  • Page 57 3. Place the Touch Panel interface upon the mounting plate of the swivel arm and fasten the two wing nuts (5) as illustrated. Image 6-6 4. Connect the DC plug, the RJ45 Ethernet plug and the D-SUB plug of the customized cable into their respective sockets on the Touch Panel interface. R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...

  • Page 58: Repositioning The Touch Panel Interface

    8. Position the Touch Panel interface in the desired location. See "Repositioning the Touch Panel interface", page 54. Repositioning the Touch Panel interface How to reposition the Touch Panel interface? 1. Hold the Touch Panel interface with one hand. 2. Release the central swivel clamp by turning the knob (7) counterclockwise. R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...
  • Page 59 6. Communicator Touch Panel Image 6-9 3. Move the Touch Panel interface to the desired position. 4. Fasten the central swivel clamp by turning the knob clockwise. AUTION Never release the central swivel lock without supporting the Touch Panel interface. R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...
  • Page 60 6. Communicator Touch Panel R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...

  • Page 61: Starting Up

    About this chapter This chapter contains the switch ON and switch OFF procedures of your Athena. These procedures highlight all important points to be checked prior to switching the projector ON. This is to ensure a safe startup of the projector.

  • Page 62: Switching The Athena Off

    When for any reason a restart of the projector is required, the content server should be restarted also. Switching the Athena OFF How to switch the Athena OFF? 1. Press the Standby button on the Local Keypad or use the Communicator Touch Panel to switch the projector from Lamp ON mode to Standby mode.

  • Page 63: Specifications

    This chapter gives an overview of the specification of your Athenaas well as the dimensions, the center of gravity and the dimensions of the optional pedestal. Overview • Specifications of the Athena • Specifications of the ICMP • Dimensions of the Athena •...

  • Page 64: Specifications Of The Icmp

    Closed captioning devices: Support for SMPTE 430-10 * 4K 24fps is standard. For 4K 60p / 4K 3D on ICMP upgrade modules a license is required. Newly-built 4K Barco Alchemy projectors have the license standard included. Integrated storage 1.9TB effective storage (RAID-5) / 3x 1TB Hot-swappable 2.5" hard-drives 3.9TB effective storage (RAID-5) / 3x 2TB Hot-swappable 2.5"...

  • Page 65: Dimensions Of The Athena

    Live 3D*** Ghostbusting*** * 4K 24fps is standard. For 4K 60p / 4K 3D on ICMP upgrade modules a license is required. New-built 4K Barco Alchemy projectors have the license standard included *** Software roadmap Dimensions of the Athena Dimensions 138.5...

  • Page 66: Dimensions Of The Universal Pedestal

    8. Specifications Dimensions of the universal pedestal Dimensions 876,3 Image 8-2 Dimensions given in millimeters. Technical Regulations Certificates RoHS Image 8-4 Image 8-5 Image 8-6 Image 8-3 Image 8-7 Rohs Rohs OK CE mark EAC mark CCC mark R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...

  • Page 67: Environmental Information

    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. See www.lamprecycle.org for disposal information. For more information on safe handling procedures, the measures to be taken in case of accidental breakage, and safe disposal options visit: http://www.ec.gc.ca/mercure-mercury.

  • Page 68: Rohs Compliance

    (Also called RoHS of Chinese Mainland), the table below lists the names and contents of toxic and/or hazardous substances that Barco’s product may contain. The RoHS of Chinese Mainland is included in the MCV standard of the Ministry of Information Industry of China, in the section “Limit Requirements of toxic substances in Electronic Information Products”.

  • Page 69: Hazards

    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 “General guidelines of environment-friendly use period of electronic information products”...

  • Page 70: Production Address

    The month and year of production is indicated on the product ID label on the product itself. Importers contact information Contact To find your local importer, contact Barco directly or one of Barco’s regional offices via the contact information given on Barco’s web site, www.barco.com. R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...

  • Page 71: Glossary

    HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transferring uncompressed video data and com- pressed/uncompressed digital audio data from a HDMI-compliant device ("the source device") to a compatible computer monitor, video projector, digital television, or digital audio device. HDMI is a digital replacement for existing analog video standards. R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...
  • Page 72 SuperSpeed mode with a signaling speed of 5 Gbit/s and a usable data rate of up to 4 Gbit/s (500 MB/s). A USB 3.0 port is usually colored blue, and is backwards compatible with USB 2.0. R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...

  • Page 73: Index

    Environmental information 11–13, 63–64 Lens 15–16 Disposal information 11, 63 Focus RoHS compliance 12–13, 64 Removal Turkey Shift Expected Zoom From you Lens Holder Lenses Lenses Lens Holder Light beam Hazard Distance Focus Local Keypad General considerations R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...
  • Page 74 Battery explosion USB port Electrical shock User definition Fire hazard Light beam Hazard Distance Mercury vapor warnings Personal injury Warnings Projector damage Servicing Mercury vapor warnings Safety & Environmental Information Welcome Safety training Specifications Serial communication Zoom Shift R5906789 ATHENA 16/12/2016...

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