Barco R9040100 Owner's Manual
Barco R9040100 Owner's Manual

Barco R9040100 Owner's Manual

Barco projection systems owner's manual
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BARCO PROJECTION SYSTEMS
Date :
21032000
R9040100 - R9040101
R9040110 - R9040111
OWNER'S MANUAL
Rev. :
00
REALITY
SIM 6
Art. No. :
R5976135

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  • Page 1 BARCO PROJECTION SYSTEMS Date : 21032000 REALITY R9040100 - R9040101 R9040110 - R9040111 OWNER'S MANUAL Rev. : SIM 6 Art. No. : R5976135...
  • Page 2 Produced by BARCO NV, March 2000. All rights reserved. Trademarks are the rights of their respective owners. BARCO n.v./Projection Systems Noordlaan 5 B-8520 Kuurne Belgium Tel : +32/56/368211 Fax : +32/56/351651 E-mail : sales.bsp@barco.com Visite Barco at the web : http://www.barco.com Printed in Belgium...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Lenses ... 3-3 Which lens has to be selected..3-3 Available lenses ... 3-3 Lens formulas to calculate the projector distance..3-4 How to install the lens?... 3-4 Cleaning the Lens ... 3-5 Battery installation in the RCU..3-5 Inserting the Batteries.
  • Page 4 Using the RCU ... 5-5 Pointing to the reflective screen ... 5-5 Hardwired Remote Input..5-5 Directly to one of the IR sensors of the projector..5-5 Projector address ... 5-6 Why a projector address ? ... 5-6 Set up an Individual Projector Address.
  • Page 5 Password Protection ... 6-1 Entering the Password ... 6-1 Remark ... 6-2 Setting up your own password ... 6-2 RANDOM ACCESS ADJUSTMENT MODE ... 7-1 Random Access Mode ... 7-1 Possible File Manipulations..7-2 File Annotation..7-2 Starting Up ... 7-2 Picture Service ...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Input Balance ... 7-13 Why adjusting the input balance ? ... 7-13 How to adjust the input balance ? ... 7-13 To change the Color depth value : ... 7-13 Black Color ... 7-13 Purpose ... 7-13 To change the black color : ...
  • Page 7 To view or to change the input configuration : ... 8-1 Possible results for the input slots : ... 8-2 What if a switcher is connected to the projector ? ... 8-2 800 Peripheral ... 8-2 Defining the Output module of the RCVDS05 ... 8-2 Defining the Infrared Communication protocol ...
  • Page 8 Start Up ... 9-8 BARCO logo ... 9-8 What can be done ? ... 9-8 How to add the BARCO logo or to change a setting ? ... 9-8 Available settings ... 9-8 Panel Adjustments ... 9-9 Warning ... 9-9 Start Up ...
  • Page 9: Packaging And Dimensions

    Take the projector out of its shipping carton and place it on a table. Save the original shipping carton and packing material, they will be necessary if you ever have to ship your projector. For maximum protection, repack your projector as it was originally packed at the factory.
  • Page 10: Projector Case

    Packaging and Dimensions Projector Case The dimensions are given in mm. 25.4 mm = 1" 82.7 53.5 152.6 211.4 169.5 139.6 148.9 380.6 526.8 371.2 202.4 53.5 29.6 187.2 152.6 5976135 BARCOSIM 6 21032000...
  • Page 11: Installation Guidelines

    A high gain screen will provide a brighter picture but reduce the viewing angle. For more information about screens, contact your local screen supplier. The projector is designed for projecting an image size (video) from 1.00m (3.3ft) to 6.00m (19.7ft) with a aspect ratio of 5 to 4. 5976135 BARCOSIM 6 21032000...
  • Page 12: Projector Configurations

    B = Distance between ceiling and top of the screen or between floor and bottom of the screen. A = Correction value, distance between bottom side of projector (without feet) and middle of the lens. Value to be subtracted from B to obtain the correct installation position.
  • Page 13: Lenses

    Use the lens formulas in appendix B to find the best corresponding PD with regard to the measured projector-screen distance for the required screen width. The desired lens is determined. The projector is supplied without any lens. The following lenses are available, or will become available (contact a Barco service center) as an option : Lenses QGD(1.36-2.06:1) QGD(7:1) QGD(0.8:1)
  • Page 14 QFD(4.5-6:1) = 4.39 x SW - 0.02 - 0.029/SW = 6.00 x SW + 0.15 - 0.107/SW Lens program to calculate the projector distance is available on the BARCO webside : http://www.barco.com/projecti/cusserv/index.htm Remark : In case of the Scheimpflug version lens, the formulas are valid in the normal position.
  • Page 15: Battery Installation In The Rcu

    To minimize the possibility of damaging the optical coating or scratching exposed lens surface, we have developed recommendations for cleaning the lens. FIRST, we recommend you try to remove any material from the lens by blowing it off with clean, dry deionized air.
  • Page 16: Note

    1. the common address can be zero (0) or one (1). The standard RCU are setup for common address zero. To change the common address of the RCU, contact a BARCO service center. If it is necessary to program the projector address into the RCU, see chapter 'Controlling'.
  • Page 17: Connections

    CONNECTIONS Power connection to Projector Use the supplied power cord to connect your projector to the wall outlet. Plug the female power connector into the male connector at the front of the projector. The power input is auto-ranging from 90 to 240 VAC.
  • Page 18: Lamp Run Time

    To start image projection : a. press the 'Stand by' button once on the local keypad or on the remote control. The projector mode indication lamp will be green. b. press a digit button to select an input source. The projector mode indication lamp will be green.
  • Page 19: Input Source Connection

    When switching to standby, it is possible to restart within the first 5sec.. When not restarted within these first 5 sec., the projector waits for 1 min. to restart again. During this period the LED display will show a jumping square with a dash.
  • Page 20: Ieee 1394 Input

    Connections Slot 1 has 5 BNC input terminals. VIDEO S-VIDEO Which signals can be connected to the 5-cable input The following signals can be connected to these BNC connectors : Connector name Input signal RGBHV RGBS RGsB Composite Video² Super Video² Component Video - SS²...
  • Page 21 Note for RCVDS05 users When using an RCVDS 05 with a 5 cable output module, connect these 5 cables to this 5-cable input slot (slot1) of the projector. All sources of the RCVDS can now be accepted by the projector.
  • Page 22 Connections How to select Slot 2 Key in 2 on the RCU or the local keypad. What can be connected Composite video signals from a VCR, OFF air signal decoder, etc... 1 x BNC or cinch 1.0Vpp ± 3 dB No loop through.
  • Page 23: Rs232 In / Rs232 Out

    How to select Slot 5 Key in 5 on the RCU or the local keypad. Note : When a RCVDS05 is connected to the projector, the SDI input is available by keying in 85 on the RCU. Input not yet implemented.
  • Page 24: Communication Port For Communication With Peripherals

    Connections RS232 Connection To connect a Computer, e.g. IBM PC (or compatible), Apple Macintosh to the RS 232 input of the projector to allow communicate between the computer and the projector. S-VIDEO VIDEO a) remote control : - easy adjustment of projector via IBM PC (or compatible) or MAC connection.
  • Page 25: Mouse

    Start up your computer with the computer mouse plugged in. The mouse driver should be loaded. Unplug the computer mouse without switching off the computer. Plug the delivered cable between the mouse input of the computer and the mouse output of the projector. Computer can now be controlled with the executive remote control.
  • Page 26 Connections 4-10 5976135 BARCOSIM 6 21032000...
  • Page 27: Getting Started

    The local keypad is located on the backside of the projector. This remote control includes a battery powered infrared (IR) transmitter that allows the user to control the projector remotely. This remote control is used for source selection, control, adaptation and set up. It includes automatic storing of : - picture controls (Brightness, Sharpness...)
  • Page 28: Operating The Projector

    To start image projection : a. press the 'Stand by' button once on the local keypad or on the remote control. The projector mode indication lamp will be green. b. press a digit button to select an input source. The projector mode indication lamp will be green.
  • Page 29: Lamp Run Time

    Using a lamp for more than X hours is dangerous as the lamp could explode. When the projector is running and you want to go to stand-by, press the stand-by key for 2 seconds until the message 'Saving data, please wait' is displayed. Do not press any longer on the standby key otherwise the projector will restart.
  • Page 30 Getting Started ZOOM/FOCUS ZOOM with éor ê çor è B. Image shift Press the selection key. The zoom/focus menu will be displayed. Press ENTER. The shift menu will be displayed. Push the cursor key é or ê to shift the image up or down and ç and è to shift the image left and right. When finished, press EXIT key to return or ENTER to continue to zoom/focus.
  • Page 31: Using The Rcu

    When using the wireless remote control, make sure you are within the effective operating distance (30m, 100ft in a straight line). The remote control unit will not function properly if strong light strikes the sensor window or if there are obstacles between the remote control unit and the projector IR sensor. VID E O...
  • Page 32: Projector Address

    - computer, e.g. IBM PC (or compatible), Apple MAC, etc. for addresses between 0 and 255. Note : a projector will respond to a RCU set to the common address ('0' or '1') regardless of what address is set in the projector itself.
  • Page 33 Controlling the Projector Key in the corresponding slot number with the digit keys on the RCU. The selected source will be displayed. When an image control is pressed, a text box with a bar scale, icon and function name of the control, e.g. 'brightness...' appears on the screen (only if text is ON).
  • Page 34 Use the - button for a higher sound level on the left box than on the right one. When the Pause key is pressed, the image projection is stopped, a blue screen will be displayed and the projector remains with full power for immediate restart.
  • Page 35: Start Up Of The Adjustment Mode

    Some items in the Adjustment mode are password protected. While selecting such an item, the projector asks to enter your password (Password protection is only available when the password strap on the controller module is ON, call an authorised service center to change the position of the password strap).
  • Page 36: Entering The Password

    Start up of the Adjustment Mode When your password is correct, you gain access to the selected item. When your password is wrong. The error message "Invalid password" is displayed on the screen. Press EXIT to continue and to return to the Service menu. Error Invalid password <EXIT>...
  • Page 37: Random Access Adjustment Mode

    RANDOM ACCESS ADJUSTMENT MODE Random Access Mode Overview Flowchart FILE SERVICE RANDOM ACCESS ADJUSTMENT MODE PICTURE TUNING GEOMETRY AUDIO TUNING SOFT EDGE DEMO 5976135 BARCOREALITY SIM6 21032000 Random Access Adjustment Mode LOAD EDIT RENAME COPY DELETE OPTIONS COLOR TEMPERATURE MOTION COMPENSATION GAMMA DECODING COLOR DEPTH...
  • Page 38: Picture Service

    Picture Service Before using a new source, a correct file has to be installed. The projector's memory contains a list of files corresponding to the most used sources. When the new source corresponds with one of these files, the file can be loaded and saved for future use. When there is a little difference, the file can also be loaded and then edited until the source specs are reached.
  • Page 39: Load File

    "Fit" : only the best fitting files will be displayed (with a distinction of ± 2 lines and line duration distinction of ± 300 ns, if nothing is found within this small area, the projector continues searching until it finds something.)
  • Page 40: How To Start Up The Edit Menu

    Random Access Adjustment Mode To start up the EDIT menu: Push the cursor key é or ê to highlight 'Edit'. Press ENTER to select. The Edit file adaptation menu will be displayed. Select the file which must be edited (mostly the active file). Press ENTER.
  • Page 41 If the value for "Horizontal Total Pixels" is wrong, sampling mistakes (small vertical bars in the projected image) will be seen in the image. Select "Total" and adjust the pixel quantity. Adjust for zero bars (hint: if the number of bars increase, adjust in the other direction). The "Active Pixels"...
  • Page 42: Rename A File

    Random Access Adjustment Mode Field Polarity : The field polarity function is used for interlaced images. Both rasters of the image could be shifted in a wrong way (double lines are visible in the image). This can be corrected by forcing the field polarity to [neg] or [pos]. Use the ENTER key to toggle between [pos] and [neg].
  • Page 43: Copy A File

    Push the cursor key ç or è to select the desired character. Change that character by pushing the cursor key é or ê. Numeric characters can be entered directly with numeric keys on the RCU. Press ENTER to confirm. The renamed file is entered in the list of files. Press EXIT to return to the Rename menu selection.
  • Page 44: Delete

    Random Access Adjustment Mode Delete To delete a selected file out of the list of files : Push the cursor key é or ê to highlight 'Delete' (menu 1). Press ENTER. The delete selection menu will be displayed (menu 2). Push the cursor key é...
  • Page 45: Picture Tuning

    Picture Tuning To improve the image quality, the items in the Picture Tuning menu can be toggled or adjusted. To start up the Picture Tuning : Push the cursor key é or ê to highlight 'Picture Tuning' (menu 1). Press ENTER to select. The Picture Tuning menu will be displayed (menu 2).
  • Page 46 Random Access Adjustment Mode Push the cursor key é or ê to highlight 'Motion compensation' (menu 1). Press ENTER to select. The motion compensation menu will be displayed (menu 2). PICTURE TUNING CTI [ON] MOTION COMPENSATION COLOR TEMPERATURE GAMMA DECODING [EBU] COLOR DEPTH INPUT BALANCE BLACK COLOR...
  • Page 47: Color Temperature

    Custom balance. Push the cursor key up or down to select a fixed color temperature or custom balance. Projector white will provide maximum projector light output. The calibrated 'Broadcast', 'Film', 'Video' and 'Computer' presets will provide optimum color tracking. Custom balance allows the user to set his own preferred color temperature.
  • Page 48: Gamma

    Random Access Adjustment Mode Gamma With the gamma correction adjustment, it is possible to accurately set the gamma of the projector image. Push the cursor key é or ê to highlight 'Gamma' (menu 1). Press ENTER to select. Change the gamma value by pushing the cursor key ç or è until the desired value is reached (menu 2).
  • Page 49: Input Balance

    Press ENTER to select. Change the color of the black image by adding a certain amount of Red (R), Green (G) or Blue (B). Notice : Deviation from R=0, G=0, B=0 will result in a lower contrast ratio for the projector. PICTURE TUNING...
  • Page 50: Audio Tuning

    Random Access Adjustment Mode Continue with the White Balance : Push the cursor key é or ê to highlight 'White Balance' (menu 2). Press ENTER to select. Adjust the Contrast to a maximum value until the white areas are just white (without green noice) and return one step. Adjust with the cursor key é...
  • Page 51: Fade

    Mute To stop the sound reproduction. Push the cursor key é or ê to highlight 'Mute' (menu 1). Press ENTER to toggle between [on] or [off]. AUDIO TUNING VOLUME BALANCE B A S S TREBLE MUTE [OFF] FADE MODE [STEREO] VIDEO - AUDIO LOCK Select with é...
  • Page 52: Video - Audio Lock

    1 menu 2 - horizontal and vertical image shift. - horizontal and vertical image size - side keystone (only necessary if the projector is mounted at a non standard projection angle). - blanking - aspect ratio - options Using the cursor key to adjust or Entering the value with the digit keys.
  • Page 53: Shift

    Shift The image can be shifted in a horizontal or vertical direction. Push the cursor key é or ê to highlight 'Shift' (menu 1). Press ENTER to select. Push the cursor key é or ê to shift the image in a vertical direction. Push the cursor key ç or è to shift the image in a horizontal direction.
  • Page 54: Side Keystone

    Random Access Adjustment Mode Side Keystone The side keystone adjustment is used to align the image if the projector is mounted at a nonstandard projection angle. Push the cursor key é or ê to highlight 'Side Keystone' (menu 1). Press ENTER to select.
  • Page 55: Aspect Ratio [5:4]/[4:3]/[16:9]

    2 Aspect Ratio [5:4]/[4:3]/[16:9] To force the projector in a typical aspect ratio. E.g. projecting a 4:3 image in a 16:9 aspect ratio. Push the cursor key é or ê to highlight 'Aspect Ratio' (menu 1). Press ENTER to scroll between [5:4] or [4:3] or [16:9].
  • Page 56: Options

    1 menu 2 The next question will be asked by the projector : 'Use the same side keystone correction for all files ? [YES] or [NO]. [YES] : the same keystone correction will be used for all installed files.
  • Page 57: Demo

    None : no soft edge area installed (image 1). Left : soft edge on left side of the image (image 2). Both : soft edge on both sides of the image (image 3). Right : soft edge on right side of the image (image 4). image 1 image 2 Size...
  • Page 58: Split Screen

    Random Access Adjustment Mode Split Screen To have a demonstration of the image settings such as : sharpness, de-interlacing, color depth and TMR (true motion reproduction). Push the cursor key é or ê to highlight 'Split Screen' (menu 1). Press ENTER to toggle between on and off. When on : the screen will split in the middle.
  • Page 59: Installation Mode

    800 Peripheral : to select the type of output module used in the RCVDS05 and the type of communication code, PPM or RC05. Configuration : to set up the projector position. OSD color : to change the color of the highlighted item.
  • Page 60: 800 Peripheral

    Component Video If a RCVDS (switched on) or VS05 is connected to the projector, it will be also indicated on the menu by adding +800 peripheral . If no 800 peripheral indication is made on the menu, there are still two possibilities : - no RCVDS or VS05 connected or - RCVDS is switched off.
  • Page 61: Configuration

    Select with é or ê then <ENTER> <EXIT> to return. menu 1 menu 2 Internal Patterns The projector is equipped with different internal patterns which can be used for measurment purposes. 5976135 BARCOREALITY SIM6 21032000 OSD COLOR HIGHLIGHTED ITEM GREEN YELLOW Select with é...
  • Page 62: No Signal

    Character Sets Backgrounds No Signal If there is no signal connect to the projector, - the background color can be black or blue and - the projector can shutdown after a certain time. Push the cursor key é or ê to highlight 'No signal'.
  • Page 63: Quick Access Keys

    Changing the Shutdown Time The shutdown time can be set between 5 min and 60 min. To set up the shutdown time, handle as follow : Push the cursor key é or ê to highlight 'No signal' (menu 1). Press ENTER to select. Push the cursor key é...
  • Page 64: Lens Adjustments

    Installation Mode Lens Adjustments All lens adjustments are motorized and can be adjusted with the RCU. The following items can be adjusted: - Zoom/Focus - Shift To adjust all lens functions such as zoom, focus and shift, handle as follow : Push the cursor key é...
  • Page 65: Menu Position

    Menu Position Menu position can be in the 'Edge' mode where some of the menus will be positionded near the corners of the image, or in the 'Center' mode where all menus will be centered on the image. Push the cursor key é or ê to highlight 'Menu Position' (menu 1). Press ENTER to toggle between Center and Edges INSTALLATION INPUT SLOTS...
  • Page 66 Installation Mode 5976135 BARCOREALITY SIM6 21032000...
  • Page 67: Common Address

    LAMP RUNTIME HISTORY DIMMING COMMON ADDRESS : 0 MORE... Select with é or ê then <ENTER> <EXIT> to return. SERVICE BARCO LOGO PANEL ADJUSTMENTS UNIFORMITY PRESET INPUT BALANCE I2C DIAGNOSIS MORE... Select with é or ê then <ENTER> <EXIT> to return.
  • Page 68: Identification

    Identification The identification is split up in two different items, title page and Sim options. The Title page shows the general information of the projector. The Sim options shows the status of the options. Push the cursor key é or ê to highlight 'Identification' (menu 1).
  • Page 69 When there is a difference, consult 'Change Baudrate PC' in this chapter. Projector Run Time : gives the total run time since the first start up. All projectors leave the factory with a run time of approximately 24 hours.
  • Page 70: Change Projector Address

    Change Password This item is password protected when the password strap is installed. The password function is enabled when the password strap on the controller module is installed. Consult an authorised Barco service technician to change the strap position. Push the cursor key é or ê to highlight 'Change password' (menu 1).
  • Page 71: Common Address

    Push the cursor key é or ê to highlight 'Change Projector Address'' (menu 1). Press ENTER to select. The Change Projector Address menu will be displayed. SERVICE IDENTIFICATION CHANGE PASSWORD CHANGE LANGUAGE CHANGE PROJ. ADDRESS CHANGE BAUDRATE PC RESET LAMP RUNTIME...
  • Page 72: Change Baudrate Pc

    Service Mode Change Baudrate PC Push the cursor key é or ê to highlight 'Change Baudrate PC'' (menu 1). Press ENTER to display the Change Baudrate PC menu. The actual baudrate will be highlighed. The following baud rates are available : 230400/115200/57600/38400/19200/9600/4800/1200 Push the cursor key é...
  • Page 73: Start Up

    Push the cursor key é or ê to highlight 'Lamp Dimming' (menu 1). Press ENTER to start up the lamp dimming. Push the cursor key ç or è to dim the lamp. Remark : The projector starts always with full lamp power. DIMMING LAMP DIMMING MOTORIZED DIMMING Select with é...
  • Page 74: Input Balance

    OFF : no key on the RCU is used to display the BARCO logo. TEXT : the TEXT key on the RCU is used to display or to remove the BARCO logo with one single push on this key (only in operational mode).
  • Page 75: Panel Adjustments

    Panel Adjustments Changing these settings may seriously affect the performance of the projector. All panel adjustments are factory adjusted. If not really necessary, do not touch any of these adjustments. They are useful when a new panel is installed. Push the cursor key é or ê to highlight 'Panel Adjustments'' (menu 1).
  • Page 76: Preset Input Balance

    Service Mode Preset Input Balance Changing these settings may seriously affect the performance of the projector. Push the cursor key é or ê to highlight "Preset Input Balance'' (menu 1). Press ENTER to select. The following warning will be displayed : Preset Input Balance is reserved to qualified service personnel.
  • Page 77: Standard Source Set Up Files

    STANDARD SOURCE SET UP FILES name resolution Fvert 1600_48V 1600 X 600i 48,040 62,500 135,000 2160 1600_60V 1600 X 1200 60,000 75,000 162,000 2160 1600_65V 1600 X 1200 65,000 81,250 175,500 2160 1600_70V 1600 X 1200 70,000 87,500 189,000 2160 8514_a 1024 x 384i 43,479 35,522 44,900 1264...
  • Page 78: Standard Source Set Up Files

    Appendix A : Standard Source Set Up Files name resolution mxga_70 1152 x 864 mxga_75 1152 x 864 mxga_80 1152 x 864 mxga_85 1152 x 864 mxga_100 1152 x 864 Video525(*) 1302 x 239i Video625(*) 1024 x 278i pam500 640 x 400 pam800 1120 x 375i pc98_1...
  • Page 79 name resolution Fvert vga_100 640 x 480 100,000 52,500 44,520 848 vga_gr 640 x 480 59,941 31,469 25,175 800 vga_txt 720 x 400 70,087 31,469 28,322 900 vga75iso 640 x 480 75,000 39,375 31,500 800 xga_60 1024 x 768 60,000 48,360 64,996 1344 xga_70 1024 x 768 70,000 57,050 78,044 1368...
  • Page 80 Appendix A : Standard Source Set Up Files 5976135 BARCOREALITY SIM6 21032000...
  • Page 81: Projector Without Any 800 Peripheral Connected

    3 source number 93 source number 9 source input 9 source number 99 Follow the same procedure as for a projector without a 800 peripheral connected. 5976135 BARCOREALITY SIM6 21032000 file A file A' file A'' file B...
  • Page 82 When slot 1 of the projector has to be selected, key in source number 81. The relationship between the sources of slot 1 - 6 of the projector with 800 peripheral is shown in the table below. source of slot 1...

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