Increasing The Projector Life Time; Operation In 24/7 Mode; Using The Rcu - Barco F80 Series User Manual

Barco advises to keep the projector always powered and use the ECO mode for low power
consumption.
How to unplug the projector
1. Follow the procedure above to Switch Off the projector.
2. Wait at least 2 minutes prior to unplug the projector by removing the power cord from the AC outlet.
CAUTION: It is very important to wait few minutes before unplug the power cord. If the cool down
phase is not adhered, projector lifetime could be degraded.

4.6 Increasing the projector life time

General
Barco propose the following recommendations to increase the projector life time:
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Dimming out the laser output intensity (70%).
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Use the device in regulated temperature area.
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Apply the recommendations describe in the "Operating in 24/7 Mode" chapter if the projector is destined to
be operated continuously 24 hours a day / 7 days a week.
Typical life time of the projector could be up to double if the laser output is dimmed to 75% and if the
projector operate in 25°C temp condition.

4.7 Operation in 24/7 Mode

General
When the projector is destined to be operated continuously 24 hours a day / 7 days a week, Barco has a
number of recommendations to increase the projector life time:
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Regularly, preferably twice a day if possible, switch off the projector during two minutes by using the
standby button. The power down action will automatically and invisibly trigger a grey test pattern running
within the projector.
Note: if you really don't want to shut down the projector, an alternative method is select the grey test
pattern yourself within the normal "on" mode. This method is not as effective as completely shut down the
projector, but may be a more workable alternative.
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Apply moving video content as much as possible, with on average a level of 50% white (long-term use of
extreme black or white content could potentially cause accelerated aging).

4.8 Using the RCU

Pointing to the reflective screen
1. Point the front of the RCU to the reflective screen surface.
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