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  • Page 1 F70 Series User Manual ENABLING BRIGHT OUTCOMES...
  • Page 2 Registered address: Barco NV President Kennedypark 35, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium www.barco.com/en/support www.barco.com Barco Fredrikstad AS Habornveien 53, N-1630 Gamle Fredrikstad, Norway Support.fre@barco.com www.barco.com...
  • Page 3 Changes Barco provides this manual 'as is' without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Barco may make improvements and/or changes to the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this publication at any time without notice.
  • Page 4 Barco. If the purchaser or a third party carries out modifications or repairs on goods delivered by Barco, or if the goods are handled incorrectly, in particular if the systems are operated incorrectly or if, after the transfer of risks, the goods are subject to influences not agreed upon in the contract, all guarantee claims of the purchaser will be rendered invalid.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    2.7.6 Wired RC connection..............................34 Projector Address .....................................35 2.8.1 Controlling the projector.............................35 Connector panel ....................................35 2.10 Color Wheels.......................................36 2.11 Optional Accessories..................................36 3 Lenses ...........................................39 Approved Lenses....................................40 Lens range......................................40 Replace a lens....................................43 Lens shift .......................................44 Adjust zoom and focus...................................45 601–426-03 F70 Series...
  • Page 6 On Screen Display (OSD)............................66 6 Source menu ........................................69 Connector selection..................................70 Connector Settings ..................................70 Using Dual inputs....................................72 7 Image menu........................................75 Contrast........................................77 Brightness ......................................77 Saturation......................................77 Sharpness......................................78 Gamma Adjustment..................................78 Advanced image adjustments ..............................79 7.6.1 P7 Realcolor ..................................79 7.6.2 Edit the RealColor presets............................81 601–426-03 F70 Series...
  • Page 7 13 Cleaning the projector .................................... 127 13.1 Projector lenses ....................................128 13.2 Projector cabinet .................................... 128 13.3 Filters ........................................128 14 Technical Specifications ..................................129 14.1 F70 — 4K6C ..................................... 130 14.2 F70 — W6 ......................................131 601–426-03 F70 Series...
  • Page 8 14.3 FS70 — 4K6 ..................................... 132 14.4 FS70 — W6....................................... 134 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 9: Safety

    Defining the GP6 platform The F90 series products in general, are all products within the Barco GP6 Platform. Defining the GP7 platform The F70 series products in general, are all products within the Barco GP7 Platform Overview • General considerations •...

  • Page 10: General Considerations

    • Do not open or disassemble the projector as this may cause damage by the exposure of laser radiation. Notice on optical radiation F70 Series • The projector is Class 1 laser product that conforms with IEC EN 60825-1:2014. For Northern America, the projector is class 3R laser product up to throw ratio 2.5.

  • Page 11: Important Safety Instructions

    HIGH BRIGHTNESS PROJECTORS) in performing a task, and of measures to minimize the potential risk to themselves or other persons. Only Barco authorized SERVICE PERSONNEL, knowledgeable of such risks, are allowed to perform service functions inside the product enclosure. The term USER and OPERATOR refers to any person other than SERVICE PERSONNEL.
  • Page 12 To prevent fire hazard • Barco projection products are designed and manufactured to meet the most stringent safety regulations. This projector radiates heat on its external surfaces and from ventilation ducts during normal operation, which is both normal and safe. Exposing flammable or combustible materials into close proximity of this projector could result in the spontaneous ignition of that material, resulting in a fire.
  • Page 13 • Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to Barco authorized service personnel or technicians under the following conditions: If liquid has been spilled into the equipment.

  • Page 14: Projector Hazard Distances

    See table below for a definition of hazardous distances versus the throw ratio of the lens. For F70 Series: WARNING. This may be a RG3 laser Product, dependent on which lens used. This projector may become Risk Group 3 (RG3) when an interchangeable lens with throw ratio greater than 4.7 is installed.
  • Page 15 (RZ) in the theater must be established. This can be done by using physical barrier, like a red rope as illustrated in image 1-2. The restricted area sticker can be replaced by a sticker with only the symbol. 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 16: Hazard Distance For Fully Closed Projection System

    The projector is also suitable for rear projection applications; projecting a beam onto a defuse coated projection screen. As displayed in image 1-3 two areas should be considered: the restricted enclosed projection area (RA) and the observation area (TH). 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 17: Hd In Function Of The Lens Throw Ratio (Tr)

    10 cm. The HDdiffuse can be neglected if the measured light at the screen surface is below 5000 cd/m² or 15000 LUX. 1.6 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. 601–426-03 F70 Series...
  • Page 18 F90 projectors Hazard Distance Thermal Acidental Exposure Throw Ra o Image 1-5: Hazard Distance in meters versus Throw ratio of the lens for the F70 projectors Graphs shows Hazard Distance in meters versus Throw ratio of the lens 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 19: Safety Symbols

    THOSE CHARACTERISTICS AUTHORIZED BY VARIANCE NUMBER 2016-V-0144 EFFECTIVE MARCH 6, 2017. For F70 Series: Warning label Caution! For North America: With interchangeable lens with throw ratio greater than 2.5, consider hazard This projector may become RG3 when an interchangeable lens with throw ratio greater than 4.7 is For North America, this projector may become RG3 when an interchangeable lens with throw ratio installed.
  • Page 20 RG2 IEC EN 62471-5 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT IEC EN 60825-1 Location of Safety Label EMC Label Warning Label Image 1-6: F90 Projector Warning and EMC labels Image 1-7: F70 Projector Disposal Information Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 21: Rohs Compliance

    Electronic Products” (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 22 All Electronic Information Products (EIP) that are sold within Chinese Mainland must comply with the “Marking for the restriction of the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic product” of Chinese Mainland, marked with the Environmental Friendly Use Period (EFUP) logo. The number inside the EFUP 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 23: Taiwan Rohs Compliance

    Safety logo that Barco uses (please refer to the photo) is based on the “General guidelines of environment-friendly use period of electronic information products” of Chinese Mainland. 1.9 Taiwan RoHS compliance 零件项目(名称) 有毒有害物质或元素 Component Name Hazardous Substances or Elements 多溴二苯...

  • Page 24: Contact Information

    Tel: +886-2-7715-0099, Fax: +886-2-7715-0097 E-mail: service.taiwan@barco.com 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. Contact information Norway factory Barco Fredrikstad as...

  • Page 25: Product Info

    Class A ITE (Information Technology Equipment) Warning : This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. 警告使用者: 此為甲類資訊技術設備，於居住環境中使用時，可能會造成射頻擾動，在此種情況下，使用者會 被要求採取某些適當的對策。 601–426-03 F70 Series...
  • Page 26 Safety 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 27: Getting To Know The Projector

    • Service and Maintenance • LED Status Light • Power on / Standby button backlight indications • LCD panel • Local keypad • Remote Control • Projector Address • Connector panel • Color Wheels • Optional Accessories 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 28: Main Components

    Back Left Right Front Image 2-1 Projector Items Overview Image 2-2 LED Warning Indicator Adjustable Feet Lens Lens Holder IR Receiver. For receiving remote control signals LCD Display Keypad Panel. Used for local operation of the projector. 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 29: Service And Maintenance

    2.2 Service and Maintenance General The F70 series does not have any user serviceable parts. All service tasks must only be carried out by the manufacturer, or a Barco authorized service personnel or Barco technicians. 2.3 LED Status Light About The F70 Status Led is located on the rear top of the Projector During normal operation, the LED is not illuminated.

  • Page 30: Local Keypad

    Shows Projector status and navigation menu. Navigation keys Navigation arrows (up, down, left, right), confirm selection (✓) Menu button Toggle between OSD / Information menu. Standby Power on / standby Back Undo action / back to previous screen. 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 31: Remote Control

    Push the battery cover tab with the fingernail a little backwards (1) and pull, at the same time, the cover upwards (2). Image 2-4 Insert the two AA size batteries, making sure the polarities match the + and - marks inside the battery compartment. Tip: Use alkaline batteries for optimum range and life time. 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 32: Remote Control, Protocol Setup

    Depending on the projector to control the remote control can be switched between these protocols. Which protocol to use • The NEC protocol have to be used for Barco projectors based on the Pulse platform: Loki, Balder, F70, F80, F90, HDX 4K, UDX, ... •...

  • Page 33: Functionality Overview

    Image 2-7 Remark with RC5 protocol Not all buttons of the Pulse RCU are one-to-one compatible with the legacy Barco RCU. Button pairs SHUTTER open/close and POWER on/off emit the same code (per pair) when in RC5 mode, because the legacy RCU’s only had 1 button for Shutter and 1 button for Standby.

  • Page 34: Remote Control, On/Off Button

    The remote control can also be directly wired to the projector from the stereo jack connector on the remote, (See “Functionality overview”, page 33 ), to the RC connector on the back panel of the projector.(See section “Connector Panel”) In this mode, the projector will not be affected by signals from other non-wired remote controls. 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 35: Projector Address

    The source input panel is located at the back of the projector. For source specifications, see table below. Image 2-10 Description Purpose Name DMX IN DMX 512 input For Projector Control DMX OUT 1 DMX 512 output For Projector Control 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 36: Color Wheels

    The F70 Projector is delivered with a standard Color wheel, that is suitable for most applications. Other colorwheels are available upon request. Consult Barco sales office or a service partner in order to find the most suitable colorwheel for the specific application.
  • Page 37 The F70 Flight Case is a custom designed container, that is suitable for shipping the projector, including flight frame, signal and power cords and up to two lenses. The case is fully-lined to protect the projector and lenses during transit and storage. 601–426-03 F70 Series...
  • Page 38 Getting to know the projector. 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 39: Lenses

    Lenses About Overview • Approved Lenses • Lens range • Replace a lens • Lens shift • Adjust zoom and focus • Adjust Iris 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 40: Approved Lenses

    The electrical connection to the lens motors is via a spring probe contact (pogo) pin array on the bayonet mount. The projector will automatically detect and identify the lens when it is installed. Automatic detection is not available for 3rd party lenses. 601–426-03 F70 Series...
  • Page 41 The electrical connection to the lens motors is via a spring probe contact (pogo) pin array on the bayonet mount. The projector will automatically detect and identify the lens when it is installed. Automatic detection is not available for 3rd party lenses. 601–426-03 F70 Series...
  • Page 42 0.7 - 7 : 1 (EN42) FLD+ Lens 1.2 2.4-2.7 Yes 2.4-6.5 1.42 23.95-34.02 1.5 - 15 - 1.7 : 1 (EN43) FLD+ NV Lens 2.4-2.7 Yes 2.4-6.5 1.42 23.95-34.02 1.5 - 15 1.2 - 1.7 : 1 (NV43) 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 43: Replace A Lens

    The keypad button will illuminate red when the shutter is activated. Press the shutter button again, or shutter Open on the remote, to deactivate the shutter and resume normal operation. The keypad button will illuminate white when the shutter is deactivated. Image 3-3 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 44: Lens Shift

    This limitation will be identified as an reduction in the output light from the projector when the shift position exceeds the defined range. The output light will then be reduced to 20% of max. 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 45: Adjust Zoom And Focus

    Iris control is, as for the zoom and focus control, motorized, and is operated by the remote control or local keypad. Iris is only available for units with COLOR type colorwheel. To enter Iris control, enter the menu Home/Installation/Lens /Iris Image 3-6 Use the arrow keys to adjust Iris until preferred rendering is obtained. 601–426-03 F70 Series...
  • Page 46 Lenses 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 47: Physical Installation

    Overview • Installation Process • Installation conditions • Initial inspection • Positioning the projector • Mounting the projector, general considerations • Projector safe attachment points • Throw distance • Scheimpflug (Boresight) adjustment • Scheimpflug adjustment procedure 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 48: Installation Process

    See “Image menu”, page 75 4.2 Installation conditions Environmental Conditions Barco projectors are manufactured according to specific design standards, which also include environmental conditions. Failing to follow the terms and conditions outlined in this chapter can result in loss of product warranty The table below summarize the physical environments in which the projector may be safely operated or stored.

  • Page 49: Initial Inspection

    Upon receipt of the projector, we recommend that customers inspect the projector for any signs of damage that may have occurred in transit. If damage is found, file a claim with the shipping carrier immediately. Notify the Barco Sales and Service office, or your preferred Barco agent, of the damage as soon as possible. Box Contents Your projector box should contain the following: •...

  • Page 50: Mounting The Projector, General Considerations

    Use the projector offset (lens shift), rather than physical angling, to correct any off-center positioning. CAUTION: The position and physical securing of the projector must be sufficient to prevent it from accidental or involuntary movement. Proper securing of the projector is the responsibility of the installer and user. 601–426-03 F70 Series...
  • Page 51 If applied in a motion rig, care must be taken to stay within the environmental specifications for vibration and shock. It may also be necessary to use additional, custom means to stabilize the projection lens to make sure that the projected image remains in position and properly focused. 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 52: Projector Safe Attachment Points

    For example, if the screen width (W) is 2.4 meters and the projector lens has a throw ratio (L) of 0.99:1, then the throw distance (D) will be 2.38 meters. Calculation: 2.4 x 0.99 = 2.38 601–426-03 F70 Series...
  • Page 53 11.00 9.00 5.50 10.00 5.00 8.00 9.00 4.50 7.00 8.00 4.00 6.00 3.50 6.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 2.50 4.00 4.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 1.50 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 Projection distance Image 4-4 601–426-03 F70 Series...
  • Page 54 11.00 9.00 5.50 10.00 5.00 8.00 9.00 4.50 7.00 8.00 4.00 6.00 3.50 6.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 2.50 4.00 4.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 1.50 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 0.50 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Projection distance Image 4-5 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 55: Scheimpflug (Boresight) Adjustment

    DMD plane. This can be achieved by turning the lens holder to remove the tilt (or swing) between lens plane and DMD plane (Lp3→Lp4). Image 4-7: Scheimpflug principle 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 56: Scheimpflug Adjustment Procedure

    Allen key, hex size 6 Preparation Prepare the test area. Barco recommends a projector-screen distance of 2 metres be used for all Scheimpflug adjustments. Verify that the throw ratio of the installed lens matches the requirements of the installation area (projection distance and screen size).
  • Page 57 Adjust the top Scheimpflug adjustment screw (reference 3) until the test image in the bottom half of the screen is in focus. Use a size 4 hex key to do this. Note: This process may cause the other areas of the image to slide out of focus. This is totally normal. 601–426-03 F70 Series...
  • Page 58 If there are any deviations to sharpness, repeat steps 2 to 6 until the image is correct. Tighten the three set screws in the following order: left (1b), right (2b) and then top (3b). Use a size 6 hex key to do this. 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 59: Getting Started

    This chapter describes how to set up and optimize your projector setup when the physical installation process is complete. Overview • Projector source and control connections • Power up the projector • Power down the projector • Power mode transitions • Power modes • Customize projector settings • User interface 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 60: Projector Source And Control Connections

    25 m (24 AWG) Max. pixel rate 330 MHz (dual link), 165 Mhz (single link) Scan format Progressive Max. input data resolution 1920x1200 60Hz (Single link), 2560x1600 60Hz (Dual Link).1920x2400 @60Hz Bit depth 8 bit EDID Supported HDCP Supported 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 61: Display Port 1.2

    Audio return 5.1.2.4 3G-SDI Specifications Parameter Value Standard SMPTE 424M-2006 10bit level A Connectors 1x) BNC 75 ohm type IEC 60169-8, Amendment 2 1997, A Bandwidth >3 GHz Return loss >10dB at 3GHz Impedance 75 ohm resistive 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 62: Control Interfaces

    1x RS-232 (for projector control) • 1x LAN/Ethernet (for projector control • 3x USB-A ports Overview • RS-232 • LAN/Ethernet • USB-A port 5.1.3.1 RS-232 Specifications Parameter Value RS-232 connector 1 female DB9 connector (RS232-in) for projector control and debug 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 63: Lan/Ethernet

    Power down using the keypad or remote Depress and hold the power button on the keypad or remote for four (4) seconds. The Projector is now in cooling down phase. Wait 2 minutes before disconnecting the power cord. (If disconnecting is required). 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 64: Power Mode Transitions

    The Power On/Off button will BLINKING WHITE until READY mode is achieved. Once in READY mode, the Power On/Off button will be lit WHITE. 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 65: Going From Ready To On

    Description Mode Normal Projector is booted up and the light source is on Ready Projector is booted up but the light source is off ECO Standby Light source is switched off and projector electronics are powered down 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 66: Customize Projector Settings

    To access these features, enter your Power or Service Code in the Service Menu or contact your support representative for more information. Define values Menu settings are displayed using checkboxes, barscale sliders, and drop-down lists. 601–426-03 F70 Series...
  • Page 67 ENTER 79 ENTER. Changes to values are implemented dynamically. Menu memory The OSD menu remembers the last selected sub–item as long as the projector is running. The menu memory is reset when restarting the projector from standby. 601–426-03 F70 Series...
  • Page 68 Getting started 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 69: Source Menu

    By navigate through the Home/Source menu, it will be visible also on the OSD. By using the shortcut key, the menu occurs only on the LCD display. Overview • Connector selection • Connector Settings • Using Dual inputs 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 70: Connector Selection

    Identification Data (EDID). When entering the menu for each input connector, you can change the following: • Color Space • Signal Range • EDID How to configure a connector Press Menu to activate the menus and select Source. 601–426-03 F70 Series...
  • Page 71 The Connector Settings menu for this connector will be displayed. Image 6-5: Example of connector settings for an HDMI connector You can change the following: • To force a limit on the color space, select one of the available color spaces. 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 72: Using Dual Inputs

    The resolution for each dual column channel can be up to 1920x2400 pixels. The resolution for each dual sequential channel can be up to 3840x2400 pixels. (4K) Change the EDID for each channel to the correct value. See “Connector Settings”, page 70 for EDID setup. 601–426-03 F70 Series...
  • Page 73 Source menu 3840 1920 1920 2400 2400 Dual Column Input1 Dual Column Input 2 Image 6-6: Dual Column Setup Dual Sequential Input1 3840 2400 2400 3840 Dual Sequential Input 2 Image 6-7: Dual sequential setup. 601–426-03 F70 Series...
  • Page 74 Source menu 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 75: Image Menu

    The operation of the menus can be done with both the remote control or the arrows on the keypad. It is also possible to switch between the different adjustments by using the up and down arrows, instead of exit one menu and then enter the next one. Image 7-1: Main Image menu. 601–426-03 F70 Series...
  • Page 76 Image menu Image 7-2: Image sub menu visible on the LCD. 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 77: Contrast

    Image 7-4: Brightness OSD menu 7.3 Saturation About Image / Saturation Saturation levels impact on the white levels and the intensity of the color display; the higher the value, the more vivid the color display will be. 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 78: Sharpness

    Gamma compensation, or gamma correction, is a way of adjusting the signal input to light output characteristics of a display or projector in order to suit the eye’s sensitivity to different light levels and to compensate for non-linearities in displays. Without gamma compensation, images may look too dark or too 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 79: Advanced Image Adjustments

    The selection of the presets will vary, depending on the projector type, and the color wheel installed. How to choose one of the P7 presets In the main menu, select Image → Advanced → P7 Realcolor. Image 7-10 Image 7-9: Advanced menu — P7 Realcolor The P7 menu is displayed. 601–426-03 F70 Series...
  • Page 80 Note: When choosing one of the presets, All other options in the P7 menu are disabled. How to set custom P7 values In the main menu, select Image → Advanced → P7 Realcolor. Image 7-13: Advanced menu — P7 Realcolor The P7 menu is displayed. 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 81: Edit The Realcolor Presets

    The edited presets can be reset to the original values by enter the Reset button. There is also a possibility to copy the values to the custom preset. To reset the values in Custom presets, enter the “Reset to native” button when in Custom mode 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 82: Output Resolution 4K

    7.6.3 Output Resolution 4K About With this function, the projector output resolution can be changed between 4K UHD resolution and WQXGA resolution. Refer to “Projector source and control connections”, page 60 regarding use of input sources in 4K mode. 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 83: Smear Reduction

    In order to avoid this, there has been developed a Smear Reduction Process (SRP ), that reduces this perceived rendering. Select the option that give the best result. Image 7-19: SRP Menu for WQXGA Half Plus Image 7-20: SRP Menu for WQXGA 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 84: Brilliantcolor

    Menu choices of SRP and Brilliant Color matrix with COLOR colorwheel installed. Valid when COLOR colorwheel is installed. Mode Brilliant Color SRP Off Native Video SRP Half WQXGA @60Hz Native SRP Full Native SRP Half Plus Native SRP Off WQXGA@120Hz / 4K mode Native 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 85: Hdr - Perceptual Quantizer (Pq)

    When entering the desired screen luminance, take into account the distance of the projector to the screen and the quality of the screen used. How to set the PQ? In the main menu, select Image → Advanced → PQ. 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 86: Hdr Status

    When an active source is HDR, an icon is visible in the status menu. The HDR icon will also be visible in the “Source signal popup” icon in the lower right corner on the screen. Image 7-25: HDR Icon. Image 7-26: Source signal popup icon. 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 87: Installation Menu

    Installation menu Overview • IR / Night vision functionality • Lens • Orientation • Warping • Blending • Illumination • CLO – constant light output • Display Setup 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 88: Ir / Night Vision Functionality

    Enter the menu Home / Installation / Display setup and select NightVision in the scroll down menu. Image 8-1 To set up the IR illumination, enter the menu Home/Installation/Illumination/Power. This menu shows two sliders; one for the Laser, and one for the IR LED. The sliders are scaled from zero – 100% power. 601–426-03 F70 Series...
  • Page 89 Night Vision Goggles. Put on the goggles, and adjust the IRLED slider to obtain an optimal night vision rendering. Image 8-4 By mixing the intensity (power) of both the laser and the IR LED, it is also possible to simulate other visibility scenarios, such as evening / early night vision. 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 90: Lens

    About Installation / Orientation Rotate the image on the imaging device depending on the physical installatin of the unit. There are four installationoptions, as illustrated below: • front/table • front/ceiling • rear/table • rear/ceiling Default: Table Front. 601–426-03 F70 Series...
  • Page 91 How to set the correct orientation Select Orientation from the menu Image 8-7: Orientation menu path. The orientation menu is displayed Image 8-8: Orientation Menu Use the arrow keys to select the Mounting and Projection positions, and press OK button to activate. 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 92: Warping

    Distorted Picture Ideal Picture Image 8-9 8.4.2 Warping – On/Off About warping on/off By toggling between on and off the warping functionality can be enabled or disabled. How to toggle In the main menu, select Installation → Warp. 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 93: Warping - Screen Size

    By moving the outline of the warp screen size to the active image information, the corner points of the warp area are now exactly on the corner points of the active image information and makes warping much easier. 601–426-03 F70 Series...
  • Page 94 Tip: The value can also be entered by the numeric keys on the remote control. Press * to delete existing numbers, and enter the new value by the numeric keys. Click Apply. 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 95: Warp - 4 Corners Adjustment

    Select the corner that must be warped. If need for warping several corners, select and adjust the corners one by one. Adjust the value by the arrow keys. The value represent the movement of the X and Y coordinates for each corner. When the warping is complete, exit the menu by using the “Back” button. 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 96: Warping - Bow

    Image 8-20 8.4.5 Warping – Bow About bow adjustment A bow distortion can be adjusted so that a normal image is displayed. Positive adjustments angles introduce more outside bow distortion. Negative adjustments introduce more inside bow distortion. 601–426-03 F70 Series...
  • Page 97 A check symbol at the bottom right corner indicates that the bow function is activated. To enable Bow correction, make sure the Bow slider is set to On. The slider is enabled when set to the right and when it is highlighted blue. 601–426-03 F70 Series...
  • Page 98 (length) individually to obtain the correct correction. The angle is adjusted by the up and down arrows on the remote control, and the linearity is adjusted by the left and right arrows 601–426-03 F70 Series...
  • Page 99 When corrected with values in the illustrations above, the picture will occur as shown below. Observe that the upper side of the picture now has an asymmetric correction. Image 8-28: Asymmetric bow correction Repeat the step for each side of the picture that must be corrected. 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 100: Warping - Warp Files

    Pulse API Reference Guide. How to activate an uploaded Warp grid? In the main menu, select Installation → Warp. Image 8-30: Installation menu, Warp In the Warp menu, select Files. Image 8-31: Warp menu, Files 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 101: Warping - Latency Control In A Multi Projector Setup

    Click on the on/off button on top to activate the selected warp file. Image 8-34 8.4.7 Warping – Latency control in a multi projector setup Transport latency The added delay in the image processing chain. The value is the number of lines relative to the output resolution. 601–426-03 F70 Series...
  • Page 102 For each projector in the setup, select Installation → Warp in the main menu. Image 8-36: Installation menu, Warp In the Warp menu, select Transport Delay. Image 8-37: Warp menu, Transport delay The Transport menu is displayed. 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 103: Blending

    The offset adjustments are used to cut the image on each side. Normally used to hide parts of the picture that shall not be shown on the screen. An example can be: If the source is a pc, you may want to hide the menu bar at the bottom of the screen. 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 104: Set Up The System

    The numeric value of the width is shown on the screen next to the alignment line. (The number entered represent the blend width expressed in number of pixels). Confirm position by pressing enter. 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 105: Black Level Adjustment

    The figure below shows how this occurs in a side by side configuration without any correction of the black level. Picture Left Blend Zone Picture Right Image 8-41 How to adjust the level manually In the main menu, select the Black level menu 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 106: Black Level Files

    For more information on uploading/downloading Black Level files using curl or other tools that supports HTTP upload, refer to the Pulse API Reference Guide. How to activate an uploaded Black Level adjustment file? In the main menu, select Installation → Blend and Mask → Black Level Files. 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 107: Blend Files

    For more information on uploading/downloading Blend files using the Prospector, refer to the Prospector user manual. For more information on uploading/downloading Blend files using curl or other tools that supports HTTP upload, refer to the Pulse API Reference Guide. 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 108: Advanced Blend

    The Advanced Blend Function is intended for blending in complex shapes in multiprojector installations. Due to the complexity, a separate manual has been prepared for this subject, and can only be performed by an authorized installer. There is no user interface for this function. 8.6 Illumination About Home/Installation /Illumination/Power 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 109: Clo - Constant Light Output

    The CLO feature is not designed to compensate the Iris adjustment. This means that if the CLO is set, and the Iris is adjusted, it will affect the output light. Enable CLO Enter the menu Home/Installation/Illumination/Power, set the laser power slider to an appropriate value, and activate the Constant Light Output button.. 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 110: Display Setup

    This functionality is particularly useful for multi-channel installations. Only available through API commands, and is by that not accessible via the projectors User Interface. 8.8 Display Setup About Described in other topics, related to projector version. 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 111: System Settings Menu

    System settings menu Overview • Communication • Apply a menu theme • Standby ECO • Service • Reset • Lens Features • Controlling the backlight of the LCD Display 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 112: Communication

    When the ECO mode is enabled, the projector will automatically go to ECO standby mode after a time-out (default 15 minutes). All electronics (including fans, pumps, ...) go down except for a very small wake-up controller. See section dedicated to the Power Mode transitions for further details. 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 113: Service

    (factory reset). Default settings The following settings are default settings: Setting Default value UserInterface Theme Light Network Communication LAN, Automatic settings System Eco Mode (if applicable) Available Screen Screen luminance - Unit nits Optics High Contrast 601–426-03 F70 Series...
  • Page 114 In the Reset menu, select RESET ALL and click OK. How to reset one or more projector settings In the main menu, select System Settings → Reset. Image 9-4: System Settings menu, Reset The Reset menu is displayed. 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 115: Lens Features

    Alternatively, you can turn on Stealth Mode instead. By activating this mode, both the backlight of the LCD as well as the backlight of all the buttons of the keypad will be permanently disabled. How to control In the main menu, System Settings → Backlight. 601–426-03 F70 Series...
  • Page 116 System settings menu Image 9-7: System settings, Backlight The Backlight menu will be displayed. Image 9-8: Backlight menu Choose the desired setting for the backlights. Select one of the predetermined options, or a custom value. 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 117: Status Menu

    Status menu This is a status menu only. No changes can be made to settings from this menu. Overview • Status menu overview 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 118: Status Menu Overview

    Status menu 10.1 Status menu overview Status menu While in the main menu, press Status. Image 10-1: Status Menu enter Image 10-2: Status overview Image 10-3: Status overview (Menu scrolled down).. 601–426-03 F70 Series...
  • Page 119 Warp Displays the Warp status and type of warp used Blend Displays the Warp status and type of Blend used Environment Shows the ambient temperature. Display Shows display settings Active Functions Shows the active function enabled. 601–426-03 F70 Series...
  • Page 120 Status menu 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 121: 121

    Passive stereo input. Use two channel input (two cables), one for each eye. Update frequency limited to 60 Hz for each channel. Dual Sequential input source (DVI or Displayport) must be used. No external sync signal required. 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 122: Setup 3D Mode

    When a HDMI 3D source is detected, it is shown in the source status that this is a 3D source. If easily implemented, the input 3D mode should also be displayed. The HDMI EDID must contain 3D capabilities. 601–426-03 F70 Series...
  • Page 123 Repeat for both sides, and adjust the Sync Delay slider until a “clean” picture is visible in each eye. If the 3D picture looks a bit “strange” through the 3D goggles, the solution is to swap eyes by enabling the Swap eyes button in the menu. 601–426-03 F70 Series...
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  • Page 125: User Maintenance

    User Maintenance Overview • Update Projector Firmware 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 126: Update Projector Firmware

    The LCD display will show the progression and status of the upgrade during the process. Update • Go to www.barco.com and select your product. All available firmware downloads are filed under the Technical Downloads tab. • Download the firmware. Extract and save the file to a USB stick with FAT file system. Use the eject function on your PC to safely remove the device from the computer.

  • Page 127: Cleaning The Projector

    Cleaning the projector 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 128: Projector Lenses

    Remove the filter from the projector then use a vacuum to remove excess dust from the filter. Do not wet or soak the filter. Cleaning of the projector filter should be done in a separate room to avoid dust contamination. 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 129: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications About The information in this section is subject to changes without any notice. For current technical information, visit the product website, or contact your sales support representative. 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 130: F70 - 4K6C

    Including and up to: 3,840 x 2,400 @ 60Hz 3,840 x 2,160 @ 60Hz 4,096 x 2,160 @ 60Hz 2,560 x 1,600 @ 120Hz Software tools Projector Toolset Control IR, RS232, RJ45 Network connection IR, RS232, RJ45 601–426-03 F70 Series...

  • Page 131: F70 - W6

    Certifications CE, FCC Class A and cNus Warranty Limited 3 years parts and labor. Extendable up to 5 years Notes * SW upgradable. Please contact an authorized Barco representative for details. 14.2 F70 — W6 Brightness 5,500 lumens Contrast ratio...
  • Page 132 CE, FCC Class A and cNus Warranty Limited 3 years parts and labor. Extendable up to 5 years Notes * SW upgradable. Please contact an authorized Barco representative for details. 14.3 FS70 — 4K6 Brightness 5,000 center lumens Contrast ratio...
  • Page 133 Network connection IR, RS232, RJ45 Power requirements 100-240V / 50-60Hz Power consumption 1,100 W Max. BTU per hour Max 4,000 BTU/h Noise level (typical at 25°C/ 36 dB(A) 77°F) Operating temperature 10 - 40 °C (sea level) 601–426-03 F70 Series...
  • Page 134 Up to 60,000** hours, depending on mode of operation Sealed DLP™ core Orientation 360° rotation, no restrictions Active stereoscopic 3D* Image processing Embedded warp & blend engine* Keystone correction Inputs HDSDI 2x DP1.2 2x dual link DVI-I HDBaseT** (upgradeable) HDMI1.4 **(2.0 upgradeable) RJ 45 Ethernet 601–426-03 F70 Series...
  • Page 135 CE, FCC Class A and cNus Warranty Limited 3 years parts and labor. Extendable up to 5 years Notes * SW upgradeable feature, available in Q2 2017 **HDMI2.0, HDBaseT ethernet and DMX available as software upgrade in Q2 2017 601–426-03 F70 Series...
  • Page 136 601–426-03 | 19/06/2018 Barco Fredrikstad AS | Habornveien 53, N-1630 Gamle Fredrikstad, Norway Registered address: Barco NV | President Kennedypark 35, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium www.barco.com...

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