Digital Projection 8K Series Installation And Quick-Start Manual, Connection Manual, Operating Manual,  Reference Manual

Digital Projection 8K Series Installation And Quick-Start Manual, Connection Manual, Operating Manual, Reference Manual

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INSIGHT Laser 8K Series
High Brightness Digital Video Projector
4INSTALLATION AND QUICK-START GUIDE
4CONNECTION GUIDE
4OPERATING GUIDE
4REFERENCE GUIDE
Rev A October 2018
119-535A

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  • Page 1 INSIGHT Laser 8K Series High Brightness Digital Video Projector 4INSTALLATION AND QUICK-START GUIDE 4CONNECTION GUIDE 4OPERATING GUIDE 4REFERENCE GUIDE Rev A October 2018 119-535A...
  • Page 2 NOTE: this symbol indicates that there is some important information that you should read. Product revision Because we at Digital Projection continually strive to improve our products, we may change specifications and designs, and add new features without prior notice.
  • Page 3 Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series Laser Information Notes The outlined section of the product label above provides information about the laser light sources used within the projector. Caution - use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Rev A October 2018 page ii...
  • Page 4 Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series Risk Group 3 Information Notes Light hazard warning Failure to comply with the following may result in serious injury: • No direct exposure to the beam is permitted, RG3 IEC 62471-5:2015. • Operators control access to the beam within the hazard distance or install the projector at sufficient height to prevent exposures of spectators’ eyes within the hazard distance.
  • Page 5 Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series Light hazard labels on the body of the projector Notes Light hazard labelling is part of the product label. Product label Risk Group 3 label Not For Home Use logo Hazard Warning symbol Rev A October 2018...
  • Page 6 Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series Introduction Notes Congratulations on your purchase of this Digital Projection product. Your projector has the following key features: • 8K (7680 x 4320) resolution up to 60 fps. • Dual laser light source for long-life low-maintenance operation.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series CONTENTS INSTALLATION AND QUICK - START GUIDE OPERATING GUIDE ................23 ......1 MAIN MENU ................25 CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY ........... 3 INPUT MENU ................26 PROJECTOR OVERVIEW ............. 4 Input Select ..................26 Front and rear views ................4 Format Select ..................
  • Page 8 Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series CONTENTS (continued) ........... 57 INFORMATION MENU ..............43 3G-SDI or 12G-SDI In, 3G-SDI or 12G-SDI Out Input Status ..................44 Control connections ................57 Thermal Status ..................44 ....................57 System Status ..................45 ....................
  • Page 9: Installation And Quick-Start Guide

    INSIGHT Laser 8K Series High Brightness Digital Video Projector INSTALLATION AND QUICK-START GUIDE Rev A October 2018...
  • Page 10 Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series IN THIS GUIDE IN THIS GUIDE Connecting The Power Supply ................ 3 Projector Overview ..................... 4 Front and rear views ....................Keypad ......................... Keypad references ......................Keypad indicators ......................Remote control ......................Positioning The Screen And Projector ............10 Tilt ..........................
  • Page 11: Connecting The Power Supply

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY Connecting The Power Supply Notes Rest of the world: Use only the power cable Firmly push the mains connector into the socket. provided. USA only: Firmly push the mains connector into the socket.
  • Page 12: Projector Overview

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series PROJECTOR OVERVIEW Projector Overview Notes Front and rear views Front IR window Inputs Air inlet An identical air inlet is located at the bottom of the projector, The air inlet at the bottom of right below this one.
  • Page 13: Keypad

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series PROJECTOR OVERVIEW Keypad Notes Keypad references POWER Switches the projector on and off (STANDBY). INPUT Switches to the next input source. INFORMATION Displays . TEST PATTERN Cycles through the test patterns ...Off, White, Black, Red, Green, Blue, 11 12 CheckerBoard, Grid, ColorBars, Cyan, Yellow, Magenta, Ramp...
  • Page 14: Keypad Indicators

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series PROJECTOR OVERVIEW Keypad indicators Notes ERROR A red indicator that shows the following patterns: Off = No Error Single flash followed by a pause = Lamp abnormality Double flash followed by a pause = Uncovered lamp cover...
  • Page 15: Remote Control

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series PROJECTOR OVERVIEW Remote control Notes Power ON/OFF Turns the projector on and off. Not all keys are used on this To turn the projector off, press the OFF button twice within five seconds. projector.
  • Page 16 EXIT INFO Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series PROJECTOR OVERVIEW FREEZE RE-SYNC Remote control continued Notes LENS FOCUS ZOOM LENS adjustment Not all keys are used on this adjust focus. FOCUS IN / OUT: projector. The unused keys are SHIFT:...
  • Page 17 SHIFT Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series PROJECTOR OVERVIEW USER PRESET Remote control continued Notes DisplayPort1 /R/ numeric input 4 HDMI1 HDMI2 There is no DisplayPort1 input on this projector. Not all keys are used on this HDMI3 HDMI4 DisplayPort2 HD-T /G/ numeric input 5 projector.
  • Page 18: Positioning The Screen And Projector

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series POSITIONING THE SCREEN AND PROJECTOR Positioning The Screen And Projector Notes Install the screen, ensuring that it is in the best position for viewing by your audience. Mount the projector, ensuring that it is at a...
  • Page 19: Tilt

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series POSITIONING THE SCREEN AND PROJECTOR Tilt Notes The projector can be operated in numerous positions. It is recommended to position the projector in portrait mode with inputs facing upward, as shown in the diagram: 30°...
  • Page 20: Essential Maintenance

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE Essential Maintenance Notes Before changing the lens, Fitting the lens always make sure the projector is switched off and fully disconnected from its power Insert the lens into the mount. supply. Engage the three locating studs...
  • Page 21: Fitting A Lens Hood

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE Fitting a lens hood Notes Before changing the lens, A lens hood must be fitted to the lens (P/N 115-632) for use in the always make sure the projector USA. is switched off and fully disconnected from its power supply.
  • Page 22 Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE Notes Insert the lens into the adaptor ring. Before changing the lens, Push-fit the lens until the plate ring is located against the adapter ring. always make sure the projector is switched off and fully to secure the lens and to the lens...
  • Page 23: Replacing The Filters

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE Replacing the filters Notes Loosen the six captive screws, then remove the front/side panel Before changing the filters, always make sure the projector Replace the filters is switched off and fully Reattach the panel and tighten the screws. disconnected from its power supply.
  • Page 24: Operating The Projector

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series OPERATING THE PROJECTOR Operating The Projector Notes Switching the projector on Connect the power cable between the mains supply and the socket . Switch on at the Connecting The Power See also ON/OFF switch Supply earlier in this guide.
  • Page 25: Adjusting The Lens

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series OPERATING THE PROJECTOR Adjusting the lens Notes The lens can be adjusted using the lens buttons on the keypad or remote control. On either device, press FOCUS ZOOM SHIFT , then use the arrow keys to adjust the lens.
  • Page 26: Connection Guide

    INSIGHT Laser 8K Series High Brightness Digital Video Projector CONNECTION GUIDE Rev A October 2018...
  • Page 27 Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series IN THIS GUIDE IN THIS GUIDE Signal Inputs ....................... 20 Control Connections ..................21 Connection Guide Rev A October 2018...
  • Page 28: Signal Inputs

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series SIGNAL INPUTS Signal Inputs Notes The following inputs are available on the connections panel: 12G-SDI Insert 1 12G-SDI connector for 4K 12G SDI or 3G-SDI Insert 4 3G-SDI connectors for 4K Insert 4 12G-SDI connectors for 8K...
  • Page 29: Control Connections

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series CONTROL CONNECTIONS Control Connections Notes LAN port (LAN) Use this port when controlling the projector in LAN connection from a PC. PC control terminal (RS-232) Use this terminal when controlling the projector in serial connection from a PC.
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  • Page 31: Operating Guide

    INSIGHT Laser 8K Series High Brightness Digital Video Projector OPERATING GUIDE Rev A October 2018...
  • Page 32 Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series IN THIS GUIDE IN THIS GUIDE Main Menu ......................25 Thermal Status ......................Input Menu......................26 System Status ......................Input Select ........................ Factory Reset ......................Format Select ......................Transfer Format ......................Colour Space ......................
  • Page 33: Main Menu

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series MAIN MENU Main Menu Notes MAIN MENU INPUT > Input HDMI 1 • Input TEST PATTERN > Select an input source: LENS > • Test Pattern IMAGE > Show a test pattern. COLOR >...
  • Page 34: Input Menu

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series INPUT MENU Input Menu Notes INPUT Input Select > Input HDMI 1 • Input Select Format Select > Open this submenu to select the input type. Auto Transfer Format > • Format Select Auto Color Space >...
  • Page 35: Format Select

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series INPUT MENU Notes Format Select Format Select This machine can project at different resolutions. These appropriate resolution is Auto related to the current SDI connections. See “Connection Guide” to determine the appropriate setting. Choose from...
  • Page 36: Colour Space

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series INPUT MENU Notes Color Space Colour Space The optical colour space is limited to In most cases, the setting determines the correct colorspace to use. If it does Auto Auto Auto Rec.709. Rec.2020 will be simulated...
  • Page 37: Test Pattern

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series TEST PATTERN Test Pattern Notes Press OK to show a test pattern Choose from.. White Black Green Blue CheckerBoard Grid ColorBars Cyan Yellow Magenta Ramp Test Pattern WARNING Please use EXIT key to exit from test pattern...
  • Page 38: Lens Menu

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series LENS MENU Lens Menu Notes LENS Lens Lock > Auto • Lens Lock Lens Control > Select to lock or unlock the lens. Center Lens Execute > • Lens Control Lens Memory > Select to access Zoom/Focus and Shift controls.
  • Page 39: Lens Memory

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series LENS MENU Lens Memory Notes Lens Memory This menu allows you to recall and save up to ten lens presets, containing position, Load Memory > Saving a preset overwrites all data Auto zoom, focus and shift adjustment information.
  • Page 40: Image Menu

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series IMAGE MENU Image Menu Notes IMAGE • Gamma SDR / HDR > Input HDMI 1 Gamma SDR / HDR Select to access Gamma controls.. Brightness • Contrast Brightness Contrast Saturation Sharpness Saturation Set the slider as required to improve the quality of the image.
  • Page 41: Gain And Lift

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series IMAGE MENU Gamma SDR / HDR continued Notes Gamma SDR / HDR For HDR Gamma, choose a HDR EOTF of HLG or PQ Perceptual Quantizer (PQ) is the digitizing concept for capture and display and...
  • Page 42: Color Menu

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series COLOR MENU Color Menu Notes COLOR • Color Mode Color Mode > Color Max Input HDMI 1 Select the color mode setting. Choose from ColorMax or Manual Color. • Color Max Rec.709 Color Max and Color Temperature >...
  • Page 43 Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series COLOR MENU Color matching parameters explained Notes The levels of hue, saturation and gain in the menu change the color values in the following ways: Manual Color Matching Specifies the position of each color...
  • Page 44: Alignment Menu

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series ALIGNMENT MENU Alignment Menu Notes ALIGNMENT Blanking > Input HDMI 1 Blanking Use this feature to: Blanking • fit an odd-sized screen; Input HDMI 1 • cut off timecode dots in the top line of a picture;...
  • Page 45: Laser Menu

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series LASER MENU Laser Menu Notes LASER Power Mode Custom > Input HDMI 1 • Power Mode Power Level Select this submenu to access the power mode setting. • Power Level This feature is activated for Custom Power Mode Use the slider to set a value between 30 and 100%.
  • Page 46: Setup Menu

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series SETUP MENU Setup menu Notes SETUP • Projection Mode Choose from , and Front Desktop Front Ceiling Rear Desktop Rear Projection Mode Front Desktop > Input HDMI 1 Ceiling Auto • High Altitude >...
  • Page 47: Colormax

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series SETUP MENU Setup menu continued from previous page Notes ColorMax ColorMax permits seven point color matching of red, green, blue, yellow, cyan, ColorMax magenta and white. Measured Data > Input HDMI 1 You can enter your own gamut values here, or edit values you have imported using the >...
  • Page 48: Power On/Off

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series SETUP MENU Setup menu continued from previous page Notes Power Management Power On/Off • Auto Power Off Auto Power Off > Input HDMI 1 Set this to On if you want the projector to go into STANDBY mode when no >...
  • Page 49: Memory

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series SETUP MENU Setup menu continued from previous page Notes Memory The current image settings can be saved as a preset, which you can recall later. Memory The default settings can be recalled at any time as well.
  • Page 50: Network Menu

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series NETWORK MENU Network Menu Notes NETWORK • DHCP Subnet Mask Gateway DHCP > if the IP address is to be assigned by a DHCP server, or DHCP Input HDMI 1 if it is to be set here.
  • Page 51: Information Menu

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series INFORMATION MENU Information Menu Notes INFORMATION This menu gives information about laser operating times, network configuration, OSD software and hardware, system information such as model name and Model Name Insight 8k Input HDMI 1 firmware version, and video configuration.
  • Page 52: Input Status

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series INFORMATION MENU Input Status Notes Input Status Format 3G-SDI Level A / HD(1920x1080) 60p / YCbCr4:2:2 / 10 bit Channel Status 3G-SDI Level A / PID:89, CB, 00, 01 …………..………………………………………………………… No Signal …………..………………………………………………………… No Signal …………..…………………………………………………………...
  • Page 53: System Status

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series INFORMATION MENU System Status Notes System Status Wheel Speed Atmospheric Pressure 0kPs Altitude Mode Auto Laser Power Filter Hours Factory Reset Factory Reset WARNING The Projector Will Return to Factory Setting Press OK to confirm...
  • Page 54: Reference Guide

    INSIGHT Laser 8K Series High Brightness Digital Video Projector REFERENCE GUIDE Rev A October 2018...
  • Page 55 Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series IN THIS GUIDE IN THIS GUIDE Choosing A Lens ....................48 Throw Ratios for 8K or 4K-UHD ................Throw Ratios for 4K ....................Screen Requirements ..................49 Fitting the image to the DMD™ ................
  • Page 56: Choosing A Lens

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series CHOOSING A LENS Choosing A Lens Notes INSIGHT 8K zoom lenses are A number of lenses are available. Which lens you choose depends on the screen size, image aspect ratio, throw distance and light output.
  • Page 57: Screen Requirements

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series SCREEN REQUIREMENTS Screen Requirements Notes Fitting the image to the DMD™ The projector supports 8K, 4K and Ultra HD formats and is able to achieve 2K and 1080p via frame doubling. 2K and frame doubled 1080p will not utilize the full width of the DMD™, resulting in pillarboxing, as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 58: Positioning The Image

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series POSITIONING THE IMAGE Positioning The Image Notes The normal position for the projector is at the centre of the screen. However, you can set the projector above or below the centre, or to one side, and adjust the image using the Lens shift feature (known as rising and falling front) to maintain a geometrically correct image.
  • Page 59 Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series POSITIONING THE IMAGE Notes Any single adjustment outside the ranges specified on the following page may result in an unacceptable level of distortion, particularly at the corners of the image, due to the image passing through the periphery of the lens optics.
  • Page 60: Maximum Offset Range

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series POSITIONING THE IMAGE Maximum offset range Notes The maximum offset range available is dependent on which lens and resolution is used. Shifting the lens beyond its undistorted limits may be physically possible, however you may experience excessive vignetting or distortion.
  • Page 61: Aspect Ratios Explained

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series ASPECT RATIOS EXPLAINED Aspect Ratios Explained Notes The appearance of a projected image on the screen depends on: • the DMD™ resolution, which is 4K with a 4096 x 2160 resolution, corresponding to an aspect ratio of approximately 1.9:1.
  • Page 62: Appendix A: Lens Part Numbers

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series APPENDIX A: LENS PART NUMBERS Appendix A: Lens Part Numbers Notes Lens Parts for 8K or 4K-UHD Lens Lens Part No. Focus Range Lens Shift extension At 1.13:1 zoom: At 1.13:1 zoom: 2.5 m - 100+ m Vert: 0.340 (U) 0.190 (D) frame, Hor: 0.09 (L) 0.09 (R) frame...
  • Page 63: Lens Parts For 4K

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series APPENDIX A: LENS PART NUMBERS Lens Parts for 4K Notes Lens Lens Part No. Focus Range Lens Shift extension At 1.13:1 zoom: At 1.13:1 zoom: 2.5 m - 100+ m Vert: 0.340 (U) 0.190 (D) frame, Hor: 0.09 (L) 0.09 (R) frame 1.13 - 1.72:1 zoom...
  • Page 64: Appendix C: Supported Signal Input Modes

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series APPENDIX C: SUPPORTED SIGNAL INPUT MODES Appendix C: Supported Signal Input Modes Notes Input Timing 8K(7680 x 4320) YCbCr 4:2:2 10bit 59.94p 0x82 V(x16, 16div) V(x4, 2SI/SQD) 8K(7680 x 4320) YCbCr 4:2:2 10bit 60p...
  • Page 65: Appendix D: Wiring Details

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series APPENDIX D: WIRING DETAILS Appendix D: Wiring Details Notes Signal inputs 3G-SDI and 12G-SDI signals are very high speed digital signals which 3G-SDI or 12G-SDI In, 3G-SDI or 12G-SDI Out require better quality coaxial cable 75 ohm BNC than conventional analogue video.
  • Page 66: Appendix E: Glossary Of Terms

    Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series APPENDIX E: GLOSSARY OF TERMS Appendix E: Glossary Of Terms Notes Below is a general glossary of terms. Some terms may not be applicable to this projector. 1080p HDTV resolution which corresponds to 1920 x 1080...
  • Page 67 Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series APPENDIX E: GLOSSARY OF TERMS Anamorphic lens Notes A special lens which, when used with the TheaterScope aspect ratio, allows watching 2.35:1 content packed in a 16:9 source. Aperture The opening of the lens that determines the angle through which light travels to come into focus.
  • Page 68 Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series APPENDIX E: GLOSSARY OF TERMS Color gamut Notes The spectrum of color available to be displayed. Color temperature The position along the black body curve on the chromaticity diagram, normally quoted in Kelvin. It takes into account the preset values for color balance in the service set-up to take up the variations in the prism.
  • Page 69 Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series APPENDIX E: GLOSSARY OF TERMS Deinterlacing Notes The process of converting interlaced video signals into progressive ones. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) A network protocol that is used to configure network devices so that they can communicate on an IP network, for example by allocating an IP address.
  • Page 70 Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series APPENDIX E: GLOSSARY OF TERMS Field Notes interlaced video, a part of the image frame that is scanned separately. A field is a collection of either all the odd lines or all the even lines within the frame.
  • Page 71 Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series APPENDIX E: GLOSSARY OF TERMS HDTV (High Definition Television) Notes A television system with a higher resolution than SDTV and EDTV. It can be transmitted in various formats, notably 1080p and 720p. Hertz (Hz) Cycles per second.
  • Page 72 Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series APPENDIX E: GLOSSARY OF TERMS Lumen Notes A photometric unit of radiant power. For projectors, it is normally used to specify the total amount of emitted visible light. Noise Electrical interference displayed on the screen.
  • Page 73 Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series APPENDIX E: GLOSSARY OF TERMS Pulldown Notes The process of converting a 24 fps film footage to a video frame rate (25 fps for PAL/SECAM, 30 fps for NTSC) by adding extra frames. DP projectors automatically carry out reverse pulldown whenever possible.
  • Page 74 Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K Series APPENDIX E: GLOSSARY OF TERMS TRC (Throw ratio correction) Notes A special number used in calculating throw distances throw ratios when the image does not fill the width of the DMD™. TRC is the ratio of the to the image source aspect ratio: DMD™...
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