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Changes Barco provides this manual ’as is’ without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied war- ranties 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.
Owner’s Record The part number and serial number are indicated on the registration plate which is located at the rear of the Solaris LC40. Record this number here. Refer to that whenever you call upon your dealer regarding these products.
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 substitutions may result in de- graded performance and reliability, fire, electric shock or other hazards.
Consider existing lightning and sunlight angles when creating the installation layout. Extremely bright lightning can reduce the visibility and the quality of the displayed image. • In extremely bright surroundings, adjusting screen intensity may not result in perceptibly brightener images. Keep in mind that extreme intensity settings can reduce system service life. R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
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The unit is designed for indoor use, and is not suited for open-air use. Installation in locations that are even partially exposed to the elements may lead to malfunctions or breakdown caused by any of the following: • Water and dust • Changes in temperature and humidity • Salt-bearing wind R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
American power plug to connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 2.2 Packaging Way of Packaging The Solaris LC40 is packed in a carton box. To provide protection during transportation, the Solaris LC40 is surrounded with foam. The packaging is secured with banding and fastening clips. To unpack 1.
When using in landscape, the infra red receiver must be in the lower left corner. When using in portrait, the infra red receiver must be in the upper left corner. Applications The Solaris LC40 can be used as stand alone display or as part of a network of displays. R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
5. Insert the lower tab of the battery cover in the gap at the bottom of the remote control, and press the cover until it clicks in place (image 3-4). Image 3-4 Battery cover removal Image 3-3 Battery cover unlock Image 3-5 Battery removal R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
RGB input module (optional) • Audio pré-amp input (optional) 4.2.1 Input facilities Input panel view RS232 RGB analog RGB out (1280x768) Image 4-1 Input panel view Overview standard available inputs Input connector Source DVI digital DVI analog R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
Image 4-2 Standard DVI input Pixel clock : 25 .. 165 MHz Horizontal sync range : 15 .. 110 kHz Vertical sync range : 23 .. 125 Hz Max. input format : UXGA (1600x1200) @ 60 Hz R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
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Image settings 2. RGB Audio settings 3. S-Video PiP settings 4. HD-SDI/DVI/Audio/RGB Compact PC Control 5. SDI Advanced settings 6. RGB 7. DVI Standby 8. Compact PC Configure input 2 Back Back Menu 4-1 Menu 4-2 R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
Image settings 2. RGB Audio settings 3. S-Video PiP settings 4. HD-SDI/DVI/Audio/RGB Compact PC Control 5. SDI Advanced settings 6. RGB 7. DVI Standby 8. Compact PC Configure input 2 Back Back Menu 4-3 Menu 4-4 R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
The compact PC module is internally connected display. No external source connections are necessary. When input 8 is selected, the compact PC image will be displayed on the screen. This input slot is NOT hot-pluggable. Make sure the system is switched off before inserting or removing a Compact PC module! R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
± 3dB, C = 300mV HV inputs : -0.5V to 0.5V Possible inputs Image 4-5 Video input module Inputs – – RGB inputs RGBS (15 kHz) – – – – – Component inputs – – – R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
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Menu 4-11 How to select an input via the RCU 1. For video : press 1 on the RCU. For Component/RGB input : press 2 on the RCU. For S-Video : press 3 on the RCU. R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
As this module has the same specifications as the standard DVI input, Digital Visual Interface (DVI) input, page 14 for the further specifications. The optional input is automatically detected by the system and correctly filled out in the menu structure. How to select with the RCU. 1. Press 4 on the RCU R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
4. To set the selection automatic, select Automatic select and press ENTER to toggle to [Yes]. (menu 4-20) 5. Select Priority and press ENTER to toggle between [input 1] and [input 2]. When two input signals are connected, the one set in Select input will have priority. R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
Configure input 2 Back Configure HD-SDI Back Menu 4-22 Menu 4-23 4.2.9 RGB input module (optional) This input slot is NOT hot-pluggable. Make sure the system is switched off before inserting or removing an input module! R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
Image 4-10 Audio input Left and right input channel : maximum 2.5V Input Left-Right impedance : 50 kΩ Left and right output : maximum 2.5V Output Left-Right impedance : 1 kΩ Output subwoofer impedance : 1 kΩ R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
The processed signal, rotated or not rotated is available in screen format for loop through to the next Solaris LC40. Be aware of the rotation setting of the next Solaris LC40. When the output is already rotated, do not rotate the input image again in the next Solaris LC40.
What can be done? The Solaris LC40 can be connected to a LAN (local area network) (ethernet). Once connected to the LAN, users are capable of accessing the LCD panel from any location, inside or outside their company network by using a simple TCP/IP protocol.
LAN IN Ethernet connection Control PC Image 4-14 LAN connection without Compact PC Image 4-15 LAN connection with Compact PC 4.5 Cable cover Why cable cover With the cable cover, all connections are protected to be disconnected. R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
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1. Slide the cover over the connections. 2. Push the cover hooks into the holes. (image 4-16) 3. Slide the cover to the right. 4. Fix this position by turning in the screw on the left side. Image 4-16 Mounting cable cover R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
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4. Connections R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
Ref. To enter the adjustment menus or the leave the adjustment menus. Adjust button Address button To match the Remote Control with the Solaris LC40 that you are addressing (number between 0 and 9). Pause button To blank the image.
Main power up 1. When the Solaris LC40 was switched off when it was in standby, it will start up in standby. Continue with the standby procedure. 2. When the Solaris LC40 was displaying an image when switched off, it will start on the same source as it was playing on.
1. 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 Solaris LC40 IR sensor. (image 5-2) °...
IR address Why a IR address ? As more than one Solaris LC40 can be installed in a room, the separate Solaris LC40 should be separately addressable with an RCU. Therefor each Solaris LC40 has its own address. Set up an individual IR Address.
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Use the + button for a higher volume. Use the - button for a lower volume. Bass Bass control adjusts the bass level (low tones). Use the + button for more low tones. Use the - button for less low tones. R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
What is possible ? The Solaris LC40 can be locked for any IR signal. When locked, IR signals send to the display will be ignored by the display. Unlocking is possible via the remote control by entering a 4 digit PIN code. The default factory PIN code is “0000”.
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PiP window in right top corner. Small version. F4 second time PiP window in right top corner. Enlarged version. F5 first time PiP window in right bottom corner. Small version. F5 second time PiP window in right bottom corner. Enlarged version. R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
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Box menu structure The Solaris LC40 has a box based menu structure with a parent - child relationship. When selecting an item in parent menu box (higher level) it opens a child menu box (lower level) in which you can make other selections or it activates an adjustment.
1. Press the digit keys 0 to 9 to make the slider setting jump to 0 to 90%. E.g. pressing 5 jumps to the slider’s center position. This adjustment is a coarse adjustment and can be followed with a fine adjustment with the arrow keys. R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
Line 4 will indicate the exact input name as the software detects itself the inserted input. The possibilities are : HD-SDI, DVI, RGB or Audio. When Audio is indicated in the menu, it will be grayed out as this is not an image source. R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
Custom applications running on this PC can now be displayed. No external connection between the Compact PC and the Solaris LC40 is necessary except for the Ethernet connection when the internal hub is used. Source connections are connected internally by inserting the compact PC in its docking slot.
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When no compact PC is inserted in the docking slot, a message no signal will be displayed and the display remains on input 8 until a new input is selected or the When no signal function activates. R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
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7. Input Selection R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
• Phase 8.2 Aspect Ratio What can be done ? The aspect ratio setting forces the Solaris LC40 to display an image using a defined aspect ratio. Aspect ratio Description 16/9 Wide screen television format / anamorfic format, stretched format...
A slider box appears. 5. Use the ↑ or ↓ to change the brightness. The higher the value, the higher the brightness. Image Settings Aspect ratio Brightness Contrast (Color) Saturation Tint Sharpness Viewport Phase Back Menu 8-3 R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
A slider box appears. 5. Use the ↑ or ↓ to change the Color Saturation. The higher the value, the higher the color. Image Settings Aspect ratio Brightness Contrast (Color) Saturation Tint Sharpness Viewport Phase Back Menu 8-5 R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
A slider box appears. 5. Use the ↑ or ↓ to change the Sharpness. The higher the value, the higher the sharpness. Image Settings Aspect ratio Brightness Contrast (Color) Saturation Tint Sharpness Viewport Phase Back Menu 8-7 R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
A viewport is determined by its start position and its width and height. Image 8-1 Viewport Input signal Viewport creation Cropped input signal at native resolution of display (1280 x 768) R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
The Viewport menu will be displayed. (menu 8-9) Image Settings Viewport Aspect ratio Horizontal start Brightness Width Contrast Vertical start (Color) Saturation Height Tint Total pixels Sharpness Viewport Automatic Phase Back Back Menu 8-8 Menu 8-9 R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
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So, if the menu does not allow you to shift the image far enough, or set the image wide enough, it is very likely that the total amount of pixels is set too low. The same goes for the vertical parameters. R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
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When set up the width of viewport, the image will be rescaled to the width of the LCD panel, see image 8-2 part E. Viewport Horizontal start Width Vertical start Height Total pixels Automatic Back Menu 8-12 R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
’total pixels’ or ’total lines’, the automatic viewport function will not function correctly, because it will be limited to the range in the ’total pixels’ and ’total lines’ values. R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
Steps to be taken 1. Select Automatic. (menu 8-14) 2. Press ENTER to activate. A message will be displayed while the Solaris LC40 examines the input signal : “Detection busy”. The image jumps to the active area within the input signal. Viewport...
5. Use the ↑ or ↓ to change the Phase and refine the jitter. The higher the value, the higher the sharpness. Image Settings Aspect ratio Brightness Contrast (Color) Saturation Tint Sharpness Viewport Phase Back Menu 8-16 R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
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• Balance control • Bass control • Treble control • Subwoofer control Audio settings are only active when the Solaris LC40 is equipped with an audio pre-amplifier input board. 9.1 Audio settings menu overview Overview • Volume • Balance •...
2. Press ENTER to activate. A slider bar will be displayed. 3. Use the ↑ or ↓ to adjust the bass (low tones) to the desired level. Audio settings Volume Balance Bass Treble Subwoofer Back Menu 9-5 R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
2. Press ENTER to activate. A slider bar will be displayed. 3. Use the ↑ or ↓ to adjust the subwooder volume to the desired level. Audio settings Volume Balance Bass Treble Subwoofer Back Menu 9-7 R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
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What is possible ? The Solaris LC40 allows to add one extra image (window) as picture in picture to the displayed image. This inserted image can be re-sized and repositioned on the screen.
Scaling PiP window When the horizontal size or vertical size is extremely out of proportion and the scale is activated, the PiP window will be re-sized with an aspect ratio equal of those of the display (15:9). R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
3. Press ENTER to select. The PiP settings menu will be displayed. (menu 10-11) 4. Select PiP size. 5. Press ENTER to select. The PiP size menu will be displayed. (menu 10-12) 6. Select Ver size. R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
The bar scale indicated the position of the middle of the PiP window in comparison with the middle of the display. (image 10-4) Solaris LC40 PiP settings Select input Select PiP input Image settings PiP size Audio settings PiP position PiP settings Compact PC Control Back Advanced settings Standby Back Menu 10-13 Menu 10-14 R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
The main menu will be displayed. (menu 11-1) 2. Select Compact PC Control. Note: These selection is only available when the Solaris LC40 is displayed the output of the Compact PC (input selection 8). 3. Press ENTER to grant the control to the Compact PC.
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11. Compact PC Control R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
Terminal diagnosis I2C diagnosis 12.2 Gamma About Gamma Gamma is an image quality enhancement function that offers a richer image by brightening the darker portions of the image without altering the brightness of the brighter portions. R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
The Advanced Settings menu will be displayed. (menu 12-3) 3. Select Color Temperature. 4. Press ENTER to activate. The Color temperature menu will be displayed. (menu 12-4) The actual color temperature will be indicated by a *. R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
An example of alteration may be a DC component added to the signal, in the form of a DC offset repositioning the black level, since this black level (“brightness”) will become crucial later on (clamping circuit) it will result in “black not being black”. R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
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These two references also set the range in which the ADC will work for that particular source (this explains also why each input balance setting is linked to a particular source and thus saved in the image file). R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
4. Select Black balance and press ENTER to activate. The black balance menu will be displayed. (menu 12-10) 5. Adjust the Brightness to a maximum value until there is no green noise visible in the black areas. R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
About Noise reduction Reduces noise and pixel jitter in all video sources. Noise reduction can be done manually or automatic. When set to automatic, the processor itself selects the best noise reduction level for the actual displayed image. R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
A-D. Only film frame A is fully on a video frame and so exists at one time code only, making it the editable point of the video sequence. R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
Adjustable between 50 and 150. Advanced Settings Video Gain Gamma AGC : [OFF] Color Temperature Video gain Input Balance Noise Reduction Back Film mode detection [ON] Video AGC Display Settings Installation Service Back Menu 12-17 Menu 12-18 R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
• Backlight 12.8.1 Rotate Rotate is only available when the optional rotator module is inserted in the Solaris LC40. About rotate With the rotate function it is possible to go from a normal landscape image to a portrait image. Image 12-6...
When there is a little difference, the file can also be loaded and then edited until the source specs are reached. The Load Automatic function creates automatically the best suited image file (custom file) for a new source. R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
The Installation menu will be displayed. (menu 12-27) 5. Select File services. 6. Press ENTER to activate. The File services menu will be displayed. (menu 12-28) 7. Select Load file. The load file menu will be displayed. (menu 12-29) R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
Menu 12-29 12.9.2 When no Signal About When no signal The Solaris LC40 can switch automatically to standby after a certain time when no signal is available on the inputs. When no signal set up 1. Select Advanced Settings. 2. Press ENTER to activate.
Film mode detection [ON] Video AGC Back Back Display Settings Installation Service Back Menu 12-35 Menu 12-36 Menu 12-37 12.9.4 Tiled setup This set up has to be done for each tile (display) in the configuration. R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
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1. Select Row just below This panel is. (menu 12-43) 2. Press ENTER to select. 3. Enter the row number in which the display (tile) is situated. (image 12-7) 4. Select Column just below This panel is. (menu 12-44) R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
The identification screen displays the display’s main characteristics. These are : • Display type • IR address • RS232 address • Serial number of the display • Run time since first start up • Software version R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
IR locking Film mode detection [ON] Restore factory defaults Video AGC Display Settings Back Installation Service Back Menu 12-48 Menu 12-49 Menu 12-50 12.10.3Serial communication Overview • RS232 address • Changing the baudrate for RS232 communication R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
The advanced settings menu will be displayed. (menu 12-55) 3. Select Service. 4. Press ENTER to select. The service menu will be displayed. (menu 12-56) 5. Select Serial communication. 6. Press ENTER. The serial communication menu opens. (menu 12-57) R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
Menu 12-59 Menu 12-60 12.10.4.2Changing your PIN code What is possible ? Your PIN code can be changed at anytime to a new PIN code. With this procedure you can also change the factory installed PIN code. R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
2. Select Service and press ENTER or the thumb wheel. The service menu will be displayed. (menu 12-66) 3. Select Restore factory defaults and press ENTER. The Restore factory defaults menu will be displayed. (menu 12-67) R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
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IR address : 004 default will erase Audio settings Serial communication all user settings PiP settings IR locking Compact PC Control Restore factory defaults Back Advanced settings Continue Back Standby Back Menu 12-65 Menu 12-66 Menu 12-67 Menu 12-68 R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
2. 0 = not interlaced, 1 = interlaced 3. Line duration in ns 4. Total lines in one field 5. Total pixels in one horizontal line 6. Active lines in one field 7. Active pixels in one horizontal line R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
How to mount 1. Use the center cross (A) which indicates the middle of the Solaris LC40 to mark the drill holes (B) for the wall support. The diagonals of the Solaris LC40 must cross each other in the center of the center cross, see image B-5. image B-2) Note: Attention, always mount the bracked with handle D at the top side.
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B. Optional Mounting Equipment Image B-3 Wall mount spacer Wall mount bolt Image B-2 Wall mount support Image B-4 R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
How to mount 1. Use the center cross (A) which indicates the middle of the Solaris LC40 to mark the drill holes (B) for the wall support. The diagonals of the Solaris LC40 must cross each other in the center of the center cross, see image B-9. image B-6) Note: Attention, always mount the bracket in the way that handle D on the left side.
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B. Optional Mounting Equipment Image B-7 Wall mount spacer Wall mount bolt Image B-6 Image B-8 R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
B.2 Table mounting support How to use 1. Turn in a little bid four bolt on the backside of the Solaris LC40 (A). (image B-10) 2. Hook the panel into the mounting holes of the table mount support (A). (image B-11) 3.
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B. Optional Mounting Equipment Image B-10 Image B-11 R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
The component of a video signal that includes information about its brightness. PiP stands for "Picture in Picture" and allows to display multiple windows containing each of them an image. The windows may be of the video or data type. R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01042004...
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