Contents 1 Introduction ..........................1-1 1.1 The A CS4 series......................1-2 TLAS 1.1.1 Resolution ......................... 1-2 1.2 How This Manual Is Organized ..................1-3 1.3 Styles And Symbols......................1-4 1.4 Safety Information ......................1-5 1.4.1 Precautions ........................ 1-7 1.4.2 Unpacking of Devices ....................1-7 1.4.3 Modification of Devices....................
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5.1.16 Communication Connections ................5-14 5.1.17 RS232 in / RS232 out.................... 5-14 5.1.18 Communication port for communication with peripherals........5-14 5.1.19 TRIG Output ......................5-15 5.1.20 MOUSE......................... 5-15 5.1.21 Audio Connections....................5-15 6 Controlling ..........................6-16 6.1 RCU used in a hardwired configuration ................6-17 6.2 How to use the RCU? ......................
Atlas Display Walls has lead to the creation of a new and more concise nomenclature. The brand A remains as a generic term for Display Walls from Barco Control TLAS Rooms. The single variants on projection units differing in projection technology are expanded by a mnemonic expression, e.
1.1 The A CS4 series TLAS This User’s Manual refers to the models from the A 67 CS4 and A 84 CS4 series. Since TLAS TLAS operation and properties of A 67 CS4 and of A 84 CS4 are quite similar, the expression TLAS TLAS CS4 refers to both of them.
This manual is divided into sixteen chapters: Preliminary Remarks explains the structure of the manual itself and the used typographic styles and symbols. Safety information is provided concerning the operation of systems from BARCO. Summary provides a summary of the system components and characteristics.
1.3 Styles And Symbols The typographic styles and the symbols used in this document have the following meaning: Helvetica bold Labels, menus and buttons are printed in the font. Helvetica bold Condensed Links to both other chapters of this manual and to sites in the Internet are printed .
! All warnings on the device and in the documentation manuals should be adhered to. ! All instructions for operating and use of this equipment must be followed precisely. Installation and Service Installation and preliminary adjustments should be performed by qualified BARCO personnel or authorized BARCO service dealers. On Safety Check the power rating on your outlet before connecting the devices to the wall outlet or to a power strip.
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Warning: Do Not Place Flammable or Combustible Materials Near Projector! BARCO products are designed and manufactured to meet the most stringent safety regulations. Exposing flammable or combustible materials into close proximity of this device could result in the spontaneous ignition of that material, resulting in a fire. For this reason, it is absolutely neces- sary to leave an "exclusion zone"...
! If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used original BARCO re- placement parts or authorized replacement parts which have the same characteristics as the BARCO original part.
2.1 Design CS4 is a modular rear projection system for the construction of large Display Walls. The TLAS technologies used guarantee the best optical properties for high-quality presentation of information with very simple integration into higher-level systems. Technology CS4 combines the latest modern projection technology with sophisticated electronics and TLAS solid mechanics.
2.2 Properties of A TLAS ATLAS CS4 can be used as one large monitor with a screen diagonal of 67 or 84 inches. The technologies used guarantee the best optical properties for high-quality presentation of both com- puter data and video displays: High, Constant Reading Accuracy Over the Complete Display Panel Optimally adjusted high-performance lens systems guarantee a distortion-free and sharp image.
3 Design and Functio n This chapter provides a technical description of the equipment listing the fundamental characteris- tics and functional principles. Knowledge of this section is not absolutely essential for operation. R5976255 A CS4 (2001-03) TLAS...
3.1 Projection Unit Atlas 67 CS4 The Atlas 67 CS4 Unit has a display area of 1068 millimeters high and 1335 millimeters wide. The resulting screen diagonal of 1710 millimeters corresponds to approximately 67 inches. 1335 930,6 1068 Figure 3-1...
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Atlas 84 CS4 The Atlas 84 CS4 Unit has a display area of 1320 millimeters high and 1650 millimeters wide. The resulting screen diagonal of 2113 millimeters corresponds to approximately 84 inches. 1650 1212 1320 Figure 3-2 Atlas 84 CS4 Unit R5976255 A CS4 (2001-03) TLAS...
The Atlas CS4 projection modules consists of the following components: lamp module illumination unit projection unit deflection mirror Atlas structure covered with light shields screen Figure 3-3 ! Housing: The Atlas system is a compact mechanical housing especially designed to meet any given requirements concerning set up, resolution, and operational conditions.
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CS4 has been designed for rear access of interfaces and exchange of consumables (lamp TLAS module, filters..). Figure 3-4 rear side of Atlas CS4 Figure 3-5 rear side of Atlas CS4 (schematic) keypad filter pad control unit projection unit illumination unit lamp module R5976255 A CS4 (2001-03)
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3.1.1 Lamp Module The lamp module generates the light for the subsequent projection. The lamp (100 Watt UHP (Ul- tra High Performance) lamp) has an operation time of 8000 hours. 3.1.2 Illumination Unit The illumination unit consists of the lens system for uniform illumination of the LCDs and the electronics for lamp power supply and monitoring.
3.1.4 Screen Module The image is generated in the screen . It consists of the optical screen and a frame with which the screen is exactly mounted onto the Atlas Structure. Fresnel Lens The screen consists of a Fresnel lens and a Front Element Screen. The Fresnel lens deflects the light coming from the projection lens system such that it falls perpendicularly onto the front element screen.
4.1 Control Unit 4.1.1 Power, source and communic ation connections [3] Power switch 1 = on, 0 = off Power input autoranging from 100VAC to 240VAC Video input 1 cinch or 1 BNC connector, no loop through S-Video 4-pin mini-DIN SDI and SDO 2×...
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Projector mode indication indicates the status of the projector Light off: power switch is not pressed Red light: power switch is pressed, projector in standby mode Green light: projector in operational mode Diagnostics code source number error code: a two digit error code is displayed Remote (mini-jack), remote input for wired remote control IR-receiver...
4.2 Control Panel Terminology The projector can be controlled by the local or by the remote control unit ( keypad 4.2.1 Local keypad The local [1] is located on the back side of the A TLAS keypad (explanation see 4.2.3 Terminology of keypad and RCU controls STANDBY EXIT ENTER...
This remote control is used for source selection, control, adaptation and set up. It includes auto- matic storing of the picture controls (brightness, sharpness ...) and the settings. Other functions of the remote control are: switching between standby and operational mode switching to "pause"...
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Cursor Keys ( to make menu selections when in the adjustment mode or to ) or '' and ' zoom/focus when the direct access is active. keys (cursor Comparison between the cursor keys and the use of the '+' and '-' keys) on the local keys on the local keypad keypad...
5.1 Power connection 5.1.1 AC Power (mains) cord conn ection VIDEO S-VIDEO IEE 1394 TRIG MOUSE RS 232 IN RS 232 OUT Comm. Port COMPUTER MONITOR AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT Use the supplied power cord to connect your projector to the wall outlet. Plug the female power connector into the male connector [1] at the control panel.
5.1.5 Lamp Run Time The operation time of the lamp is 8000 hours. The total hours of operations are counted and can be displayed on the screen. The total lifetime of the lamp for a safe operation at high and constant brightness is about 8000 hours.
5.1.8 Input Connections CS4 has multiple input connections for all common RGB and video sources. The input can TLAS be selected either manually or automatically. When is selected in the 'automatic' Input slots menu, by starting up the projector, it searches for an input source by scanning the inputs one by one. If only one source is found, this source will be projected.
5.1.10 5-cable Input Slot (slot 1) Slot 1 has 5 BNC input terminals. The following signals can be connected to these BNC connectors: Connector name Input signal RGBHV RGBS RGsB Composite Video Video Super Video Component Video - SS Component Video - SOY Slot 1 selection To select slot 1: ! Press the digit button...
Possible indication: RGB [HS&VS] RGB analog signals, separate sync is horizontal and vertical sync. RGB CS RGB analog signals, separate sync is composite sync. RGB CV RGB analog signals, separate sync is composite video or tri- level sync. RGB-SOG RGB analog signals, sync on green is composite sync. COMPONENT VIDEO - CS separate sync is composite sync.
5.1.12 Video Input Input signal: Composite video signals from a VCR, OFF air signal decoder, etc... 1 x BNC or cinch 1.0Vpp ± 3 dB No loop through. Slot 3 selection: Press the digit button on the or the local keypad 5.1.13 S-Video Input Input signal:...
5.1.16 Communication Connections The following communication connections are available: ! RS232 in / RS232 out. ! Comm port for communication with peripheral (switchable between PPM and RC5) ! RC for remote cable connection with the RCU. ! MOUSE to control a PC with the projector remote control. ! TRIG: output voltage to control another device.
5.1.19 TRIG Output 5 V output voltage to trigger an external device (max. 10mA). This voltage is available when the projector is on. 5.1.20 MOUSE Mouse output to be connected to the mouse input of a computer. With the Executive Remote (see , the computer can now be controlled via the projector.
6 Controlling The projector can be controlled with ! the ! the hardwired (cable is not included) ! the local keypad Controlling the projector with the and the hardwired is equal. R5976255 A CS4 (2001-03) 6-16 TLAS...
6.1 RCU used in a hardwired c onfiguration Connections: ! Plug one end of the remote cable in the connector on the bottom of the ! Plug the second side in the connector in the front panel of the projector labelled 'RC' R5976255 A CS4 (2001-03)
6.2 How to use the RCU? Point the front of the directly at the screen. When using the wireless remote control, make sure you are within the effective op- erating 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 IR sensor.
6.3 Projector address The projector's address may be set to any value between 0 and 255 (see 'Change projector address' in chapter 'Service mode). When the address is set, the projector can be controlled now by the for addresses between 0 and 9. The projector can also be controlled by computer, e.g.
Color Saturation is only active for Video and S-Video. Adjust the color intensity of the picture. Color saturation Use the button for richer colors. Use the - button for lighter colors. Tint Control Tint is only active for Video and S-Video when using the NTSC 4.43 or NTSC 3.58 system. Use the button Use the...
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The Pause key When the key is pressed, the image projection is stopped, a blue screen will be displayed Pause and the projector remains with full power for immediate restart. The sound is not interrupted. The display on front of the projector will show a To restart the image: ! press Pause...
7 Start Up of the Adj ustment Mode All source parameters, picture and audio tuning, and geometry are made while in the 'Adjustment . Press the key to enter the Mode' ADJUST ENTER 'Adjustment mode' R5976255 A CS4 (2001-03) TLAS...
7.1 Adjustment mode You are now in the 'Adjustment Mode' ! The cursor key ( ) or keys (local ) are used to make selections and also keypad menu for adjustments. ! The keys are used to move forward and backward through the structure.
8 Random Access A djustment Mode To start up the Random Access Adjustment Mode: ! push the cursor key to highlight and then press down 'Random Access' ENTER comprises four submenus each of which gives access to the various Random Access menu settings and commands related to the submenu: main menu submenu...
8.1 File 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.
To load a file: ! Push the cursor key to select the best fitting file. down ! Press to select. ENTER A confirm will be displayed with the newly created file and the one on which Load file menu the new file is based on. ! Press to confirm the new creation or to return to the load file menu.
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method 2: ! Press to activate the digits ENTER ! Push the cursor key to select the changing digit. right left ! Push the cursor key to scroll to desired digit. down ! When finished press to confirm. ENTER method 3 ! Counting up or down by pushing the cursor key right left...
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Options ! Source Number The source number of a non-active source can be changed to any other source number. This makes it possible to create a file for future source numbers. ! Clamp Position Clamping determines the black level of the signal. The clamp pulse can be related to the lead- ing or the trailing edge of the sync pulse.
8.1.3 Rename To change the name of a selected file: ! Push the cursor key to highlight down 'Rename' ! Press ENTER ! The will be displayed. Rename selection menu ! Push the cursor key to select a file name. down ! Press to select.
8.1.5 Delete To delete a selected file out of the list of files: ! Push the cursor key to highlight down 'Delete' ! Press ENTER ! The will be displayed. delete selection menu ! Push the cursor key to select a file name. down ! Press to select.
8.2 Picture Tuning ! Push the cursor key to highlight down 'Picture Tuning' ! Press to select. The will be displayed. ENTER Picture Tuning menu CTI ON/OFF to improve the transition from one color to another color temperature to select a color temperature gamma to set the gamma of the projector image decoding EBU/IRE...
To adjust , handle as follows: Custom Balance ! Push the cursor key to highlight down 'Custom Balance' ! Press to select. ENTER ! Push the cursor key to adjust red and push the cursor key left or right to adjust blue down (range 0 to 2.5) in comparison with the green color (value 1).
8.2.7 Input Balance Before starting the , generate a signal with dominant black Input Balance function and white areas. The default values are normally loaded when selecting a source. If the image is not as desired, ad- just for this source as follow: ! Start with the Black Balance ! Push the cursor key...
8.2.10 Mute To stop the sound reproduction. ! Push the cursor key to highlight down 'Mute' ! Press to toggle between [ ] or [ ENTER 8.2.11 Fade Determine where the sound signals will be reproduced. Adjust the fade as follows: ! Push the cursor key to highlight down...
8.3 Geometry To start up the functions: Geometry ! Push the cursor key to highlight down 'Geometry' ! Press to select. ENTER ! The will be displayed. geometry menu The following adjustments are possible: horizontal and vertical image shift. to shift the image in a horizontal or vertical direction horizontal and vertical image size to adjust the size in a horizontal or vertical direction side keystone...
To start up the size adjustment: ! Push the cursor key to highlight down 'Size' ! Press to select. ENTER ! Push the cursor key to size the image in a vertical direction. Push the cursor key down to size the image in a horizontal direction. left right 8.3.3 Blanking...
9 Installation Mode To start up the , push the cursor key to highlight Installation Mode down 'Installation Mode' and then press ENTER The following items can be selected in the Installation mode to set up the input priority Input slots to select the type of output module used in the RCVDS05.
9.1 Input Slots The input configuration of the variable inputs is shown in the . To view or to input slots menu change the input configuration: ! Push the cursor key to highlight down 'Input Slots' ! Press to select. ENTER The internal system will scan the input slots and displays the result in the Input slots menu...
9.2 800 Peripheral Output module selection When a is connected to the projector, the type of output module of this has to RCVDS05 RCVDS05 be defined in the 800 peripheral menu The type of output module can be: ! standard output module or ! 5 cable output module.
9.3 Configuration The configuration of the projector can be set up as follows: ! Push the cursor key to highlight down 'Configuration' ! Press to select. ENTER ! The will be displayed. Configuration menu For more information, see chapter 14.1 Faults R5976255 A CS4 (2001-03) TLAS...
9.4 OSD color (On-Screen Dis play) The highlighted items on the menus can be displayed in red, green or yellow. To change this color setting: ! Push the cursor key to highlight down 'OSD color' ! Press to select. ENTER ! The will be displayed.
9.5 Internal Patterns The projector is equipped with different internal patterns which can be used for measurement pur- poses. To select an internal pattern, handle as follow: ! Push the cursor key to highlight down 'Internal Patterns' ! Press to select. ENTER ! The will be displayed.
9.6 No Signal If there is no signal connected to the projector, the background color can be black or blue and the projector can shutdown after a certain time. To change the background color handle as follows: ! Push the cursor key to highlight down 'No signal'...
'more' push to display the other items in the ENTER service menu Service Service Identification Barco Logo Change Password Panel Adjustments Change Language Uniformity Change Proj. Address Preset Input Balance Change Baudrate PC I2C Diagnosis Reset Lamp Runtime More ..
'Identification' ! Press to display the Identification screen. ENTER The Identification screen gives an overview of: Barco ATLAS 67 CS4 or ATLAS 84 CS4 type of projector to change the address of the projector, see 10.4 Change Projector projector address...
10.3 Change Language To change the language of the control software: ! Push the cursor key to highlight down 'Change Language' ! Press to display the ENTER Change Language menu ! Push the cursor key to highlight the desired language. down ! Press to change the language.
10.4 Change Projector Address Every projector requires an individual address between 0 and 255. This address can be software installed. To change that address: ! Push the cursor key to highlight down 'Change Projector Address' ! Press to display the .
10.5 Change Baudrate PC The communication speed between projector and computer, e.g. PC or MAC, has 8 possible speeds. The baud rate speed can be software set. Handle as follows: ! Push the cursor key to highlight down 'Change Baudrate PC' ! Press to display the .
10.6 Reset Lamp Runtime Reset lamp run time is only allowed when a new lamp is installed. When Reset Lamp Run Time is selected in the Service Mode selection menu, the following warn- ing will be displayed : Risk of electrical shock. Reset lamp run time is reserved to qualified service per- sonnel.
10.7 BARCO logo The BARCO logo can be added to the image, in overlay or on a background, on any place on the screen. To add the BARCO logo or to change a setting in the BARCO logo menu ! Push the cursor key...
10.8 Uniformity Changing these settings may seriously affect the performance of the projector When is selected in the , the following warning will be Uniformity Service Mode selection menu displayed : Uniformity is reserved to qualified service personnel. If you are not qualified, press to cancel the uniformity.
10.9 Preset Input Balance Changing these settings may seriously affect the performance of the projector. When is selected in the , the following warning Preset Input Balance Service Mode selection menu will be displayed : Preset is reserved to qualified service personnel. Input Balance If you are not qualified, press to cancel the preset input balance.
10.10 I2C Diagnosis. Gives an overview of the correct working of the I²C controlled IC's. Highlight by pushing the cursor key and press to display the I2C diagnosis down ENTER overview. R5976255 A CS4 (2001-03) 10-11 TLAS...
11 Maintenance and S ervicing CS4 requires very little maintenance and servicing. Maintenance operations are neverthe- TLAS less necessary at regular intervals to guarantee good operational performance. This chapter describes maintenance and servicing of A CS4. TLAS Only authorized personnel should carry out other maintenance work not explicitly mentioned in this user manual! Never open the access cover without first disconnecting the power supply cord! Measurements and tests with the opened device may be carried out only in the...
11.1 Cleaning of Screens 11.1.1 General Screens consist of single or double screen elements. Each screen element has a delicate optical screen surface structure dedicated to its functionality. The optical surface can easily be damaged if the screen is handled incorrectly. Only handle screens while wearing gloves with a soft texture (eg. cotton gloves).
11.2 Replacing Both the filter pad and the lamp module are accessible from the rear side. Figure 11-1 Position of filter pad and lamp module filter pad lamp access unit R5976255 A CS4 (2001-03) 11-3 TLAS...
11.2.1 Replacing the Lamp Module The lamp module must be replaced after an operating period of 8000 hours or if a fault occurs ear- lier. The hot lamp is at high pressure. Do not open the lamp housing before the lamp has cooled down! Wait at least about 10 minutes after switching to standby.
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Inserting a Lamp Module Never remove the cover of the lamp housing with the equipment switched on. The following description applies if the lamp has already been removed as described above.. ! Carefully insert the new lamp module into the lamp housing and push it cautiously right back as far as it will go.
11.2.2 Replacing the Filter Pad The filter pad must be replaced regularly. The operating period of a filter pad depends on the qual- ity of the supplied air. ! Go to by pressing on the standby mode STDBY ! For cooling down the lamp, wait 10 minutes. ! Switch off power by pressing Switch off the equipment before replacing the filter pad in order to avoid severe contamination!
12.3 Technical Data Of Electric al System characteristic specification 100VAC ..240VAC AC power supply 50..60 Hz mains frequency 220W with 230VAC power consumption Table 12-3 R5976255 A CS4 (2001-03) 12-4 TLAS...
12.4 Interfaces 12.4.1 24V Interface This interface allows switching the projector without using the or the local keypad Switching is done by applying a voltage (24V). The interface is made accessible via a two pole connector mounted at the bottom of the cover. interface two pole connector 2×0.75mm², red/black...
12.4.3 Slot 2: Computer input/Monit or output ground loop through to monitor Green ground loop through to monitor Blue ground HSYNC / CSYNC Green loop through to monitor VSYNC ground ground loop through to monitor Table 12-5 12.4.4 Slot 3: Video Input 1×BNC or cinch 1.0Vpp ±...
12.5 Parts List 12.5.1 Optional Parts order No. designation R9829960 Executive Remote Control R9827890 VS05 Table 12-9 12.5.2 User’s Manuals order No. title R5976255 User’s Manual A CS4 - TLAS SERIE R5975765 Owner’s manual RCVDS05 R5975245 Owner’s manual VS05 Table 12-10 R5976255 A CS4 (2001-03) 12-8...
13 Configuring Notes A number of design and ergonomic conditions must be considered when planning the installation of A CS4. In addition to mounting dimensions, the following sections also include anthropo- TLAS technical requirements which must be observed in a specific application. R5976255 A CS4 (2001-03) 13-1...
13.1 Floor Space And Maintena nce Area Sufficient floor space and maintenance area must be available when installing A TLAS Floor Space The floor space must have a sufficient load carrying capacity and be sufficiently flat (according to DIN 18202). It must not sag by more than 1 millimeter under the load of the A CS4.
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84 CS4 TLAS side front 1650 1035 154.5 Figure 13-2 Position of the feet of A 84 CS4 TLAS (All dimensions measured in millimeters!) Maintenance Area The floor space for a Atlas Unit is calculated from the basic area of the structure. A maintenance area must be provided behind each Atlas Unit over the complete width.
13.2 Overall Height The installation room must be sufficiently high. Sufficient space (recommended > 100 millime- ters) must be provided above the Atlas Units. The total height results from the height of the sup- porting construction plus the height of the Atlas Units with feet plus the vacant space above the modules.
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84 CS4 TLAS 1650 finished ceiling finished window 1320 1320 between 366 and 1287,5 mm finished floor 2 x 1650 +45 Figure 13-4 Mounting dimensions of A 84 CS4 TLAS (All dimensions measured in millimeters!) The depth of the A 84 CS4 W is 1212mm.
13.3 Viewing Distance and Ang le When planing the installation of A CS4, anthropotechnical factors such as the human field of TLAS vision must be considered in addition to design requirements. General rules for the viewing angle and distance will not be specified here since they depend on the field of application. The notes in this section are therefore only recommendations which can be observed for a particular applica- tion.
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The screen of the A CS4 can be viewed at angles greater than 45 degrees without problems. TLAS The vertical viewing angle has been designed such that there is no difference whether the observer is standing or sitting. In addition to the viewing angles, the room illumination should also be considered when installing CS4.
13.4 Room Ventilation The electrical power consumption of typically 220 Watts per illumination unit can be used as a measure for the heat dissipation of A CS4 into the room. TLAS It is favorable to pass fresh and clean air through ventilation ducts in the floor below the dark boxes.
14.1 Faults Faults cause/steps no display: lamp not ignited and fan of the The equipment is not connected to power sup- illumination unit not running ply. It must be supplied with suitable voltage (see 12.3 Technical Data Of Electrical System Power switch is off.
15 Appendix A: Stand ard Source Set Up Files Name: name of file, contains the settings Resolution: image resolution, when followed by ...I means interlaced. FVERT/Hz: vertical frame frequency of the source FHOR/kHz: horizontal frequency of the source. FPIX/MHz: pixel frequency PTOT: total pixels on one horizontal line PACT:...
16.1 Projector without any 800 peripheral connected. The source numbers 81 - 86 and 91 - 96 do not correspond to physical inputs. An additional ad- justment file can be created for these source numbers. This file can contain different settings. The relationship between sources 1 - 6 and 91 - 96 or between 1 - 6 and 81 - 86 is shown in the dia- gram below.
16.2 Projector with a 800 periph eral connected. 16.2.1 Source numbers 91 - 99. The source numbers 91 - 99 do not correspond to physical inputs. An additional adjustment file can be created for these source numbers (source numbers of the 800 peripheral). This file can contain different settings.
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