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Barco Solaris LC40 R9004120 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 & E EDIA VENTS LC40 OLARIS R9004120 (Events) R9004125 (Media) WNERS ANUAL 01122003 R5976672/00...
  • Page 2 Barco nv Media Noordlaan 5, 8520 Kuurne Phone: +32 56.36.89.70 Fax: +32 56.36.88.24 E-mail: media@barco.com Visit us at the web: www.barco.com Barco nv Events Noordlaan 5, B-8520 Kuurne Phone: +32 56.36.89.70 Fax: +32 56.36.88.24 E-mail: events@barco.com Visit us at the web: 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 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Packaging and Dimensions ..................3 1.1 Box content.
  • Page 6 Table of contents 8.7 Subwoofer control........................49 9.

  • Page 7: Packaging And Dimensions

    1. Packaging and Dimensions 1. PACKAGING AND DIMENSIONS Overview • Box content • Packaging • Dimensions 1.1 Box content Content Standard delivered for : R9004120 R9004125 • 1 Solaris LC40 (weight : 24.5 kg) • 1 Solaris LC40 (weight : 24.5 kg) •...

  • Page 8: Dimensions

    1. Packaging and Dimensions 1.3 Dimensions Front view 452.5 Image 1-1 Front view Back view Image 1-2 Back view R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01122003...
  • Page 9 1. Packaging and Dimensions Bottom view Image 1-3 Bottom view R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01122003...
  • Page 10 1. Packaging and Dimensions R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01122003...

  • Page 11: Installation Guidelines

    2. Installation Guidelines 2. INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Overview • General • Solaris LC40 configurations • Battery Insertion in the Remote Control 2.1 General Environmental conditions • Operating temperature : 5° to 40°C (41° to 104°F) • Humidity : max 85% 2.2 Solaris LC40 configurations Different configurations The Solaris LC40 can be used in two different configurations, landscape and portrait.

  • Page 12: Battery Insertion In The Remote Control

    2. Installation Guidelines 2.3 Battery Insertion in the Remote Control Where to find the batteries The batteries are not placed in the remote control to avoid remote control operation in its package, resulting in a shorter battery life time. How to install the batteries 1.

  • Page 13: Connections

    3. Connections 3. CONNECTIONS Overview • Power connection • Input source connections • RGB out at native screen resolution (WXGA) • Communication Connections • Cable cover 3.1 Power connection AC power (mains) cord connection Use the supplied power cord to connect your LCD panel to the wall outlet. Plug the female power connector into the male connector at the back of the LCD panel.

  • Page 14: Digital Visual Interface (Dvi) Input

    3. Connections Input connector Source RGB analog (BNC) Overview optional inputs Input slot Input module Source Universal input for data sources DVI input DVI digital DVI analog RGB input HD-SDI input HD-SDI Audio input Audio in (L + R), audio out (L + R + Subwoofer) Video sources Video input...
  • Page 15 3. Connections DVI-Digital • Single link • Differential input voltage : 200mV - 800mV DVI-Analog • RGB input = 0.7 V ± 3dB • TTL sync input : U = 2.5V Pin assignment for the DVI connector. Pin 1 TMDS DATA2- Pin 15 Ground (for +5V) Pin 2...

  • Page 16: Rgb Analog Input

    3. Connections 3.2.3 RGB analog input Input specifications RS232 RGB analog RGB out (1280x768) RGB analog Image 3-3 RGB analog input Pixel clock : 20 .. 165 MHz Horizontal sync range : 15 .. 110 kHz Vertical sync range : 23 Hz .. 125 Hz Max input format : UXGA (1600x1200) @ 60 Hz RGBHV inputs : 0.7V ±3 dB...

  • Page 17: Serial Digital Interface

    3. Connections 3.2.4 Serial Digital Interface Specifications RS232 RGB analog RGB out (1280x768) RGB analog Image 3-4 SDI input SMPTE259M compatible serial digital signals only. SDI input : BNC SDI output : BNC (= loop through) Typical : 0.8 V 75 Ω...

  • Page 18: Video Input Module

    3. Connections How to select the Compact PC via the menu structure? 1. Press on the thumb wheel or press ENTER on the RCU to activate the menus. The main menu will be displayed on the screen. (menu 3-7) 2. Turn the thumb wheel or use the up or down arrow keys to select Input selection. The input selection menu will be displayed.
  • Page 19 3. Connections Pin configuration 4 pin connector View on input module : Image 3-6 For S-Video For Video pin 1 : earth (ground) luminance pin 1 : earth (ground) video Y pin 2 : earth (ground) chrominance pin 2 : earth (ground) video C pin 3 : luminance signal (Y) 1Vpp ±3dB pin 3 : video Y signal pin 4 : chrominance signal (C) 300mVpp...

  • Page 20: Dvi Input Module (Optional)

    3. Connections How to select an input via the menu structure 1. Press on the thumb wheel or press ENTER on the RCU to activate the menus. The main menu will be displayed on the screen. (menu 3-12) 2. Turn the thumb wheel or use the up or down arrow keys to select Input selection. The input selection menu will be displayed.

  • Page 21: Hd-Sdi Input Module (Optional)

    3. Connections 3.2.8 HD-SDI input module (optional) Specifications Image 3-7 HD-SDI input module HD-SDI input : BNC HD-SDI output : BNC (= loop through) Typical : 0.8 V 75 Ω terminated Output impedance : 75 Ω How to select with the RCU. 1.

  • Page 22: 10Audio Pré-Amp Input (Optional)

    3. Connections How to select the RGB input via the menu structure? 1. Press on the thumb wheel or press ENTER on the RCU to activate the menus. The main menu will be displayed on the screen. (menu 3-18) 2. Turn the thumb wheel or use the up or down arrow keys to select Input selection. The input selection menu will be displayed.

  • Page 23: Communication Connections

    3. Connections RS232 RGB analog RGB out (1280x768) RGB out (1280x768) Image 3-9 RGB out on panel resolution 3.4 Communication Connections 3.4.1 RS232 IN/OUT What can be connected to the RS232 IN connection ? The RS232 IN connection allows the Solaris LC40 to communicate with a computer e.g. IBM PC or Apple Macintosh. RS232IN RS232OUT RS232IN...

  • Page 24: Cable Cover

    3. Connections LAN IN LAN OUT LAN IN Ethernet connection Control PC Image 3-11 LAN connection without Compact PC Image 3-12 LAN connection with Compact PC 3.5 Cable cover Why cable cover With the cable cover, all connections are protected to be disconnected. R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01122003...
  • Page 25 3. Connections Mounting the cable cover. 1. Slide the cover over the connections. 2. Push the cover hooks into the holes. (image 3-13) 3. Slide the cover to the right. 4. Fix this position by turning in the screw on the left side. Image 3-13 Mounting cable cover R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01122003...
  • Page 26 3. Connections R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01122003...

  • Page 27: Getting Started

    4. Getting Started 4. GETTING STARTED Overview • Terminology overview RCU • Switching ON/OFF • Using the RCU • LCD panel address • Locking the Solaris LC40 for IR signals 4.1 Terminology overview RCU Overview The following table gives an overview of the different functionalities of the keys on the RCU. Compact PC S-Video Video...

  • Page 28: Switching On/Off

    4. Getting Started Ref. Function Description Digit buttons Allows to directly select sources. • 1. Video • 2. configurable input 2 • 3. S-Video • 4. Optional input • 5. SDI • 6. RGB • 7. DVI • 8. Compact PC RC operation indication Lights up when a button on the remote control is pressed (Visual indication of remote control operation –...

  • Page 29: Using The Rcu

    4. Getting Started Switching to Standby with the thumb wheel 1. Press the thumb wheel once. The main menu will be displayed. (menu 4-1) 2. Turn the thumb wheel to scroll through the menu and select Standby. 3. Press the thumb wheel. The display goes in standby.

  • Page 30: Lcd Panel Address

    4. Getting Started 4.4 LCD panel address Overview • IR address • Displaying and Programming IR addresses into the RCU • RS232 address • Controlling the Solaris LC40 with the RCU 4.4.1 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.
  • Page 31 4. Getting Started Picture Controls When an image control is pressed, a text box with a bar scale, icon and function name of the control, e.g. ’brightness...’ appears on the screen (only if OSD is ON). The length of the bar scale and the value of the numeric indication indicate the current memorized setting for this source.

  • Page 32: Locking The Solaris Lc40 For Ir Signals

    4. Getting Started Treble Treble control adjusts the treble level (high tones). Use the + button for more high tones. Use the - button for less high tones. Balance Is only effective if a external amplifier with loudspeakers is connected to the audio output. The balance control adjust the sound level between the left and the right box.

  • Page 33: Getting Used With The Menu Structure

    5. Getting used with the Menu Structure 5. GETTING USED WITH THE MENU STRUCTURE Overview • How to start up the menus • Using the menus • Adjusting a control in a Slider box 5.1 How to start up the menus Box menu structure The Solaris LC40 has a box based menu structure with a parent - child relationship.

  • Page 34: Adjusting A Control In A Slider Box

    5. Getting used with the Menu Structure 5.3 Adjusting a control in a Slider box Adjusting with normal speed. 1. Press the ↑ or ↓ keys to adjust a bar scale with normal speed. This adjustment is a fine adjustment. The bar scale will move in the corresponding direction.

  • Page 35: Input Selection

    6. Input Selection 6. INPUT SELECTION Overview • Start up the Input Selection • Selecting an Input Source • Configuring input 2 • Selecting Compact PC 6.1 Start up the Input Selection Steps to be taken 1. Press ENTER or ADJUST to start up the menus. (menu 6-1) 2.

  • Page 36: Selecting An Input Source

    6. Input Selection 6.2 Selecting an Input Source Steps to be taken 1. Scroll through the menu until the desired source is highlighted, e.g. SDI. (menu 6-4) Note: Input 2 can be configured depending on the input source. 2. Press ENTER to select. Input Selection 1.
  • Page 37 6. Input Selection Steps to be taken 1. Select Compact PC. (menu 6-7) 2. Press ENTER to activate. The compact PC content will be displayed. Input Selection 1. Video 2. RGB 3. S-Video 4. HD-SDI 5. SDI 6. RGB 7. DVI 8.
  • Page 38 6. Input Selection R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01122003...

  • Page 39: Image Settings

    7. Image Settings 7. IMAGE SETTINGS Overview • Image Settings Menu overview • Aspect Ratio • Brightness • Contrast • Color Saturation • Tint (hue) • Sharpness • Viewport • Phase 7.1 Image Settings Menu overview Image settings menu • Aspect ratio 16/9 15/9...

  • Page 40: Brightness

    7. Image Settings How to change the aspect ratio? 1. Select Image Settings. 2. Press ENTER to select. Image settings menu will be displayed (menu 7-1) 3. Select Aspect ratio. 4. Press ENTER. The aspect ratio menu will be displayed. (menu 7-2) Image Settings Aspect Ratio Aspect ratio...

  • Page 41: Contrast

    7. Image Settings 7.4 Contrast About Contrast The Contrast function is used to adjust the contrast between the light and dark areas of the displayed image. How to change the Contrast ? 1. Select Image Settings. 2. Press ENTER to select. Image settings menu will be displayed (menu 7-4) 3.

  • Page 42: Tint (Hue)

    7. Image Settings 7.6 Tint (hue) About Tint (hue) The Tint function is used to adjust color hue to obtain true color reproduction and is only active for Video and S-Video when the NTSC color system is used. For PAL and SECAM sources, tint is not accessible. How to change the Tint ? 1.

  • Page 43: Viewport

    7. Image Settings 7.8 Viewport Overview • About Viewport • Viewport creation • Automatic Viewport function • Total pixels setup 7.8.1 About Viewport Overview A viewport is a window on the input source. The source content will be cropped to the dimensions of that viewport window. The information in that window will be used for further signal processing.

  • Page 44: Viewport Creation

    7. Image Settings 7.8.2 Viewport creation Start up of the viewport creation 1. Select Image Settings. 2. Press ENTER to select. Image settings menu will be displayed. (menu 7-8) 3. Select Viewport. 4. Press ENTER to activate. The Viewport menu will be displayed. (menu 7-9) Image Settings Viewport Aspect ratio...
  • Page 45 7. Image Settings Different steps to create a viewport. Image 7-2 Creation of a viewport, views on the screen while adjusting Input signal Desired image on the screen (viewport) Horizontal start position Vertical start position Set up of viewport width Set up of viewport height Creating a horizontal start position 1.
  • Page 46 7. Image Settings Creating a vertical start position 1. Select Vertical start. (menu 7-11) 2. Press ENTER to activate. A slider bar will be displayed. The maximum indicated values are in lines and depends on input source. 3. Use the ↑ or ↓ to set up the vertical start position. When set up the vertical start position the image will move vertically on the screen, see image 7-2 part D.

  • Page 47: Automatic Viewport Function

    7. Image Settings 7.8.3 Automatic Viewport function About the Automatic function When the automatic viewport function is selected, the reproduced image returns to the active area of the input signal. Image 7-3 Viewport automatic Actual viewport image Automatic viewport to active area Steps to be taken 1.

  • Page 48: Phase

    7. Image Settings How to set up 1. Select Total pixels. (menu 7-15) 2. Press ENTER to activate. A slider bar will be displayed. The actual total pixel setting will inidcated. 3. Use the ↑ or ↓ to set up the total pixels. Viewport Horizontal start Width...
  • Page 49 7. Image Settings 4. Press ENTER to activate. A slider box appears. 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...
  • Page 50 7. Image Settings R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01122003...

  • Page 51: Audio Settings

    8. Audio Settings 8. AUDIO SETTINGS Overview • Audio settings menu overview • Starting up the audio controls • Volume control • 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. 8.1 Audio settings menu overview Overview •...

  • Page 52: Volume Control

    8. Audio Settings 8.3 Volume control Steps to be taken 1. Select Volume in the Audio settings menu. (menu 8-3) 2. Press ENTER to activate. A slider bar will be displayed. 3. Use the ↑ or ↓ to adjust the volume to the desired level. Audio settings Volume Balance...

  • Page 53: Treble Control

    8. Audio Settings 8.6 Treble control Steps to be taken 1. Select Treble in the Audio settings menu. (menu 8-6) 2. Press ENTER to activate. A slider bar will be displayed. 3. Use the ↑ or ↓ to adjust the treble (high tones) to the desired level. Audio settings Volume Balance...
  • Page 54 8. Audio Settings R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01122003...

  • Page 55: Compact Pc Control

    9. Compact PC Control 9. COMPACT PC CONTROL Overview • Display control by Compact PC 9.1 Display control by Compact PC About display control The display can be controlled by its internal processor or by an optional inserted compact PC. When the compact PC has granted the control all IR signals coming from the RCU will be switched through to the compact PC for further processing.
  • Page 56 9. Compact PC Control R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01122003...

  • Page 57: Advanced Settings

    10. Advanced Settings 10. ADVANCED SETTINGS Overview • Advanced Settings menu overview • Gamma • Color Temperature • Input Balance • Noise Reduction • Display Settings • Installation • Service 10.1 Advanced Settings menu overview Overview • Gamma • Color temperature Display white Computer Video...

  • Page 58: Color Temperature

    10. Advanced Settings How to change the gamma 1. Select Advanced Settings. 2. Press ENTER to activate. The Advanced Settings menu will be displayed. (menu 10-1) 3. Select Gamma. 4. Press ENTER to select. The Gamma menu will be displayed. The actual value will be indicated with a *. (menu 10-2) 5.

  • Page 59: Input Balance

    10. Advanced Settings 5. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired color temperature. Press ENTER to confirm the selection. The color temperature of the image is adapted and a * shows the active setting. Advanced Settings Color Temperature Gamma Display White Color Temperature Computer [9300K]...
  • Page 60 10. Advanced Settings Another value that is subject to alteration is the amplitude of the signal, resulting in an altered “Gain” of the signal (“white level” or contrast). The alterations of the three color signals will happen independently i.e. the colors will end to be unbalanced, image 10-2 0.7V Black leve Image 10-1...

  • Page 61: 2Adjusting The Input Balance

    10. Advanced Settings 10.4.2 Adjusting the input balance How can it be done ? To balance the three color signals of a particular source there are conditions; in fact we must know the black and the white level of the source i.e. : The source in question must be able to generate a white signal, ideally a 100% white (background) full screen pattern The source in question must be able to generate a black signal, ideally a 100% black (background) full screen pattern Image 10-4...

  • Page 62: Noise Reduction

    10. Advanced Settings 6. Select Black balance red and press ENTER. A slider bar appears. Adjust with the ↑ or ↓ until there is no red noise visible in the black areas. 7. Select Black balance blue and press ENTER. A slider bar appears.

  • Page 63: Display Settings

    10. Advanced Settings Switching between manual and automatic 1. Select Advanced Settings. 2. Press ENTER to activate. The Advanced Settings menu will be displayed. (menu 10-14) 3. Select Noise Reduction. The noise reduction menu will be displayed. (menu 10-15) 4. Select Manually or Automatic and press ENTER to toggle between [Manually] or [Automatic]. When Automatic is selected, the Adjust option is grayed out.

  • Page 64: 2Backlight

    10. Advanced Settings Image 10-6 Display rotation Landscape Portrait, with same input image If you do not change anything to the viewport, the image will be compressed and stretched until it fills the display. Under construction 1. Select Advanced Settings. 2.

  • Page 65: Installation

    10. Advanced Settings 6. Press ENTER to activate. A slider bar will be displayed with the actual backlight level filled out. 7. Use ↑ or ↓ to adjust the backlight level to desired level. Advanced Settings Display Settings Gamma Rotate : landscape Backlight Color Temperature Input Balance...

  • Page 66: 3Loading A Specific File

    10. Advanced Settings 5. Select File services. 6. Press ENTER to activate. The File services menu will be displayed. (menu 10-22) 7. Select Load [Automatic] or Load [Manually]. 8. Press ENTER to toggle between Automatic and Manually. Automatic The most corresponding file will be loaded automatically. Manually The operator has the possibility to load a specific file.
  • Page 67 10. Advanced Settings When no signal set up 1. Select Advanced Settings. 2. Press ENTER to activate. The Advanced Settings menu will be displayed. (menu 10-27) 3. Select Installation. 4. Press ENTER to activate. The Installation menu will be displayed. (menu 10-28) 5.

  • Page 68: Service

    10. Advanced Settings 10.8 Service Overview • Identification screen • IR address • Serial communication • IR locking • Restore Factory Defaults 10.8.1 Identification screen The display’s identification screen The identification screen displays the display’s main characteristics. These are : •...

  • Page 69: 3Serial Communication

    10. Advanced Settings 6. Press ENTER. The IR address box opens. (menu 10-37) 7. Use ↑ or ↓ to change the value. enter the desired value with the digit keys on the RCU. turn the thumb wheel until the desired value is displayed and press the thumb wheel. Advanced Settings Service IR address...

  • Page 70: 2Changing The Baudrate For Rs232 Communication

    10. Advanced Settings 10.8.3.2 Changing the baudrate for RS232 communication How to change the baudrate ? 1. Press ENTER to activate the menu structure. 2. Select Advanced Settings and press ENTER to activate. The advanced settings menu will be displayed. (menu 10-42) 3.

  • Page 71: 1Locking The Display

    10. Advanced Settings 10.8.4.1 Locking the display How to lock ? 1. Press ENTER on the RCU or press the thumb wheel once. The main menu will be displayed. (menu 10-45) 2. Select Service and press ENTER or the thumb wheel. The service menu will be displayed.

  • Page 72: 5Restore Factory Defaults

    10. Advanced Settings 10.8.5 Restore Factory Defaults What is possible ? With the factory defaults setting it is possible to return to the factory stored settings for the display. How to return to factory defaults 1. Press ENTER on the RCU or press the thumb wheel once. The main menu will be displayed.

  • Page 73: Standard Source Set Up Files

    A. Standard Source Set up Files A. STANDARD SOURCE SET UP FILES A.1 Table overview Table The following standard source files are pre-programmed in the display. Name interlaced Line duration Total lines Total pixels Active lines Active pixels none 63556 vid525_2 63556 ntsc_osd...
  • Page 74 A. Standard Source Set up Files sunews76 12326 1066 1664 1024 1280 sg_60_1 15649 1065 1680 1024 1280 pro_ntsc 31777 ews_60 15649 1064 1680 1024 1280 sg_50 16000 1250 2085 1200 1600 sg_60_4 13333 1250 2085 1200 1600 1600_60v 13333 1250 2160 1200...

  • Page 75: Optional Mounting Equipment

    B. Optional Mounting Equipment B. OPTIONAL MOUNTING EQUIPMENT Overview • Wall Mounting Support • Table mounting support B.1 Wall Mounting Support Overview Image B-1 Wall mount support 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. (image B-2) 2.

  • Page 76: B.2 Table Mounting Support

    B. Optional Mounting Equipment Image B-4 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-5) 2. Hook the panel into the mounting holes of the table mount support (A). (image B-6) 3.
  • Page 77 B. Optional Mounting Equipment Image B-5 Image B-6 R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01122003...
  • Page 78 B. Optional Mounting Equipment R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01122003...

  • Page 79: Glossary

    Glossary GLOSSARY ANSI 73.11 American power plug to connect the power cord to the wall outlet. CEE7 European power plug to connect the power cord to the wall outlet. Chrominance The color component of a video signal that includes information about tint and saturation. Digital Visual Interface is a display interface developed in response to the proliferation of digital flat panel displays.
  • Page 80 Glossary R5976672 SOLARIS LC40 01122003...

  • Page 81: Index

    Index INDEX Address Factory defaults Program setting IR address Gamma RS232 address Getting started 23–26 Advanced settings 53–55, 58–62, 64–66 LCD panel address Color temperature Display settings 59–60 Terminology Backlight Switching Off Rotate Switching On Gamma Using the RCU Input balance 55, 58 Installation 61–62...
  • Page 82 Index RGB output Sharpness Slider box Standard Source Set up Files Table overview Subwoofer control Menu structure 29–30 Menu structure Slider box Switching off 24–25 Start up Power off To standby 24–25 Mounting equipment 71–72 Switching Off Table mounting support Switching On Wall mounting support From standby...
  • Page 83 Revision Sheet Barco nv Events/Documentation Noordlaan 5, B-8520 Kuurne Phone: +32 56.36.89.70, Fax: +32 56.36.88.24 E-mail: antoon.dejaegher@barco.com, Web: www.barco.com From: Date: Please correct the following points in this documentation (R5976672/00): page wrong correct R5976672 S LC40 01122003 OLARIS...

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