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Product revision Software version: 1.25 Barco nv Simulation Products Noordlaan 5, B-8520 Kuurne Phone: +32 56.36.82.11 Fax: +32 56.36.84.86 E-mail: info@barco.com Visit us at the web: www.barco.com Printed in Belgium...
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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.
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Trademarks Brand and product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks, registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective holders. All brand and product names mentioned in this manual serve as comments or examples and are not to be understood as advertising for the products or their manufactures.
Before using this system, read first the safety instructions related to the projector in the safety manual (R5975258) delivered with the projector. Insure that the system is installed in an easy to evacuate room in case of a lamp explosion. ARNING Always respect the safety warnings and cautions present in this manual. R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
This manual handles the VR Workroom system and will help you to install and use the VR Workroom. Related documentation For more information on the Barco iCon H600 see the delivered owners manual R5976821. A Quick user guide is also delivered with the VR Workroom.
2 x iCon H600 (Customized) and the necessary cables R9211114 (iCon) Lens QHD(1.4-2.1:1) R9849930 VR Workroom Front screen R9898372 Luxury Circular 3D glasses II (10 pcs) R9840625 Image 3-1 Front system packaging cover cardboard top cardboard bottom pallet R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
3. Packaging Image 3-3 Screen packaging With the rear configuration, an optional support table can be ordered (product number : R9898374). The table and its packaging are described in Appendix A. R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
VR Workroom system principle The VR Workroom uses 2 Barco iCon LCD projectors to display a desktop generated by the internal iCon Server of one of the projectors. This projector is set as the Master and controls the other projector set as the Slave. In reality, the desktop image is generated by the Master and projected by both projectors.
In the front configuration, one projector is set in table mode and the other in ceiling mode. This is done for optimal geometrical alignment. Image 4-3 Front assembly VRWF-3200 Image 4-4 Rear assembly VRWR-3200 1. (10.5 x 5.9Ft) R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
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R9898373 VRWR-3201 Rear rear flexible 16:9 (3.2m x 1.8m) (10.5Ft x 5.9Ft) Other material Art.Number Configuration Description 10 Luxury Circular polarization glasses SUBD9 male/female serial coms cable (1.8m) DVI cable (0.9m) Crossed cable RJ45/RJ45 (3m) R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
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4. System overview R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
To insure optimal cooling of the projectors and allow easy maintenance and servicing operations (see Maintenance section), always insure a minimal safety zone around the system (structure). The rear area of the system should also allow the removal of the projectors. R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
The ceiling must be capable of supporting a weight of at least 800 kg (1764 LB) ! If it can not, the ceiling must be reinforced. Improper installation may result in serious personal injury ! R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
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The assembly’s height is adjusted with the screwed rods that fix the assembly to the ceiling mount’s top part. Screwed rods 4813 x : variable PD = 4674 1529 h : variable Image 5-3 Dimension Type Value/Range Image height fixed 1800 Image width 3200 fixed R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
,... ), this will guarantee proper image alignment and will prevent from having too many extra adjustments. How to determine the position of the ceiling mount fixation holes? The position of the ceiling mount fixation holes can be determined by following drawing. R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
3. Attach the 2 top parts of the 2 ceiling mounts to the ceiling using bolts that will guarantee a pull downward of at least 800kg ARNING Before mounting the assembly verify the rigidity and safety of the installed ceiling mount top part R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
3. Run the top of the cord through the hole of the fixation bracket for approx. 1m and fix this latter to the main cord by means of the 3 provided clamps. Tighten the clamp screws very strongly to ensure good fixation and for safety. Cord support Ceiling mount top part Image 5-7 clamp Image 5-8 R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
1. While 2 persons pull on the cords and lift the projector, 2 other persons hold the assembly into position until the screwed rods pass through the fixation holes on the lower supports. (image 5-10) R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
3. Do the same for the other sides 4. Fasten the nut 2 and the safety nut Rear installation Introduction : What must be done ? The assembly must be positioned as indicated to obtain the best image. R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
How to position the assembly ? 1. Turn and position the assembly so as to obtain parallel image top and bottom edges. (image 5-12) 2. Position the assembly so as to center the image on the screen (image 5-13) R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
After Image 5-13 5.3.2 Screen mounting Introduction For rear setups the delivered screen has to be mounted into the wall. An opening has to be foreseen in the wall as indicated in the image below. R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
We therefore use corner and L shaped fixation brackets to fix the screen into the wall opening. Image 5-17 longitudinal fixation bracket Image 5-16 Corner fixation bracket Preparations and mounting 1. Mount the corner and the L shaped brackets in the wall opening (image 5-18) 2. Mount the screen (image 5-19) R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
The support table A support table can also be ordered as a separate unit. This table is delivered in different parts and has to be assembled. See the appendix section for a detailed mounting procedure. R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
1. Loosen the indicated screws (image 5-21) 2. Position the polar holder as to obtain a light area in the middle of the polar area (image 5-22) 3. Secure the position by tightening the screws Image 5-21 Polar holder fixation screws R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
A stereo source : left channel connected to the Layer1 RGB input of the Slave projector and the right channel connected to the Layer1 RGB input of the Master projector • A mono data source : connected to the Layer2 RGB input of the Master projector R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
1. Connect the left stereo channel of the stereo source to the Layer 1 RGB input of the Slave projector (image 7-3) 2. Connect the right stereo channel of the stereo source to the Layer 2 RGB input of the Master projector R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
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Always connect the stereo source to the same layers i.e. if for the left channel, Layer 1 is used on the Slave, then, for the right channel, Layer 1 should also be used on the Master. R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
Desktop integration settings The settings for the Master Slave communication settings are foreseen in the Barco Desktop integration configuration. This window is filled in for both projectors during factory setup. Depending on the projector considered (Master or Slave), the settings will be different.
Image 8-1 Barco desktop integration configuration: Mode settings and slave properties Image 8-2 Barco desktop integration configuration: Mode settings and slave properties (here greyed out for the Slave in VR Workroom) For the Master : R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
In fact the other projector is powered up i.e. all the electronics are powered up except for the lamps (this is necessary to allow VR Workroom functionality). How to check the settings ? 1. On the master projector, Go to Start/Control Panel 2. Select Appearance and themes/Barco Desktop integration A dialog box is displayed 3. Open the Mode tab 8.1.2...
The slave RS232 settings can be found in the slave projector’s Installation menu. Following items can be set : • Baud rate • Projector address Setting Default value Baudrate 115200 Address How to access the Installation menu ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
Change Windows Firewall Settings (image 8-5, image 8-6) A dialog box is displayed (image 8-7) 2. Put the Firewall off by checking the Off check box Image 8-5 Windows Firewall settings via system tray Image 8-6 R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
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8. Setup Image 8-7 Alternative : How to define an exception ? 1. Select the Exceptions tab. (image 8-8) 2. Click Add Program 3. Browse and select ProjectorDesk.exe in the C:\Program Files\Barco\Server directory R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
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8. Setup Image 8-8 For the changes to take effect, reboot both server or restart the services on both servers. R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
L3 and L1 light up red. After the initialization period L1 goes off. (image 9-2, image 9-3) 2. Do the same on the Master projector Image 9-2 Image 9-1 Image 9-3 Standby state : L3 is red R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
Always direct the RCU towards the Master (transparent bottom part of the system) Image 9-5 Logging on 1. Log on using your password or, in case of a first startup, by using the default Barco password : username = administrator, password = Barco Projector shutdown Shutdown It is always recommended to put only the projectors off.
In case of a full system shutdown the projectors and the servers are shut down. How to do a full system shutdown ? 1. On the master projector, go to Start/All Programs/Projector/Full system shutdown (image 9-7) R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
4. Position the mouse cursor in the area of the stereo source window and click the right mouse button The window menu is displayed (image 9-10) 5. Click on Mono/Stereo to activate the stereo mode (image 9-11) The Mono/Stereo option is now checked Image 9-8 R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
3. Select the source you want to add to the desktop. (image 9-12) In this case a video source is added (image 9-13) Image 9-12 Image 9-13 A video source is added to the desktop. R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
Cold air Hot air ! Image 10-1 Air in and outlets. Projectors are brought to the front to show the air in and outlets. Image 10-2 VR Workroom front configuration: Rear view: Hot air output. R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
1. Remove the indicated screws (depending on the configuration, front or rear) (image 10-5, image 10-6) Image 10-6 Front plate screws (3 flat screws) )in a front configuration Image 10-5 Front plate screws (8) in a rear configuration Refer to the filter cleaning/replacement procedure in the iCon service manual. R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
1. Loosen the 8 screws and remove the rear plate (image 10-8) 2. The projector rear cover can now be removed (image 10-9) Warning: Lamp runtime reset as well as the lamp replacement can only be done by a Barco authorized technician. Image 10-8 Rear cover removal.
Warning: For the projector mounted upside down : if the projector is not sustained it will fall down ! ... 3. Take the projector out of the frame ARNING This must be done by at least 2 persons ! R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
(image A-2) 2. Place the other profiles as indicated and tighten with the M8x25 T-bolts (image A-3) 3. Place the corner pieces as indicated (at the inside of the angles formed by the profiles) (image A-4) R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
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A. The support table Image A-2 table mounting step 1 Corner T-bolts Image A-3 table mounting step 2 R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
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How to mount the necessary fixations ? 1. Mount the 4 fixation brackets using the M8x20 T-bolts as indicated (image A-6) 2. Mount the projector box fixations using the M8x20 T-bolts as indicated (image A-7) R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
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A. The support table Image A-6 Image A-7 R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
B. Dimensions B.2 Rear system Rear setup 2581 (screen to front box) 36.2° 28.1° 36.2° 2561 (back screen to front table) 3477 61° Image B-2 R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
(can be communication problem ) 3. firewall settings 4. desktop integration settings 5. restart the Barco Desktop Service Image is displayed but not in stereo (with unique desktop i.e. 1. Image generator "Connections", page 31 no superposition of 2 different images) 1.
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C. Troubleshoot R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
Glossary GLOSSARY iCon Server This is the internal Single Board Computer residing in the Barco iCon projector. The Barco iCon Server takes care of (among other things) the desktop source management. R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...