Barco VRWF-3200 System Installation Manual

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Barco VR Workroom
System Installation Manual
R9898370 (VRWF-3200) - R9898371 (VRWR-3200)
R9898372 (VRWF-3201) - R9898373 (VRWR-3201)
R9898374 (VRWR-3202)
R5976989/0A
22/09/2006

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  • Page 1 Barco VR Workroom System Installation Manual R9898370 (VRWF-3200) - R9898371 (VRWR-3200) R9898372 (VRWF-3201) - R9898373 (VRWR-3201) R9898374 (VRWR-3202) R5976989/0A 22/09/2006...
  • Page 2 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...
  • 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 4 If the use of a Product is enjoined, or a settlement prevents continued use of the Product, Barco shall have the option to procure for you the right to continue use, or replace or modify the Product to remove the infringement.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    List of images......................65 R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
  • Page 8 Table of contents R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
  • Page 9: Safety

    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...
  • Page 10 1. Safety R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
  • Page 11: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 12 2. Introduction R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
  • Page 13: Packaging

    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...
  • Page 14: Rear System Packaging

    2 x iCon H600 (Customized) and the necessary cables R9211114 (iCon) VR Workroom Rear screen R9898373 Luxury Circular 3D glasses II (10 pcs) R9840625 Image 3-2 Rear system packaging cover cardboard top cardboard bottom pallet R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
  • Page 15: Screen Packaging

    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...
  • Page 16 3. Packaging R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
  • Page 17: System Overview

    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.
  • Page 18: Configurations

    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...
  • Page 19 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...
  • Page 20 4. System overview R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
  • Page 21: Mechanical Installation

    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...
  • Page 22: Front Installation

    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...
  • Page 23 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...
  • Page 24: Ceiling Mount Installation

    ,... ), 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...
  • Page 25: Ceiling Mount Fixation Holes

    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...
  • Page 26: Preparation For The Assembly Mounting

    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...
  • Page 27: Fixation Of The Assembly

    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...
  • Page 28: Rear Installation

    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...
  • Page 29: Positioning

    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...
  • Page 30: Screen Mounting

    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...
  • Page 31: Screen Dimensions

    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...
  • Page 32: The Support Table

    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...
  • Page 33: Polar Adjustments

    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...
  • Page 34: Polar Holder Adjustments

    5. Mechanical Installation Image 5-22 Polar holder adjustments R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
  • Page 35: Fine Adjustments

    ... HEAD ADJ. SHIFT ADJ. LOCK UP/DOWN (3feet) Image 6-1 Frame adjustments overview Adjustment Range Image Shift (Front/back) ± 45 mm Up/Down ±13.5 mm Head ± 2.5° Image 6-2 R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
  • Page 36 6. Fine adjustments R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
  • Page 37: Connections

    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...
  • Page 38: Connecting The Sources

    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...
  • Page 39 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...
  • Page 40 7. Connections R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
  • Page 41: Setup

    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.
  • Page 42: Barco Desktop Integration Configuration: Mode Settings And Slave Properties

    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...
  • Page 43: Icon Server Settings

    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...
  • Page 44: Projector Communications Settings

    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...
  • Page 45: Firewall Settings

    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...
  • Page 46 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...
  • Page 47 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...
  • Page 48 8. Setup R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
  • Page 49: Getting Started

    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...
  • Page 50: Projector Shutdown

    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.
  • Page 51: Full System Shutdown

    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...
  • Page 52: Source Selection

    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...
  • Page 53: A Stereo Source Is Added To The Desktop

    9. Getting started Image 9-9 A stereo source is added to the desktop Image 9-10 Image 9-11 Window menu R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
  • Page 54: A Video Source Is Added To The Desktop

    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...
  • Page 55: Maintenance

    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...
  • Page 56: Vr Workroom Rear Configuration : Front Plates

    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...
  • Page 57: Lamp Replacement

    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.
  • Page 58: Projector 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...
  • Page 59: The Support Table

    (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...
  • Page 60 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...
  • Page 61 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...
  • Page 62 A. The support table Image A-6 Image A-7 R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
  • Page 63: Dimensions

    B. Dimensions B. DIMENSIONS B.1 Front system The gauge plate ± Image B-1 R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
  • Page 64: Rear System

    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...
  • Page 65: Troubleshoot

    (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.
  • Page 66 C. Troubleshoot R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
  • Page 67: Glossary

    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...
  • Page 68 Glossary R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
  • Page 69: Index

    16, 18, 20 System overview assembly principle ceiling mount guidelines polars rear 22, 26 table table Installation assembling Mechanical Troubleshoot Introduction maintenance R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
  • Page 70 Index R5976989 BARCO VR WORKROOM 22/09/2006...
  • Page 71: List Of Images

    Barco desktop integration configuration: Mode settings and slave properties ....... .

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