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BarcoiQ Reality 500
Owner's Manual
R9010160
R5976693/02
01/02/2007

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  • Page 1 BarcoiQ Reality 500 Owner’s Manual R9010160 R5976693/02 01/02/2007...
  • Page 2 Product revision Software version: V3.10 Barco nv Presentations Noordlaan 5, 8520 Kuurne Phone: +32 56.36.82.11 Fax: +32 56.35.86.51 E-mail: presentations.bid@barco.com Visit us at the web: www.barco.com Printed in Belgium...
  • Page 3 The period of guarantee begins on the date of transfer of risks, in the case of special systems and software on the date of commissioning, at latest 30 days after the transfer of risks. In the event of justified notice of complaint, Barco can repair the fault or provide a replacement at its own discretion within an appropriate period.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Packaging and Dimensions ..................5 Box content .
  • Page 6 Table of contents 7. Image Menu ......................57 Settings .
  • Page 7 Table of contents 14. Cleaning the dustfilters ..................125 14.1 Dustfilters .
  • Page 8 Table of contents R5976693 BARCOIQ REALITY 500 01/02/2007...

  • Page 9: Packaging And Dimensions

    1. Packaging and Dimensions 1. PACKAGING AND DIMENSIONS Overview • Box content • Projector Packaging • Lens Packaging • Dimensions Box content CEE7 European power plug to connect the power cord to the wall outlet. ANSI 73.11 American power plug to connect the power cord to the wall outlet. Content •...

  • Page 10: Lens Packaging

    1. Packaging and Dimensions R824561 R824562 Projector PULL TO OPE R824518 (+ cable basket R724408 Image 1-1 R825784 Image 1-2 Save the original shipping carton and packing material, they will be necessary if you ever have to ship your projector. For maximum protection, repack your projector as it was originally packed at the factory. Save the original shipping carton and packing material, they will be necessary if you ever have to ship your projector.
  • Page 11 1. Packaging and Dimensions Length with different lenses, see table Cold air in Hot air out Image 1-3 R5976693 BARCOIQ REALITY 500 01/02/2007...
  • Page 12 1. Packaging and Dimensions Lens length of projector combinable with cable Remarks basket 545mm Length with cable basket = 565mm SVD(2-2.5:1) 600mm QVD(1.3-1.8:1) QVD(1.9-2.6:1) 590mm QVD(3.0-6.0:1) 620mm QVD(0.85:1) 545mm QVD(7.0:1) 540mm Length with cable basket = 560mm R5976693 BARCOIQ REALITY 500 01/02/2007...

  • Page 13: Installation Guidelines

    It is advised to clean the dustfilters on a regular basis and to replace them at any lamp change. Barco reserves itself the right to refuse warranty replacement of consumables if they have been used in a projector with dirty airfilters.

  • Page 14: Projector Configurations

    2. Installation Guidelines has been specifically designed for cleaning optical parts, never use industrial strength cleaners on a projectors optics as these will degrade optical coatings and damage sensitive optoelectronics . Failure to take suitable precautions to protect the projector from the effects of persistent and prolonged air contaminants will culmi- nate in extensive and irreversible ingrained optical damage.
  • Page 15 2. Installation Guidelines Image 2-1 R5976693 BARCOIQ REALITY 500 01/02/2007...
  • Page 16 2. Installation Guidelines Positioning the projector front plate CD=SH/2+B-A Image 2-2 ON-Axis installation side view top view back view optical axis projection lens projector screen floor R5976693 BARCOIQ REALITY 500 01/02/2007...
  • Page 17 2. Installation Guidelines front plate CD=B-A Image 2-3 100% OFF Axis installation side view top view back view optical axis projection lens projector screen floor AUTION Only for iQ Pro: The harddisk in the IQ Pro server is formatted in horizontal position but can operate in all axes (6 directions). The projector should not be tilted more then +/- 5 degrees from these positions, otherwise error rates will increase.

  • Page 18: Lenses

    Lens installation • Removing the lens • Cleaning the lens 2.4.1 Lenses Available lenses The following lenses are available, or will become available (contact a BARCO service center) as an option : Lenses Standard version R9841220 QVD(0.85:1) QVD(1.3-1.8:1) R9840950 QVD(1.9-2.6:1) R9840960 QVD(3.0-6.0:1)

  • Page 19: Lens Formulas

    PDmax = 0.2 + 2.224xSW - 13.3/SW Lens program calculate projector distance available BARCO site http://www.barco.com/projection_systems/customer_services/lens_program.asp 2.4.3 Lens installation How to install ? 1. Take the lens out of its packing material 2. Slide the lens door to the left (image 2-5) 3.

  • Page 20: Removing The Lens

    2. Installation Guidelines Image 2-5 Image 2-6 AUTION Never transport the projector (or the whole unit) with the lens mounted on it ! Always remove the lens and transport it separately. 2.4.4 Removing the lens How to remove the lens ? 1.

  • Page 21: Cleaning The Lens

    2. Installation Guidelines 2.4.5 Cleaning the lens To minimize the possibility of damage to optical coatings, or scratches to lens surfaces, we have developed recommendations for cleaning. FIRST, we recommend you try to remove any material from the lens by blowing it off with clean, dry deionized air.
  • Page 22 2. Installation Guidelines R5976693 BARCOIQ REALITY 500 01/02/2007...

  • Page 23: Connections

    3. Connections 3. CONNECTIONS Overview • Power connection • Input source connection • 5-Cable input • Composite Video Input • S-Video input • Digital Visual Interface (DVI) input • Computer input • Serial Digital Interface (Optional) • Audio input/Output (Optional) •...

  • Page 24: Input Section

    3. Connections 3.2.1 Input section Input Layers The input section is divided in layers, each of them regrouping several inputs, this architecture allows the input section to be upgraded at any time with an optional analog or digital layer. Layer 1: analog layer containing analog data and video inputs Layer 2: a hybrid layer containing 2 digital and 1 analog input Layer 3 : is an optional layer, it may be an Audio &...

  • Page 25: 5-Cable Input

    3. Connections Layer 3 can be an optional audio&video layer or an optional SDI (SDI Input/Output) Image 3-3 source input section with optional SDI layer A cable cover is supplied with the projector and can be fitted on the front of the projector Image 3-4 Cable basket : the white arrow shows the cables leaving the projector Front view...

  • Page 26: Composite Video Input

    3. Connections Image 3-5 Component Video In Component Video the term component describes a number (3) of elements that are needed to make up the video picture, these components are R-Y/Y/B-Y. A composite video signal on the other hand contains all the information needed for the color picture in a single channel of information Which signals can be connected ? Signals/Input BNC...

  • Page 27: S-Video Input

    3. Connections Image 3-6 How to select a Composite Video Input ? 1. Press 3 on the RCU Note: Another way for selecting this input is via the Menu. The projector allows the input of more composite video signals (up to 7 composite video signals). "5 cable extended configuration", page 27 This note is not valid for the Pro version : The Audio&Video optional layer(3) allows the use of an additional Video BNC input (referred to as Video2).

  • Page 28: Digital Visual Interface (Dvi) Input

    3. Connections Which signal can be connected ? Standard S-Video (S-VHS) with separate Y(luma) and C (chroma) signals. How to select the S-Video input ? 1. Press 4 on the RCU Note: Another way for selecting this input is via the Menu. The projector allows the input of more S-Video signals (up to 3 composite video signals).

  • Page 29: Computer Input

    3. Connections Computer input Input specification TTL sync input : U = 2.0 V RGB input = 0.7 V ± 3dB Image 3-9 What can be connected ? • RGBHV • Composite sync only possible on Green How to select a computer input ? 1.

  • Page 30: Audio Input/Output (Optional)

    3. Connections Image 3-10 How to select the SDI input 1. Press 7 on the RCU Note: Another way for selecting this input is via Source on the local keypad or via the Menu. The SDI is located on Layer3 which is an optional Layer. Audio input/Output (Optional) Input specification Typical = 200 mV...

  • Page 31: Communications Connections

    3. Connections 3.10 Communications Connections Overview • RS232 IN connection 3.10.1 RS232 IN connection What can be connected to the RS232 IN connection ? The RS 232 IN connections allows the projector to communicate with a Computer e.g. IBM PC or Apple Macintosh. Image 3-12 Applications of the RS232 connection Remote control:...

  • Page 32: S-Video Extended Configuration

    3. Connections • a composite video signal may be connected to 4 of the 5 BNC’s (beside the standard video BNC input) • a S-Video signal can be connected Inputs VIDEO Signals RGBHV RGBS Component S-Video S-Video Composite VIDEO Composite VIDEO Composite VIDEO...

  • Page 33: Summarizing

    3. Connections Signals S-Video Video Composite Video Composite Video Video Table 3-3 Extended configuration of the S-Video input: the first column gives the possible signals, and the first row the S-Video inputs pins. How to set up the S-Video extended configuration ? 1.
  • Page 34 3. Connections R5976693 BARCOIQ REALITY 500 01/02/2007...

  • Page 35: Getting Started

    4. Getting started 4. GETTING STARTED Overview • RCU & Local keypad • Terminology overview • Switching on • Lamp runtime • Lamp error • Quick set up adjustments • Projector address • Controlling the projector • Digital Zoom • Menu structure •...
  • Page 36 4. Getting started Image 4-1 Local keypad layout Remote control functions. This remote control includes a battery powered infrared (IR) transmitter that allows the user to control the projector remotely. This remote control is used for source selection, control, adaptation and set up. It includes automatic storing of picture controls (Bright- ness, Sharpness...) and settings.

  • Page 37: Terminology Overview

    4. Getting started Terminology overview Overview The following table gives an overview of the keys. Image 4-2 Function keys user programmable keys with functions for direct access. MENU Menu key, to enter or exit the Toolbar menu. Address key (recessed key), to enter the address of the projector (between 0 and 9). Press the recessed address key with a pencil, followed by pressing one digit button between 0 and 9.

  • Page 38: Switching On

    4. Getting started Lens control use these buttons to obtain the desired ZOOM, SHIFT, FOCUS. use this button to obtain the desired sound level (audio = optional) Picture controls use these buttons to obtain the desired picture analog level. DIGI ZOOM allows a digital Zoom of a part of the image FREEZ press to freeze the projected image.

  • Page 39: Lamp Runtime

    4. Getting started If the Security mode is enabled, a textbox will be displayed for PIN code entry, see Security setting in the Installation menu Lamp runtime To generalize for the different projector types, x refers here to the maximum run time of the lamp. Lamp runtime indication while running Independently of the lamp mode, when the total runtime of an active lamp (lamp1 for example) is (x-30) hours or more, a warning message will be displayed.

  • Page 40: Lamp Error

    ARNING Using a lamp for more than x hours is dangerous as the lamp could explode. The lamp runtime reset as well as the lamp replacement can only be done by a Barco authorized technician. Lamp error What happens in case of a lamp error ? When a lamp error occurs in dual mode, a dialogbox is displayed informing the user of the steps to be taken.

  • Page 41: Quick Set Up Adjustments

    The icon can always be removed via the Clear lamp error function in the Lamp menu. ARNING In case of lamp error contact a Barco authorized technician. Quick set up adjustments Overview •...
  • Page 42 4. Getting started Image 4-11 When using the remote control, make sure you are within the effective operating distance. The operating distance may be up to 15 m (50ft). The remote control unit will not function properly if strong light strikes the sensor window or if there are obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor.

  • Page 43: Projector Address

    4. Getting started Image 4-13 Stereo jack pin configuration tip: Left channel ring: right channel screen: common (GND) external switch The Remote connection uses a standard two wire cable terminated on each end with a 3.5 mm male (mono/stereo) phone jack. This cable is not delivered but is available in most electronical or audio shops.

  • Page 44: Displaying And Programming Addresses Into The Rcu

    4. Getting started Some projectors may operate in domestic environments where other equipments may listen to the common address “0” , therefore the common address can also be set to “1”. 4.7.2 Displaying and Programming addresses into the RCU Displaying the Projector Address on the Screen. 1.

  • Page 45: Digital Zoom

    4. Getting started Sharpness Use the + button for a sharper picture. Use the - button for a softer picture. Phase Use the + or - button to adjust the phase. Gamma Use the + button for a higher gamma Use the - button for a lower gamma Freeze Press Freeze to freeze the displayed image.

  • Page 46: Using The Dialogboxes

    4. Getting started Three suspension points indicate that the menuitem hides a dialogbox or a textbox. Image 4-15 The menus inserted in this manual are of the advanced type: all the items are visible The menus seen by a standard user on the screen will hence not correspond with the menus in the manual i.e. the advanced items will not be visible, they will be replaced with "More..."...
  • Page 47 4. Getting started Image 4-16 Entering numeric values using the arrow keys on the remote control 1. Press ENTER to activate the input field. 2. Press ←or → to select the digit to be changed (image 4-17) 3. Press ↓ or ↑ to increase or decrease the value Image 4-17 Entering numeric values using the arrow keys on the local keypad 1.
  • Page 48 4. Getting started R5976693 BARCOIQ REALITY 500 01/02/2007...

  • Page 49: Source Selection

    5. Source Selection 5. SOURCE SELECTION Overview • Source selection • Composite Video • S-Video • The Video Selector Source selection Selecting a source The Source selection menu allows to select one of the different sources. Another method to select an input source is via the remote control using the numeric keys or by using the local keypad.

  • Page 50: Composite Video

    5. Source Selection Image 5-2 The Barco logo on the menu indicates the presence of a signal, the digit indicates the shortcut key on the RCU. The 3 first sources (Data on BNC’s, Component Video & RG(s)B) refer to the 5-cable input, the position of the indication “1”...

  • Page 51: S-Video

    5. Source Selection Image 5-3 Adjustments on a Composite video signal The projectors allows different adjustments on a composite video signal. Depending on the type of signal (NTSC /PAL) the termi- nology may differ : • Contrast • Brightness • Color : adjusts the level of color saturation in a PAL signal •...

  • Page 52: The Video Selector

    5. Source Selection Image 5-4 The S-Video sources can also be selected using the video selector or via the dedicated key 4 on the RCU. Key 4 allows to browse through the active S-Video inputs when the extended mode is checked in Video Selector. The Video Selector Video Selector The Video Selector is a graphical interface which allows an overview of the different video inputs (Composite Video...
  • Page 53 5. Source Selection Image 5-7 Image 5-6 If the Audio/Video option is installed the Video Selector is updated with the additional Video & S-Video input Image 5-8 How to select an input on the Video Selector ? 1. Use ←or→ to browse through the different inputs 2.
  • Page 54 5. Source Selection Image 5-9 R5976693 BARCOIQ REALITY 500 01/02/2007...

  • Page 55: General Menu

    6. General Menu 6. GENERAL MENU Overview • Pause • Freeze • Standby Timer • Audio (Optional) • Identification Pause Interrupting the image projection With the Pause function, the image projection can be stopped, the projector remains with full power for immediate restart. The projection is interrupted by means of a mechanical shutter cutting the light beam.

  • Page 56: Standby Timer

    6. General Menu Image 6-2 The image can also be frozen using the FREEZE key on the RCU Standby Timer Purpose of the Standby Timer If there is no signal, and the standby timer is enabled, a dialogbox is displayed and the projector will shut down after a determined time.

  • Page 57: Audio (Optional)

    6. General Menu Image 6-4 Audio (Optional) Overview • Audio Setup • Audio Settings 6.4.1 Audio Setup What can be done ? Layer 3 allows the input of 4 audio signals, each of them can be linked to the corresponding (video or data) source signal. it is also possible to link multiple audio signals to one video (or data) source signal, this can be useful in case of teleconferencing.

  • Page 58: Audio Settings

    6. General Menu Image 6-6 How to mute an Audio channel ? 1. use the arrow keys to select the desired mute box 2. Press ENTER How to link an audio input to a source ? 1. use the arrows to select the desired scroll box 2.

  • Page 59: Identification

    6. General Menu Image 6-8 Identification The projector’s identification screen The identification screen displays the projector’s main characteristics How to display the identification screen ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select General 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the General menu 4.
  • Page 60 6. General Menu Image 6-10 R5976693 BARCOIQ REALITY 500 01/02/2007...

  • Page 61: Image Menu

    7. Image Menu 7. IMAGE MENU Overview • Settings • Aspect ratio • Show native resolution • Keystone • Color temperature • Filmmode detection • Blanking • Input balance • AGC on Video • Manual Gain Control Settings Overview • Contrast •...

  • Page 62: Contrast

    7. Image Menu 7.1.1 Contrast Contrast adjustment Adjust the contrast to “brighten” the white parts of the image. It is recommended to adjust the brightness before adjusting the contrast. How to change the contrast 1. Press MENU to activate the Toolbar 2.

  • Page 63: Tint (Hue)

    7. Image Menu How to change the Color ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Toolbar 2. Press → to select the Image item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select settings 5.

  • Page 64: Phase

    7. Image Menu 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↓ or ↑ to select Gamma 7. Press ENTER On the screen appears now a sliderbox 8. Use ←or → , the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the Gamma 7.1.7 Phase Phase adjustment...
  • Page 65 7. Image Menu 16:9 2.35:1 Image 7-7 Common non- anamorphic aspect ratios in DVD sources 16:9 2.35:1 Image 7-8 Anamorphic aspect ratios in DVD sources What can be done ? The aspect ratio setting forces the projector to project an image using a defined aspect ratio : •...
  • Page 66 7. Image Menu Projector setting Source 16:9 16:9 2.35:1 16:9 anamorphic 2.35:1 anamorphic Image 7-9 Possible aspect ratio settings and their effect on different sources in the iQ. We can conclude that the thumb rule for DVD projection is to always leave the projector in 4:3 format except when dealing with anamorphic sources where the 16:9 setting allows the best reproduction.
  • Page 67 7. Image Menu Image 7-10 The aspect ratio settings are greyed out in case the Show native resolution or the Full screen representation setting is enabled. How to set a custom Aspect ratio ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2.

  • Page 68: Show Native Resolution

    7. Image Menu Image 7-12 Show native resolution Graphics Native resolution of the LCD panels = 1024 pixels x 768 pixels (4:3) Reality(SXGA) Native resolution of the LCD panels = 1366 pixels x 1024 pixels (4:3) Reality(SXGA+) Native resolution of the LCD panels = 1400 x 1050 pixels (4:3) What can be done ? The aim here is to always show the resolution of the source independently of the resolution of the LCD panels.

  • Page 69: Keystone

    7. Image Menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Show native resolution (image 7-13) 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↓ or ↑ to select On 7. Press ENTER A white bullet shows the selection Image 7-13 The default mode is used if the show native resolution and the full screen function are off.

  • Page 70: Color Temperature

    7. Image Menu Image 7-14 Image 7-15 Image 7-16 Top adjustment of the keystone Image 7-17 Bottom adjustment of the keystone Color temperature What can be done ? The color temperature can be selected according to the type of source: There are 4 different preset color temperatures: •...

  • Page 71: Filmmode Detection

    7. Image Menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Color temperature 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↓ or ↑ to select the desired preset color temperature 7. Press ENTER The color temperature of the image is adapted and a white bullet shows the active setting. How to start up the custom color temperature ? 1.
  • Page 72 7. Image Menu NTSC VIDEO VIDEO PAL FILM 60 f/s 50f/s 24 f/s 1/30s 1/20s Image 7-21 film to video conversion: 2/2 and 2/3 pull down method The filmmode detection insures that these converted signals are shown without artefacts, especially motion artefacts due to bad de-interlacing.

  • Page 73: Blanking

    7. Image Menu Image 7-23 Blanking Blanking in the Image menu The blanking in general allows to blank unwanted video information (noise in the top or bottom of the image). The blanking in the image menu is the same as in the Display settings menu except for the fact that here the blanking settings are stored in the image files.
  • Page 74 7. Image Menu ∆ ∆Β ∆ Black level Image 7-25 One can conclude here that a good color tracking can only be met by using three previously (input) balanced color signals Analog Digital Conversion The analog color signals must pass through an Analog/Digital conversion circuit prior to any digital processing in the PMP. A typical ADC transforms the analog value into an 8 bit coded digital signal.
  • Page 75 7. Image Menu Image 7-27 White balance : In the projector, we will set the contrast for each color until we get a 100% light output picture when projecting a 100% white image (image A) Black balance : In the projector, we will set the brightness for each color until we get a 0% light output picture when projecting a 100% black image (image B).
  • Page 76 7. Image Menu Image 7-29 Image 7-30 Image 7-31 Performing White input balance 1. Connect the source you want to project 2. Select a white pattern (or gray scale as alternative) 3. Press MENU to activate the Toolbar 4. Press → to select the Image item 5.
  • Page 77 7. Image Menu Image 7-32 Image 7-33 if one uses a gray scale pattern, the bright spots should appear in the white bar. Selecting Preset restores the factory input balance setting Remark on the input balance of a component video source Before starting the Input Balance procedure, generate a signal with dominant white parts.

  • Page 78: Agc On Video

    7. Image Menu • The white balance happens only on Green Adjust until bright spots appear in the image Image 7-34 • The black balance happens on the three colors The PR and PB connector have to be removed from the input Adjust until noise appears in the image Image 7-35 The input balance settings are stored in the image file, each source has its own input balance.

  • Page 79: Manual Gain Control

    7. Image Menu Image 7-36 The AGC can be disturbing in case of Macrovision encoded signals, therefore the AGC can be disabled (OFF) at any time 7.10 Manual Gain Control What can be done ? Beside the AGC there is the possibility to manually set the gain of the incoming video signal. When the AGC is enabled (ON), the manual setting does not affect the gain, AGC must therefore be disabled.
  • Page 80 7. Image Menu Image 7-38 R5976693 BARCOIQ REALITY 500 01/02/2007...

  • Page 81: Tools Menu

    8. Tools Menu 8. TOOLS MENU Overview • Introduction to PiP • PiP select • PiP add window • PiP remove window • PiP layout • PiP Adjust • Diagnostics Introduction to PiP 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.
  • Page 82 8. Tools Menu What are the different PiP layouts ? • Full screen The full screen is used to display one of the selected sources. Browsing through the sources is possible with the PiP Adjust button on the remote. • 2–by-2 raster The screen is divided into 4 subscreens containing 2 Video and 2 Data sources.

  • Page 83: Pip Select

    8. Tools Menu PiP select PiP layouts The different PiP layouts (configurations) can be selected in the PiP select menu. How to change the PiP configuration ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Tools item 3.

  • Page 84: Pip Remove Window

    8. Tools Menu Image 8-4 Image 8-5 Image 8-6 PiP remove window How to remove a window ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Tools item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Tools menu 4.

  • Page 85: Pip Layout

    8. Tools Menu Image 8-8 PiP layout Overview • PiP Save • PiP rename layout • PiP delete layout 8.5.1 PiP Save What can be done ? The active layout can be saved or "saved as". When a new layout is saved it is added to the PiP select menu. A fixed layout can be edited (re-sizing, re-positioning,...) but it can not be saved under its original name.

  • Page 86: Pip Rename Layout

    8. Tools Menu 8.5.2 PiP rename layout What can be done ? The non fixed layouts (factory and personal layouts) can be renamed . The maximal length of the name is 12 characters. A fixed layout can not be renamed How to rename a layout ? 1.

  • Page 87: Pip Adjust

    8. Tools Menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select PiP layout 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Delete 7. Press ENTER A dialog box is displayed (image 8-14) 8. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the layout to be renamed 9.

  • Page 88: Diagnostics

    8. Tools Menu 2. Press → to select the Tools item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Tools menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select PiP Adjust (image 8-16) 5. Press ENTER The menu dissapears. The focus moves to the next window when pressing ENTER (clockwise rotation) If you press BACK or if you wait 5 seconds the menu is displayed.
  • Page 89 8. Tools Menu Image 8-17 C diagnostics Device Slave address fpga backplane1 fpga backplane2 fpga backplane3 ADC layer1 ADC layer2 ADC layer3 Serial eeprom DVI layer2 Serial eeprom DVI layer3 Video decoder Video indicator Video Processor Motor driver Lamp driver Image 8-18 Image 8-19 R5976693 BARCOIQ REALITY 500 01/02/2007...
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  • Page 91: Signal Menu

    9. Signal Menu 9. SIGNAL MENU Overview • Switching mode • Background Switching mode Switching from one source to another To minimize undesired effects when switching from one source to another, one can use the Seamless switching mode, beside Seam- less switching there is a wide choice of several effects which render the source switching transitions more enjoyable.

  • Page 92: Background

    9. Signal Menu When the source switching mode is the fade in/out mode, the audio (when available) switching will also be done using a fade in/out effect. Background Purpose If there is no signal connected to the projector, the background will be a logo, a black or a blue screen depending on the background settings.

  • Page 93: Lamp Menu

    10. Lamp Menu 10. LAMP MENU Overview • Runtimes • Mode • Power mode (only active in the iQG/R 500) • History • Reset runtime • Runtime warning 10.1 Runtimes How to display the lamp runtimes ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Toolbar 2.
  • Page 94 10. Lamp Menu The projector will always switch to the lamp with the shortest runtime when the difference between the runtimes of lamp1 and lamp 2 reaches 100 hours, switching from one lamp to another happens only at switching on of the projector and not during operation. When the lamp fails or reaches its maximum runtime the projector switches automatically to the other lamp without interrupting the projection.The failure is logged and the lamp will never be initialized in the future.

  • Page 95: Power Mode (Only Active In The Iqg/R 500)

    10. Lamp Menu Image 10-4 When switching from the dual mode to the single mode the lamp with the longest runtime is switched off. If the runtimes are equal (if the projector has always been operated in dual mode) then lamp1 is switched out. When switching to single mode, returning to the dual mode will not be possible in the first 60 seconds, Dual in the menu is greyed out and LED1 is flickering, thereby preventing hot restrike which may damage the lamp.

  • Page 96: History

    10. Lamp Menu A dialog box is displayed. Confirm or cancel with Accept or Cancel (image 10-7) Image 10-6 Image 10-7 10.4 History How to view the history ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Lamp item 3.

  • Page 97: Reset Runtime

    The lamp runtime should only be reset when placing a new lamp. ARNING Lamp runtime reset as well as the lamp replacement can only be done by a Barco authorized technician. How to reset the lamp runtime in the iQ/iD ? 1.

  • Page 98: Runtime Warning

    10. Lamp Menu Image 10-11 ARNING Lamp runtime reset as well as the lamp replacement can only be done by a Barco authorized technician. How to reset the lamp runtime in the SIM5Plus? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2.
  • Page 99 6. Use ←or →, the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the runtime warning setting. Image 10-13 Image 10-14 ARNING Lamp runtime reset as well as the lamp replacement can only be done by a Barco authorized technician. R5976693 BARCOIQ REALITY 500 01/02/2007...
  • Page 100 10. Lamp Menu R5976693 BARCOIQ REALITY 500 01/02/2007...

  • Page 101: Image Files Menu

    11. Image files menu 11. IMAGE FILES MENU Overview • Load file • Auto Image • Edit file • Rename file • Copy • Delete • Forced file load 11.1 Load file How to load a file ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2.

  • Page 102: Auto Image

    11. Image files menu Image 11-2 In PiP mode, the files which may be loaded will be of the data type if the active window is a data window, or they will be of the video type if the active window is a video window. What to do if the image is not perfect ? If the displayed image is not correct after AutoImage or after selecting the best fitting file, go to the Edit menu, select the active file and change the settings.

  • Page 103: Edit File

    11. Image files menu A text box showing a progress bar is displayed. (image 11-4) Tip: Press the Cancel button to cancel the operation. Image 11-3 Image 11-4 The Auto Image setup in the Display setup menu affect only Auto Image if it is launched via the RCU key or at automatic file creation.
  • Page 104 11. Image files menu A dialog box is displayed (image 11-7) 9. Use ←or →, the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to edit and change the values, confirm with ENTER Note: greyed out fields can not be updated (total pixels) Image 11-5 Image 11-6 Image 11-7...
  • Page 105 11. Image files menu Advanced video settings Image 11-8 The advanced button enables the advanced settings for a video source. video signal frame blanking video signal egalisation Image 11-9 HI AGC Hold interval The Comb filter is by default enabled. The AGC hold interval is the time interval in which the AGC is inhibited (AGC hold = no update in video amplitude measurement), the advanced parameter allows to choose a short or long hold interval.

  • Page 106: Rename File

    11. Image files menu video info Image 11-11 Hs horizontal sync pulse active low active high Image 11-10 The VCO range setting determines the frequency range of the VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator). The Cpmp (Charge pump current) sets the low pass filter current. Both VCO range &...

  • Page 107: Copy

    11. Image files menu Image 11-12 Image 11-14 Image 11-13 11.5 Copy How to copy a file ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Image files item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image files menu 4.

  • Page 108: Delete

    11. Image files menu Image 11-15 Image 11-17 Image 11-16 If the AutoImage function does not succeed in finding a file and no file is loaded (load list is empty), which means that the source is not displayed, then use the copy function: Copy a standard file (.std) which is not too different of the source to display, then edit this file to get the best image.

  • Page 109: Forced File Load

    11. Image files menu Image 11-18 Image 11-19 11.7 Forced file load What can be done ? Forced file load allows to force or lock one particular custom file to be loaded for one particular input. This way one can guarantee that the same desired file is always used for a particular source.
  • Page 110 11. Image files menu Image 11-20 R5976693 BARCOIQ REALITY 500 01/02/2007...

  • Page 111: Display Setup

    12. Display setup 12. DISPLAY SETUP Overview • Full screen representation • Startup screen • Textbox • Take screenshot • Menu bar position • Status bar position • Sliderbox position • AutoImage Setup • Blanking 12.1 Full screen representation Purpose of the Full screen representation The Full screen representation function forces to use the complete native resolution of the LCD panels independently of the native resolution of the source.

  • Page 112: Textbox

    12. Display setup Image 12-1 How to enable/disable the Startup screen? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Display setup item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Display setup menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Startup screen 5.
  • Page 113 12. Display setup Image 12-2 Default (factory stored) Logo How to take a screenshot ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Display setup item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Display setup menu 4.

  • Page 114: Menu Bar Position

    12. Display setup 12.5 Menu bar position What can be done ? The menu toolbar can be centered vertically , the range being from top of the screen to the middle of the screen. This can be useful in applications where the top image content is not displayed. How to center the menu ? 1.

  • Page 115: Sliderbox Position

    12. Display setup Image 12-8 12.7 Sliderbox position What can be done ? The sliderbox can be displayed anywhere on the screen, the position can be set in this menu. How to reposition the sliderbox? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2.

  • Page 116: Autoimage Setup

    12. Display setup 12.8 AutoImage Setup What can be done ? Autoimage allows to detect automatically the characteristics of the source (total pixels per line,...) and uses this information to adapt the image to the LCD panels. Autoimage can adapt the image based on following data : •...

  • Page 117: Blanking

    12. Display setup During the AUTOIMAGE measuring process the data source disappears temporarily (logo is displayed if back- ground is set to logo ) 12.9 Blanking What can be done ? The image can be blanked in several ways : •...
  • Page 118 12. Display setup Image 12-14 Image 12-15 Use the checkboxes to enable/disable the blanking Use the Reset key to reset the blanking values. The logo is also affected by the blanking R5976693 BARCOIQ REALITY 500 01/02/2007...

  • Page 119: Installation Menu

    13. Installation menu 13. INSTALLATION MENU Overview • Lens adjustments • Projector address • Orientation • Language • Quick access keys • RS232 baudrate • Automatic startup • Security • Change password • Gemini installed (only for GEMINI CADWALL systems ! ) 13.1 Lens adjustments What can be done ? Motorized lenses can be adjusted in the installation menu or via the dedicated keys on the remote.

  • Page 120: Projector Address

    13. Installation menu Image 13-2 Image 13-3 13.2 Projector address What can be done ? The projector is shipped with projector address set to ”0” In some cases the projector address must be changed, for example if an unique RCU is used to control 2 or more projectors (inde- pendently).

  • Page 121: Orientation

    13. Installation menu Image 13-5 Image 13-6 Entering the new projector address ? 1. Enter the new projector address with the digit keys on the RCU, the local keypad or the cursor keys. This address must be between 0 and 255. How to change the common RC5 address ? 1.

  • Page 122: Language

    13. Installation menu Image 13-7 13.4 Language List of languages The list of selectable languages is depending on the software of the projector. How to change the Language ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Installation item 3.

  • Page 123: Quick Access Keys

    13. Installation menu 13.5 Quick access keys What can be done ? The 3 function keys on top of the RCU can be associated with a particular item in one of the menus. Each function which is not password protected or does not have a key on the RCU can be associated to a function key. How to get an overview of the quick access keys ? 1.

  • Page 124: Rs232 Baudrate

    13. Installation menu 13.6 RS232 baudrate How to change the baudrate? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Installation item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Installation menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select RS232 baudrate (image 13-11) 5.

  • Page 125: Security

    13. Installation menu 13.8 Security What can be done ? A security function is implemented in the projector and allows a protection against theft. A PIN code allows the user to lock the projector in case of wrong code entry. The PIN code must be entered at each start up (Power ON), entering three times a wrong number triggers a wait cycle of 15 minutes, the second 3 wrong codes a wait cycle of 30 minutes, 1 hour, ...
  • Page 126 13. Installation menu Image 13-13 Image 13-15 Image 13-14 Image 13-16 How to disable the security mode ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the installation item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the menu 4.

  • Page 127: Change Password

    Each character is displayed as an asterisk. Image 13-17 Image 13-18 The new password is accepted if the new password and the confirmed password coincide. If the password is forgotten contact a Barco authorized technician. R5976693 BARCOIQ REALITY 500 01/02/2007...

  • Page 128: Gemini Installed (Only For Gemini Cadwall Systems ! )

    13. Installation menu 13.10 Gemini installed (only for GEMINI CADWALL systems ! ) When to enable ? Gemini is option is necessary when the iQ is used in a Gemini 2 channel CADWALL system. By enabling Gemini the restrictions relative to the allowed difference in the number of total lines are changed : •...

  • Page 129: Cleaning The Dustfilters

    14. Cleaning the dustfilters 14. CLEANING THE DUSTFILTERS Overview • Dustfilters • Cleaning 14.1 Dustfilters Location of the filters There are 4 filters located at different positions Filter1: Lamp 1 Filter2 : Lamp 2 Filter 3 : X-Cube filter Filter 4 : Input filter Image 14-1 location of the filters lamp filter 1...
  • Page 130 14. Cleaning the dustfilters Image 14-4 lamp & X-Cube filters removed Image 14-3 Lamp filter removal Image 14-6 Input filter removed Image 14-5 Input filter removal If the airflow is falling under a predetermined treshold value a warning will be displayed on the screen. Image 14-7 At that time it is strongly recommended to replace or clean the dustfilter under the X-cube.

  • Page 131: Standard Image Files

    15. Standard Image Files 15. STANDARD IMAGE FILES 15.1 Table overview Table overview The following standard image files are pre-programmed in the projector. Name Resolution Fvert FHor Fpix Ptot Pact Ltot Lact 1600_48V 1600x600i 48,040 62,500 135,000 2160 1600 640x200i 59,924 15.700 14.318...
  • Page 132 15. Standard Image Files Name Resolution Fvert FHor Fpix Ptot Pact Ltot Lact hd_30p 1920x1080 30,000 33,750 74,000 2200 1920 1125 1080 hd_60p 1280x720 60,000 45,000 74,000 1650 1280 INTER_GR 1184x886 67,170 61,796 92,941 1504 1184 IQPC_SXGA_2 1366x1024 62,933 106,230 1688 1366 1067...
  • Page 133 15. Standard Image Files Name Resolution Fvert FHor Fpix Ptot Pact Ltot Lact S1600_67 1600x1280 89,286 200,000 2240 1600 1334 1280 SDI_625 675x278i 25,000 15,625 13,500 SDI_525 675x240i 29,970 15,734 13,500 SG_50 1600x1200 50,000 62,500 130,313 2085 1600 1250 1200 SG_60_1 1280x1024 60,000...
  • Page 134 15. Standard Image Files Name Resolution Fvert FHor Fpix Ptot Pact Ltot Lact SXGA+_60 1280x1024 63,980 107,997 1688 1280 1066 1024 SXGA2_60 1280x960 59,999 107,998 1800 1280 1000 SXGA2_85 1280x960 85,940 148,505 1728 1280 1011 SXGA50 1280x1024 52,351 88,368 1688 1280 1047 1024...
  • Page 135 15. Standard Image Files Name Resolution Fvert FHor Fpix Ptot Pact Ltot Lact XGA_EOS 1024x768 63,000 50,000 67,200 1344 1024 XGA75_GS 1024x768 74,534 59,701 79,284 1328 1024 SXGA_60 1280x1024 63,980 107.997 1688 1280 1066 1024 SXGA+_60_2 1400x1050 65,574 122,230 1864 1400 1089 1050...
  • Page 136 15. Standard Image Files R5976693 BARCOIQ REALITY 500 01/02/2007...

  • Page 137: Index

    Index INDEX audio Audio 53–54 Address 39–40, 116 settings Program setup identification Projector address Standby Timer setting General menu Adjustments freeze lens pause General settings Audio General Menu connection Getting started 31, 35, 37, 39, 41–42 Auto Image address AutoImage Controlling the projector Setup digital zoom...
  • Page 138 Index lens adjustments PiP select Packaging using the menu unpack menu bar quick Adjustment removing Lenses 14–15 available lenses Native resolution formulas No signal installation background Local keypad Orientation Menu 41, 45, 57–60, 65–67, 69, 74–75, 77, 79–84, 87–89, 92–94, projector orientation 97, 99, 102–104, 107–108, 111–112, 115–120, 123 Image files menu...
  • Page 139 Index S-Video Timer video selector Startup automatic Startup screen Video 22–23, 74–75 status bar Switching Composite Video switching mode manual gain control S-Video Textbox R5976693 BARCOIQ REALITY 500 01/02/2007...
  • Page 140 Index R5976693 BARCOIQ REALITY 500 01/02/2007...
  • Page 141 Revision Sheet Barco nv Presentations Noordlaan 5, 8520 Kuurne Phone: +32 56.36.82.11, Fax: +32 56.35.86.51 E-mail: presentations.bid@barco.com, Web: www.barco.com From: Date: Please correct the following points in this documentation (R5976693/02): page wrong correct R5976693 B 500 01/02/2007 ARCOI EALITY...

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