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  • Page 1 IMULATION RODUCTS 908 S ARCO EALITY PLIT R9040080 NSTALLATION ANUAL 10092002 R5976354/00...
  • Page 2 Barco nv Simulation Products 600 Bellbrook Ave, Xenia OH 45385 Phone: +1 (937) 372 7579 Fax: +1 (937) 372 8645 E-mail: eis@barco.com Visit us at the web: www.eis.barco.com 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...
  • 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 Revision Sheet 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, Web: www.barco.com From: Date: Please correct the following points in this documentation (R5976354/00): page wrong correct R5976354 B 908 S 10092002 ARCO...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Index........................67 R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...
  • Page 8 Table of contents R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    Installation Instructions Before operating this equipment please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Installation and preliminary adjustments should be performed by qualified BARCO personnel or by authorized BARCO service dealers. Owner’s Record The part number and serial number are located at the back side of the projector. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.
  • Page 10 For this reason, it is absolutely necessary to leave an "exclusion zone" around all external surfaces of the projector whereby no flammable or combustible materials are present. The exclusion zone must be not less that 10 cm (4") for Barco Retro Projectors.
  • Page 11 If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service. • Replacement parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used original BARCO replace- ment parts or authorized replacement parts which have the same characteristics as the BARCO original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in degraded performance and reliability, fire, electric shock or other hazards.
  • Page 12 1. Safety Instructions R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...

  • Page 13: Packaging And Dimensions

    For maximum protection, repack your projector as it was originally packed at the factory. 2.2 Box Content Content • 1 Barco Reality 908 Electronic Block (Weight: 51 kg / 112 lbs) • 1 Barco Reality 908 Optical Block (Weight: 38 kg / 84 lbs) •...
  • Page 14 Electronic Block dimensions in mm (inch) Image 2-2 Electronic Block rear View Dimensions Image 2-3 Electronic Block bottom view dimensions Image 2-4 Electronic Block front view dimensions Image 2-5 Electronic block right view dimensions R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...
  • Page 15 2. Packaging and Dimensions Image 2-6 Electronic Block right view dimensions Image 2-7 Electronic Block top view dimensions Optical Block dimensions in mm (inch) Image 2-8 Optical Block bottom view dimensions R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...
  • Page 16 2. Packaging and Dimensions Image 2-9 Optical Block front view dimensions Image 2-10 Optical Block front view dimensions Image 2-11 Optical Block left view dimensions Image 2-12 Optical Block left view dimensions R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...
  • Page 17 2. Packaging and Dimensions Image 2-13 Optical Block top view dimensions R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...
  • Page 18 2. Packaging and Dimensions R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...

  • Page 19: Installation Guidelines

    Spot lighting is desirable for illuminating small areas so that interference with the screen is minimal. Which Screen Type ? There are two major categories of screens used for projection equipment. Those used for front projected images and those for rear projection applications. R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...
  • Page 20 Lens Type The projector leaves the BARCO factory, adjusted as a Front/Table projector for a screen width of 2400 mm (94.5 inch) with an aspect ratio of 4 to 3 (The projector can be factory aligned in other configurations if ordered).

  • Page 21: Configuration

    Positioning the projector The projector should be installed perpendicular with the screen on a distance PD and water leveled in both directions. The mounting positions shown in following images are shown for a nominal lens position. R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...
  • Page 22 3. Installation Guidelines Image 3-4 Front/Table positioning R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...
  • Page 23 3. Installation Guidelines Image 3-5 Front/Ceiling positioning R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...

  • Page 24: Lens Formulas

    4. Lift up the battery at the same time. 5. Repeat for the second battery. 6. Insert the batteries as indicated in the RCU (battery type AA or LR6 or equivalent). 7. Put the battery cover on its place. (image 3-6) R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...
  • Page 25 The common address can be zero (0) or one (1). The standard RCU are setup for common address zero. To change the common address of the RCU, contact a BARCO service center. If it is necessary to program the projector address into the RCU, see chapter ’Getting Started’.
  • Page 26 3. Installation Guidelines R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...

  • Page 27: Installation Setup

    Scan Adaptation RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! TURN OFF THE PROJECTOR AND UNPLUG THE POWER CORD! This installation should only be done by BARCO authorized service personnel. 4.1 Connecting the Optical and Electronic Block together Preparation to connect the cable tube 1.
  • Page 28 Loosen the fastener ring on the side off the cable tube with the longest EHT cable EHT connector (longest cable) to Optical Block 1’ EHT connector (shortest cable) to Electronic Block RGB BNC connectors Signal/Data connectors Image 4-9 Put the cable tube connector through the opening R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...
  • Page 29 4. Installation Setup Image 4-10 Tighten the fastener ring so that the cable tube is secured to the block Image 4-11 Connecting the EHT cable Image 4-12 Connecting the RGB cables R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...
  • Page 30 7. Put the protection plate back in place. Image 4-14 Loosen the fastener ring on the cable tube EHT connector (longest cable) to Optical Block 1’ EHT connector (shortest cable) to Electronic Block RGB BNC connectors Signal/Data connectors R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...
  • Page 31 4. Installation Setup Image 4-15 Put the cable tube connector through the opening Image 4-16 Tighten the fastener ring so that the cable tube is secured to the block Image 4-17 Connecting the EHT cable R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...

  • Page 32: Scan Adaptation

    1. Loosen the indicated bolts, 3 on each side and 2 on top. (image 4-20) 2. Lift up the protection plate. (image 4-21) 3. The connectors are located at the top/back of the electronic block. R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...
  • Page 33 The position of the scan connectors for the different mounting configurations can be summarized as follows: R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...
  • Page 34 1. After setting the scan connectors, put the protection plate back in place and secure it with the bolts. The following procedure can only be done after power (mains) connection. So, first continue with the projector setup and the connections and then return to this procedure. R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...
  • Page 35 <ENTER> then <ENTER> <EXIT> to return <EXIT> to return <EXIT> to return <EXIT> to return Menu 4-1 Menu 4-2 Menu 4-3 Menu 4-4 All projectors leave the factory set with a ceiling/front configuration. R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...
  • Page 36 4. Installation Setup R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...

  • Page 37: Ac Power

    What is the AC Power Voltage? The power input voltage is autoranging between 100V (-10%) and 240V (+6%). Which Fuses are used? Following fuses are used: • 2x T10A (Order number R314521) • 1x F10A (Order number R314155) R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...

  • Page 38: Switching On The Projector

    When this warm up cycle message appears on the screen, the menu offers the possibility to start with a x minutes taking warm up period (press ENTER) or to skip this cycle (press EXIT). The x minutes and the horizontal frequency can be programmed in the ’Service mode’ under the item ’Projector Set Up’. R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...
  • Page 39 Do not display a stationary image with full brightness and contrast for longer than 20 min., otherwise you risk damage to the CRT’s. How to switch off the projector? 1. Use the same power switch to switch off the projector. R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...
  • Page 40 5. AC Power R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...

  • Page 41: Source Connections

    4. Input signal : R, G and B with automatic sync detection between seperate sync (separate composite sync or with separate hor and vert. sync) or sync on green (composite sync). 5. Input signal : R-Y, Y and B-Y with separate composite sync or with separate hor and vert. sync or with composite sync on Y. R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...

  • Page 42: Composite Video Source To Port 1

    6. Input signal : R, G and B with separate tri level sync or with tri level sync on green. 7. Input signal : R-Y, Y and B-Y with separate tri level sync or with composite tri level sync. R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...
  • Page 43 Pin 2: Not Connected Pin 3: Luminance signal (Y) 1V ± 3dB Pin 3: Video Signal Pin 4: Chrominance signal (C) 1V ± 3dB Pin 4: Not Connected Table 6-4 Pin configuration 4 pin connector R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...

  • Page 44: Rgb Analog Source To Port 3

    Connect your RGB source with sync on green, composite or separate sync via an interface to Port 3. Always use an interface (e.g. Barco Magik Interface R9828120) when a computer and local monitor have to be connected to the projector as the signal cable coming from the computer is limited to 60 cm due to interferences.
  • Page 45 1. Press digit button 3 on the RCU. Settings on module level In the case of this second RGB input there are three different settings: • Termination Resistor. • Blue in Green Switch. • Force Negative Sync Switch. R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...
  • Page 46 7. When finished, reconnect mini-connector J3, secure the printed circuit boards and put back the protection plate. Image 6-7 Image 6-8 Loosen the two bolts on each side of the projector Lift up the protection plate R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...
  • Page 47 Image 6-9 Location of the second RGB module Image 6-10 Press the module locks A and lift up the module handles B on both sides of the module Image 6-11 Disconnect the mini-connector J3 R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...
  • Page 48 Leaving the switch in the ON position will result in abnormal color balance of the projected image. Force Negative Sync Switch Force Negative Sync Switch in the ON position The Sync Pulses must be Negative Force Negative Sync Switch in the OFF position The Sync Polarity will be Automatically Detected R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...

  • Page 49: Rgb Analog Source With Composite Sync To Port 4/5

    Always use an interface (e.g. Barco Magik Interface R9828120) when a computer and local monitor have to be connected to the projector as the signal cable coming from the computer is limited to 60 cm due to interfer- ences.

  • Page 50: Component Video Source With Tri Level Sync To Port 4/5 (Optional)

    Remote control buttons on the RCVDS to control the projector (source selection and analog settings). • The selected source number will be displayed on a 2 digit display and the selected input modules will be indicated with a LED on the rear. R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...
  • Page 51 6. Source Connections Image 6-15 Connecting a RCVDS 05 switcher to the projector R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...
  • Page 52 6. Source Connections R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...

  • Page 53: Installation Adjustment Mode

    Password Protection is only available when the password strap on the controller module is on. Contact a Barco authorized technician when no password is requested during the adjustment procedure and Password Protection is desired. R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...

  • Page 54: Overview Flowchart Of The Installation Adjustment Mode

    When the password is wrong, the error message “Wrong Password !!!” will be displayed. 7.3 Overview flowchart of the Installation Adjustment Mode Overview flowchart of the Installation Adjustment Mode Image 7-1 Overview flowchart of the Installation Adjustment Mode R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...

  • Page 55: Projector Position

    4. Use the same above-mentioned procedure to change the setting for Projector Distance (PD) or the Correction Value (A). (im- age 7-4) 5. When the desired settings are reached press ENTER to continue with the Optical Lens Focusing. Image 7-2 Projector Position 1 menu R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...

  • Page 56: Optical Lens Focusing

    5. Repetition of step 1 to step 4 may be necessary to optimize optical focusing. 6. When finished tighten the wing nuts and press ENTER to continue with the next lens. 7. After finishing focusing of the 3 lenses, press ENTER to continue with the Raster Centering. R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...

  • Page 57: Raster Centering

    In order to ensure maximum CRT longevity and to avoid CRT damage, do not shift the raster outside the phosphor area or the CRT. R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...

  • Page 58: Crt Projection Angle Adjustment

    The projection angle of the Red and Blue CRT’s is dependent on the desired size of the projected image. A new projection angle adjustment is required whenever a new screenwidth SW is adopted. If the centers of green, blue and red do not coincide, the CRT projection angle must be adjusted. R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...
  • Page 59 ALIGNED WITH THE GREEN CRT LOOSEN BOLTS A, B, C AND D TO PIVOT THE RED CRT AND BOLTS E, F, G AND H TO PIVOT THE BLUE CRT <ENTER> to continue <EXIT> to return Menu 7-7 R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...
  • Page 60 7. Installation Adjustment Mode Image 7-11 Loosen bolts A + B Image 7-12 Red CRT Projection Angle Adjustment Image 7-13 Loosen bolts E + F R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...

  • Page 61: Sheimpflug Adjustment (Diagonal Image Focusing)

    2. Equalize diagonally the focus from left (top) to right (bottom) by turning bolt 00 of the projected color. 3. Repeat step 1 to 2 for each color. 4. After finishing the Installation Adjustment Procedure, the main menu returns on the screen. R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...
  • Page 62 7. Installation Adjustment Mode Image 7-15 Sheimpflug Adjustment To optimize the image focusing, repeat the Optical Lens Focusing. R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...

  • Page 63: Messages, Warnings And Failures

    The entered frequency or applied frequency of the source is out of the projector’s range. WARNING: permanent BOOST mode in The CRT drive mode is switched to permanent boost. use !!! WARNING: Option not installed ! Option not installed. e.g. Video selected but no decoder installed. R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...

  • Page 64: Failures

    FAILURE invalid input Input not valid FAILURE PC communication error Error in the communication between the projector and the PC. FAN FAILED Projector will switch off Projector switched off due to a fan fail. R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...

  • Page 65: Gamma Corrections

    Select with ↑ or ↓ then <ENTER> then <ENTER> then <ENTER> <EXIT> to return <EXIT> to return <EXIT> to return <ENTER> to continue <EXIT> to return Menu A-1 Menu A-2 Menu A-3 Menu A-4 R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...
  • Page 66 Adjust slope with ↑ or ↓ breakpoint with ← or → R&B MIDLIGHTS Adjust red with ↑ or ↓ blue with ← or → FACTORY PRESET Select with ↑ or ↓ then <ENTER> <EXIT> to return Menu A-6 R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...
  • Page 67 Adjust slope with ↑ or ↓ breakpoint with ← or → R&B MIDLIGHTS Adjust red with ↑ or ↓ blue with ← or → FACTORY PRESET Select with ↑ or ↓ then <ENTER> <EXIT> to return Menu A-7 R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...
  • Page 68 A. Gamma Corrections R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...

  • Page 69: Material Safety Data Sheet

    B. Material Safety Data Sheet B. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Overview • Material Safety Data Sheet R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...

  • Page 70: Material Safety Data Sheet

    B. Material Safety Data Sheet B.1 Material Safety Data Sheet Material Safety Data Sheet The following data sheet shows all specifications of the liquid that is used in the liquid lens coupling. Image B-1 R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...
  • Page 71 B. Material Safety Data Sheet Image B-2 R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...
  • Page 72 B. Material Safety Data Sheet R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...

  • Page 73: Index

    Port 3 38–39 Gamma Pin configuration Corrections Port 4/5 43–44 Gamma Corrections Component Video 43–44 Tri Level Sync (Optional) RGB Analog Composite Sync Humidity Conditions RGB Analog Source Tri Level Sync (Optional) Positioning the projector R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...
  • Page 74 Tri Level Sync (Optional) Switch on Port 4/5 RS232 Connection Video Port 2 S-Video Port 2 Safety Safety Indication Safety Instructions Warm up period Safety Warning Interrupt Scan Warnings Adaptation Which Configurations Screen Type R5976354 BARCOREALITY 908 SPLIT PACK 10092002...

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