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  • Page 1 Fx400 Series User guide ENABLING BRIGHT OUTCOMES...
  • Page 3 Barco. If the purchaser or a third party carries out modifications or repairs on goods delivered by Barco, or if the goods are handled incorrectly, in particular if the systems are operated incorrectly or if, after the transfer of risks, the goods are subject to influences not agreed upon in the contract, all guarantee claims of the purchaser will be rendered invalid.
  • Page 4 Furthermore, strengthen your network security to protect the projector against unauthorized access by third parties. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Barco disclaims any liability for the use of the projector in an open network environment.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Safety Information....................................11 General considerations ................................12 Important safety instructions..............................13 Product safety labels..................................17 High Brightness precautions: Hazard Distance ......................18 Hazard distance in function of modifying optics......................20 Compliance ......................................21 2 Remote Control Unit ...................................23 Basic remote control unit ................................24 Pulse RCU, battery installation ...............................25 Pulse RCU, protocol setup ................................26 Pulse RCU, Functionality overview............................27...
  • Page 6 4.5.2 Power on projector ..............................43 4.5.3 Going from READY to ON............................43 4.5.4 Going from ON to READY............................43 4.5.5 Going from READY to Standby ECO.......................44 4.5.6 Going from ECO to ON ............................44 4.5.7 Wake on LAN (WOL) ..............................44 Status overview....................................44 Power off projector ..................................45 Increasing the projector lifetime..............................45 Operation in 24/7 Mode................................46 4.10...
  • Page 7 8.4.6 Warping – Latency control in a multi projector setup ................97 Blending & masking..................................98 8.5.1 Basic blend ..................................99 8.5.2 Blend & Blend mask ............................... 101 8.5.3 Blend files..................................103 8.5.4 Basic black level adjustment ..........................104 8.5.5 RGB gain adjustment............................. 106 8.5.6 Black level files................................
  • Page 8 10.3.1 Date and time setup - manually ........................138 10.3.2 Date and time setup - automatically ......................139 10.4 Power saving settings ................................141 10.5 Lens features....................................144 10.6 Factory reset....................................144 10.7 Lens Calibration.................................... 148 10.8 Login to advanced settings..............................149 10.9 List of open source licenses..............................
  • Page 9 Specifications of FS400–N4K ............................... 194 Dimensions of a F400................................196 E Regulatory information................................. 197 Product compliance..................................198 Disposal information................................... 198 China RoHS compliance................................199 Taiwan RoHS compliance ............................... 200 Turkey RoHS compliance................................ 201 Production address..................................201 Contact information..................................202 Product Info (Taiwan)................................. 202 F Video timing tables...................................
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  • Page 11: Safety Information

    Ensure that you understand and follow all safety guidelines, safety instructions and warnings mentioned in this chapter before installing the F400 projector. Clarification of the term “F400” used in this document When referring in this document to the term “F400” means that the content is applicable for following Barco products: •...

  • Page 12: General Considerations

    Safety Information 1.1 General considerations WARNING: Be aware of suspended loads. WARNING: Wear a hard hat to reduce the risk of personal injury. WARNING: Be careful while working with heavy loads. WARNING: Mind your fingers while working with heavy loads. WARNING: In case of optical radiation emergency, please disconnect the device from the mains current;...

  • Page 13: Important Safety Instructions

    HIGH BRIGHTNESS PROJECTORS) in performing a task, and of measures to minimize the potential risk to themselves or other persons. Only Barco authorized SERVICE PERSONNEL, knowledgeable of such risks, are allowed to perform service functions inside the product enclosure. The term USER and OPERATOR refers to any person other than SERVICE PERSONNEL.
  • Page 14 (See chapter “Available lenses” in the installation manual), refer to chapter “High Brightness Precautions”, for information regarding precautions. • FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY means installation can only be carried out by Barco AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL familiar with potential hazards associated with high intensity light beams. •...
  • Page 15 Never use water on an electrical fire. • Always have service performed on this projector by authorized Barco service personnel. Always insist on genuine Barco replacement parts. Never use non-Barco replacement parts as they may degrade the safety of this projector.
  • Page 16 Replacement parts: When replacement parts are required, confirm with the service technician, or make sure that the service technician has used original Barco replacement 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 17: Product Safety Labels

    Safety Information 1.3 Product safety labels Light beam related safety labels Label image Label description Label location Hazard RG3: Not for household use symbol Hazard RG3: optical radiation warning symbol THIS PRODUCT IS IN CONFORMITY WITH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR LASER PRODUCTS UNDER 21 CFR 1040, EXCEPT WITH RESPECT TO THOSE CHARACTERISTICS AUTHORIZED BY VARIANCE NUMBER xxxx.

  • Page 18: High Brightness Precautions: Hazard Distance

    Safety Information Label image Label description Label location Hazard RG2. Do not look into the lens. EMC: This is a class A product. In domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user ay be required to take adequate measures 警告使用者...
  • Page 19 Safety Information resulting in a HD that does not extend into the audience area unless the beam is at least 2.0 meter above the floor level. In environments where unrestrained behavior is reasonably foreseeable, the minimum separation height should be greater than or equal to 3.0 meter to prevent potential exposure, for example by an individual sitting on another individual's shoulders, within the HD.

  • Page 20: Hazard Distance In Function Of Modifying Optics

    The LIP shall be installed by Barco or by a trained and Barco-authorized installer or shall only be transferred to laser light show variance holders. This is applicable for dealers and distributors since they may need to install the LIP (demo install) and/or they transfer (sell, rent, lease) the LIP.

  • Page 21: Compliance

    Safety Information 1.6 Compliance R5915525 /00 Fx400 Series...
  • Page 22 Safety Information R5915525 /00 Fx400 Series...

  • Page 23: Remote Control Unit

    Remote Control Unit Basic remote control unit .......................24 Pulse RCU, battery installation ......................25 Pulse RCU, protocol setup ......................26 Pulse RCU, Functionality overview ....................27 Pulse RCU, function of the “button pressed indicator” ..............28 Pulse RCU, function of the “RGB filter” button .................28 Using the mini-jack connector of the RCU..................28 Pulse RCU, function of the on/off button ..................29 Using the RCU ..........................29...

  • Page 24: Basic Remote Control Unit

    About the basic remote In order to make sure you can control your projector remotely, Barco has provided a basic remote control unit in case the Pulse RCU is not available to you. While this remote control has a more limited amount of available features, it will be able to help you out with basic controls.

  • Page 25: Pulse Rcu, Battery Installation

    Remote Control Unit Functions Image Description Close shutter Open shutter Button pressed indicator Open Lens menu Menu navigation keys Move back one level in menu system Open Source menu Power on / Power off Note: Only shifts power between Ready and ON mode.

  • Page 26: Pulse Rcu, Protocol Setup

    Depending on the projector, the remote control can be switched between these protocols. Which protocol to use • The NEC protocol must be used for Barco projectors based on the Pulse platform: F70, F80, F90, HDX 4K, UDX, UDM, XDL, F40, F400, etc. •...

  • Page 27: Pulse Rcu, Functionality Overview

    Remarks when using the RC5 protocol Due to new or updated functionality not all buttons of the Pulse RCU are one-to-one compatible with the legacy Barco RCU and projectors. Take the following limitations into account: • Buttons Shutter open and Shutter close emit the same code when in RC5 mode. This because the legacy RCU’s only had 1 button for Shutter functionality.

  • Page 28: Pulse Rcu, Function Of The "Button Pressed Indicator

    Remote Control Unit Button pressed indicator Backspace (while entering values) Shutter open XLR connector Shutter close Decimal mark (while entering values) LCD/Touch panel on / off Macro button (Not in use) Projector OSD on / off Menu back Lens zoom Default value button Lens shift Lens focus...

  • Page 29: Pulse Rcu, Function Of The On/Off Button

    Remote Control Unit Connect the other end of the cable with the mini-jack input of the projector. Image 2–7 2.8 Pulse RCU, function of the on/off button Function of the remote control on/off button The Pulse remote control unit has at the front side an on/off switch (reference 1 Image 2–8).
  • Page 30 Remote Control Unit Image 2–9 Hardwired to the mini jack input Plug one end of the remote cable in the connector on the front side (3,5mm mini jack) of the RCU. Plug the other end in the connector on the communication interface of the projector, labelled ‘Wired Remote’...

  • Page 31: Pulse Rcu, Silicone Protection Sleeve (Optional)

    (optional) Introduction Barco offers a silicone form fitting protection sleeve for the Pulse RCU. The silicone material keeps it comfortably, non slip and soft touch. All buttons and openings remain accessible. The sleeve is quick and easy installed. For ordering information see Barco website.
  • Page 32 Remote Control Unit R5915525 /00 Fx400 Series...

  • Page 33: Input & Communication

    Input & Communication Introduction ..........................34 Mains power requirement ......................34 Input & communication panel......................34 Making connections ........................35 Control interface ...........................35 LED and Button indication chart.....................36 Pulse Quad DP 1.2 input .......................37 R5915525 /00 Fx400 Series...

  • Page 34: Introduction

    Input & Communication 3.1 Introduction General The projector has two main interfaces. The local keypad and communication panel on the right hand side, and a connection panel at the rear side. Image 3–1 Local keypad & communication panel Inputs & communication connections 3.2 Mains power requirement Mains power requirement Projector...

  • Page 35: Making Connections

    Input & Communication Description Name 12V DC 12 V output, maximum 1A available when projector in not in standby Trigger out 12 V DC, 0.5A (6W) for controlling peripherals like motorized screens, curtains etc. Give 12V output when projector is switched on. See also note below this table. Wired remote Connect the RCU via a mini jack 3,5 mm with the wired remote input to control the projector without interference.

  • Page 36: Led And Button Indication Chart

    Input & Communication USB-A ports Parameter Value USB connector 2 x Type A Function Firmware update using USB sticks Power Power 5V, max 1,5A (out) Standard USB 2.0 3.6 LED and Button indication chart Button Backlight Status Description Button Color status Standby button Blinking WHITE (slow) Projector starts up (booting)

  • Page 37: Pulse Quad Dp 1.2 Input

    Input & Communication Description Color status Projector powers up (power LED) Projector is in Standby ORANGE Projector is Ready GREEN Projector is on Light source is off (Illumination LED) No light source detected ORANGE Not in use. GREEN Light source is on in normal mode GREEN-ORANGE Light source is on in CLO mode ERR (error LED)
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  • Page 39: Getting Started

    Getting started Projector orientation........................40 Projector overview ........................40 Local Keypad and LCD panel ......................41 Power modes ..........................42 Power mode transitions.........................42 Status overview ..........................44 Power off projector........................45 Increasing the projector lifetime .....................45 Operation in 24/7 Mode.........................46 4.10 Projector Address .........................46 4.11 Quick setup via Direct access ......................46 R5915525 /00 Fx400 Series...

  • Page 40: Projector Orientation

    Getting started 4.1 Projector orientation Projector orientation The projector orientation in this manual refers to the left and right side corresponding with the left and right hand when standing behind the projector and look forward in the projection direction. Image 4–1 Rear side Left side Right side...

  • Page 41: Local Keypad And Lcd Panel

    Getting started Display and button panel with side IR receiver Mains power input socket Front IR receiver Air outlet Input and Communications Air input Back IR receiver Optional pollution filter Air flow Image 4–3 CAUTION: Keep the air inlets and outlet at all times free. Make sure there is a minimum distance of 25cm (10 in) between the air outlet and the nearest solid object.

  • Page 42: Power Modes

    Getting started LCD panel The LCD panel has two main functions, and use the arrow keys to navigate in the LCD display: 1. Showing the menus, the adjustment information and also a mirror of the OSD (On Screen Display) described in User Interface when this is enabled. 2.

  • Page 43: Power On Projector

    Getting started Standby ECO Standby Ready Image 4–5 Wake on LAN (WOL) Projector mains powered Auto transition after x minutes if ECO mode enables JSON command (Power on, Power off, Go to Eco) Press power On/Off button, remote On/Off button 4.5.2 Power on projector If not already connected, connect the female side of the power cord with the power input socket of the projector.

  • Page 44: Going From Ready To Standby Eco

    Getting started WHITE during the transition from ON to READY. Once the projector is in READY, thePower on/off button will be lit WHITE. A JSON command (power off ) could also be send to make the projector turn in to READY mode. 4.5.5 Going from READY to Standby ECO Description If Standby ECO mode is enabled in the service menu (refer to the section "GUI - system settings/Standby...

  • Page 45: Power Off Projector

    CAUTION: Never switch off the projector by means of unplugging mains cord or by cut down of mains power. Barco advises to keep the projector always powered and use the ECO mode for low power consumption. How to unplug the projector Follow the procedure above to Switch Off the projector.

  • Page 46: Operation In 24/7 Mode

    Getting started Typical life time of the projector could be up to double if the laser output is dimmed to 75% and if the projector operate in 25°C temp condition. 4.9 Operation in 24/7 Mode General When the projector is destined to be operated continuously 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the following recommendations should be followed: •...
  • Page 47 Getting started Image 4–7 The Source selection menu opens on the LCD display. Image 4–8 Use the arrow keys to select the desired source. Quick test pattern selection Press the Test pattern button on the remote control or local keypad. R5915525 /00 Fx400 Series...
  • Page 48 Getting started Image 4–9 The Test pattern menu opens on the LCD display. Use the arrow keys to select the desired test pattern. R5915525 /00 Fx400 Series...

  • Page 49: Gui - Introduction

    GUI — Introduction Overview .............................50 Navigation............................51 Test patterns ..........................53 About this chapter This chapter gives a general overview of the Graphic User Interface. R5915525 /00 Fx400 Series...

  • Page 50: Overview

    GUI — Introduction 5.1 Overview Disclaimer on GUI images used in this manual The GUI images in this manual are example illustrations and should be treated as such. While the name of the projector displayed in the illustrations may be different from the projector model you are currently using, the menu lay-out and functionality is identical.

  • Page 51: Navigation

    GUI — Introduction Image 5–2 Example of a Dashboard status screen GUI – Main Menu overview The projector on-screen display (OSD) is the primary user interface (UI). From here, you can review and adjust all projector and display settings. The OSD interface uses buttons to display the main menu. Each main menu contains submenus. The OSD can be disabled by pressing the OSD on/off button.
  • Page 52 GUI — Introduction Image 5–4 To start up the menu structure, press MENU (1). Use the arrow keys (Menu Navigation buttons) to navigate to the desired menu item (2). The background color changes to light blue. Press the Menu Selection button (center key of the arrow keys), also called OK button, to activate that item and to jump one level deeper (3).

  • Page 53: Test Patterns

    GUI — Introduction To enter values with the local keyboard, use the arrow keys to select the first digit, press OK. Select the second digit and press OK. Continue until all digits are entered. Close the action by selecting the enter (↵) button and press OK.
  • Page 54 GUI — Introduction Example of test Type Explanation pattern icon Standard Standard test patterns. See previous list to see all test patterns test available for your device. patterns Warped test Available from software 2.2 onward. Every test pattern will have a patterns “warped”...

  • Page 55: Gui - Source

    GUI – Source Displaying a single source ......................56 Displaying multiple sources: Stitched layouts ..................56 Connector Settings ........................58 No source image ..........................60 About the Source menu This menu is used to select, review and configure sources into the projector. R5915525 /00 Fx400 Series...

  • Page 56: Displaying A Single Source

    GUI – Source 6.1 Displaying a single source About selecting a source Before a source can be projected, the source signal must be connected to the source input(s) of the device and a valid synchronization signal must be available along with the source signal on at least one of the input connectors.
  • Page 57 GUI – Source It is however possible to configure and display two or four source signals to make up one single image in full native resolution. This is called a Stitched Layout: the sources are stitched together. The following table lists which stitched layouts you can use, and in which display mode these layouts can be used.

  • Page 58: Connector Settings

    GUI – Source The Select Source menu is displayed with the actual available sources filled out, including all available stitched layout options. Image 6–4 Example of the stitched layout options Select the desired stitched input. 6.3 Connector Settings About Connector Settings The Connector Settings menu allows you to change settings for each input connector of the projector.
  • Page 59 GUI – Source Image 6–6 Source menu, connector settings The available input connectors are displayed. Image 6–7 Connector settings menu Select the desired connector. The Connector Settings menu for this connector will be displayed. Image 6–8 Example of connector settings for an HDMI connector You can change the following: •...

  • Page 60: No Source Image

    GUI – Source See also “Night vision”, page 78 for night vision settings. Configure overrides Within Connector settings, select the connector for which overrides must be configured. Click on CONFIGURE.to start the Configure overrides menu. Image 6–9 Set the override values for contrast, brightness, saturation and gamma. The gamma type can be set by selecting one of the predefined settings.
  • Page 61 GUI – Source Scroll down the list of available sources and press No source image. Image 6–11 Source menu, No Source image The No source image menu is displayed. Image 6–12 Example of the No source image menu Select the desired image to project when no source image is available. When custom background images have been uploaded using an external tool, they will be listed after the predefined images.
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  • Page 63: Gui - Image

    GUI – Image Adjusting the contrast ........................64 Adjusting the brightness ........................64 Adjusting the saturation.........................65 Adjusting the sharpness ........................66 Adjusting the gamma correction.....................67 Setting the desired Gamma type ....................68 Digital shift & zoom ........................70 RealColor P7..........................73 BrilliantColor ..........................75 7.10 Displaying HDR content ........................76 7.11 Night vision ..........................78 R5915525 /00 Fx400 Series...

  • Page 64: Adjusting The Contrast

    GUI – Image 7.1 Adjusting the contrast Purpose Used to adjust the contrast ratio of the projected image by applying gain to the red, green and blue signals. Available range: 0.00 to 2.00 Default value: 1.00 How to set up Contrast In the main menu, select Image →...

  • Page 65: Adjusting The Saturation

    GUI – Image Image 7–3 Image menu — Brightness Use the ◄ or ► key to change the brightness until the desired value is reached (adjustable between -1.00 and +1.00). Image 7–4 Example of the image sliders, brightness is the second slider If necessary, use the ▲...

  • Page 66: Adjusting The Sharpness

    GUI – Image Image 7–6 Example of the image sliders, Saturation is the third slider If necessary, use the ▲ or ▼ key to select the other image adjustment options. 7.4 Adjusting the sharpness About adjusting the sharpness The sharpness adjustment amplifies the high frequency components in the picture. This means that by increase the sharpness, the picture will be perceived as sharper, and if decreased, the picture will be perceived as more blurry.

  • Page 67: Adjusting The Gamma Correction

    GUI – Image Image 7–9 Example of the image sliders, Sharpness is the bottommost slider If necessary, use the ▲ or ▼ key to select the other image adjustment options. 7.5 Adjusting the gamma correction About gamma correction Gamma correction is an image quality enhancement function that offers a richer image by brightening the already darker portions of the image without altering the brightness of the brighter portions (contrast feeling enhanced).

  • Page 68: Setting The Desired Gamma Type

    GUI – Image Image 7–11 Example of the gamma menu 7.6 Setting the desired Gamma type About the alternate gamma types Next to the standard gamma correction, the projectors can be manipulated in a way to simulate gamma types for other devices or purposes. This includes sRGB (standard Red-Green-Blue), Power gamma, DICOM gamma ranges and for simulation projectors sim1.
  • Page 69 GUI – Image Image 7–12 Example of the HDR icon on the status menu For more info on PQ and HDR, refer to “Displaying HDR content”, page How to adjust the gamma type? In the main menu, select Image → Gamma type. Image 7–13 Image menu –...

  • Page 70: Digital Shift & Zoom

    GUI – Image Image 7–15 Example of selecting a gamma type Tip: If not sure what gamma type to select, keep the default value auto selected. This automatic mode will determine the used gamma type based on the incoming signal. However: keep in mind when using the automatic mode, your media player needs to be configured correctly as well.
  • Page 71 GUI – Image Image 7–16 Originally picture, not digitally zoomed Image 7–17 Picture digitally zoomed in Image 7–18 Picture digitally zoomed out The effect of digital shift This function will shift the picture digitally, meaning that the picture will be moved in any direction. As a result, some parts of the picture might be shifted outside the DMD range.
  • Page 72 GUI – Image Image 7–20 Picture shifted horizontally Image 7–21 Picture shifted vertically Digital shift and zoom In the main menu, select Image → Digital Zoom and Shift. Image 7–22 Image menu, digital zoom and shift The digital zoom and shift menu is displayed. Image 7–23 Example of the digital zoom and shift menu In order to optimize the digital zoom, enable the Zoom slider.

  • Page 73: Realcolor P7

    GUI – Image Image 7–24 Example of the enabled digital shift mode Image 7–25 Example of the enabled digital zoom mode If digital shift is enabled, you can now do the following: • Use the ◄ or ► key to shift the lens (image) in horizontal direction. •...
  • Page 74 GUI – Image Image 7–26 Advanced settings menu – RealColor P7 The P7 menu is displayed. Image 7–27 RealColor P7 menu Select the desired Mode. Choose one of the following custom options: • Custom RGB: 3–point color configuration. In RGB mode, the C, M and Y coordinates will be calculated automatically based on the R, G and B coordinates.

  • Page 75: Brilliantcolor Tm

    GUI – Image Image 7–28 Advanced settings menu – RealColor P7 The P7 menu is displayed. Image 7–29 RealColor P7 menu Choose one of the pre-defined presets: • Native: Projector native color settings. Default setting • Rec. 709: Color standard for high-definition televisions (HDTV). Image 7–30 RealColor P7, preset menu Note: After choosing one of the presets, you can still alter the values of the coordinates to your own choosing, similarly to how you set custom P7 values.

  • Page 76: Displaying Hdr Content

    GUI – Image With BrilliantColor mode set to Off, only primary colors are generated by the light source. In Native and Video mode, a secondary color is added (C1). This has the effect of increasing the color intensity, and by that also the perceived light intensity.
  • Page 77 GUI – Image Image 7–33 Example of the HDR icon on the status menu How to properly display HDR content? If your provided HDR content has been mastered with PQ (e.g. HDR10 and Dolby Vision), a few changes can be made in order to project the intended mastering on screen. These changes are necessary because HDR content has been mastered specifically for HDR capable displays that are watched in living rooms.

  • Page 78: Night Vision

    GUI – Image Image 7–35 Example of the HDR menu Select the desired Screen luminance unit (nits or foot-Lambert). Enter the Screen luminance (which is measured in nits or foot-Lambert). Alter the HDR boost if necessary. You can modify this value to somewhere between 0.8 and 1.2. 7.11 Night vision About When using e.g.

  • Page 79: Gui - Installation

    GUI – Installation Position ............................80 Lens ............................82 Scaling modes..........................85 Warping ............................86 Blending & masking ........................98 CLO feature ..........................108 Illumination ..........................112 3D projection..........................113 R5915525 /00 Fx400 Series...

  • Page 80: Position

    GUI – Installation 8.1 Position 8.1.1 Orientation What can be done? The way of physical installation of the projector can be defined to the projector. The following installation are possible: • Desktop front: Projected image will not be flipped or mirrored. •...

  • Page 81: Projector Tilt Indication

    GUI – Installation Use the ◄ or ► keys to select the projector orientation mode and press OK to activate. 8.1.2 Projector tilt indication When to use the tilt sensor menu The projector has a built-in tilt sensor that detects the angle at which the projector is mounted. If you are in a situation where you need to fine-tune the projector because you want to achieve a picture at a specific angle (e.

  • Page 82: Lens

    GUI – Installation 8.2 Lens 8.2.1 Configuring the lens, optical zoom and focus About the Zoom focus menu If no lens or a non-motorized lens is mounted on the projector, the zoom focus menu will not be available. The Zoom-focus will only be visible if a motorized lens is mounted in the projector. When available, you can use this menu to fine-tune the projected image.

  • Page 83: Configuring The Lens, Shift To Center

    GUI – Installation Vertical and Horizontal Shift In the main menu, select Installation → Lens → Shift. Image 8–8 Lens menu, lens shift The Lens shift menu is displayed. Image 8–9 Example of the lens shift menu Use the ◄ and ► keys to shift the lens (image) in horizontal direction. Use the ▲...

  • Page 84: Iris

    GUI – Installation Image 8–11 Example of the Shift to center action The lens will calibrate itself and return to the center position. 8.2.4 Iris General Iris controls the contrast and focus depth of the image, and will also have an impact of the output light. Decreasing the iris opening will increase contrast and image depth, at the same time as it decreases the output light.

  • Page 85: Scaling Modes

    GUI – Installation Image 8–12 Iris adjustment shown for illumination iris. 8.3 Scaling modes About scaling modes While the default mode of projection is to fill the screen while respecting the aspect ratio (fill aspect), it is also possible to stretch the image in a different way. You can choose from one of the following scaling methods: Scaling Mode Explanation Example image...

  • Page 86: Warping

    GUI – Installation Setting a scaling mode In the main menu, select Installation → Scaling. Image 8–13 Installation menu, scaling The scaling mode menu is displayed. Image 8–14 Example of the scaling mode menu In the Scaling menu, select the desired scaling mode and confirm. 8.4 Warping About warping Image warping is the process of digitally manipulating an image to compensate for the distortion of the screen.

  • Page 87: Warping - Screen Size

    GUI – Installation Image 8–16 Example of the Warp menu In the Warp menu, click Warp to toggle between On and Off. Image 8–17 Image 8–18 8.4.2 Warping – Screen size About (Warp) Screen Size adjustment If the used source aspect ratio is different than the projector aspect ratio, e.g. source is 16:9 and projector is 16:10, then black bars will be projected.
  • Page 88 GUI – Installation Image 8–20 Warp menu, screen size The Screen Size menu is displayed. Image 8–21 Screen size menu Click on one of the predefined presets for the screen aspect ratio (e.g. 3:2 selected). Image 8–22 The selected ratio is filled out next to Screen width and Screen height. Click Apply.

  • Page 89: Warping - 4 Corners Adjustment

    GUI – Installation The Screen Size menu is displayed. Select either Screen width or Screen height. A keyboard is displayed to enter the desired value. Image 8–24 Set the new value to shrink either the width or height of the warp outline so that the outline is equal with the active source.
  • Page 90 GUI – Installation Image 8–26 4 corner adjustment How to adjust the image? In the main menu, select Installation → Warp → 4 Corners. Image 8–27 Warp menu, 4 corners The 4 corners menu is displayed. Image 8–28 Example of the 4 corners menu To enable 4 Corners warping, enable the 4 corner slider.

  • Page 91: Warping - Bow

    GUI – Installation Image 8–29 Example of 4 corners warping menu, with helper lines active on the edges of the screen To set warping on one of the four corners, select one of the four corners and confirm. Set the desired X and Y coordinates for this corner, using the arrow keys, and confirm. After confirming, the helper lines for that corner will jump to the entered XY coordinate (if helper lines were enabled).
  • Page 92 GUI – Installation Image 8–31 Bow distortion Definition of angle and linearity (length) in the bow warp procedure Image 8–32 Symmetric bow correction In the main menu, select Installation → Warp → Bow. Image 8–33 Warp menu, Bow The bow menu is displayed. To enable bow correction, make sure the Bow slider is enabled (visible by the blue highlight).
  • Page 93 GUI – Installation Image 8–34 Both the Bow and Symmetric sliders are set to on Use the arrow keys to select the helping lines that represent the picture and confirm. The helping lines that represent the projected picture are now colored blue, while the others are colored white.
  • Page 94 GUI – Installation The correction will occur symmetrically on each side of the center of the highlighted side. Repeat this step for all sides of the picture that has to be corrected, until the desired transformation has been achieved. Image 8–37 Example of a symmetric bow correction Asymmetric bow correction In the Bow menu, enable the Bow slider and disable the symmetric slider.

  • Page 95: Warping - Warp Files

    GUI – Installation Select the desired slider and confirm. Image 8–40 Adjust angle and linearity (length) individually to obtain the correct correction. Press enter to confirm and to switch between angle and length. Tip: Adjust the angle by using the up and down arrow keys. Adjust the linearity by using the left and right arrow keys.
  • Page 96 GUI – Installation For more information on uploading/downloading Warp files using curl or other tools that supports HTTP upload, refer to the Pulse API Reference Guide. When uploading a warp file that is too big, or with warp parameters outside the limits of the projector, some irregularities can occur.

  • Page 97: Warping - Latency Control In A Multi Projector Setup

    GUI – Installation Image 8–45 Example of the Warp files menu 8.4.6 Warping – Latency control in a multi projector setup Transport latency The added delay in the image processing chain. The value is the number of lines relative to the output resolution.

  • Page 98: Blending & Masking

    GUI – Installation Image 8–47 Installation menu, Warp In the Warp menu, select Transport Delay. Image 8–48 Warp menu, Transport delay The Transport delay menu is displayed. Image 8–49 Example of the Transport delay menu Enter the value either by the arrow keys (one step at a time) or directly by the numeric keys on the remote control.

  • Page 99: Basic Blend

    GUI – Installation Width, Projector 1 Width, Projector 2 Picture frame Picture frame Projector 1 Projector 2 Overlap / Blend Zone Image 8–50 From the start (mask) position, you can set blend zone size per edge (left, top, right, bottom). For each edge there will be a drop-off curve for the blend zone.
  • Page 100 GUI – Installation Image 8–52 Example of the basic blend menu To enable blending, drag the Enable slider to the right. The color of the slider becomes blue when enabled. To project masking lines on the screen, drag the Show lines slider to the right. The color of the slider becomes blue when enabled.

  • Page 101: Blend & Blend Mask

    GUI – Installation Do not forget to disable the Show lines slider after you achieved the desired blend zone. 8.5.2 Blend & Blend mask About masking and blending width or height Offset is used to clip the image on one or multiple sides (masking). This is used to hide parts of the picture that should not be shown on the screen.
  • Page 102 GUI – Installation Image 8–56 Start position (mask) Blending width Select one of the four starting positions values with the arrow keys and confirm. Use the arrow keys or remote digits to change the value of the mask and confirm. Repeat this process for all other desired sides.

  • Page 103: Blend Files

    GUI – Installation Image 8–57 Set up for projector 1 Image 8–58 Set up for projector 2 8.5.3 Blend files About custom blend files Next to setting your specific blending configuration in the GUI, you can also upload or download a customblend configuration file in png, jpg or tiff format to/from the projector.

  • Page 104: Basic Black Level Adjustment

    GUI – Installation Image 8–59 Blend and mask menu, Blend files The Blend files menu is displayed. Image 8–60 Example of the blend files menu If any custom blend files are available, select the desired file. Image 8–61 To enable the selected blend file, make sure the Enable slider is set to the right. The color of the slider becomes blue when enabled.
  • Page 105 GUI – Installation You can also specify the offsets manually by turning off the automatic calculation. The black level value is adjusted in a 16–bit resolution from 0 to 65535. The following figure shows how this occurs in a side by side configuration without any correction of the black level.

  • Page 106: Rgb Gain Adjustment

    GUI – Installation Move the cursor to Level, press enter and adjust this level until the black level equals the level in the blend zone. This value can also be entered by the numeric keys on the remote control. Repeat the same procedure for any other projector connected to this projector, but on the opposite side. Note: Do not forget to disable the Show lines button after you achieved the desired blend zone.

  • Page 107: Black Level Files

    GUI – Installation Image 8–67 Example of the default black level menu Select one of the three sliders on the bottom of the menu (Red, Green or Blue). Use the left and right arrow keys to modify the gain of the chosen color. Repeat for every slider until the desired result is achieved on screen.

  • Page 108: Clo Feature

    8.6.1 Introduction Introduction The CLO (Constant Light Output) is a Barco Pulse software feature for maintaining a stable light output from the projector over time, by automatically adjusting the light source. The CLO feature utilizes a light sensor placed internally in the projectors light path.

  • Page 109: Using The Clo Features

    GUI – Installation 8.6.3 Using the CLO features 8.6.3.1 CLO feature in the OSD, Prospector and API CLO feature in the OSD Navigate to Installation — Illumination Image 8–71 CLO feature from Prospector Navigate to Settings — Illumination Image 8–72 CLO feature from API •...

  • Page 110: Example For Using The Clo Feature For Maintaining Brightness Over Time

    GUI – Installation 8.6.3.3 Example for using the CLO feature for maintaining brightness over time Maintaining the brightness • Adjust lightsource power to desired setting, e.g. 80% • Enable the CLO • The projector will maintain the brightness at 80% The CLO adjusts the power to the light source to maintain the light output over time.

  • Page 111: Example: Clo Scale With One Projector

    GUI – Installation CLO, typical user cases To linearly dim the projectors and / or using the same dim value on all projectors in a multi-channel configuration when e.g. going from a day scene to a night scene. 8.6.4.2 Example: CLO scale with one projector Example: CLO scale with one projector •...

  • Page 112: Ewma

    8.6.7 Setpoint Setpoint This feature enables the user to set the desired value directly. As no max value is given Barco recommends using the CLO scale if different output power settings are needed when using the CLO. The setpoint can be set and/or monitored using the property: •...

  • Page 113: Projection

    GUI – Installation About CLO mode All light sources naturally decrease their intensity over time. In order to prevent a decreasing output in a multi- projector setup, you can activate CLO mode to make sure that the light output remains constant. CLO mode will ensure that the projector regulates its illumination power to maintain the same level of output light during the lifetime of the light source.

  • Page 114: Active Stereo & Passive Stereo

    GUI – Installation Regarding setting up the proper signal source, please refer to the user manual or online help for that graphic card. For example: when using NVIDIA Quadro cards, use the NVIDIA Control Panel to manage your 3D settings. 8.8.1 Active Stereo &...

  • Page 115: Connection Possibilities

    Why change the 3D setup? While Barco can provide a 3D emitter and active shutter glasses as options to this projector, you are also free to use a 3D emitter and active shutter glasses of your own choice. Since glasses and emitter can have various specifications compared to the ones Barco can provide, the 3D setup menu allows you to configure the output image to the specifications of your glasses and emitter.
  • Page 116 GUI – Installation • Sync Delay: You can increase or decrease the sync delay. The scale goes from –10 000 µs to +10 000 µs with a step of 100 µs. Choosing the desired output mode The following output modes are available: •...
  • Page 117 GUI – Installation If the projected moving 3D content doesn’t look smooth enough, enable the Swap frame pair option to help improve this. Select the desired the stereo Dark Time. Select the desired Display mode. Use the slider to set the desired stereo Sync delay. R5915525 /00 Fx400 Series...
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  • Page 119: Gui - Projector Profiles

    GUI – Projector profiles Profiles introduction ........................120 Saving the current projector settings in a profile ................121 Assigning a created projector profile to a preset ................122 Deleting a projector profile......................124 R5915525 /00 Fx400 Series...

  • Page 120: Profiles Introduction

    GUI – Projector profiles 9.1 Profiles introduction About Profiles The profile function makes it possible to store different profiles / projector setups for different use cases, and quickly recall them when needed. This means that it is not necessary to enter a lot of different menus to adjust the projector setup for specific recurring use cases.

  • Page 121: Saving The Current Projector Settings In A Profile

    GUI – Projector profiles Profile domain Settings saved name Warp • Warp status enabled / disabled • Screen size • Warp file selected (if available) • Transport delay Note: Bow and 4 corners warp cannot be saved. Blend • Blend mask enabled / disabled •...

  • Page 122: Assigning A Created Projector Profile To A Preset

    GUI – Projector profiles Image 9–3 Profile edit menu Use the arrow keys to select New Profile... and confirm. The New Profile pane is expanded and fully displayed. Image 9–4 Example of the new profile pane Use the arrow keys and the OK key to select any of the settings you wish to save in this macro. Select the field next to Profile Name and confirm with the OK key to make a keyboard prompt on the projector display.
  • Page 123 GUI – Projector profiles Image 9–5 Profiles menu, edit The edit menu is displayed. Image 9–6 Example of the Profile edit menu Select the desired projector profile from the list and confirm. The profile pane for the selected profile will expand. Image 9–7 Example of a projector profile with available preset slots Use the arrow keys to select a preset slot and confirm with the OK key.

  • Page 124: Deleting A Projector Profile

    GUI – Projector profiles Image 9–8 Example of projector profiles allocated to preset slots (here slot 00 and 04) 9.4 Deleting a projector profile How to delete a profile In the main menu, select Profiles → Edit. Image 9–9 Profiles menu, edit The edit menu is displayed.
  • Page 125 GUI – Projector profiles Image 9–11 Example of a projector profile with available preset slots Use the arrow keys to select Delete and confirm. confirm the delete action. R5915525 /00 Fx400 Series...
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  • Page 127: Gui - System Settings

    GUI – System Settings 10.1 Communication .......................... 128 10.2 User interface..........................135 10.3 Date and time..........................138 10.4 Power saving settings ......................... 141 10.5 Lens features ..........................144 10.6 Factory reset ..........................144 10.7 Lens Calibration ......................... 148 10.8 Login to advanced settings ......................149 10.9 List of open source licenses......................

  • Page 128: Communication

    The following choices are possible: • Generic IR (address 0) • Barco broadcast IR (address 1) Select APPLY and click OK to apply the changes. 10.1.1.2 Projector address About individual projector address As more than one projector can be installed in a room, each projector should be separately addressable with an RCU or with a computer using serial communication.

  • Page 129: Ir Sensors

    GUI – System Settings How to change In the main menu, select Settings → Communication → Remote Control. Image 10–3 Communication menu, Remote control The Remote control menu is displayed. Image 10–4 Example of the Remote control menu Select the current projector address and enter a new address. Select APPLY and click OK to apply the changes.

  • Page 130: Host Name - Custom Projector Name Setup

    GUI – System Settings Image 10–6 Example of the Remote control menu To disable an IR sensor, select the slider and drag to the left. A blue slider means an active IR sensor. A gray slider means an inactive IR sensor. Select APPLY and click OK to apply the changes.

  • Page 131: Lan Communication

    GUI – System Settings Press confirm to edit the Host name field. Use the digital keyboard to change the Host name to the desired custom name. Press the OK key, or press the enter icon to confirm the typed name. Click Apply to update the host name. 10.1.3 LAN Communication About a network connection Network connection is required to communicate with the projector via LAN or Internet.

  • Page 132: Wired Ip Address Set Up

    On network side, Barco thus recommends the maximum amount of security for your network, in order to avoid this form of tampering. Some network devices may not be properly set for security when installed out of the box.
  • Page 133 GUI – System Settings Image 10–11 Communication menu, LAN The LAN menu is displayed Image 10–12 Example of the LAN menu Disable the Automatic slider. The slider becomes gray. Use the arrow keys to select Address and press OK button to activate the input box. Image 10–13 Example of entering the IP address Use the arrow keys and enter key to enter in the IP address.

  • Page 134: Lan Over Hdbaset Tm Ip Address Set Up

    GUI – System Settings 10.1.3.3 LAN over HDBaseT IP address set up About LAN over HDBaseT When a LAN cable is mounted in the HDBaseT input, the HDBaseT menu will appear in the Settings menu. Using the menu, you can assign a custom IP address, or leave the automatic IP address setup. Keep into account that the HDBaseT network will be unavailable if the projector is in Standby mode or ECO mode (whichever is applicable to your projector).

  • Page 135: User Interface

    GUI – System Settings The HDBaseT menu is displayed. Image 10–17 Example of the HDBaseT menu Disable the Automatic slider. The slider becomes gray. Use the arrow keys to select Address and press OK button to activate the input box. Image 10–18 Example of entering the IP address Use the arrow keys and enter key to enter in the IP address.

  • Page 136: Themes

    GUI – System Settings Image 10–19 Interface The Language menu is displayed. Image 10–20 Example of the Language menu Select the desired language. You can choose between the following: • German (DE) • English (EN) • Spanish (ES) • French (FR) •...

  • Page 137: Units (Measurement) System Setup

    GUI – System Settings 10.2.3 Units (measurement) system setup About the measurement systems You can use this menu to change the default measurement systems. By default the metric system is used. But you can choose between the following: • Temperature: °C or °F •...

  • Page 138: Date And Time

    GUI – System Settings Image 10–24 Back light Defines for how long the LCD and buttons backlight will be in on state. Use the navigation arrow keys to select and confirm the selection. Stealth mode The Stealth mode can be enabled via the OSD and API. Prospector can also be used when available. (Q423). In addition, the Stealth mode can be enabled/disabled by pressing the OSD on/off button on the keypad for 5 seconds.

  • Page 139: Date And Time Setup - Automatically

    GUI – System Settings Image 10–25 Settings menu, Date and time The Date and time menu is displayed. Image 10–26 Example of the Date and time menu Disable the Automatic slider. Gray slider: automatic is off Blue slider: automatic is on Select Date The Date dialog is prompted.
  • Page 140 GUI – System Settings Image 10–27 The Date and time menu is displayed. Enable the Automatic slider. Image 10–28 Gray slider: automatic is off Blue slider: automatic is on Select Server and click OK. Image 10–29 Enter the name or the IP address of the NTP server. Tip: In case you cannot connect to an external NTP server although you can PING this server, the connection is blocked by the local firewall policy.

  • Page 141: Power Saving Settings

    10.4 Power saving settings About the power saving features In the aspect of continuous improvement, Barco has added several power saving features to the projector, which will extend the lifetime of your projector and light source in particular. From Pulse software 2.3.x onward, the following power saving features are available:...
  • Page 142 GUI – System Settings Image 10–31 Settings menu, Power To enable or disable Auto dimming, proceed as follows: In the Power menu, click Auto dim. Image 10–32 Power menu, Auto dimming The Auto dimming menu is displayed. Image 10–33 Example of the Auto dim menu Enable or disable the Auto dim slider to respectively enable or disable the Auto dimming feature.
  • Page 143 GUI – System Settings Image 10–35 Example of the Auto light source off menu Enable or disable the Auto light source off slider to respectively enable or disable this power saving feature. When enabled, select the timeout period after which the light source will be turned off. To enable or disable the Auto standby feature, proceed as follows: In the Power menu, click Auto standby.

  • Page 144: Lens Features

    GUI – System Settings 10.5 Lens features About In order to prevent unintentional lens adjustments, especially after e. g. a completed setup and adjustment, there is a possibility to disable certain lens adjustment functions. These functions are directly accessible via the remote control, and can by that easily be adjusted by accident.
  • Page 145 GUI – System Settings Option / Domain Setting Factory setting Black Level Files Disabled. Blend Files Note: All uploaded blend and black level files will be deleted ImageCapture Camera Camera disabled Laser range finder stored measurements erased. Tolerance set to 0 m. Reference distance cleared to “not set”...
  • Page 146 GUI – System Settings Option / Domain Setting Factory setting Warp Screen size 5120x3200 / 2560x1600 4 corner Warp disabled, no warp Warp files Disabled Note: all uploaded warp files will be deleted LinkedServices Linked CLO Disabled Network Communication LAN, Automatic settings Optics High Contrast PJLink...
  • Page 147 Images uploaded by external tools (e.g. Projector Toolset) are removed. Images uploaded using the OEM partner tool provided by Barco are not removed. How to reset all projector settings In the main menu, select Settings → Maintenance → Reset. Image 10–39 Settings menu, factory reset The Reset menu is displayed.

  • Page 148: Lens Calibration

    GUI – System Settings Image 10–42 Example of the reset menu Navigate to the checkbox next to the settings that need to be reset and press OK. Multiple selections are possible. Select RESET SELECTED and confirm with OK to reset all selected settings. 10.7 Lens Calibration How to calibrate In the main menu, Settings →...

  • Page 149: Login To Advanced Settings

    GUI – System Settings • Illumination iris The text Calibrating will be displayed in the icon of the selected function until the calibration is completed. Image 10–45 When an error is detected, the message Calibration Error is displayed next to function. 10.8 Login to advanced settings How to login In the main menu, Settings →...

  • Page 150: List Of Open Source Licenses

    GUI – System Settings Navigate to user name and click OK. A keyboard is displayed. Enter the user name Navigate to Password and enter the password. Select LOGIN and click OK to login. To login via digit code, select digit keyboard and click OK. Navigate to Pin code and click OK.

  • Page 151: Gui - Advanced Settings

    GUI – Advanced settings 11.1 Remote access – Enable source preview ..................152 11.2 Advanced Settings – RealColor calibration ................... 153 11.3 Advanced Settings – Statistics..................... 154 11.4 Advanced settings – Tilt sensor calibration ................... 155 11.5 TIM curing..........................156 About the advanced settings The Advanced Settings and Remote access menus are hidden by default for the regular user.

  • Page 152: Remote Access - Enable Source Preview

    GUI – Advanced settings 11.1 Remote access – Enable source preview Source preview Up until Pulse software 2.0. x, you were able to see a preview of the connected source when you remotely accessed the projector. This was a feature you could disable using Projector Toolset. However, from Pulse 2.1.

  • Page 153: Advanced Settings - Realcolor Calibration

    GUI – Advanced settings 11.2 Advanced Settings – RealColor calibration CAUTION: The native colors have been measured and set during factory production. Do not change them, unless parts of the optical path have been replaced due to servicing. If you need to change the native colors on the device, make sure to also perform a P7 calibration, using the Projector Toolset and a chroma meter.

  • Page 154: Advanced Settings - Statistics

    GUI – Advanced settings Change the values to the desired position, taking into account the color gamut values. Select APPLY and confirm. Update the sensor values. Select Update sensor values and click OK to confirm. 11.3 Advanced Settings – Statistics What can be seen? The statistics screen displays the general information about the projector, spread over different tab pages.

  • Page 155: Advanced Settings - Tilt Sensor Calibration

    GUI – Advanced settings Image 11–10 Use the left and right keys to shift between Fan statistics, System statistics and Light source statistics. 11.4 Advanced settings – Tilt sensor calibration CAUTION: The calibration procedure resets the values of the tilt sensor to 0 in the current position of the projector.

  • Page 156: Tim Curing

    GUI – Advanced settings Image 11–13 Example of the Advanced menu with the Tilt sensor menu The tilt sensor will be set to zero in the current position of the projector. 11.5 TIM curing About TIM curing The TIM curing processor are only used during service action on the DMDs or laser plates. For more information, see service manual.
  • Page 157 GUI – Advanced settings Image 11–16 To activate DMD curing, select DMD curing and click OK to confirm. Gray slider: DMD curing disabled Blue slider: DMD curing enabled. To activate Laser curing, select Laser curing and click OK to confirm. Gray slider: Laser curing disabled Blue slider: Laser curing enabled.
  • Page 158 GUI – Advanced settings R5915525 /00 Fx400 Series...

  • Page 159: Gui - Status Menu

    GUI – Status menu 12.1 Status menu overview......................... 160 No settings can be modified in the status menu. Its only for consulting. R5915525 /00 Fx400 Series...

  • Page 160: Status Menu Overview

    GUI – Status menu 12.1 Status menu overview How to access the status menu While in the main menu, press Status. Image 12–1 Main menu, status The status menu is displayed. Image 12–2 Example of the first page of the status menu Swipe the screen left of right to swap between the Status pages.
  • Page 161 GUI – Status menu What can be seen on the About page? • Projector information, e.g. firmware version, serial number, projector article number and registration status (only if applicable for your device) • Mounted lens: Lens type and Lens description (if available). •...
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  • Page 163: Gui - Projector Scheduler

    GUI – Projector scheduler 13.1 About the projector scheduler ...................... 164 13.2 Adding a new command in the scheduler..................164 13.3 Edit or Delete a command ......................166 13.4 Clearing the scheduler ........................ 167 R5915525 /00 Fx400 Series...

  • Page 164: About The Projector Scheduler

    GUI – Projector scheduler 13.1 About the projector scheduler About the scheduler From Pulse software 2.3 onward, the projector scheduler is now available to use. The projector scheduler allows you to automate the weekly schedule of the projector. This includes: •...
  • Page 165 GUI – Projector scheduler Image 13–3 Example of the Add Command window Select the type of command you would like to add to add. You have the following options Power On (ON mode). Power Off (Ready and or Standby mode). Activate a projector profile.

  • Page 166: Edit Or Delete A Command

    GUI – Projector scheduler If you selected Profile, select the desired profile you want to activate. Select the desired Time the command will need to activate (in hours and minutes of the day). Note: Make sure the projector time is correctly configured. For more info, see “Date and time setup - automatically”, page 139 “Date and time setup - manually”, page...

  • Page 167: Clearing The Scheduler

    GUI – Projector scheduler Image 13–8 Example of the Edit Command window Edit the desired settings of the Command. Once all changes have been made, select the Apply Changes button and confirm. If you want to delete the command instead, select Remove Command button and confirm. 13.4 Clearing the scheduler How to clear up the entire scheduler In the Scheduler menu, click Clear All.
  • Page 168 GUI – Projector scheduler Image 13–10 Example of a cleared Scheduler menu R5915525 /00 Fx400 Series...

  • Page 169: Maintenance

    Maintenance 14.1 Cleaning the lens........................170 14.2 Cleaning the exterior of the projector .................... 170 14.3 Filters ............................170 About this chapter This chapter contains general maintenance procedures. R5915525 /00 Fx400 Series...

  • Page 170: Cleaning The Lens

    Maintenance 14.1 Cleaning the lens To minimize the possibility of damage to optical coatings, or scratches to lens surfaces follow the cleaning procedure as described here precisely. Required tools • Compressed air • Clean cotton cloth • Clean micro fiber lens cleaning cloth (e.g. Toraysee® cloth(s)) •...

  • Page 171: A Image Settings And Adjustments For Optimal Latency

    Image settings and adjustments for optimal latency Introduction ..........................172 Latency............................172 DMD display device ........................172 Image display ..........................172 Image positioning ........................174 R5915525 /00 Fx400 Series...

  • Page 172: Introduction

    DMD display device Barco projectors uses a DMD device from Texas Instruments to display the image. A DMD device displays the intensity of a pixel by time multiplexing the time it is on over the frame time. If one pixel is 50% grey, it is on for 50% of the time for that frame.
  • Page 173 Image settings and adjustments for optimal latency Image A–1 The image is sent to the projector, pixel by pixel, line by line from top left to bottom right. For 60Hz, it takes 16.6667ms for all the pixels to arrive at the projector (disregarding blanking pixels). Theoretically, as soon as the first pixel arrives, it can be transmitted directly to the DMD.

  • Page 174: Image Positioning

    Image settings and adjustments for optimal latency A.5 Image positioning Image positioning From the discussion above, it follows that the incoming image should follow the DMD resolution as much as possible to reduce latency. If this is not possible, the image should be adjusted and positioned as close to the bottom edge (in desktop-front projection mode) of the DMD as possible to have minimum latency.

  • Page 175: B Color Component Mapping

    Color component mapping Introduction ..........................176 How infrared is displayed ......................176 Default setup..........................176 Cloned image with full RGB input ....................177 Cloned inputs with only green content for IR ................. 178 R5915525 /00 Fx400 Series...

  • Page 176: Introduction

    Color component mapping B.1 Introduction This topic is only valid for the FS variant of the projector. Introduction In the FS-series projectors, one of the night vision modes is achieved by feeding the projector with two separate inputs, one with content for visible light (VL), and the other with content for the infrared (IR). Outside the projector, these two inputs may have the same content, achieved by a splitter or by cloning the output in the graphics adapter on the image generator (IG).

  • Page 177: Cloned Image With Full Rgb Input

    Color component mapping Displayport 2 (IR) Image B–2 This is the default setup, and the properties of the input is as follows: Property Value image.connector.displayport1.colorcomponent.red RED_IN image.connector.displayport1.colorcomponent.green GREEN_IN image.connector.displayport1.colorcomponent.blue BLUE_IN image.connector.displayport2.colorcomponent.red RED_IN image.connector.displayport2.colorcomponent.green GREEN_IN image.connector.displayport2.colorcomponent.blue BLUE_IN B.4 Cloned image with full RGB input Cloned image with full RGB input In this setup the image is rendered for visible light.

  • Page 178: Cloned Inputs With Only Green Content For Ir

    Color component mapping Property Value image.connector.displayport1.colorcomponent.red RED_IN image.connector.displayport1.colorcomponent.green GREEN_IN image.connector.displayport1.colorcomponent.blue BLUE_IN image.connector.displayport2.colorcomponent.red RED_IN image.connector.displayport2.colorcomponent.green RED_IN image.connector.displayport2.colorcomponent.blue RED_IN B.5 Cloned inputs with only green content for IR Cloned inputs with only green content for IR In this setup, the input is a fully saturated green and white image, well suited for the IR channel. In this setup, a portion of the green image is extracted and applied to the red channel for visible light also.

  • Page 179: C Advanced Blend

    Advanced blend Advanced blend, file creation....................... 180 Example files..........................181 User interface..........................183 R5915525 /00 Fx400 Series...

  • Page 180: Advanced Blend, File Creation

    About The file format is JSON based and consists of a top-level object that has a surfaces member, containing an array of surfaces objects. Files containing this format are marked with the extension .babl (for Barco Advanced BLend). File parameters...

  • Page 181: Example Files

    Advanced blend C.2 Example files 1 shape, coons "invert": false, "surfaces": [ "type":" coons", "points": [ [0.25, 0.2], [0.4, 0.2], [0.6, 0.2], [0.8, 0.2], [0.30, 0.4], [0.8, 0.3], [0.30, 0.6], [0.8, 0.6], [0.20, 0.8], [0.4, 0.8], [0.6, 0.8], [0.8, 0.8] "colors": [ [1.0, 1.0, 1.0], [0.50, 0.50, 0.50], [0.0, 0.0, 0.0], [0.98, 0.98, 0.98]...
  • Page 182 Advanced blend 2 shapes, coon "invert": false, "surfaces": [ "type": "coons", "points": [ [0.50, 0.20], [0.28, 0.28], [0.23, 0.28], [0.03, 0.21], [0.48 ,0.41], [0.07, 0.39], [0.49 ,0.51], [0.07, 0.50], [0.49, 0.71], [0.28, 0.66], [0.23, 0.67], [0.03, 0.72] "colors": [ [1.0 ,1.0 ,1.0], [0.0 ,0.0 ,0.0], [0.0, 0.0, 0.0], [1.0, 1.0 ,1.0] "type": "coons", "points": [...

  • Page 183: User Interface

    Advanced blend 1 shape, cubic "invert": false, "surfaces": [ "type": "cubic", "points": [ [0.08, 0.14], [0.29, 0.14], [0.70, 0.13], [0.90, 0.13], [0.12, 0.37], [0.29, 0.14], [0.70, 0.13], [0.86, 0.33], [0.12, 0.59], [0.28, 0.82], [0.71, 0.82], [0.86, 0.62], [0.08, 0.82], [0.28, 0.82], [0.71, 0.82], [0.91, 0.82] "colors": [ [1.0, 1.0, 1.0],[0.0, 0.0, 0.0], [0.0, 0.0 ,0.0],[1.0 ,1.0 ,1.0]...
  • Page 184 Advanced blend • Delete: Deletes the current project Edit Image C–2 • Undo: Undo last action • Redo: Redo the last action • Cut: Cut out the selected surface • Copy:Copy the selected surface • Paste: Paste cut or copied surface •...
  • Page 185 Advanced blend Masks Image C–5 • Enable or disable active files Help Image C–6 Tools Image C–7 • Move and select tool: Select and move surfaces by clicking and dragging them • Edit curves: Select a point and drag it to change the angle of the line •...
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  • Page 187: D Specifications

    Specifications Specifications of F400-HR......................188 Specifications of FS400-HR......................189 Specifications of F400–4K......................190 Specifications of FS400–4K......................191 Specifications of F400–N4K ......................193 Specifications of FS400–N4K ...................... 194 Dimensions of a F400 ......................... 196 R5915525 /00 Fx400 Series...

  • Page 188: Specifications Of F400-Hr

    Specifications D.1 Specifications of F400-HR Overview Notes Following specs are preliminary Brightness Up to 5,000 Typical ANSI Lumens Contrast ratio 2,000 – 10,000:1 sequential IR for NVG Brightness uniformity Aspect ratio 1.88:1 Projector type 4K 1-chip DLP LaPh RGB projector Resolution 4,096 x 2,176 (native) Lens type...

  • Page 189: Specifications Of Fs400-Hr

    Specifications Weight 30,0 kg / 66,1 lbs Standard accessories Power cord, wireless remote control Certifications CE, FCC Class A and cNus Warranty Limited 5 years parts and labor, extendable. D.2 Specifications of FS400-HR Overview Notes Following specs are preliminary Brightness 4,500 Typical ANSI Lumens Contrast ratio 2,000 –...

  • Page 190: Specifications Of F400-4K

    Specifications Operating temperature 10 - 40 °C (sea level) Storage temperature -20 to 60 °C Operating humidity 20 - 80% RH Storage humidity 10 - 90% RH Dimensions (WxLxH) 472 x 562(542) x 286 mm / 18,6 x 22,1(21,3) x 11,3 in (front cover removed) Weight 30,0 kg / 66,1 lbs...

  • Page 191: Specifications Of Fs400-4K

    Specifications Input color depth Up to 12Bits depending on set-up`s Software tools Projector Toolset + Android app + iOS app Control IR RJ45 Network connection 10/100 base-T RJ-45 connection Power requirements 100-240V / 50-60Hz Power consumption 970W Typical / 1200W Max @230 volts 1050W Typical / 1200W Max @120 volts BTU per hour 2404 BTU/h Typical 3763 BTU/h Maximum...
  • Page 192 Specifications Optical lens shift Vertical up to 144% depending on iris Horizontal up to 71% depending on lens Motorized zoom & Focus + Lens memory (FLDX) Motorized lens shift (all lenses) Color correction P7 RealColor™ Color space REC709 CLO (constant light output) Light source RGB LaPh (static laser phosphor) Light source lifetime...

  • Page 193: Specifications Of F400-N4K

    Specifications Warranty Limited 5 years on parts and labor Extentable Brightness levels +/- 10% D.5 Specifications of F400–N4K Notes Following specs are preliminary Brightness 5,300 Center Lumens 5,000 ANSI Lumens Contrast ratio 2,000 – 10,000:1 sequential IR for NVG Brightness uniformity Aspect ratio 1.88:1 Projector type...

  • Page 194: Specifications Of Fs400-N4K

    Specifications Network connection 10/100 base-T, RJ45 connection Power requirements 100-240V / 50-60Hz Power consumption 1103W, 705W nominal BTU per hour 2404 BTU/h Typical 3763 BTU/h Maximum Noise level (typical at 25°C/ 30-33 db(A)** 77°F) Operating temperature 10 - 40 °C (sea level) Storage temperature -20 to 60 °C 24/7 operation...
  • Page 195 Specifications Light source lifetime 25,000 hours @ Full Power Up to 50,000 hours Sealed DLP™ core Orientation 360° rotation, no restrictions Active stereoscopic 3D Image processing Embedded warp & blend engine Keystone correction Inputs 1 x DP 1.4 (HDCP 2.2) 1 x HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.2) 4 x DP 1.2 Input resolutions...

  • Page 196: Dimensions Of A F400

    Specifications D.7 Dimensions of a F400 Overview UNDER CONSTRUCTION R5915525 /00 Fx400 Series...

  • Page 197: E Regulatory Information

    Regulatory information Product compliance ........................198 Disposal information ........................198 China RoHS compliance ......................199 Taiwan RoHS compliance......................200 Turkey RoHS compliance......................201 Production address........................201 Contact information........................202 Product Info (Taiwan) ........................202 R5915525 /00 Fx400 Series...

  • Page 198: Product Compliance

    For more information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office or your municipal waste disposal service. For details, please visit the Barco website at: https://www.barco. com/about/sustainability/waste-of-electronic-equipment-customers...

  • Page 199: China Rohs Compliance

    Electronic Products” (Also called RoHS of Chinese Mainland), the table below lists the names and contents of toxic and/or hazardous substances that Barco’s product may contain. The RoHS of Chinese Mainland is included in the MCV standard of the Ministry of Information Industry of China, in the section “Limit Requirements of toxic substances in Electronic Information Products”.

  • Page 200: Taiwan Rohs Compliance

    Chinese Mainland, marked with the Environmental Friendly Use Period (EFUP) logo. The number inside the EFUP logo that Barco uses (please refer to the photo) is based on the “General guidelines of environment-friendly use period of electronic information products”...

  • Page 201: Turkey Rohs Compliance

    [Republic of Turkey: In conformity with the WEEE Regulation] E.6 Production address Factories Barco NV (BELGIUM) President Kennedypark 35 , B-8500 Kortrijk Made in information The made in country is indicated on the product ID label on the product itself.

  • Page 202: Contact Information

    Habornveien 53, N1630 Gamle Fredrikstad, Norway Phone: +476930 4550 Support:Support.fre@barco.com Importers contact information To find your local importer, contact Barco directly or one of Barco's regional offices via the contact information given on Barco's web site, www.barco.com. E.8 Product Info (Taiwan) Product info product name 產品名稱:...

  • Page 203: F Video Timing Tables

    Video timing tables Overview video timings ....................... 204 Overview video timings HDMI 2.0 inputs..................205 Overview video timings DisplayPort 1.4 input................207 Overview video timings DisplayPort 1.2 inputs ................207 REVISION OF THE TABLES IS NECESSARY. R5915525 /00 Fx400 Series...

  • Page 204: Overview Video Timings

    F.1 Overview video timings List of compatible signals The following table specifies the video signals that the projector can project. Barco Events projectors supports the signal with “X” in the Compatible signals column. Note: Support for refresh rates 24.00, 30.00, 60.00 Hz automatically includes support of 1/1.001 x those refresh rates.

  • Page 205: Overview Video Timings Hdmi 2.0 Inputs

    Video timing tables Compatible signal Vertical refresh Resolution DisplayPort 1.4 DisplayPort 1.2 rate (Hz) HDMI 2.0 Input Input Inputs 2048 x 1080 2048 x 1080 — 2560 x 1600 2560 x 1600 2560 x 1600 — 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160...
  • Page 206 Video timing tables Video timing Vertical refresh rate (Hz) 3D support? (active pixels x active lines) 1280 x 720 Frame packing Top – bottom 1280 x 800 1280 x 960 1280 x1024 1400 x 1050 1600 x 1200 1920 x 1080 Frame packing Top –...

  • Page 207: Overview Video Timings Displayport 1.4 Input

    Video timing tables Video timing Vertical refresh rate (Hz) 3D support? (active pixels x active lines) 4096 x 2176 4096 x 2176 F.3 Overview video timings DisplayPort 1.4 input Overview The following standard video formats are available for the projector. Note: support for refresh rates 24.00, 30.00, 60.00 Hz automatically includes support of 1/1.001 x those refresh rates Do we have to insert a separate table for DP1.4 as...
  • Page 208 Video timing tables Video timing Available layout modes, Vertical refresh rate other than standard Support for 3D? (active pixels x active (Hz) layout (1 x 1 layout) lines) 1920 x 1080 Active 3D 1920 x 1200 1920 x 1200 1920 x 1200 Active 3D 1920 x 2160 2 Column mode (2 x 1...
  • Page 209 Video timing tables Video timing Available layout modes, Vertical refresh rate other than standard Support for 3D? (active pixels x active (Hz) layout (1 x 1 layout) lines) 4096 x 2160 4096 x 2160 R5915525 /00 Fx400 Series...
  • Page 210 Video timing tables R5915525 /00 Fx400 Series...

  • Page 211: Glossary

    Glossary Broadcast address Projector will always execute the command coming from a RCU programmed with that broadcast address. Default Gateway A router that serves as an entry point into and exit point out of a network. For example, a local network (LAN) may need a gateway to connect it to a wide area network (WAN) or to the Internet.
  • Page 212 Glossary Projector address Address installed in the projector to be individually controlled. Subnet mask A number that is used to identify a subnetwork so that IP addresses can be shared on a local area network. Transport latency The added delay in the image processing chain. The value is the number of lines relative to the output resolution.

  • Page 213: Index

    Index Blend mask 101 Numbers/Symbols Blend Zones 101 Masking 101 3D emitter RGB adjustment 106 setup 115 RGB gain 106 3D projection 113 Brightness 64 3D setup 114 Brightness maintenance CLO 110 BrilliantColor Active 3D 114 setup 115 Active Stereo 114 Calibration Address 201 CLO 112...
  • Page 214 Index Cloned inputs with only green content for IR 178 Function Default setup 176 Button pressed indicator 28 How IR is displayed 176 Introduction 176 Communication 33 Control interface 35 Gamma correction 67 Introduction 34 Gamma type IR control DICOM 68 IR sensors 129 sRGB 68 Panel 34...
  • Page 215 Index Introduction 34 Making connections 35 Navigation Panel 34 GUI 51 Power requirement 34 Network Quad DP 1.2 37 Introduction 131 Input & Communication Network connection 131 Terminology overview 41 IP address, wired connection 132 Installation Nightvision 78 Lens 82 No source image Position 80 Source 60...
  • Page 216 Index Projector position About 164 Orientation 80 Add command 164 Projector Profile 119 Clear all 167 Pulse RCU Delete command 166 battery 25 Edit command 166 Functionality overview 27 New command 164 on/off button 29 Setpoint protection sleeve 31 CLO 112 Protocol setup 26 Settings RGB button 28...
  • Page 217 Index Standby mode 141 Units Distance 137 Temperature 137 Test Patterns GUI 53 Themes 136 Tilt sensor Calibration 155 Tilt sesnor Position 81 TIM curing 156 Turkey RoHS 201 Units 137 User cases CLO 110 User interface Advanced blend 183 System settings 135 Video timings DisplayPort 1.4 input 207...
  • Page 218 Index R5915525 /00 Fx400 Series...
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