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Button for Basic Operations
REVERSE button, NEGA and BLUE indicators
For a negative image, press the button.
Each time you press the button, the display changes in the sequence:
Normal H Black & White Reversal (NEGA indicator lights) H Blue
display (BLUE indicator lights) H Normal, and so on.
MENU button
Press to turn the menu display on/off.
E-ZOOM button/indicator
Press the button to activate the electronic zoom function. The
indicator lights, and the image is enlarged 2 or 4 times. When
you press the button again, the function is deactivated, and the
indicator goes dark.
POWER
switch
Operation panel 1
FREEZE button
Press to freeze the image on the screen when changing the
documents. When the Freeze function is active, the freeze mark
is displayed. Press again to release the Freeze function.
• The Freeze function is valid only for the monitor or projector
screen connected to the RGB connector of this unit.
• This button is also used for menu operations from the operation
panel.
POWER indicator
It lights when the power is on.
BRIGHTNESS buttons
Press to adjust the brightness of
the screen.
Operation panel 2
LIGHTS button/UPPER and LOWER
indicators
Press the button to light the fluorescent lamps.
Each time you press the button, the illumination
changes in the sequence: Upper lamps on
(UPPER indicator lights) H Lower lamps on
(LOWER indicator lights) H Both off, and so on.
TONE button/indicator
Press the button to sharpen the image. The indicator lights.
When you press the button again, the TONE function is deactivated
and the indicator goes dark. Using the menu, fine adjustment in 5
steps can be made.
FOCUS 8 / 9 buttons
Press to focus on the document.
For automatic focusing, press both buttons simultaneously.
• These buttons are also used for menu operations from the operation
panel.
ZOOM W/T buttons
To adjust the size of the image.
Press the ZOOM T button to enlarge the image.
Press the ZOOM W button to widen the area to be captured.
• These buttons are also used for menu operations from the operation
panel.

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  • Page 1 Quick Reference Button for Basic Operations REVERSE button, NEGA and BLUE indicators POWER indicator For a negative image, press the button. It lights when the power is on. Each time you press the button, the display changes in the sequence: Normal H Black &...
  • Page 2 Shooting a Document Place the material on the Perform connections. document stage. Connect a monitor or projector to the RGB connector on the rear of this unit. For details, refer to page 13 of the User’s Manual. Turn on the unit. 297 mm Press the POWER switch down to the side.
  • Page 3 Adjust the focus. Using the Freeze function When changing the materials, you can eliminate Press the FOCUS 8 and 9 buttons simultaneously. The operator’s hands being seen on-screen. focus is adjusted automatically. Press the FREEZE button. For fine adjustment, lightly tap the FOCUS 8 or 9 Press the button before removing the material.
  • Page 4 Using Menus Further detailed adjustments and settings can be made using the menus. There are two methods for menu operations; using the operation panel and using a mouse. The method using a mouse is discussed here. Iris Sharp- Lights Gain WBset Tone Reverse...
  • Page 5 **BARCO ï -ï (E) 44-45 2000.7.18, 8:12 PM...
  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    To ensure safe and correct usage, observe the following precautions: Do NOT block the • Before operating the BARCO PRECA 1280 i, read these Safety Precautions thoroughly to ensure safe and ventilation holes proper operation of the unit.
  • Page 7: Parts Identification

    Also used for menu operations from the operation panel. Press again to release the freeze function. pp.22, 34) Continue Also used for menu operations from the operation panel. pp.22, 34) **BARCO 002-004(E) **BARCO 005-007(E) 2000.7.18, 8:15 PM 2000.7.18, 8:16 PM...
  • Page 8 (the LOWER indicator lights.) Both off, Caution and so on. POWER switch ( pp.13, 14, 18) [ Do NOT connect the public telephone line to the 10 Base-T connector. Used to turn the power on/off. Operate with care **BARCO 005-007(E) 2000.7.18, 8:16 PM...
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the Power Cord ----------------------------------- 17 Others LMAINTENANCE ------------------------------------------------- 38 Cleaning the Main Unit ----------------------------------------- 38 Replacing the Fluorescent Lamps ----------------------------- 38 Cleaning the Mouse Ball ---------------------------------------- 39 LTROUBLESHOOTING ------------------------------------------ 40 LINDEX --------------------------------------------------------------- 41 LSPECIFICATIONS ------------------------------------------------ 42 **BARCO 008-011(E) 2000.7.18, 8:17 PM...
  • Page 10: Introduction

    An Ethernet interface (10Base-T) is employed. This permits the Imager to be connected to an internet line as well as LAN in a company. Welcome to the world of BARCO PRECA 1280 i. [ After reading this manual, keep it handy for anyone who uses the unit.
  • Page 11: Lstandard Components

    Power cable ( 2) Manufactured by Matushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. to the to the video S-video to the input input 15-pin connector TV receiver Projector Monitor : Signal flow Dust cover ( 1) User’s manual **BARCO 012-017(E) 12-13 2000.7.18, 8:18 PM...
  • Page 12: Connecting A Pc/Ethernet

    Turn the camera head to- wards the document stage. Connect the mouse with the arrow mark of the mouse cable facing upward. Mouse (supplied) Do NOT forcibly rotate the arms past their limits. Continue **BARCO 012-017(E) 14-15 2000.7.18, 8:18 PM...
  • Page 13: To Fold The Camera Arm And Light Stands

    If not, the camera arm may fall down, causing injury. [ Do NOT lift the Imager by grasping the camera arm. Doing so may damage the Imager, Power cable (supplied) and it could lead to personal injury if the Imager falls. **BARCO 012-017(E) 16-17 2000.7.18, 8:18 PM...
  • Page 14: Lshooting A Document

    For transparent material played. Use the built-in light under the document stage. For details, refer to the operation manual for the connected equipment. The same operation can be performed using the menu. ( p.24) Continue **BARCO 018-037(E) 18-19 2000.7.18, 8:19 PM...
  • Page 15: Using Menus

    Press the button before removing the material. The image will be frozen on the screen. Change the material. The original image stays on the screen. Press the FREEZE button again. Continue The Freeze function is deactivated, and the image of the new material appears on the screen. **BARCO 018-037(E) 20-21 2000.7.18, 8:19 PM...
  • Page 16 Buttons appears at the left and right ends of Press the FREEZE button. the adjustment bar for the selected color. The adjustment bar disappears. For details, see “Items to be Adjusted Using Menus.” ( pp.24~28) **BARCO 018-037(E) 22-23 2000.7.18, 8:19 PM...
  • Page 17: Items To Be Adjusted Using Menus

    Standard (Natural) and HI (Document). Each press of the ZOOM W or T button changes the The adjustment bar disappears. setting as shown above. 2 Press the FREEZE button to register your ad- justment. Continue **BARCO 018-037(E) 24-25 2000.7.18, 8:19 PM...
  • Page 18 3 To adjust other colors, repeat step 1 and 2. 4 Press the FREEZE button to register your ad- justment. 5 Press the FREEZE button. The adjustment bar disappears. Continue **BARCO 018-037(E) 26-27 2000.7.18, 8:19 PM...
  • Page 19 The setting values for the picture being displayed on the right side of the Setup menu are displayed. setting as shown above. Continue 2 Press the FREEZE button to register your ad- When the settings of the necessary items are completed, left-click SAVE . justment. **BARCO 018-037(E) 28-29 2000.7.18, 8:19 PM...
  • Page 20 [When the Imager will not be used for a prolonged period, the backup function for the built-in clock may deteriorate, and the clock may stop. After a long period of disuse, reset the clock. The backup function will be restored by applying the power. **BARCO 018-037(E) 30-31 2000.7.18, 8:19 PM...
  • Page 21: Connecting To A Network

    [While the PC card is being accessed (the PC CARD indicator is lit in green), do NOT eject it, and do NOT turn off the power. This may cause a damage to the recorded data or the PC card. Single window system **BARCO 018-037(E) 32-33 2000.7.19, 8:59 AM...
  • Page 22: Using The Pc Card Menu

    . . Return the upper directory files the left button. Filename HITT0001.JPG The PC Card menu disappears. Filename HITT0002.JPG When a mouse is connected, operations using the mouse are also possible. Another folder name<DIR> **BARCO 018-037(E) 34-35 2000.7.18, 8:19 PM...
  • Page 23: Items To Be Operated On The Pc Card Menu

    [ When you use the Pen function for an opaque or transparent document, the Freeze func- tion is automatically activated. When the Freeze function is deactivated, the lines drawn with the Pen function disappear. **BARCO 018-037(E) 36-37 2000.7.18, 8:19 PM...
  • Page 24: Lmaintenance

    [ NEVER apply excessive force to a tube. It may break, causing injury. replacement [ Replacement of the fluorescent lamp under the document stage must be referred to your dealer. Never attempt to replace it yourself. Do NOT replace it yourself **BARCO 038-043(E) 38-39 2000.7.18, 8:19 PM...
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Sharpness ----------------------------------------- 27 Save to Card ----------------------------------- 28 Electronic zoom ---------------------------- 19 Save to Server ------------------------------ 28 Ethernet ---------------------------------------------- 14 Slide-Show ----------------------------- 31, 36 SXGA ---------------------------------------------------- 28 Tone -------------------------------------------------6, 25 Transparent material -------------- 18 **BARCO 038-043(E) 40-41 2000.7.18, 8:19 PM...
  • Page 26: Specifications

    Approx. 10.0 kg (22.05 lbs) (main unit) Belgium Tel:+32/56/368211 Power requirements 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Fax:+32/56/351651 E-mail: sales.bps@barco.com Visite Barco at the web : http://www.barco.com Power consumption 72 W Art. No: R5976159 V002 E 00.5. 1 Printed in Japan **BARCO 038-043(E) 42-43...

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