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Barco iCon H250 Owner's Manual

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R5976992/0A
13/12/2006
iCon H250/400
Owners manual (Preliminary)
R9010510
R9010500

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  • Page 1 iCon H250/400 Owners manual (Preliminary) R9010510 R9010500 R5976992/0A 13/12/2006...
  • Page 2 Product revision Software version: V1.00 Barco nv Presentations Noordlaan 5, 8520 Kuurne Phone: +32 56.36.82.11 Fax: +32 56.35.86.51 E-mail: presentations.bid@barco.com Visit us at the web: www.barco.com Printed in Belgium...
  • Page 3 Changes Barco provides this manual ’as is’ without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied war- ranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Barco may make improvements and/or changes to the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this publication at any time without notice.
  • Page 4 The period of guarantee begins on the date of transfer of risks, in the case of special systems and software on the date of commissioning, at latest 30 days after the transfer of risks. In the event of justified notice of complaint, Barco can repair the fault or provide a replacement at its own discretion within an appropriate period.
  • Page 5 If the use of a Product is enjoined, or a settlement prevents continued use of the Product, Barco shall have the option to procure for you the right to continue use, or replace or modify the Product to remove the infringement.
  • Page 6 Trademarks Brand and product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks, registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective holders. All brand and product names mentioned in this manual serve as comments or examples and are not to be understood as advertising for the products or their manufactures.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction ......................5 About this manual .
  • Page 8 Table of contents 7.5.1.3 Color ........................63 7.5.1.4 Tint (NTSC video signals only).
  • Page 9 Table of contents 11.2 SNMP integration ........................136 12.
  • Page 10 Table of contents R5976992 ICON H250/400 13/12/2006...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1. INTRODUCTION Overview • About this manual • Network centric visualization About this manual How to use this Manual ? This manual contains 5 main parts : Installation : The mechanical setup of the projector : removing from the shipping box , getting the projector ready to be started. Setup: Adjusting the projection parameters in order to get the best image reproduction.

  • Page 12: Network Centric Visualization

    • Barco Client software : runs on a client PC and allows control/diagnostics of the projector • Barco DropZone : presentation tool, running on a client PC and allowing file manipulations (launch,...) and sharing with the projector • Barco Server software : runs on the projector (Server) and allows communication with the clients.

  • Page 13: Packaging

    2. Packaging 2. PACKAGING Unpacking CEE7 European power plug to connect the power cord to the wall outlet. ANSI 73.11 American power plug to connect the power cord to the wall outlet. Content • 1 projector (weight ± 14 kg or 31 lbs) •...
  • Page 14 2. Packaging How to unpack the projector 1. Release the cord straps. PULL TO OPE Image 2-2 2. Remove the assembly from the pallet 3. Remove the cardboard cover 4. Remove the large cardboard 5. Remove the 8 foam parts 6.

  • Page 15: Installation Guidelines

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

  • Page 16: Network Implementation

    In the same way virus updates should be done regularly. Barco will not be held responsible for destroyed information in case of a hard disk breakdown or virus infec- tion and has no obligation to pay for or reimburse for the cost of recovering data.

  • Page 17: Installation

    4. Installation 4. INSTALLATION Overview • Battery installation in the RCU • Lens installation • Removing the lens • Lens range • Lens Formulas • Projector configuration • Positioning the projector Dimensions Dimensions are given in mm and inch ( 1inch = 25.4 mm) Length with different lenses : see table Cold air IN Cold air IN...

  • Page 18: Battery Installation In The Rcu

    4. Installation Lens Length of projector 530 mm CLD (1.2-1.6:1) CLD (1.6-2.4:1) 525 mm CLD (2.4-4.3:1) 550 mm QCLD (1.1-1.3:1) 580 mm QCLD (0.85:1) 610 mm Battery installation in the RCU How to install the battery Two batteries are packed together with the RCU. Before using your RCU, install first these batteries. 1.

  • Page 19: Lens Installation

    4. Installation Lens installation How to install ? 1. Take the lens out of its packing material 2. Fix the lens by placing it in the housing Image 4-3 Note: In case of a motorized lens the female jack must be in front of the male jack located in the upper-left part of the housing in the projector 3.

  • Page 20: Lens Range

    4. Installation Lens range Overview table Lens Partnumber QCLD (0.85:1) R9849860 R9849850 QCLD (1.1-1.3:1) CLD (1.2-1.6:1) R9849870 CLD (1.6-2.4:1) R9849880 CLD (2.4-4.3:1) R9849890 See the Maintenance appendix for more information about lens cleaning. Lens Formulas Formulas Lenses Metric Formulas (meter) Inch formulas (inch) QCLD (0.85:1) PD = 0.79 X SW + 0.06...

  • Page 21: Positioning The Projector

    4. Installation Image 4-6 The configuration should also be communicated to the projector. This is done in the Installation menu through the Projector Configuration parameter. (See Setup section) Positioning the projector On-Axis projection Projection where the projector is positioned so as to have the centre of the lens coinciding with the centre of the screen. Positioning the projector The position of the projector with reference to the screen may also be different depending on the installation.
  • Page 22 4. Installation front plate CD=SH/2+B-A Image 4-7 R5976992 ICON H250/400 13/12/2006...
  • Page 23 4. Installation front plate CD=B-A Image 4-8 A 100% Off-Axis position means that the position of the centre of the lens is shifted by half the screen height. Never use a short throw lens in an Off-Axis installation. Shifting the lens will not guarantee optimal image quality.
  • Page 24 4. Installation AUTION Never place the projector on either side ! Floor Floor Image 4-9 R5976992 ICON H250/400 13/12/2006...

  • Page 25: Connections

    5. Connections 5. CONNECTIONS Overview • Power connection • Connections • Signal connections Power connection Power connection 1. Use the supplied power cord to connect the projector to the power outlet. 2. Plug the female power connector into the male connector at the front of the projector. Image 5-1 Power connection Connections...
  • Page 26 5. Connections RJ45 Image 5-3 Point to point configuration Image 5-4 In case of a temporary configuration (demo purposes) one can use the point to point configuration, the con- nection being done via RJ45 connections using a crossed UTP cable. The connection of the server section of the projector should be done in the same way as for a standard PC.

  • Page 27: Signal Connections

    5. Connections Signal connections Overview • The input section • Connecting a Composite video signal • Connecting an S-Video signal • Connecting an RGB signal • Connecting a Component Video signal • Connecting a DVI signal • Connecting a computer signal •...
  • Page 28 5. Connections LAYER 1 LAYER 2 LAYER 3 LAYER 4 Image 5-6 Input section LAYER 1 LAYER 2 LAYER 3 LAYER 4 Image 5-7 Input with 2 RGB analog input modules (ordered with RGB Option) LAYER 1 LAYER 2 LAYER 3 LAYER 4 Image 5-8 Input with HDSDI/SDI module (ordered with HDSDI/SDI Option)

  • Page 29: Connecting A Composite Video Signal

    5. Connections 5.3.2 Connecting a Composite video signal Composite video connection A Composite video signal is often available on a yellow cinch connector of a Camera, VCR or DVD player, in this case you will need an adapter cable cinch/BNC to connect to Video input of the RGB board. How to connect a composite video signal 1.

  • Page 30: Connecting A Component Video Signal

    5. Connections • 3 for the color signals R,G,B • 2 for the sync signals H (horizontal sync), V (vertical sync) RGBS : If the source disposes of a composite sync output i.e. one wire includes the horizontal and the vertical sync than the V BNC must not be connected, resulting in 4 BNC being connected (V is free).

  • Page 31: Connecting A Dvi Signal

    5. Connections How to connect a Component video signal 1. Connect the 3 BNC connectors to the projector’s RGB input DVD Player Image 5-12 In case of a “progressive scan” component video source, the notation used is PR/Y/PB 5.3.6 Connecting a DVI signal Digital Visual Interface is a display interface developed in response to the proliferation of digital flat panel displays.

  • Page 32: Connecting A Computer Signal

    5. Connections Image 5-13 Left side : DVI connection on Layer 2, right side : DVI connection on Layer 0 Note that the 2 DVI outputs are identical and are processed in the same way in the projector 5.3.7 Connecting a computer signal How to connect a computer signal 1.
  • Page 33 5. Connections Image 5-15 The DVI output is at 1920x1080 (projector’s native resolution) Image 5-16 R5976992 ICON H250/400 13/12/2006...
  • Page 34 5. Connections R5976992 ICON H250/400 13/12/2006...

  • Page 35: Setup

    6. Setup 6. SETUP Overview • RCU & Local keypad • Terminology overview • Switching on • Setting up the RCU address • Setting up the projector address (only if necessary) • Setting up the orientation • Adjusting the lens •...

  • Page 36: Remote Control Functions

    6. Setup Image 6-1 Local keypad layout Remote control functions. This remote control includes a battery powered infrared (IR) transmitter that allows the user to control the projector remotely. This remote control is used for source selection, control, adaptation and set up. It includes automatic storing of picture controls (Bright- ness, Sharpness...) and settings.

  • Page 37: Terminology Overview

    6. Setup Terminology overview Overview The following table gives an overview of the keys. Image 6-2 Function keys user programmable keys with functions for direct access. MENU Menu key, to enter or exit the Toolbar menu. Address key (recessed key), to enter the address of the projector (between 0 and 9). Press the recessed address key with a pencil, followed by pressing one digit button between 0 and 9.

  • Page 38: Switching On

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

  • Page 39: Setting Up The Rcu Address

    6. Setup If the Security mode is enabled, a textbox will be displayed for PIN code entry, see Security setting in the Installation menu Setting up the RCU address What has to be done ? To allow the communication between the RCU and the projector the RCU has to be programmed with the same address as the projector.

  • Page 40: Setting Up The Projector Address (Only If Necessary)

    6. Setup Common address/Projector address : Beside the projector address, the projector disposes also of a Common address which can be set to “0” or “1” (by default “0”). In other words, an RCU set to address “0” will always control a projector regardless of its projector address (since it uses the common address).

  • Page 41: Setting Up The Orientation

    6. Setup How to change the common address ? 1. Proceed in the same way as for the projector address Setting up the orientation What must be done ? Depending on the mechanical orientation of the projector, the projector’s internal settings have to be adapted. The projector is shipped (default) with a table/front orientation.
  • Page 42 6. Setup How to Zoom/focus or shift via the RCU (or keypad) 1. Press LENS ZOOM or LENS FOCUS or LENS SHIFT on the RCU B R I G H T N C O N T R L EN S L EN S Z O O M SH I F T...

  • Page 43: Setup The Baudrate For Serial Communication

    6. Setup A text box appears on the screen, follow the instructions. Image 6-11 Image 6-12 The use of a sheet of paper held in front of the screen can be useful to determine the focus plane (position for best focus) Vertical shift range : -25%(down) to 140%(up) Except for the QCLD (0.85:1) : -25%(down) to 30%(up) Setup the baudrate for serial communication...

  • Page 44: Setting The Server On/Off State

    6. Setup 7. Press ENTER Always select the highest rate (115200) unless otherwise specified. Setting the server ON/OFF state Starting up The Server (desktop) will always be displayed at projector startup, it can however still be shut down and re-started via the General menu.

  • Page 45: Preferences

    6. Setup Image 6-15 5. Press ENTER 6. A dialog box is displayed Image 6-16 7. Select ON or OFF for the “Projector standby state” setting 6.10 Preferences Overview • Language setting • Pre-programming RCU quick access keys • Automatic startup •...

  • Page 46: Pre-Programming Rcu Quick Access Keys

    6. Setup Image 6-17 7. Press ENTER The language is adapted and a bullet shows the active selection. 6.10.2 Pre-programming RCU quick access keys What can be done ? The 3 function keys on top of the RCU can be associated with a particular item in one of the menus. Each function which is not password protected or does not have a key on the RCU can be associated to a function key.

  • Page 47: Automatic Startup

    6. Setup M EN U B A C K Image 6-19 The menu item is stored in the quick access key Factory pre-programmed functions -F1 : -F2 : -F3 : 6.10.3 Automatic startup What can be done ? The automatic startup allows to bypass the standby state i.e. start up without going in standby state after switching on the projector. This means that the automatic startup allows immediate restart of the projector after a power failure (breakdown), i.e.

  • Page 48: Background

    6. Use ↓ or ↑ to select Black or iCon Server Image 6-21 7. Press ENTER 6.11 Installing the software An Administrator password has been installed for security reasons (worm and virus protection): Password : Barco (case sensitive !) Necessary parts • installation CD (delivered) •...

  • Page 49: Configuring The Client Software

    The CD containing the server software and the client tools are delivered with the projector. They can always be downloaded from the secured PartnerZone Web site : https://secure.barco.com/presentation/ 6.12 Configuring the client software The same universal client interface is used for different network centric projectors (iQ, iD, iCon). The layout of the interface (position of the controls,...) is adapted after detection of the projector type.
  • Page 50 6. Setup A menu is dropped down Image 6-24 projector list: contains a projector and a projector group sub list 2. click on the + sign of the projector list A dialog box is displayed Image 6-25 3. Fill in the Name, the IP address (optional) and the Port number of TCP/IP connection Note: default port number = 9999 4.
  • Page 51 6. Setup For a point to point installation the projector’s IP address must be entered manually. Check the operating system on the for the IP address, or contact your IT administrator. How to add a projector group to the projector group list ? 1.

  • Page 52: Configuring The Server Software

    6. Setup When connected to a group of projectors, some controls may be disabled. In general, controls will only be selected if this is the status of all projectors in the group. Sliders will be set to a particular value only if this is the same on all projectors in the group, otherwise they will be positioned centrally with a dash in the value box.
  • Page 53 6. Setup Image 6-31 Image 6-32 AUTION Leave these IP addresses unchanged ! The server menu The server menu can be opened by right clicking from the server tray icon R5976992 ICON H250/400 13/12/2006...
  • Page 54 6. Setup Image 6-33 Start Meetings control The meeting control is started and positioned on the desktop, through out the meeting it will allow to : • Accept requests interactively : a request for a desktop sharing from a client PC must be accepted on the iCon server, a dialog box is displayed on the iCon asking to accept or decline the desktop sharing request •...
  • Page 55 6. Setup Networking settings Image 6-35 • Port settings: it is advised to leave these settings in their default value. • Mail to field : see mail configuration in the client software • SNMP enable: allows to enable the SNMP control of the projector. The Enable write option allows to enable the client to overwrite projector settings via SNMP.

  • Page 56: Dropzone Settings

    6. Setup • Enable password protection : when using a password, one must enter it when starting up the client interface • Automatically open sole document ... : when using a USB stick, the document is automatically opened (only when one docu- ment present).
  • Page 57 6. Setup • Disallow new meeting participants: New meeting participants will not be able to request desktop sharing or desktop control. • Disallow Launch file: Launching a file with the DropZone will be impossible when activating this setting, hereby preventing undesired content to be projected during a meeting.

  • Page 58: Start Up

    6. Setup 6.15 Start up Start up To start using the DropZone one must define the server (projector/display) to connect to. Several situations are possible. The projector/display to connect to has not yet been declared in the DropZone interface, in that case the projector/display has to be added to the DropZone list using the Add function.
  • Page 59 6. Setup Following message is displayed : “Connected to <projectorname>...” How to select an existing projector by its name ? 1. Click on the three suspension points to open the projector selection dialog box, image 6-44 2. Open the listbox and select the projector. Image 6-46 the location will also be filled (if it has been entered previously).
  • Page 60 6. Setup R5976992 ICON H250/400 13/12/2006...

  • Page 61: Advanced

    7. Advanced 7. ADVANCED The OSD Menu Structure The projector has a build in tool bar menu which allows easy access to different parameters for projector setup. The menu is activated by pressing MENU, it contains 2 levels depending on the type of user: •...

  • Page 62: Source Selection

    7. Advanced Image 7-1 2. Key in the desired value. Entering numeric values using the arrow keys on the remote control 1. Press ENTER to activate the input field. 2. Press ← or → to select the digit to be changed. Image 7-2 3.

  • Page 63: Composite Video

    7. Advanced Selecting a source from the menu bar (OSD) will always display that source in a full screen mode. When selecting a source with a different resolution (and/or aspect ratio) than the projector’s resolution (and/or aspect ratio ), the source can be shown in its native resolution or can be re-scaled to the projector’s resolution, the latter case brings of course some lost of quality.

  • Page 64: Rgb-Yuv

    7. Advanced • Color : adjusts the level of color saturation in a PAL signal • Tint : adjusts the level of color saturation in an NTSC signal How to select the S-Video input ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2.

  • Page 65: Dvi

    7. Advanced • Contrast • Brightness • Phase • Input balance • AutoImage : or manual edit of the image file settings 7.3.5 When Select PC when you are in presence of a data signal of the RGB + sync form connected to the D15 input connector of the projector. An RGB data signal can have its sync signal added in different ways, refer to the Installation section for more information on the RGB+sync signals accepted by the PC input.

  • Page 66: General

    7. Advanced How to select the DVI input on layer 3? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press ↓ to Pull down the Source Selection menu 3. Use ↑ or ↓ to select L3 DVI Image 7-8 4.

  • Page 67: Freeze

    7. Advanced 7.4.2 Freeze Freezing the image With the Freeze function, the image can be frozen. To restart the image, reuse the Freeze function or press the FREEZE button on the remote. How to freeze the image ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2.

  • Page 68: Image

    7. Advanced On the screen appears a text box. In this case the projector is an iCon H400 Image 7-12 6. Press MENU or BACK to exit or to go back to the previous menu Image Overview • Image settings •...

  • Page 69: Setting The Brightness

    7. Advanced It is recommended to adjust the brightness before adjusting the contrast. How to change the Contrast 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Image item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu 4.

  • Page 70: Tint (Ntsc Video Signals Only)

    7. Advanced 2. Press → to select the Image item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select settings 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Color 7.

  • Page 71: Gamma

    7. Advanced On the screen appears now a slider box Image 7-18 8. Use ←or → , the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the Sharpness 7.5.1.6 Gamma Gamma adjustment The gamma parameter determines the way your encoded (luminance) signal is transformed into brightness at the output of the projector.

  • Page 72: Noise Reduction (Only For Video Signals)

    7. Advanced Image 7-20 How to adjust the Phase 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Image item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select settings 5.

  • Page 73: Aspect Ratio

    7. Advanced On the screen appears now a slider box Image 7-22 8. Use ←or → , the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the Noise Reduction 7.5.2 Aspect ratio Aspect ratios The standard aspect ratio used in broadcast television is the 4:3 ratio. However, most of the DVD sources use nowadays the wide screen 16:9 or even the Cinemascope 2.35:1 aspect ratio.

  • Page 74: Projector Setting

    7. Advanced Projector setting Source 16:9 16:9 2.35:1 16:9 anamorphic 2.35:1 anamorphic Image 7-25 Possible aspect ratio settings and their effect on different sources We can conclude that the thumb rule for DVD projection is to always leave the projector in 4:3 format except when dealing with anamorphic sources where the 16:9 setting allows the best reproduction.
  • Page 75 7. Advanced Image 7-26 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Aspect ratio 5. Use → open the Aspect ratio menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired ratio 7. Press ENTER to confirm The aspect ratio settings are greyed out in case the Show native resolution or the Full screen representation setting is enabled.

  • Page 76: Color Temperature

    7. Advanced 7.5.3 Color temperature What can be done ? The color temperature can be selected according to the type of source: There are 4 different preset color temperatures: • Projector white • computer : 9300 K • Video : 6500 K •...

  • Page 77: Film Mode Detection (Video Only)

    7. Advanced A slider box for the red custom setting is displayed as well as a wizard text box in the lower part of the screen. Image 7-30 Follow the instructions on the wizard text box. Image 7-31 Image 7-32 7.5.4 Film mode detection (video only) What can be done ?

  • Page 78: Input Balance

    7. Advanced Image 7-34 The film mode detection insures that these converted signals are shown without artefacts, especially motion artefacts due to bad de-interlacing. This function may cause undesired effects on standard sources, therefore it can be disabled (OFF) at any time Enabling/disabling the film mode detection 1.

  • Page 79: Black Level

    7. Advanced 0.7V Black level Image 7-36 Black level Image 7-37 The objective of input balancing The objective in input balancing is to “set” the same black level and the same white level for the three colors of a particular input source.
  • Page 80 7. Advanced An alternative to a full screen White/black pattern is the standard gray scale pattern, the white bar will be used for white balance and the black bar for black balance. Image 7-39 It is not necessary to adjust the black balance. Its value is automatically set to an optimal value (512). Performing White input balance 1.

  • Page 81: Automatic Gain Control (Agc)

    7. Advanced 10.Adjust the Green white level (gain) until bright spots appear on the white part of the image 11. Adjust the Blue white level (gain) until bright spots appear on the white part of the image 12.Adjust the Red white level (gain) until bright spots appear on the white part of the image The projected image should now be noisy neutral grey.

  • Page 82: Manual Gain Control

    7. Advanced 7.5.7 Manual gain control What can be done ? Beside the AGC there is the possibility to manually set the gain of the incoming video signal. When the AGC is enabled (ON), the manual setting does not affect the gain, AGC must therefore be disabled. The manual gain control must be done on an external pattern with white areas (grey scale bar pattern) How to set the Manual Gain Control ? 1.

  • Page 83: Lamp Mode

    7. Advanced Image 7-45 5. Press ENTER A text box is displayed Image 7-46 7.6.2 Lamp mode Single mode The projector will always switch to the lamp with the shortest runtime when the difference between the runtimes of lamp 1 and lamp 2 reaches 100 hours, switching from one lamp to another happens only at switching on of the projector and not during operation.
  • Page 84 7. Advanced Image 7-47 Single mode operation: switching principle Dual mode Both lamps are working at the same time. When one lamp fails, the projector continues the projection using the remaining lamp. Again the lamp error is logged and shown on the screen.

  • Page 85: History

    Reset lamp Runtime When to reset the lamp runtime ? Reset the lamp runtime whenever you replace a lamp ARNING Lamp runtime reset as well as the lamp replacement can only be done by a Barco authorized technician. R5976992 ICON H250/400 13/12/2006...

  • Page 86: Clear Lamp Error

    7. Advanced How to reset the lamp runtime ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Lamp item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Lamp menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Reset runtime 5.

  • Page 87: Lamp Runtime Warning

    A lamp failing to startup will be noticed by a low light output of the projector since the projector goes in single lamp mode. In case of a lamp error contact the local Barco authorized technician How to clear the lamp error ? 1.

  • Page 88: Image Files

    6. Use ←or →, the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the runtime warning setting. ARNING Lamp runtime reset as well as the lamp replacement can only be done by a Barco authorized technician. Image files Overview •...

  • Page 89: Load File

    7. Advanced 7.7.2 Load file When to load a file ? In some cases the user wants a particular file to be used for the display of a particular source. In this case the user should load the desired file from the image files menu. The load file option will allow the user to choose between several files corresponding more or less to the active source specifications.

  • Page 90: Forced File Load

    7. Advanced What to do if the image is not perfect ? If the displayed image is not correct after AutoImage or after selecting the best fitting file, go to the Edit menu, select the active file and change the settings. 7.7.3 Forced file load Forced file load...

  • Page 91: Auto Image

    7. Advanced 7.7.4 Auto Image What can be done ? AutoImage creates the best suited image file for the connected source. It calculates/measures several source parameters : • Total pixels per line • Start pixel • Phase • Contrast/Brightness levels Auto Image works only for data images.

  • Page 92: Edit File

    7. Advanced 7.7.5 Edit file What can be done with the Edit file menu ? The Edit file menu makes it possible to change the settings of the file according to the real settings of the connected source. Consult the source specifications before entering the data. only the active file can be edited How to edit a file ? 1.

  • Page 93: Which Items Can Be Adjusted

    7. Advanced Which items can be adjusted ? The following items can be adjusted : • Active horizontal pixels • Horizontal start in pixels • Horizontal period in ns • Active vertical lines • Vertical start in lines Advanced video settings The advanced button enables the advanced settings for a video source.

  • Page 94: Save As (Create A Custom File)

    7. Advanced Image 7-67 It is recommended to use the default values. 7.7.6 Save as (create a custom file) Creating a custom file When the loaded file is a standard file there is a possibility of saving it as a custom file (= creating a custom file) , this is done with the save as function.

  • Page 95: Copy

    7. Advanced 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image files menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Rename Image 7-70 5. Press ENTER A dialog box is displayed Use ←or →, ↓ or ↑ the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to edit and change the values, confirm with ENTER. Image 7-71 7.7.8 Copy...

  • Page 96: Delete

    7. Advanced Image 7-73 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the file to be copied 7. Press ENTER The file name is copied in the edit field 8. Use the keys on the remote to change the name of the destination file 7.7.9 Delete How to delete a file ?

  • Page 97: Display Setup

    7. Advanced 7. Press ENTER The selected file is deleted and is removed from the list Display setup Overview • Dynacolor™ • Brilliant Color mode • Full screen synchronous representation • Text box • Menu bar position • Status bar position •...
  • Page 98 7. Advanced Due to the tolerance on optical components the x, y values of this color gamut of each projector will differ. Image 7-78 The color gamut of each projector will differ When working with a multichannel setup, these color differences between different projectors can be smoothed out by matching the color gamuts of the different projectors to a Common Color Gamut.
  • Page 99 7. Advanced Image 7-80 The Common Color Gamut R1 Red projector 1 R2 Red projector 2 G1 Green Projector 1 G2 Green Projector 2 B1 Blue Projector 1 B2 Blue Projector 2 W1 White Projector 1 W2 White Projector 2 Rc Red Common Color Gamut Gc Green Common Color Gamut Bc Blue Common Color Gamut...
  • Page 100 7. Advanced Image 7-81 The Dynacolor dialog box will be displayed. Image 7-82 5. Push the cursor key ← or → select enable/disable and then ENTER. R5976992 ICON H250/400 13/12/2006...
  • Page 101 7. Advanced Dynacolor™ g (Light Output) Value The value g in the Dynacolor™ interface represents a relative light output. g=1 is the maximum available light output. Assume we have a projector. L=1 in the Dynacolor™ interface will correspond with a ’maximum full white light’...
  • Page 102 7. Advanced Basic Dynacolor™ Adjustment We assume we have a basic setup with 2 projectors, the Dynacolor™ adjustment is done by using only the Dynacolor™ menu: 1. Enable Dynacolor™ on both projectors. 2. Assume the first projector has the following measured values. Image 7-83 3.
  • Page 103 7. Advanced Image 7-84 R5976992 ICON H250/400 13/12/2006...
  • Page 104 7. Advanced 4. We start by setting both projectors to the common red coordinate. Tip: Draw a quick sketch of both gamuts as a graphical help. Image 7-85 Red coordinates for both projectors 5. Display the internal color bar pattern on both projectors. 6.

  • Page 105: Brilliant Color Tm Mode

    7. Repeat step 5 to 6 for all coordinates on both projectors. Both projectors will now operate within the same color gamut. Another way to determine the new coordinates is to use the DynacolorTool (software tool running on a laptop or PC), contact Barco for more information. 7.8.2 Brilliant Color...

  • Page 106: Full Screen Synchronous Representation

    7. Advanced 5. Put the slider box on ’0’ (Brilliant color disabled ) or on ’1’ (Brilliant color enabled) Image 7-89 7.8.3 Full screen synchronous representation What can be done ? In the full screen mode, the projector will always try to lock on the input source. Some monitors (connected on the DVI output of the projector) may fail to synchronize on this type of signal (number of total lines may vary in such a signal).

  • Page 107: Menu Bar Position

    7. Advanced Image 7-91 7. Press ENTER 7.8.5 Menu bar position What can be done ? The menu tool bar can be centered vertically , the range being from top of the screen to the middle of the screen. This can be useful in applications where the top image content is not displayed.

  • Page 108: Sliderbox Position

    7. Advanced Image 7-93 5. Press ENTER 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to position the status bar 7.8.7 Sliderbox position What can be done ? The slider box can be displayed anywhere on the screen, the position can be set in this menu. How to reposition the slider box? 1.

  • Page 109: Network Centric Operations

    8. Network centric operations 8. NETWORK CENTRIC OPERATIONS Overview • Introduction • Control • Configuration • Remote desktop sharing (virtual meeting) • The Web client Introduction Overview • Network architecture • Network functionality • iCon server specifications 8.1.1 Network architecture Single Board Computer, Graphic User Interface Topology...

  • Page 110: Network Functionality

    8. Network centric operations RM : Remote control & A : SERVER M2 : Meeting room Management P : projection area V : streaming video data M3 : Large conference room M1 : Meeting room 1 R : remote meeting attendee Image 8-1 Typical iQ Pro network architecture server...

  • Page 111: Icon Server Specifications

    1.6 GHz Pentium M processor • 1GB RAM • 40 GB Hard Disk storage • Microsoft XP Operating System • Barco Server Software for network communication between Server and clients Control Overview • Description • How to use the control manager? •...
  • Page 112 8. Network centric operations A : facility manager's desk B : projection areas Image 8-3 control & management of network centric projector(s) facility manager’s desk projector area What can be controlled ? Almost every menu item can be controlled through the control manager •...

  • Page 113: How To Use The Control Manager

    8. Network centric operations Image 8-4 The control interface: the general sub screen is active (see tool bar) 8.2.2 How to use the control manager? How to use the control manager? 1. Choose the sub screen by clicking on the desired item on the tool bar in the upper part of the control interface The active sub screen is indicated with a blue spot 8.2.3 General...

  • Page 114: The Pip Screen

    8. Network centric operations Image 8-5 The source selection screen How to select a source ? 1. Click on show all or show detected Depending on the option (show all/detected) selected, a list is displayed. In case show all is selected, a list of all possible sources is displayed, signal presence is indicated with an orange dot.
  • Page 115 8. Network centric operations Image 8-6 PiP screen How to perform operations on a PiP layout As an example, let us choose a personal (non preset) layout, add a window, reposition the windows, and save the layout under a different name. 1.
  • Page 116 8. Network centric operations The PiP screen (as well as the projected layout) is updated Image 8-8 This layout contains one window being an RGBHV Data source 2. Click on the Add window button Note: if the layout already contains 4 window, it will be impossible to add a new one. In that case a window is displayed, image 8-9 Image 8-9 A dialog box is displayed showing the possible sources to be added.
  • Page 117 8. Network centric operations The window is added to the layout. Image 8-11 4. When entering the PiP screen the cursor is replaced by a hand, Click on the window to be repositioned. The window is surrounded by a white frame. 5.

  • Page 118: Image Settings

    8. Network centric operations A dialog box is displayed. Image 8-13 2. Select the layout to be imported. For more information on Picture in Picture see the PiP chapter. 8.2.6 Image settings What can be done ? • General settings •...

  • Page 119: Geometry Settings

    8. Network centric operations Use the checkbox to define a coarse or a fine setting. Click on the Filmmode button to enable or disable the filmmode. Color temperature preset settings 1. Click on Image settings menu in the tool bar to drop down the submenu. 2.

  • Page 120: Advanced Control

    8. Network centric operations a dialog box is displayed. Image 8-19 3. Use the buttons to zoom or pan. Tip: Use the buttons to choose small, medium or large adjustment steps. Each click changes the setting. 4. Click on the desired aspect ratio and resolution handling mode. 8.2.7 Advanced control Overview...

  • Page 121: Options

    8. Network centric operations Image 8-21 Tip: Use the buttons to choose small, medium or large adjustment steps. Each click changes the setting. 8.2.7.2 Options How to start up the options menu ? 1. Click on the Advanced menu in the tool bar to drop down the submenu. 2.

  • Page 122: Configuration

    8. Network centric operations Image 8-23 2. Click on Apply to perform AutoImage. Lamp runtime warnings startup settings 1. Fill in the lamp runtime warning time. Image 8-24 2. Click on startup screen to enable the startup screen. 3. Click on Auto Startup to enable automatic startup. A blue spot indicates that the function is enabled.

  • Page 123: E-Mail Configuration

    8. Network centric operations • daily : E-mail is sent every day, the time can be set • weekly: the day can be set with a calendar • on warning : a E-mail is sent whenever a warning is generated by the projector 8.3.2 E-mail configuration How to configure the E-mail ?

  • Page 124: Projector Firmware Upgrade

    8. Network centric operations Image 8-27 8.3.3 Projector Firmware Upgrade What can be done ? The client software allows to do an upgrade of the projector’s firmware. The upgrade is done with a binary file (extension = “.bin”) which is sent to the projector using the LAN connection. Single projector as well as multiple projector (group) upgrade is possible How to upgrade the firmware ? 1.

  • Page 125: Remote Desktop Sharing (Virtual Meeting)

    5. Press the Upgrade button on the upgrade screen to start the operation The information screen will show the progress of the operation. If the download doesn’t succeed please contact Barco Remote desktop sharing (virtual meeting) What can be done ? The remote desktop sharing in the DropZone allows to visualize the projected image i.e.
  • Page 126 8. Network centric operations IQ Pro Server desktop Control Image 8-30 Virtual Meeting forward control release control request control How to perform remote desktop sharing ? 1. Click on the middle button R5976992 ICON H250/400 13/12/2006...
  • Page 127 8. Network centric operations The middle button indicates the activation of the remote The desktop is displayed on the local PC monitor. Image 8-31 remote desktop sharing in case of a PowerPoint presentation How to take (mouse and keyboard)Control over the desktop ? 1.

  • Page 128: The Web Client

    8. Network centric operations The Control menu is displayed Image 8-33 2. Select the Release Control item The desktop remote control can now be requested by someone else. How to forward control over the desktop ? 1. Click on the Control menu The Control menu is displayed Image 8-34 2.
  • Page 129 8. Network centric operations Image 8-35 Web interface What can be done ? The possibilities are mainly the same as on the client software. The web interface allows a user friendly way to manage the projector/display, its use being straightforward and similar to the client interface (ref).
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  • Page 131: General Guidelines On Network Configuration

    General Network An Administrator password has been installed for security reasons (worm and virus protection): Password : Barco (case sensitive !) Microsoft NT Domain To enable access to your network resources, the iQ Pro must be a member of your NT Domain.
  • Page 132 9. General guidelines on Network Configuration Image 9-1 system tray Image 9-2 server settings dialog box For more info, see "SNMP services", page 135 Microsoft Exchange and Outlook To enable control via the Microsoft Exchange integration, you need to install, enable and configure the IQProEXCH module. To enable control from Microsoft Outlook, you need to install, enable and configure the IQProEXCH module, and install an Outlook Form on the Exchange Server in your network.

  • Page 133: Exchange

    The service will use this account to log on to the domain, and as credentials to authenticate to Microsoft Exchange to read the entries in the Calendar folder of the Mailbox. Username: iqpro Domain: BARCO Password: pwiqpro 2. Create a Mailbox for the projector’s account on the Microsoft Exchange Server (on your LAN).

  • Page 134: Troubleshooting

    3. In the Tree of the “Local Security Settings” application, navigate to Security Settings->Local Policies->User Right Assignment. 4. In the List, edit the “Log on as a service”, and add the account, in the example “BARCO\iqpro”. Installing and configuring the iQProEXCH service Step 1,2,3 refers to the manual installation.

  • Page 135: Exchange Integration

    3. The log file contains “Could not log on with Profile ’MS Exchange Settings’” Make sure the profile exists. To check this, log in to the projector as the user (BARCO\iqpro), as the profile should be owned by the projector account, and Outlook-profiles are per-account.
  • Page 136 10. Exchange Overview of the commands • • STANDBY • PAUSE • PAUSE ON • PAUSE OFF • LOGO • LOGO ON • LOGO OFF • SWITCH SOURCE • SWITCH LAYOUT • LAUNCH ATTACHMENT • STORE ATTACHMENT • STORE filename •...

  • Page 137: Example

    10. Exchange Image 10-3 10.2.2 Example Schedule projector tasks in Microsoft Outlook 2000 following tasks are scheduled: Image 10-4 store attachment at 12:30 (The attached file is iQ_Pro_brochure.pdf) turn the projector on at 13:00 and launch a different attached file show the logo from 14:29 to 14:31 to hide the killing of the application and the starting of the PDF Viewer at 14:30, lauch the PDF file that was stored in step 1 5 kill the application and put the projector in standby at 16:00...
  • Page 138 10. Exchange Image 10-5 The form contains the functionality that a normal user should be able to use without consulting the documentation. The attachments, date and time fields must be edited in the “Appointment” tab. Choosing items from the drop-down boxes fills in the subject. By default, the layouts “Full-screen”...

  • Page 139: Folder Form

    10. Exchange Image 10-7 10.2.4 Folder form Folder form Alternatively, the form can be installed for the Calendar folder only, by following the procedure described below How to configure a folder form 1. In outlook, right-click on the “Calendar” icon in the “Outlook Shortcuts” tab in the “Outlook Bar” to open the “Properties” page, while logged-on as the projector (Or display the “Folder List”, and right-click the “Calendar”...

  • Page 140: Limitations And Known "Problems

    10. Exchange Image 10-10 10.2.5 Limitations and known “problems” Overlapping tasks When launching 2 attachments with overlapping times it is possible for the application to exit at the end of the first period. For example, let’s say we try to display PRES1.PPT from 12:00 to 13:30, and PRES2.PPT from 13:00 to 14:30, it is possible for BOTH presentations to exit at 13:30.

  • Page 141: Snmp Services

    Image 11-1 Image 11-2 Image 11-3 Image 11-4 Software updates can be obtained from the BARCO support website: ftp://ftp.barco.com/pub/iq_pro_software/ or from secured website PartnerZone How to install SNMP (only if necessary) 1. The Microsoft SNMP service must be installed You may need to install this service from the Windows XP CDROM.

  • Page 142: Snmp Integration

    11. SNMP services 3. In the “Security” tab, the default Community is called ‘public’ and is read-only. You may want to give read-write permission to ‘public’ (not recommended) or create a ‘private’ community with read-write permissions. 4. In the Control Server, enable the SNMP support, and optionally, enable read-write support. 5.
  • Page 143 11. SNMP services Command Type READ POWERSUPPLYERROR LAMPERROR READ PCSTATEPROJECTORON READ/WRITE PCSTATEPROJECTORSTANDBY READ/WRITE PCSTATE READ/WRITE R5976992 ICON H250/400 13/12/2006...
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  • Page 145: Maintenance

    12. Maintenance 12. MAINTENANCE 12.1 Cleaning the lens To minimize the possibility of damage to optical coatings, or scratches to lens surfaces, we have developed recommendations for clean. FIRST, we recommend you try to remove any material from the lens by blowing it off with clean, dry deionized air.
  • Page 146 12. Maintenance R5976992 ICON H250/400 13/12/2006...

  • Page 147: Image Files

    13. Image files 13. IMAGE FILES 13.1 Image files Table overview The following standard image files are pre-programmed in the projector. Name Resolution Fvert FHor Fpix Ptot Pact Ltot Lact 1600@48V 1600x600i 48,040 62,500 135,000 2160 1600 1600@60V 1600x900 2128 1600 1600@192 1600x600...
  • Page 148 13. Image files Name Resolution Fvert FHor Fpix Ptot Pact Ltot Lact hd@24sf 1950x540 48,000 27,000 74,000 2750 1950 hd@25i 1920x540 50,000 28,125 74,000 2640 1920 hd@25p 1920x1080 25,000 28,125 74,000 2640 1920 1125 1080 hd@30p 1920x1080 30,000 33,750 74,000 2200 1920 1125...
  • Page 149 13. Image files Name Resolution Fvert FHor Fpix Ptot Pact Ltot Lact PC98_3 1120x750 60,000 50,000 78,569 1571 1120 QXGA@56 2048x1536 2784 2048 1586 1536 QXGA@60 2048x1536 2800 2048 1589 1536 S1152@66 1152x900 66,004 61,846 94,500 1528 1152 S1152@76 1152x900 76,637 71,809 108,000...
  • Page 150 13. Image files Name Resolution Fvert FHor Fpix Ptot Pact Ltot Lact SXGA_@72_2 1280x1024 76,970 130,080 1690 1280 1069 1024 SXGA_@75 1280x1024 79,974 134,997 1688 1280 1066 1024 SXGA_@76 1280x1024 81,103 134,955 1664 1280 1066 1024 SXGA_@85 1280x1024 91,149 157,506 1728 1280 1072...
  • Page 151 13. Image files Name Resolution Fvert FHor Fpix Ptot Pact Ltot Lact VIDEO625 1024x278i 25,000 15,625 31,984 1310 1024 WSXGA@60 1600x1024 2144 1600 1060 1024 WSXGA+@60 1680x1050 2272 1680 1304 1050 WUXGA@60 1920x1200 2592 1920 1245 1200 WUXGA_2@60 1920x1200 2624 1920 1490 1200...
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  • Page 153: Index

    Index INDEX firmware upgrade address freeze Address Projector address Advanced gain control Auto Image manual automatic startup gamma General guidelines general network config Network brightness brilliant color Identification image 62, 66, 70 Cleaning Color temperature Lens noise reduction color settings configuration 14, 46 Image...
  • Page 154 Index Maintenance manual menu Packaging Menu 34, 55, 67, 71, 86, 88–90, 100 parameter Image files menu 86, 88–90 list copy file pause custom file phase delete file Preferences edit file Projector rename file Switch on Image menu 67, 71 aspect ratio film mode detection Installation...

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