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30 days after the transfer of risks. In the event of justified notice of compliant, Barco can repair the fault or provide a replacement at its own discretion within an appropriate period. If this measure proves to be impossible or unsuccessful, the purchaser can demand a reduction in the purchase price or cancellation of the contract.
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Not included in the guarantee coverage are system failures which are attributed to programs or special electronic circuitry provided by the purchaser, e.g. interfaces. Normal wear as well as normal maintenance are not subject to the guarantee provided by Barco either.
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To avoid fire hazard, use only the fuse having identical type, voltage rating, and current rating characteristics. Refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel. aç=kçí=léÉê~íÉ=áå=bñéäçëáîÉ=^íãçëéÜÉêÉë To avoid explosion, do not operate this product in an explosive atmosphere. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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Ein Ausrufungszeichen innerhalb eines gleichwinkeligen Dreiecks dient dazu, den Benutzer auf wichtige Bedienungs-und Wartungsanweisungen in der Dem Great beiliegenden Literatur aufmerksam zu machen. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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`Ü~åÖÉ=eáëíçêó The table below lists the changes to the LED-PRO User’s Guide. Table 0-1. Change History Date ECO # Description Approved By 8/1/05 1478 Release Jim Wickenhiser 5/1/06 1620 Change summary: Jim Wickenhiser • Added new features including Setup Wizard, Input Wizard, diagonal test pattern scrolling and 50/60Hz refresh rate selection.
NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå få=qÜáë=`Ü~éíÉê This chapter is designed to introduce you to the LED-PRO™ User’s Guide. Areas to be covered are: • Chapter Structure • How to Use This Guide • Conventions • About the LED-PRO • Features • What’s New in Firmware Version 2.0 •...
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NK==fåíêçÇìÅíáçå Chapter Structure `Ü~éíÉê=píêìÅíìêÉ The following chapters provide instructions for all aspects of LED-PRO operations: • Chapter 1, “Introduction” provides a system overview, a list of features, and a system connectivity diagram. • Chapter 2, “Hardware Orientation” on page 9 provides detailed diagrams of the system’s front and rear panels.
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... indicates the following sequence: Press SETUP to display the Setup Menu. Scroll to the Expert Mode line and press SEL to display the Expert Mode Menu. Scroll to the System line and press SEL to display the System Menu. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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About the LED-PRO ^Äçìí=íÜÉ=ibaJmol The LED-PRO is a powerful all-in-one signal processor that accepts a wide range of video input signals, and processes them to drive Barco LED displays. The LED-PRO allows you to scale visual sources and mix them in multiple ways while still maintaining superb picture quality.
Analog” section on page 43 for details. Additional sections are provided for SDI and DVI sources. • Expert Mode This mode gives experienced LED-PRO users the ability to perform more in-depth alignments. In Chapter 4, refer to the “Using the Expert Mode Menu” section on page 66 for details.
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(version 1.03.01) to ensure proper LED-PRO operation. The patch is located on the Barco website, at the following location: Link: Director Toolset Patch Scroll down to the LED-PRO section and follow the directions to install the patch. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
The maximum of four inputs are shown, one each in RGB, DVI, Composite and HD-SDI formats. • Two different paths from LED-PRO to the LED wall are shown: Via DVI, direct between the LED-PRO and the wall. Via DVI and fiber optics, via the optional Barco Fiberlink Transmitter and Receiver.
Application Questions ^ééäáÅ~íáçå=nìÉëíáçåë At Barco, we take pride in offering unique solutions to demanding technical problems. If you have application questions, require further information or would like to discuss your application requirements in more detail, please call (916) 859-2500. Our Customer Support Engineers will be happy to supply you with the support you need.
OK==e~êÇï~êÉ=lêáÉåí~íáçå få=qÜáë=`Ü~éíÉê This chapter provides detailed diagrams of the system’s front and rear panels. The following topics are discussed: • LED-PRO Front Panel • LED-PRO Rear Panel LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
2. Hardware Orientation LED-PRO Front Panel ibaJmol=cêçåí=m~åÉä The figure below illustrates the LED-PRO front panel: MENU KEYS Visibly yours INPUTS TEST SETUP 1024x768@59.94 INPUT SD/HD LOGO OUT: Freerun PAN & Wall: Enabled ZOOM ADJUST LED-PRO Figure 2-1. LED-PRO Front Panel...
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• The Menu Display is a 4 line x 20 character Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) that shows all LED-PRO menus and sub-menus. Brightness is adjustable. S E T U P > S e t u p W i z a r d >>...
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Menu Keys Section takes you directly to the selected menu. • If you have made a change within a particular menu and you press one of the five buttons in the Menu Keys Section, you will be prompted to save your changes. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
LOGO — selects the LOGO (as stored in flash memory) as the LED wall’s source. When pressed, the LOGO is routed to the output using the transition type LOGO specified in the Effects Menu. Refer to the “About the LOGO” section on page 14 for additional details. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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If you perform a factory reset, the LOGO is cleared from flash memory. • You can delete the LOGO manually from flash memory using the Logo Menu. In Chapter 4, refer to the “Logo” section on page 86 for menu details. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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2. Hardware Orientation LED-PRO Rear Panel ibaJmol=oÉ~ê=m~åÉä The figure below illustrates the LED-PRO rear panel: SDI INPUT UNIVERSAL INPUT 3 UNIVERSAL INPUT 1 100-240 V 50-60 Hz R/R-Y/C G/Y/COMPOSITE B/B-Y 2.3 A LOOP LED INTERFACE RS-232 LOOP LOOP LOOP LOOP...
In Appendix A, refer to the “Serial and Diagnostic Connector” section on page 124 for pinouts. AC Connector One AC Connector is provided for connecting LED-PRO to your facility’s AC power source. The integral switch turns the chassis on and off. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
PK==fåëí~ää~íáçå få=qÜáë=`Ü~éíÉê This chapter provides detailed instructions for installing the LED-PRO hardware. The following topics are discussed: • Safety Precautions • Unpacking and Inspection • Site Preparation • Cable and Adapter Information • Rack-Mount Installation • Power Installation • Signal Installation •...
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Before opening the LED-PRO box, inspect it for damage. If you find any damage, notify the shipping carrier immediately for all claims adjustments. As you open the box, compare its contents against the packing slip. If you find any shortages, contact your Barco sales representative.
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3. Installation Rack-Mount Installation o~ÅâJjçìåí=fåëí~ää~íáçå LED-PRO units are designed to be rack mounted and are supplied with front rack-mount hardware. Please note the following important points: • Rear rack-mount brackets are available as a kit, and are recommended for use when units are mounted in transit cases.
Input Power: 100-240 VAC, 47-63 Hz • Power Consumption: 150 watts maximum LED-PRO performs line voltage selection automatically, and no user controls are required. The AC power cords must be accessible so that they can be removed during field servicing. Warning...
3. Installation Signal Installation páÖå~ä=fåëí~ää~íáçå The figure below illustrates a sample LED-PRO system diagram. Use this figure for reference during the signal installation process. (Optional) Fiberlink Receiver (Optional) Fiberlink Transmitter Fiber Optics Up to 4 Inputs Camera (Composite) LED Wall...
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— in the proper sequence. Refer to your specific LED tile’s “User’s Guide” for details. Connect LED-PRO’s LED Interface output to the data input of your LED wall. Please note: Use the proper cable, depending upon your LED wall’s input connector (e.g., DVI or MDR).
3. Installation Format Connection Table cçêã~í=`çååÉÅíáçå=q~ÄäÉ Use the following table to connect various source formats to LED-PRO, using the system’s universal input connectors in conjunction with a customer supplied VGA to 5 x BNC breakout cable. Please note: • RGB format — typical devices: Computers •...
QK==léÉê~íáçå få=qÜáë=`Ü~éíÉê This chapter provides comprehensive menu descriptions and detailed operating instructions for the LED-PRO. The following topics are discussed: • Control Overview • Power-Up Initialization • Quick Setup and Operations • Menu Tree • Using the Menu System •...
Toolset User’s Guide” for more information. mçïÉêJré=fåáíá~äáò~íáçå After connecting power to the LED-PRO, locate the power switch on the back of the chassis, and turn the power ON. The LED button lights, and the display shows a series of initialization screens. The screens vary depending upon the last state of the system: •...
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• If DHCP was enabled, LED-PRO will attempt to contact the DHCP server for an IP address. During this process, the following message is shown: S e a r c h in g f o r D H C P s e r ve r Please wait ...
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At the conclusion of the boot-up procedure, the Input 1 button will light and the Status Menu is shown. Note By default, LED-PRO boots up with Input 1 selected from a “factory reset” operation. However, if you perform the “Save System State” procedure with a different input selected, the system will acquire and select that input.
Reference” section on page 33, and select the function that you wish to perform. • For a complete overview of all system operating procedures, start with the “Menu Tree” section on page 30 and review the entire chapter. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
4. Operation Menu Tree jÉåì=qêÉÉ The figure below illustrates a simplified view of the LED-PRO Menu Tree. Use this diagram for reference throughout this chapter. Please note: • In the diagram, only “top level” menus are shown. • The symbol >>...
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4. Operation Using the Menu System rëáåÖ=íÜÉ=jÉåì=póëíÉã This section lists the rules and conventions for using LED-PRO’s menu system. The figure below illustrates a sample menu: T E S T P A T T E R N T yp e Bu rst >...
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The display itself is four lines high, and the ADJUST knob is used to scroll through the various menu lines. Throughout this chapter, entire menus will be shown for clarity — rather than a series of four-line sections. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
Quick Function Reference nìáÅâ=cìåÅíáçå=oÉÑÉêÉåÅÉ Use the following table to quickly access the proper menu for a specific function. Both hyperlinks and page numbers are provided. Table 4-1. LED-PRO Quick Function Reference Table How to: Use the Following: Page Adjust 1:1 timing...
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4. Operation Quick Function Reference Table 4-1. LED-PRO Quick Function Reference Table (Continued) How to: Use the Following: Page Enable or disable the LED boost mode Boost Mode Enable or disable the LED creative mode Creative Mode Enable or disable the LED OSD (on screen display)
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4. Operation Quick Function Reference Table 4-1. LED-PRO Quick Function Reference Table (Continued) How to: Use the Following: Page Set LED wall control to local or remote LED Control Set minimum delay Minimum Delay Set the display mode to crop or scale Display Mode Set the input’s aspect ratio...
ESC twice to access the Status Menu. • Toggle a selected menu button off — from any level down the menu tree. You are several levels down the Setup Menu. Press SETUP to access the Status Menu directly. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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V Lock, Input — vertical lock to input video If the unit is set for a particular “Lock to Source” mode and type, but that source is missing (or lock can not be achieved), the unit periodically attempts to lock. While LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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Wall: Enabled — Barco LED wall detected and enabled Wall: Standby — Barco LED wall detected and in standby mode If no wall is detected, ensure that the Barco LED Wall is properly connected to the LED-PRO connector labeled "LED Interface."...
The following topics are discussed in this section: • Setup Menu Tree • Setup Menu Description • Programming EDID • Using the Setup Wizard • Using the Input Wizard • Using the Expert Mode Menu LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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EDID Format Presets Recall Save Delete RS-232 RS-232 Expert Mode Input >> Output >> Effects >> Logo >> Auto Acquire Freeze System >> Software Version Factory Reset Save Sys State Factory Reset Figure 4-12. Setup Menu Tree LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
Using the Setup Menu pÉíìé=jÉåì=aÉëÅêáéíáçå The Setup Menu enables you to set up all LED-PRO input, output and system parameters. If desired, all setup information can be stored in non-volatile memory (using the “Save System State” function). Once saved, all settings will be automatically recalled each time the unit is turned on.
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P r e s s < S E L > t o s t a r t Figure 4-15. Input Wizard Start Menu Refer to the “Using the Input Wizard” section on page 62 for full instructions. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
• EDID DVI `çåíê~ëí From the Analog Source Alignment Menu, select Contrast to adjust the overall contrast of the selected analog input. • The adjustment range is 75.0% to 125.0%. • 100% is the default setting. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
0.0% is the default setting. _äìÉ=_êáÖÜí From the Analog Source Alignment Menu, select Blue Bright to adjust the brightness of the selected input’s blue channel. • The adjustment range is -25.0% to +25.0%. • 0.0% is the default setting. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
0 is the default setting. bafa=asf From the Analog Source Alignment Menu, select EDID DVI to display the EDID DVI In Format Menu, which enables you to update LED-PRO's preferred EDID resolution. Refer to the “Programming EDID” section on page 53 for instructions.
From the SDI Source Alignment Menu, select Hue to adjust the hue of the selected input. Note that Hue is not applicable for YPbPr inputs. • The adjustment range (in degrees) is -180 to +180. • 0 is the default setting. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
0 is the default setting. bafa=asf From the SDI Source Alignment Menu, select EDID DVI to display the EDID DVI In Format Menu, which enables you to update LED-PRO's preferred EDID resolution. Refer to the “Programming EDID” section on page 53 for instructions.
0 is the default setting (which sets the scaler to its optimum sharpness). bafa=asf From the DVI Source Alignment Menu, select EDID DVI to display the EDID DVI In Format Menu, which enables you to update LED-PRO's preferred EDID resolution. Refer to the “Programming EDID”...
On the Preset line, press SEL. The navigation cursor (>) changes to the edit cursor (#). Choose a Preset by turning the knob, and “accept” it by pressing SEL. Note that 15 Presets are listed, along with the “Default” preset which contains default pan (0%) and zoom (100%) settings. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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Scroll to the Delete line and press SEL to display a confirmation menu. Press SEL to delete the Preset. Press ESC to return to the Delete Preset Menu, enabling you to select a different file to delete. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
SEL button is pressed. Note Most operations will be performed at 19200. Note If LED-PRO is placed in Remote mode and Director Toolset is connected, the Director Toolset may update the RS232 Menu with a different setting, such as 115200. bñéÉêí=jçÇÉ...
From the Setup Menu, select Factory Reset to display the Factory Reset Menu, which enables you to reset LED-PRO to its "factory default" condition. C l e a r a l l c o n f i g s , f o r m a t s , p r e s e t s ? <...
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4. Operation Using the Setup Menu mêçÖê~ããáåÖ=bafa The EDID DVI Input Format Menu enables you to update LED-PRO's preferred EDID resolution. The menu can be accessed from several points within the menu tree, but all programming procedures are identical. Important This menu is designed for advanced users only.
Disconnect all cables from the DVI input connectors, then press ESC to continue with programming. Once the system detects that no DVI source or display is connected, LED-PRO proceeds with programming. The following message is shown: P r o g r a m m i n g E D I D Plea se wa it ..
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4. Operation Using the Setup Menu If this error message persists and there is no DVI source or display device connected to LED-PRO, please contact Barco customer service. In Appendix C, refer to the “Contact Information” section on page 162 for details.
Use the following steps to run the Setup Wizard: Please note the following important Setup Wizard prerequisites: Ensure that your LED wall is properly connected to LED-PRO, and that power is enabled to all devices. Ensure that you know how your LED wall is cabled (e.g., horizontally or...
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An error message will be shown if the LED wall is not connected. Press SEL to continue. During this interval, LED-PRO will detect the tiles, query the tiles and count the number of tiles. The larger the LED wall, the longer the interval.
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At this point, check all power and data cabling, and press SEL to continue with a repeat of the “detection” process. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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If a vertical tile array that is one tile wide, choices are Top or Bottom. 10. Select Next to display the Rolling Grid Test Menu. During this interval, the system configures the wall, and displays a test pattern with diagonal motion. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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Select V Position and adjust the raster box for a perfect outline. Select V Size and adjust the raster box for a perfect outline. Note Typically, there should not be a need to adjust the sizes. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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Select the Tile Mode function on the LED Menu, and select Real. • Use the Expert Mode to set up H and V sizes on the output. Refer to the “Tile Mode” section on page 103 for additional details. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
Use the following steps to run the Input Wizard: Please note the following important Input Wizard prerequisites: Ensure that your inputs are properly connected to LED-PRO. Ensure that you have run the Setup Wizard, to properly configure your LED wall.
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W a l l L o c a t i o n > Inside Ne xt P r e v i o u s Figure 4-46. Wall Location Menu (sample) Select the gamma curve line, and choose the desired mode: Inside, Outside, or Custom. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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Please note the following important points regarding the gamma curve: If you previously selected (and stored) a custom gamma curve with the Director Toolset, LED-PRO will query the tiles and recognize the curve as “custom.” If you have used the “Expert Mode” to set up a gamma curve, four values are available: Indoor 1, Indoor 2, Outdoor 1 and Outdoor 2.
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8 for each additional input. Select No to exit the wizard, and return to the Status Menu. After you exit, the system performs an automatic “Save System State” procedure to save all inputs, outputs and system configurations. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
Fiber Tx ID Lock Panel V Sync Fiber Rx ID Save State V Rate Interlaced Lock to Src Software Vsn Mode Factory Rst Aspect Ratio Type Mode H Phase Ratio Figure 4-49. Expert Mode Menu Tree LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
F a c t o r y R e s e t Figure 4-50. Expert Mode Menu (sample) Following are descriptions of each menu function: • Input • Output • Effects • Logo • In Auto Acquire • Freeze • System • Software Version • Factory Reset LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
• Type • Colorspace • Source Alignment • Custom In Format • Aspect Ratio • Display Mode • Letterbox • Processing • Save Config • Reset Config • Recall Config • Delete Config • Unsaved Changes LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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1024x768 @59.94 • When “In Auto Acquire” is off, LED-PRO attempts to lock to the input video format selected by the user. If the currently selected format does not match the input signal for the selected channel, the display remains black and the menu indicates "Invalid Signal."...
Both the sample clock frequency and phase must be correct to obtain a properly sampled image. • LED-PRO incorporates automatic adjustments in the 1:1 sampling mode. To change the sampling mode: On the Input Setup Menu, select Sampling. Choose either OverSample or 1:1, and press SEL to accept.
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Bottom Edge — adjusts (in lines) the bottom edge, relative to the start of V Sync. When adjusting input timing, turn on the Output Raster Box, and adjust the input image to align with all four edges of the raster box. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
For all other video types, color space is set to RGB and cannot be changed. • The default selection for YPbPr is SMPTE. You may change this setting to BETA or M-II to allow the LED-PRO to correctly sample the Y, Pb and Pr components across their full dynamic range. pçìêÅÉ=^äáÖåãÉåí...
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This action also selects the next character for editing. Repeat step c for all desired characters. When data entry is complete, press SEL again. To save the format under the selected name, scroll to the Save line and press SEL. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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Please note: If the selected format is the current output format in use, or the output format currently saved in the output configuration, the “Output Format In Use” message will be shown. Press ESC to continue. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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< S E L > = Y e s <ESC> = No Figure 4-58. Save Custom Format Message Press SEL to save the changes. The Save Format As Menu will be shown. Press ESC to continue operations without saving changes. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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From the Input Setup Menu, select Aspect Ratio to display the Input Aspect Ratio Menu. This menu enables you to set the input source’s aspect ratio to a predefined or custom ratio. LED-PRO selects and displays the source’s aspect ratio according to the input format detected.
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— in which case it acts as if Auto mode is enabled. • DeIntlc — in order to process an interlaced source, LED-PRO must first de- interlace the image. De-interlacing is the process by which interlaced video is converted to progressive format. Please note: Interlaced video —...
4. Operation Using the Expert Mode Menu When LED-PRO detects Macrovision copy protection on the incoming YPbPr NTSC/PAL video, the value is automatically repositioned to 60mV to account for the reduced amplitude sync pulse. Note The default Sync Slice level has been optimized for virtually all sources that will be encountered and should rarely, if ever, require adjustment.
Figure 4-62. Save Input Configuration Message Press SEL to save the changes. The Save Configuration As Menu will be shown. Refer to the “Save Config” section on page 107 for instructions. Press ESC to continue operations without saving changes. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
From the Expert Mode Menu, select Output to display the LED Output Menu which enables you to configure the LED-PRO output. L E D O U T P U T > T i m i n g A d j u s t >...
If the LED tile type is known, this function also sets the refresh rate for the wall. • Values are 60 Hz or 50 Hz. Important The 60 Hz setting is actually 59.94 Hz. This setting is intended for use with NTSC and PC inputs. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
4. Operation Using the Expert Mode Menu iba=`çåíêçä From the LED Output Menu, select LED Control to choose whether the Barco LED wall is controlled by LED-PRO or by an external application such as Director Toolset. • When set to Remote, the Director Toolset GUI has full control of the RS-232 port and can communicate with LED-PRO and the LED Wall.
Figure 4-65. Lock to Source Menu In order to eliminate video processing delay associated with frame rate conversion, it is recommended that you lock the LED-PRO to the input source frame rate, using this function. Following are descriptions of each menu function: •...
The external processor then feeds LED-PRO in a progressive 800x600 format. In this case, LED-PRO does not need to scale the image, and operates in a “minimum delay” mode so as not to introduce additional delay into the system.
When auto-acquire is enable, transition times will be greater — due to the additional time required to analyze the input video timing. Refer to the “In Auto Acquire” section on page 87 for details. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
Using the Expert Mode Menu içÖç From the Expert Mode Menu, select Effects to display the Logo Menu, which enables you to save and delete a LOGO. LED-PRO stores one logo in non-volatile memory. L O G O > Ca pture Logo...
It is recommended that the In Auto Acquire mode remain on for most users. In this mode, LED-PRO automatically detects and acquires the input video type and resolution in most cases — and limits menu selections as applicable to the detected type.
D I A G N O S T I C R S 2 3 2 > Bau d 38 400 P a r a m e t e r s N 8 1 Ha ndshaking Re se t Figure 4-71. Diagnostic RS232 Menu (sample) LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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PC to match LED-PRO’s serial port settings as configured in the Diagnostic RS-232 Menu. • At this point, the LED-PRO command prompt (#) will be displayed at the terminal. • Type "Help" to see a list of remote commands supported. In Appendix B, refer to “LED-PRO Remote...
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IP address is correct. At this point, all new static IP values are active. Please note the following important points: Only after setting the IP address will LED-PRO attempt to set the Ethernet port. An IP address of 000.000.000.000 indicates that you are not interested in Ethernet communication, and to ignore the Ethernet port.
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M — indicates the MAC (hardware) address of the Ethernet port. bafa=asf=få=cêãí On the System Menu, select the EDID In Frmat function to display the EDID In Format Menu, which enables you to update LED-PRO's preferred EDID resolution. Refer to the “Programming EDID” section on page 53 for instructions.
Figure 4-76. Software Version Menu c~Åíçêó=oÉëÉí From the Expert Mode Menu, select Factory Reset to display the Factory Reset Menu, which enables you to reset LED-PRO to its "factory default" condition. Refer to the “Factory Reset” section on page 52 for instructions.
> Ra st er B ox O f f Dia gonal Mot ion O f f Figure 4-78. Test Pattern Menu (sample) Following are descriptions of each menu function: • Type • Raster Box • Diagonal Motion LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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When enabled, the selected test pattern (or raster box) moves from the bottom right to the upper left, allowing you to check that video is live to the LED wall — and not simply frozen. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
Press PAN & ZOOM to access the Pan & Zoom Menu. The figure below illustrates the complete menu tree — there are no sub-menus. PAN & ZOOM Pan & Zoom Menu Pan H Pan V Zoom Save Preset Recall Preset Reset Figure 4-79. Pan & Zoom Menu Tree LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
An positive value moves the image to the right. • The screen updates when SEL is pressed. m~å=s On the Pan & Zoom menu, select Pan V to pan (tilt) the selected input vertically. • Values range from -100.0% to +100.0%. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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On the Pan & Zoom menu, select Reset to restore pan and zoom settings to their default values for the selected input. Pan H and Pan V values will be reset to 0; the Zoom value will be reset to 100. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
LED-PRO ID LED Wall ID Fiber Tx ID Fiber Rx ID LED Test Pat Source Type LED OSD Status Type Boost Mode Creative Mode Tile Mode RS-232 Baud Save Config Reset Config Figure 4-81. LED Menu Tree LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
• LED Status • LED Contrast • LED Gamma • LED Information • LED Test Pattern • LED OSD • Boost Mode • Creative Mode • Tile Mode • RS232 • Save Config • Reset Config LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
4. Operation Using the LED Menu iba=`çåíêçä From the LED Menu, select LED Control to choose whether the Barco LED wall is controlled by LED-PRO or by an external application such as Director Toolset. • When set to Remote, the Director Toolset GUI has full control of the serial port and can communicate with LED-PRO and the LED Wall.
Toolset to change the ID, and then perform a factory reset on LED-PRO or run the Setup Wizard, the ID returns to 1. iba=t~ää=fa The LED Wall ID field lists the ID number of the first Barco LED tile, as assigned by the Director Toolset. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
LED Control is set to Local: • Internal — test patterns are controlled from within the tiles. • External — LED-PRO controls the tiles. qóéÉ The Type field controls the type of LED test pattern, such as “Cycle” and individual full screen colors.
When enabled, the upper end of the contrast range is boosted for a brighter LED display (normally 5000 NIT, but 7000 NIT in boost mode). Please note: • This mode is specific to OLite 510 tiles, and is not supported by other Barco tiles. Future tiles may support this mode. •...
Note This function is identical to the Reset Config function located in the Output Setup Menu (SETUP > Expert Mode > Output). Refer to the “Reset Config” section on page 84 for instructions. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
Press INPUT POS to access the Input Position Menu. The figure below illustrates the complete menu tree — including sub-menus. INPUT Input Position Menu H Position H Size V Position V Size Save Cfg Save Config Reset Config Recall Config Recall Config Figure 4-87. Input Position Menu Tree LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
On the Input Position Menu, select H Position to adjust (in pixels) the start of the input video's active area from H sync. e=páòÉ On the Input Position Menu, select H Size to adjust (in pixels) the size of the active area. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
Choose a character by turning the knob, and “accept” it by pressing SEL. This action also selects the next character for editing. Repeat step 2 for all desired characters. When data entry is complete, press SEL again. The filename will be truncated up to the current character position. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
The Reset Config function can be performed prior to a “save” if desired. Note This function is the same as the Reset Config function located in the Input Setup Menu (SETUP > Expert Mode > Input). It is also located here for operator convenience. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
(#), allowing you to browse the file list. Choose a file by turning the knob, and “accept” it by pressing SEL. Scroll to the Recall Config line and press SEL to recall the file. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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4. Operation Using the Input Position Menu LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
RK==réÖê~ÇáåÖ=pçÑíï~êÉ få=qÜáë=`Ü~éíÉê This chapter provides detailed instructions for upgrading LED-PRO system software. The following topics are discussed: • Software Upgrade Overview • Hardware Requirements • Software Requirements • Downloading Software • Serial Upgrade Method LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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Software Upgrade Overview pçÑíï~êÉ=réÖê~ÇÉ=lîÉêîáÉï Firmware files for the LED-PRO system are loaded into the hardware at power-up. These files are stored in the unit’s onboard flash memory, which can be upgraded using a serial connection to a PC (or laptop).
5. Upgrading Software Downloading Software açïåäç~ÇáåÖ=pçÑíï~êÉ Two different methods can be used to download LED-PRO software and the Flash File Loader utility: • Via FTP Site • Via Web Site sá~=cqm=páíÉ Barco Folsom's FTP site address is: ftp.folsom.com To download from the FTP site: Create a target folder on your PC (e.g., LED-PRO).
Barco Folsom, and shortcuts will be added. Note Do not move or copy any files out of the target folder. Connect the Diagnostic port on the back of the LED-PRO to the COM 1 port on your PC. In Chapter 2, refer to the “LED-PRO Rear Panel”...
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Repeat steps 7 and 8 above, then re-check the status lights. With communication status OK, continue with step 10. 10. To upload files to LED-PRO, click "Open script file to read and upload." 11. In the dialog, select "Upload_All.sld" and click Open. The LED-PRO unit should immediately display the "System in LOADER MODE"...
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5. Upgrading Software Serial Upgrade Method 14. On LED-PRO, perform a factory reset. Press SETUP, select Factory Reset, and then confirm. In Chapter 4, refer to the “Factory Reset” section on page 52 for additional details. Warning Use caution when performing this step, as all saved files will be erased.
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^K==péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë Input Specifications fåéìí=péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë= The table below lists LED-PRO input specifications. Table A-1. LED-PRO Input Specifications Parameter Detail Specification Video Input Universal Inputs (3) high bandwidth video channels support: • RGBHV • RGBS • RGsB computer video • Component video (STD or HDTV) •...
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Local (manual or via Setup Wizard), or via Director Toolset Calibration Via Director Toolset Remote control Computer or third party control via RS-232 or Ethernet mÜóëáÅ~ä=~åÇ=bäÉÅíêáÅ~ä=péÉÅáÑáÅ~íáçåë= The table below lists LED-PRO physical and electrical specifications. Table A-4. LED-PRO Physical and Electrical Specifications Parameter Detail Specification Power...
Figure A-1. Analog 15-pin D Connector, chassis view The table below lists Analog 15-pin D connector pinouts. Table A-7. Analog 15-pin D Connector Pinouts Signal Signal Green Blue H Sync or C Sync Red return V Sync Green return Blue return LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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T.M.D.S. Data 1+ T.M.D.S. Clock Shield T.M.D.S. Data 1/3 Shield T.M.D.S. Clock + T.M.D.S. Data 3- T.M.D.S. Clock - MicroCross Pins Analog Red Video Analog Horizontal Sync Analog Green Video Analog Common Ground Return Analog Blue Video LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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Table A-9. Ethernet Connector Pinouts Signal Wire Color TX Data + White / Orange TX Data - Orange RX Data + White / Green Blue White / Blue RX Data - Green White / Brown Brown LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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The table below lists Serial and Diagnostic connector pinouts. Table A-10. Serial and Diagnostic Connector Pinouts RS-232 Signal Description Carrier Detect Received Data Transmitted Data Data Terminal Ready Signal Ground Data Set Ready Request To Send Clear To Send Unused LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
_K==oÉãçíÉ=`çåíêçä=mêçíçÅçä få=qÜáë=^ééÉåÇáñ This appendix provides information regarding external remote control protocol. The following topics are discussed: • Default Serial Parameters • Default IP Address • RS-232 Mode • LED-PRO Remote Commands LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
Following are the default serial communications settings for the RS-232 port, which is used to communicate with the Director Toolset. • Baud Rate = 19.2K baud • Parity = NONE • Stop Bit = 1 • Data Bit = 8 • Echo = ON • Flow Control = NONE LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
This default address can be changed using the menu system. In Chapter 4, refer to the “Ethernet” section on page 89 for instructions. opJOPO=jçÇÉ The LED-PRO will respond with a “#” prompt when the command processor is ready for a command. The command syntax is shown below cmd arg1 arg2 … argn<CR>...
_K==oÉãçíÉ=`çåíêçä=mêçíçÅçä LED-PRO Remote Commands ibaJmol=oÉãçíÉ=`çãã~åÇë The tables below list LED-PRO remote commands. Click the hyperlink for detailed descriptions and examples, or go directly to the page as listed. All remote commands are sorted by category. • Resolution Remote Commands •...
_K==oÉãçíÉ=`çåíêçä=mêçíçÅçä LED-PRO Remote Commands Table B-3. LED-PRO Input Remote Commands (Continued) Command Description Page IAR in n cn Adjust Input Aspect Ratio IAR? in Query Input Aspect Ratio IAUTOC Automatically Configure the Input IBRT in nnn.n Set Input Brightness IBRT? in Query Input Brightness ICNT in nnn.n...
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_K==oÉãçíÉ=`çåíêçä=mêçíçÅçä LED-PRO Remote Commands Table B-3. LED-PRO Input Remote Commands (Continued) Command Description Page IRCNT in c nnn.n Set RGB Input Contrast IRCNT? in c Query RGB Input Contrast ISAT in nnn Adjust Input Saturation ISAT? in Query Input Saturation...
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_K==oÉãçíÉ=`çåíêçä=mêçíçÅçä LED-PRO Remote Commands lìíéìí=oÉãçíÉ=`çãã~åÇë The table below lists LED-PRO output remote commands. Table B-4. LED-PRO Output Remote Commands Command Description Page LCKMODE mode type Set Lock To Source Mode and Type LCKMODE? Query Lock To Source Mode and Type...
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_K==oÉãçíÉ=`çåíêçä=mêçíçÅçä LED-PRO Remote Commands `ìëíçã=cçêã~í=oÉãçíÉ=`çãã~åÇë The table below lists LED-PRO custom format remote commands. Table B-5. LED-PRO Custom Format Remote Commands Command Description Page EFLIST List all saved custom formats EFRES nn Set base resolution for custom format settings EFRES?
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_K==oÉãçíÉ=`çåíêçä=mêçíçÅçä LED-PRO Remote Commands póëíÉã=~åÇ=bíÜÉêåÉí=oÉãçíÉ=`çãã~åÇë The table below lists LED-PRO system and Ethernet remote commands. Table B-6. LED-PRO System and Ethernet Remote Commands Command Description Page DMSG mode Disable/Enable Debug messages DMSG? Query Debug message mode ENETM Set Ethernet Mode...
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_K==oÉãçíÉ=`çåíêçä=mêçíçÅçä LED-PRO Remote Commands bÑÑÉÅíë=oÉä~íÉÇ=`çãã~åÇë The table below lists LED-PRO effects related commands. Table B-8. LED-PRO Effects Related Commands Command Description Page TRN type n Selects transition type and time TRN? Query transition type and time m~åLwççãLsáÉï=oÉãçíÉ=`çãã~åÇë The table below lists LED-PRO pan/zoom/view remote commands.
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_K==oÉãçíÉ=`çåíêçä=mêçíçÅçä LED-PRO Remote Commands ibaJmol=pÉêá~ä=`çãã~åÇ=aÉëÅêáéíáçåë obpe • Description: Query the available resolution list for the LED-PRO. • Parameters: None • Returns: All available resolutions in the format: n : HxV @F (example: 20 : 1024x768 @59.94) RESH (Query all available resolutions) obpf=åå...
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- Input Aspect Ratio: n[0-5], 1:1 | 3:2 | 4:3 | 5:4 | 16:9 | Custom cn - (Optional) Custom Input Aspect Ratio: (0.75 - 3.00) Note cn parameter is not required unless user selects Custom Input Aspect Ratio (i.e. n = 5) • Query: IAR? in LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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CNT 1 100 (Adjusts input 1 Contrast to be 100%.) CNT? 1 (Queries Input Contrast of channel 1.) f`mel=áå=åå • Description: Adjusts the Input Clock Phase Offset. • Parameters: in - Input chnl [1-3] nn - Phase value; [-16..15] LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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- name given to configuration when it is stored. This filename is translated to all upper case characters. If same input configuration name exist, it will be overwritten. in - Input chnl [1-4] ICSAV 3 file1 (saves Input configuration as FILE1 for channel 3.) LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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IEDGE 1 R 1024 (Set Input Right Edge to 1024) IEDGE? 1 L (Queries Input Left Edge value) fdj=áå=å • Description: Sets Input Gamma for the selected input channel • Parameters: in - Input chnl [1-4] n - [1.0-3.0] increment 0.1 LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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IHPOS 1 296 (Set Input Horizontal Position for channel 1 to 296) IHPOS? 1 (Queries Input Horizontal Position for channel 1) feqlq^i=åååå • Description: Set Input Horizontal Total. The minimum and maximum limit is dependent on the input resolution. • Parameters: in - Input chnl [1-4] LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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ILB? 1 (Queries LetterBox mode of channel 1) fo_oq=áå=Å=ååKå • Description: Adjusts the Input RGB Brightness value. • Parameters: in - Input chnl [1-3] c - Color [R|G|B] nnn.n - Brightness value; Range -25% to +25% LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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Description: Adjust Input Sample Mode. • Parameters: in - Input chnl (1-3) n - Input Sample Mode: n[0-1], Oversample | 1:1 Note Some input's sample mode can only be set to oversample, some can only be set to 1:1. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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Input Type DVI is only available on input channel 1. • Parameters: in - Input chnl [1-3] mode - Mode [0|1|2|3], RGB | YPbPr | NTSC/PAL/SECAM | DVI (DVI available only on chnl 1) LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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= nnnn OHPOS 296 (Set Output Horizontal Position to 296) OHPOS? (Queries Output Horizontal Position) lepvk`=åååå • Description: Set Output Horizontal Sync Width. The minimum limit is 4 and maximum limit is dependent on the output resolution. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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Parameters: nnnn - Output Vertical Active: nnnn[ (Actual Output V Active * 2/10, with absolute minimum value of 150) - +(Actual Output V Active *6/5, with absolute maximum value of Output V Total - Output V Sync)] LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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Parameters: nnnn - Output Vertical Total: nnnn[ (Output Vsync + Output Vactive + (Output Vpos - Output Vsync)) - +(Actual Output V Total * 9/5)] • Query: OVTOTAL? Returns the Output Vertical Total value in the format = nnnn OVTOTAL 806 (Set Output Vertical Total to 806) LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
EFINT 1 (Set custom format to be interlaced) EFINT? (Query the interlace mode for the custom format) bceqlq^i=åååå • Description: Set custom format's Horizontal Total value. • Parameters: nnnn - H Total [640 - +(162000 / H Rate)] LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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Returns the custom format's Horizontal Sync value in the format = nn EFHSYNC 5 (Set custom format H Sync as 5) EFHSYNC? (Query the custom format's H Sync value) bceo^qb\ • Description: Query custom format's Horizontal Rate value (kHz). LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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EFVFP? (Query the custom format's V Front Porch value) bcspvk`=åå • Description: Set custom format's Vertical Sync value. • Parameters: nn - V Sync [1 - +( V Total - V Active - V Front Porch - 1)] • Query: EFVSYNC? LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
192.168.0.200, subnet mask to 255.255.255.0, and default Gateway IP to 192.168.0.1) EIP? (Returns IP address, subnet mask and Gateway IP) bj^`\ • Description: Query Ethernet MAC address for the LED-PRO. Note that each LED-PRO unit will have a different MAC address. • Parameters: None LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
• Description: Factory resets the system and sets all settings to factory defaults. • Parameters: None RESET (Factory reset the LED-PRO™) t^iipq^ka_v • Description: Set LED Wall to standby mode • Usage: WALLSTANDBY [0|1] (0 = enable, 1 = standby)
Description: Selects transition type when switching between input channels. Transition delay is only applicable if the transition type selected is Fade to black / Fade to logo. Fade to logo transition type only selectable if Logo has been stored in non-volatile memory. LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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Description: Query saved View settings (i.e. Zoom setting, Pan H setting, Pan V setting) • Parameters: nn - View Index [1 - 15] • Returns: nnn.n - Zoom value [min-max] depends on scale factor hhh.h - Horizontal Pan (-100.0% - +100.0%) LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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VIEWR (Recall saved Input channel View for currently routed channel.) sfbtfp=áå • Description: Save current View (Preset) to non-volatile memory for selected Input channel. • Parameters: in - Input chnl [1-4] VIEWIS 1 (Save current View for channel 1.) LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
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Parameters: nnn.n - Zoom value [min-max] depends on scale factor • Query: ZOOM? Returns the current zoom scale factor in the format = nnn.n ZOOM 200.0 (Zoom into the image using a 200.0% scale factor) ZOOM? (Queries current zoom scale factor.) LED-PRO • User’s Guide...
Warranty related repairs include parts and labor, but do not include faults resulting from user negligence, special modifications, lightning strikes, abuse (drop/crush), and/or other unusual damages. The customer shall pay shipping charges when unit is returned for repair. Barco will cover shipping charges for return shipments to customers. oÉíìêå=j~íÉêá~ä=^ìíÜçêáò~íáçå=Eoj^F...