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  • Page 1 BarcoRLM G5 Owner’s manual R9010020 R9010021 R5976629/05 02/06/2006...
  • Page 2 Barco nv Events Noordlaan 5, B-8520 Kuurne Phone: +32 56.36.89.70 Fax: +32 56.36.88.24 E-mail: sales.events@barco.com Visit us at the web: www.barco.com Printed in Taiwan...
  • Page 3 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: Table Of Contents

    The Video Selector ........................54 R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 6 13.3 Take screenshot ........................116 R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 7 Index........................157 R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 8 Table of contents R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 9: Packaging And Dimensions

    ANSI 73.11 American power plug to connect the power cord to the wall outlet. Content • 1 BARCO RLM G5 projector (weight ± 30 kg or 67 lbs) • 1 remote control unit RCU + 2 batteries. • 2 power cables with outlet plug type CEE7 and ANSI 73.11.
  • Page 10 Projector packaging Save the original shipping carton and packing material, they will be necessary if you ever have to ship your projector. For maximum protection, repack your projector as it was originally packed at the factory. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 11: Dimensions

    1. Packaging and Dimensions Dimensions Side view Image 1-3 Side view Front view [27.76] 51.9 [2.04] Image 1-4 Front view R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 12: Packaging And Dimensions

    1. Packaging and Dimensions Bottom view [6.69] [6.69] [2.36] 76.8 ° 27.2 [1.07] [4.72] [2.36] [4.72] [7.87] 354.5 [13.96] Image 1-5 Bottom view R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 13: Top View

    1. Packaging and Dimensions Top view 122.5 122.5 [18.11] [4.82] [4.82] 82.5 82.5 [3.25] [21.26] [3.25] [27.76] Image 1-6 Top view R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 14 1. Packaging and Dimensions R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 15: Installation Guidelines

    The projector will not operate if ambient air temperature falls outside this range (10°C- 35°C or 50°F-95°F). Storage temperature: -35°C to +65°C (-31°F to 149°F) Humidity Conditions Storage: 0 to 98 % RH Non-condensing Operation: 0 to 95 % RH Non-condensing AUTION Harmful Environmental Contamination Precaution R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 16: Projector Configuration

    Positioning the projector The projector should be installed perpendicular with the screen on a distance PD and water leveled in both directions. The mounting positions in the following images are shown for a nominal lens position. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 17 2. Installation Guidelines Image 2-1 Front-Ceiling configuration Side view Top view Back view PD Distance projector - screen R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 18: Safety Area Around Projector

    PD Distance projector - screen Safety Area around projector Safety area Make sure the projector is located so that the air inlets and outlets for the cooling system are not obstructed. Image 2-3 Air flow, safety area R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 19: Lenses

    PD = 4.3061 x SW + 9.055 Tele PD = 6.9359 x SW + 0.09 PD = 6.9359 x SW + 3.543 2.5.3 Lens installation The default lens is standard mounted on the projector when it arrives on your location. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 20: Cleaning The Lens

    Battery Insertion in the Remote Control Where to find the batteries The batteries are not placed in the remote control to avoid remote control operation in its package, resulting in a shorter battery life time. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 21: Stacking Projectors

    4. For ceiling mounted configurations, mount a security cable between the lowest projector and the upper projector. (image 2-10) Warning: Be sure the safe working loud of the used security cables and connectors are enough to support one projector. Refer to the supplier of the security cable for safety details. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 22 2. Installation Guidelines Image 2-8 Stacking two projectors Image 2-9 Closing the rigging sockets Image 2-10 Mounting the security chain R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 23: Rigging Points And Accessories

    (5). 7. Turn now the connecting-piece into the direction of the lens and secure this position by turning up the second nut. (image 2-12) 8. Turn the clamp on the movable connecting-piece. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 24 2. Installation Guidelines Image 2-11 Mounting the clamps fixation Image 2-12 Mounting the rigging clamp R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 25: Connections

    Image 3-1 Power connection Power input Power cord clamp ON/OFF switch Fuses For continued protection against fire hazard : • refer replacement to qualified service personnel • ask to replace with the same type of fuse. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 26: Input Source Connection

    L1 Layer 1 = RGBHV + Composite Video + S-Video L2 Layer 2 = DVI + Computer + RS232IN + RC (wired remote control) L3 Layer 3 = SDI in and out L4 Layer 4 = Two way hardwired remote + Ethernet R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 27: 5-Cable Input

    Source selection menu by selecting Data on BNC’s instead of Component video and by selecting Pr/Y/Pb in the advanced settings of the Image file menu. 1. data or video R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 28: Composite Video Input

    Note: Another way for selecting this input is via Source on the local keypad or via the Menu. The projector allows the input of more composite video signals (up to 7 composite video signals) when using the 5 cable input in extended configuration. Press 3 to browse through the possible video sources. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 29: S-Video Input

    The component of a video signal that includes information about its brightness. Which signal can be connected ? Standard S-Video (S-VHS) with separate Y (luma) and C (chroma) signals. In extended mode also Composite video can be connected to the S-Video plug. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 30: Digital Visual Interface (Dvi) Input

    Ground (for +5V) Pin 4 Pin 16 Hot Plug Detect TMDS DATA4- Pin 5 TMDS DATA4+ Pin 17 TMDS DATA0- Pin 6 DDC Clock Pin 18 TMDS DATA0+ Pin 7 DDC Data Pin 19 TMDS DATA0/5 Shield R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 31: Computer Input (Rgb Analog)

    Composite sync only possible on Green How to select a computer input ? 1. Press 2 on the RCU Note: Another way for selecting this input is via Source on the local keypad or via the Menu. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 32: Serial Digital Interface

    • RS232 IN connection 3.9.1 RS232 IN connection What can be connected to the RS232 IN connection ? The RS232 IN connection allows the projector to communicate with a computer e.g. IBM PC or Apple Macintosh. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 33: Extended Configuration

    Beside the standard RGB, composite & sync signals, the extended capabilities of the 5-cable inputs make treatment of additional signals possible: • a composite video signal may be connected to 4 of the 5 BNC’s (beside the standard video BNC input) • a S-Video signal can be connected R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 34: S-Video Extended Configuration

    2 composite video signal may be connected. Inputs Signals S-Video Composite Video Video Composite Video Video Table 3-5 Extended configuration of the S-Video input: the first column gives the possible signals, and the first row the S-Video inputs pins. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 35: Summarizing

    S-Video 3 : via the 1st and the 3rd BNC Key 4 on the RCU allows to browse through the active S-Video inputs, each hit moves to the next active video input. The first hit on key 4 selects the last selected video input. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 36 3. Connections R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 37: Getting Started

    • Projector address • Controlling the projector • Quick lens adjustment • Digital Zoom • Quick Picture in Picture selection Terminology overview Overview The following table gives an overview of the different functionalities of the keys. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 38 4. Getting Started MENU BACK ENTER LOGO PAUSE TEXT AUTO IMAGE DIGI ZOOM PHASE SB-PC TINT COLOR VIDEO S-VIDEO BRIGHTN CONTR LENS LENS ZOOM SHIFT LENS FOCUS Image 4-1 Led 1 Led 2 Led 3 Image 4-2 R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 39 IR receiver IR receiver Green Led 1 IR acknowledgement Standby Led 2 Hardware error Led 3 Cool down sequence: flickers 60 seconds rescue program (software error) after switching to standby R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 40: Switching On

    The total lifetime of the lamp (single lamp) for a safe operation is x hours max., do not use it longer. Always replace with a same type of lamp. Call a Barco authorized service technician for lamp replacement. Lamp management when the lamp runtime is reached in the different lamp modes is indicated in the next image.

  • Page 41: Switching To Standby

    ARNING Using a lamp for more than x hours is dangerous as the lamp could explode. The lamp runtime reset as well as the lamp replacement can only be done by a Barco authorized technician. Switching to standby How to switch to standby? 1.

  • Page 42: Using The Rcu

    Internal IR receivers can be disabled: mono jack : on plug in of the jack stereo jack : on plug in or using an external switch bringing the right channel (B) to ground level. (image 4-7) Image 4-6 Hardwired remote control R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 43 Optional two way hard-wired remote to XLR input 1. Plug one end of the twisted pare cable with XLR connector in the two way remote. (image 4-9) 2. Plug the other end in the XLR connector on the projector. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 44: Projector Address

    0 and 9). The projector with the corresponding address will listen to that specific RCU. Some projectors may operate in domestic environments where other equipments may listen to the common address “0” , therefore the common address can also be set to “1”. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 45: Displaying And Programming Addresses Into The Rcu

    The bar scale changes as the arrows on the RCU are pressed or the + or - buttons on the local keypad. The picture settings are saved in the image file. Image 4-12 R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 46: Quick Lens Adjustment

    3. Press the corresponding arrows (A1) or (A2) on the adjust button, as indicated in front of the menu items, for alignment. 4. Press control button (D) to leave the lens adjustment menu. (image 4-13) R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 47: Lens Adjustment Via Menu Bar

    Press <enter> for SHIFT mode for zoom Press <LOGO> or <LENS> for test pattern for focus Press <enter> for SHIFT mode Press <LOGO> or <LENS> for test pattern Image 4-14 Lens adjustment via menu R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 48: Direct Lens Adjustment (Rcu)

    1. Press ← or → on the Digital Zoom key on the remote control to zoom the center of the image. 2. Use the ↑, ↓, → or ← to pan the image. (image 4-16) 3. Press ENTER to confirm. Note: While in the digital zoom function, use BACK to return. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 49: Quick Picture In Picture Selection

    The number of the layout which has to be entered is the same as the number between the brackets in the menubar → Tools → PiP select. To go back to full screen, enter the source number of the source which must be displayed full screen. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 50 4. Getting Started R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 51: Getting Used With The Menu Structure

    How to start up the menus PC like menu structure The BARCO RLM G5 has a build in “PC like” menu bar which allows easy access to different parameters for setting up the projector. How to activate 1. Press MENU on the RCU.

  • Page 52: Using The Dialog Boxes

    2. Press ← or → to select the digit to be changed. 3. Press ↓ or ↑ to increase or decrease the value. To confirm the changes always press ENTER. Use ↓ or ↑ to browse between the different fields. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 53 In some cases an alphanumeric value (file name, ...) has to be entered. Use ↑ or ↓ to scroll through the char- acter values once the input field is activated. Following characters can be browsed in this particular order: Decimal scroll list: 0123456789 Signed decimal scroll list: 0123456789- ASCII scrolllist:ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789+-*/&@#.;.abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 54 5. Getting used with the Menu structure R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 55: Source Selection

    The Source selection menu allows to select one of the different sources. Another method to select an input source is via the remote control using the numeric keys or by using the local keypad. How to select a source ? 1. Press MENU to activate the menu bar. 2. Press ↓ to pull down the Source Selection menu. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 56: Selecting A Data Source On The 5-Cable Input

    When RGB video signal with Sync on green or sync on H is connected on the BNC’s. This signal is routed to the video circuit and is projected in a Video Window. Image 6-2 When selecting “1” with the remote control, the predefined source type will be displayed. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 57: Composite Video

    When the extended mode is not switched on, the on screen menu will have another layout with less selection possibilities. How to select one of the 3 S-Video inputs ? 1. Press MENU to activate the menu bar. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 58: The Video Selector

    A message will be displayed and followed by a graphical user interface. 4. Use the arrow keys to select the Extended check box. 5. Press ENTER to disable or enable the extended mode. Check Extended to switch to extended mode. Uncheck Extended to switch to standard mode. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 59 D: connector enabled active & selected • E: connector enabled & active & focused (browser positioned on connector) A source can also be selected via the dedicated key 9 on the RCU. Key 9 allows to browse through the active inputs. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 60 6. Source Selection R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 61: General Menu

    To restart the image : press PAUSE. 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 control. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 62: Standby Timer

    8. Use ↑ or ↓ to browse to the input field. 9. Use ← or → , the numeric keys on the remote or the keypad to change the countdown setting. 10.Press MENU or BACK to exit or to go back to the previous menu. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 63: Identification

    4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Identification. (image 7-6) 5. Press ENTER to activate the function. The Identification screen will be displayed. (image 7-7) 6. Press MENU or BACK to exit or to go back to the previous menu Image 7-6 R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 64 7. General Menu Image 7-7 R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 65: Image Menu

    Overview • Image menu overview • Settings • Aspect ratio • Show native resolution • Keystone correction • Color Temperature • Filmmode detection • Blanking • Input Balance • AGC on Video • Manual Gain Control R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 66: Image Menu Overview

    Show native resolution • Keystone... • Color temperature Projector white Computer Video Film Broadcast Custom Preset... Custom... • Film mode detection • Blanking • Input Balance Black.. White... Preset • AGC on Video • Manual Gain Control... R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 67: Settings

    4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select settings. 5. Press → to pull down the menu. 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Contrast. 7. Press ENTER. A slider box appears. 8. Use ← or → to change the contrast. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 68: Brightness

    A slider box appears. 8. Use ← or → to change the brightness. The higher the value, the higher the brightness. click in the input box and enter the desired value with the numeric keys. Image 8-4 R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 69: Color

    7. Press ENTER . A slider box appears. 8. Use ← or → to change the tint. The higher the value, the higher the tint. click in the input box and enter the desired value with the numeric keys. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 70: Sharpness

    8.2.6 Gamma About Gamma Gamma is an image quality enhancement function that offers a richer image by brightening the already darker portions of the image without altering the brightness of the brighter portions (contrast feeling enhanced). R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 71: Phase

    1. Press MENU to activate the menu bar. (image 8-10) 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. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 72: Noise Reduction

    A slider box appears 8. Use ← or → to change the noise level. The higher the value, the higher the noise reduction. click in the input box and enter the desired value with the numeric keys. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 73: Aspect Ratio

    Type of input signal is indicated above each image row. The image row shows how the image will be projected in the different aspect ratio settings. The arrow indicates the correct setting for the mentioned source. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 74 1. Press MENU to activate the menu bar. (image 8-13) 2. Press → to select Image. 3. Press ↓ to pull down the Image menu. 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Aspect ratio. 5. Press ENTER to confirm. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 75 7. Use ← or → to select Horizontal or Vertical. 8. Use ↑ or ↓ to adjust until the desired aspect ratio is obtained. press ENTER and enter the desired value with the digit keys. Image 8-14 Image 8-15 R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 76: Show Native Resolution

    2. Press → to select the Image item. 3. Press ↓ to pull down the Image menu. 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Show native resolution. (image 8-17) 5. Press → to pull down the menu. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 77: Keystone Correction

    5. Press ENTER to confirm. A slider box is displayed . (image 8-20) 6. Use ← or → to adjust the keystone. enter the desired value with the numeric keys. The top and bottom adjustments affect the image differently. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 78: Color Temperature

    1. Press MENU to activate the menu bar. 2. Press → to select the Image item. (image 8-21) 3. Press ↓ to pull down the Image menu. 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Color temperature. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 79 A slider box for the x-coordinate is displayed as well as a wizard text box in the lower part of the screen. (image 8-23) Adjust first x and then y. Use Color button to toggle between x and y. (image 8-24) The color temperature value will be stored for later use. Image 8-22 R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 80 Image 8-25 Change between x and y with <COLOR> Image 8-27 1000 Image 8-26 the x and y coordinate changes between 0.00 and 1.00. For practical reasons, the values on the slider box are multiplied by 1000. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 81: Filmmode Detection

    4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Filmmode detection. 5. Press → to pull down the menu. 6. Use ↓ or ↑ to enable or disable the Filmmode detection. 7. Press ENTER. A white bullet shows the active setting. Image 8-28 R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 82: Blanking

    4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Blanking. 5. Press ENTER to confirm. The Blanking pop-up menu appears. (image 8-31) 6. Use ← or → to select Enabled or Disabled. Enabled Blanking adjustment is possible Disabled Blanking adjustment is not possible R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 83: Input Balance

    Adjusting the input balance • Input balance for YPrPb signals 8.9.1 Introduction to Input Balance Introduction: Unbalanced color signals When transporting signals, there is always a risk of deterioration of the information contained in the signals. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 84: Black Level

    One can conclude here that a good data conversion can only be met by using three previously (input) balanced color signals 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. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 85: Adjusting The Input Balance

    The changeover from min to max is indicated by the apparition of bright spots also called “digital noise” 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 8-37 R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 86: Black Balance

    1. Connect the source you want to project. 2. Select a white pattern (or gray scale as alternative). 3. Press MENU to activate the menu bar. 4. Press → to select the Image item. 5. Press ↓ to pull down the Image menu. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 87: Input Balance For Yprpb Signals

    Selecting Preset restores the factory input balance setting 8.9.3 Input balance for YPrPb signals Remark on the input balance of a component video source Before starting the Input Balance procedure, generate a signal with dominant white parts. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 88: Agc On Video

    Enabling/disabling the AGC 1. Press MENU to activate the menu bar. 2. Press → to select the Image item. 3. Press ↓ to pull down the Image menu. 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select AGC on Video. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 89: Manual Gain Control

    5. Press ENTER to confirm. A scroll bar is displayed. (image 8-47) 6. Use ← or → to adjust the gain so that uniform white parts in the image are obtained. use the numeric keys to enter the desired value. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 90 8. Image Menu Image 8-46 Image 8-47 R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 91: Tools Menu

    What are the different possibilities within the PiP mode ? The input section of the BARCO RLM G5 projector allows a multitude of combinations of different input signals which may be pro- jected in the 4 windows of the PiP screen.
  • Page 92 These are factory layouts, they can be edited and saved. • Personal layouts Beside the 2 fixed layouts and the 3 factory layouts, you can create 5 additional (personal) layouts. 2. fixed layout 3. factory layouts R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 93: Pip Select

    4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select PiP select. 5. Press → to pull down the menu. 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired configuration. (image 9-3) 7. Press ENTER. A white bullet shows the active layout. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 94: Pip Add Window

    6. Select the source you want to display in the window with the ↑ and ↓ . (image 9-7) 7. Resize the new window with the 4 arrow keys. (image 9-8) 8. Position the window on the screen with the 4 arrow keys. (image 9-9) R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 95: Pip Remove Window

    In the lower part of the screen appears a wizard. (image 9-12) The selected window appears surrounded with a white frame. 6. Press PiP ADJUST to move the frame along the different windows until the desired window is selected. 7. Press ENTER to remove that window. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 96: Pip Layout

    Press ENTER to select the input field. Use ← or → to enter the name and exit with BACK or MENU. (numeric values can be added with the remote control) If save has been selected, a message box is displayed. (image 9-15) R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 97: Pip Rename Layout

    A dialog box is displayed. (image 9-18) Press ENTER to activate the input box. Use ← or → to enter the name and exit with BACK or MENU (numeric values can be entered with the remote control). Image 9-16 R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 98: Pip Delete Layout

    What can be done ? PiP adjust allows to browse through the windows in the active layout, a white frame indicates the window which has the focus. This way, independent settings (picture settings, ...) are possible for each window. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 99 How to adjust a window in the layout ? 1. Use the PiP Adjust key or function in the menu to choose the window to be adjusted. 2. Press ENTER. All actions can be taken on the focused window. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 100 9. Tools Menu R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 101: Signal Menu

    5. Press → to pull down the menu. 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired switching mode. 7. Press ENTER. A white bullet shows the active effect. The next source switching will be done using the selected effect. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 102 The Seamless switching mode is not used in the Random mode. Note on Fade in/out In some cases, depending on the sources to be switched, the fade in/out effect is impossible or may not occur. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 103: Output Frame Rate

    How to change ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar. 2. Press → to select the Signal item. (image 10-3) 3. Press ↓ to pull down the Signal menu. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 104: Background

    6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired background. 7. Press ENTER. Image 10-4 When there is no signal connected, the projector will also start its standby timer countdown (if enabled) and shuts down after the predetermined time. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 105: Lamps Menu

    4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Runtimes. 5. Press ENTER. A text box is displayed. (image 11-2) Image 11-1 Runtime Lamp 1 Lamp 2 Projector 2005 Image 11-2 Runtime text box: yellow indicator means the lamp is working R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 106: Mode

    5. Press → to pull down the menu. 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired mode. Single Only one lamp is ignited. Dual Both lamps are ignited. 7. Press ENTER to confirm. A bullet shows the active mode. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 107: Economic On/Off

    30 to 200 hours. The runtime warning is displayed by default at 30 hours before end of lamp lifetime. How to set the lamp runtime warning? 1. Press MENU to activate the menu bar. 2. Press → to select the Lamp item. (image 11-6) 3. Press ↓ to pull down the Lamps menu. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 108 8. Press Back to return. Image 11-6 Lamp runtime warning hrs before end of lamp lifetime Image 11-7 ARNING Lamp replacement should be done by a Barco authorized technician. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 109: Image Files Menu

    AutoImage works only in full screen mode If the AutoImage function does not succeed in finding a file and no file is loaded (load list is empty), which means that the source is not displayed, then use the copy function, R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 110: Load File

    In PiP mode, the files which may be loaded will be of the data type if the active window is a data window, or they will be of the video type if the active window is a video window. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 111: File Selection

    3. Press ↓ to pull down the Image files menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Auto Image 5. Press ENTER A textbox showing a progress bar is displayed. Tip: Press the Cancel button to cancel the operation. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 112: Edit File

    A dialog box is displayed with the selected source settings. (image 12-7) 8. Use ← or → to edit and change the values. Note: greyed out fields can not be updated (total pixels). 9. Press ENTER to confirm. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 113: Correct File Parameters

    Vertical start in lines : number of lines between the start of the input signal and start of the image on the screen. 12.6.3 Advanced video settings Overview When a video source is selected, the advanced button enables the advanced settings for that video source. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 114: Advanced Data Settings

    The input format settings are used to "tell more" about the signals connected on the BNC’s, it completes the information in the source selection menu. - RGB is selected by default and means that an RGB signal is connected to the BNC’s - PR/Y/PB must be selected whenever: R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 115: Rename File

    Use ← or → to select the characters. Use the ↓ or ↑ to change the value. 9. Press ENTER to confirm the changes. Image 12-12 Rename custom file Rename custom file New name: Video625.c01 Video625.c01 Video625.c02 Image 12-14 Image 12-13 R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 116: Copy

    Copy a standard file (.sxx) which is not too different of the source to display, then edit this file to get the best image. 12.9 Delete The active file cannot be deleted. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 117: Automatic Load

    2. Press → to select the Image files item. (image 12-20) 3. Press ↓ to pull down the Image files menu. 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Automatic load. 5. Press → to display the choices. 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select desired choice. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 118: Zoom-Focus

    5. Press → to display the choices. 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select desired choice. Universal The same zoom/focus setting will be used for all files. Unique The zoom/focus settings will be stored file per file. Image 12-21 R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 119: Display Setup

    All menus, dialog boxes and text boxes can be disabled by putting the text box function in the off position. How to enable/disable the Textbox ? 1. Press MENU to activate the menu bar. 2. Press → to select the Display setup item. (image 13-2) R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 120: Take Screenshot

    4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Take screenshot. 5. Press ENTER. A dialog box is displayed. (image 13-4) 6. Press yes to confirm. A text box shows the evolution of the operation. (image 13-5, image 13-6) Image 13-3 R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 121: Menu Bar Position

    3. Press ↓ to pull down the Display setup menu. 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Menu bar position menu. 5. Press ENTER. 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to position the menu bar. Image 13-8 R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 122: Status Bar Position

    5. Press ENTER to confirm. A sliderbox is displayed. Use the 4 arrow keys to move the box to the desired position. The X and Y coordinate will change simultaneously while moving the box. (image 13-12) 6. Quit with BACK. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 123: Auto Image Setup

    When checked and when a new file is loaded for the first time due to a switch from one source to another source, the selected auto image setup will be executed. When the new loaded file was already once used, then the auto image detection will not be done. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 124: Scenergix

    During the AUTO IMAGE measuring process the data source disappears temporarily. 13.8 Scenergix Overview • Introduction • Preparations • ScenergiX overlap zone (horizontal scenergix) • ScenergiX overlap zone (vertical scenergix) • ScenergiX border adjustment • Black level of the images R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 125: Introduction

    Why ScenergiX ? When working in a multichannel setup the BARCO RLM G5 and its Soft Edge possibilities enable an image blending that gives the appearance of a single view, thus achieving realistic immersion for the majority of wide screen applications.

  • Page 126: Scenergix Overlap Zone (Horizontal Scenergix)

    Total horizontal screen size in pixels : 1948 pixels Pact projector 1 = [(1024 / 1948)] x 1600 = 841 pixels Pact projector 2 = [(1024 / 1948)] x 1600 = 841 pixels Pstart projector 2 = Pstart projector 1 + (1600 – 841) R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 127: Scenergix Overlap Zone (Vertical Scenergix)

    Within this menu the width of the blending zone is set up. How to select a border? 1. Press MENU to activate the menu bar. 2. Press → to select the Display setup item. (image 13-20) R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 128: Adjusting With The Arrow Keys

    The border line will move in the desired direction and the light output in the overlap area will be adapted to. (image 13-21) Set first the width of the first projector and repeat for the second one. (image 13-22, image 13-23) Image 13-21 Width selections R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 129: Black Level Of The Images

    For dark images, the overlap zone will be brighter then the rest of the images. Therefore we can rise the black level of the remaining image (excluding the overlap zone) How to adjust 1. Press MENU to activate the menu bar. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 130 Use the left or right arrow key to select the adjustment direction and speed. Press ENTER to increment or decrement the value. Stay pressing on ENTER until the desired value is reached. Image 13-24 Image 2 Image 1 Image 13-25 Black level adjustment R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 131: Installation Menu

    6. Press ENTER to switch to the shift mode. See image 14-3. ← or → Horizontal shift ↑ or ↓ Vertical shift ENTER to switch the cursor key between vertical/horizontal shift and zoom/focus Logo to switch the image between active source or test pattern R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 132: Projector Address

    The most right digit will be selected. Use the left arrow key to jump to the other digits. (image 14-6) 7. Enter an address between 0 and 255 with the digit keys on the RCU and press ENTER to activate. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 133: How To Change The Common Address

    A dialog box appears on the screen. Use the ↑ to scroll to Common RC5 address. (image 14-8) 6. Press ENTER to go to the edit mode. The digit will be selected. (image 14-9) 7. Enter the common address, 0 or 1. Image 14-7 Image 14-8 Image 14-9 R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 134: Orientation

    4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Language. 5. Press → to pull down the menu. 6. Use ↓ or ↑ to select the desired language. 7. Press ENTER to confirm. The language is adapted and a white bullet shows the active configuration. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 135: Quick Access Keys

    Default factory pre-programmed functions are : color, brightness and contrast. Image 14-12 Image 14-13 How to program the quick access keys ? 1. Scroll through the menu bar to the desired menu item. 2. Push the desired function key for 3 seconds. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 136: Rs232 Baudrate

    3. Press ↓ to pull down the Installation menu. 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Automatic startup . 5. Press → to pull down the menu. 6. Use ↓ or ↑ to enable/disable the automatic startup. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 137: Security

    A dialog box is displayed. (image 14-18) The following things must be entered: Your name Company name Address or location For more info about how to enter characters with the remote control, see "Using the Dialog boxes", page 48. 9. Press ACCEPT. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 138: How To Disable The Security Mode

    6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select OFF 7. Press ENTER to confirm An Enter PIN code dialog box will be displayed. 8. Enter your PIN code. When the PIN code is correct the security mode will be switched off. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 139 14. Installation menu Image 14-21 R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 140 14. Installation menu R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 141: Service

    5. Press ENTER. An options dialog box opens. (image 15-2) Image 15-1 Image 15-2 15.2 Lamps and Power supply What is possible ? To get an overview of the firmware version of the µC and the measured temperatures. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 142: Board Identification

    1. Press MENU to activate the menu bar. (image 15-5) 2. Press → to select the Service item. 3. Press ↓ to pull down the menu. 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Board Identification..5. Press ENTER. An list dialog box opens. (image 15-6) R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 143: Diagnostics

    7. Press ENTER to select I A text box is displayed. (image 15-8) Items with a green icon are OK. Items with a red icon have a problem. 8. Use the ↑ or ↓ keys to scroll inside the list. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 144: Lamps And Power Supply

    5. Press → to pull down the menu. 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Lamps and power supply. 7. Press ENTER to select Lamps and power supply. A text box with errors is displayed. (image 15-10) Image 15-9 R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 145: Formatter Firmware

    During start up it is possible that one or more colors do not start up correctly. To solve this problem, the formatters will be restarted. During this process, the image will disappear for a few seconds. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 146: How To Display

    2. Press → to select the Service item. 3. Press ↓ to pull down the menu. 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Formatter reset..5. Press ENTER. An confirmation dialog box opens. (image 15-14) Image 15-13 Image 15-14 R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 147: Adjustment Menu (Check Up)

    When character set is selected A character set is built up with several pages: 1. Press ENTER for the next set (page). 2. Press BACK for previous set (page). 3. Press MENU to return to menu structure. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 148: Convergence

    16. Adjustment menu (check up) 16.2 Convergence Only for check up of the convergence, no adjustment is possible in the field. When a convergence problem occurred, contact a Barco service center. How to select ? 1. Press MENU to activate the menu bar.

  • Page 149: Standard Image Files

    8. Fpix MHz: pixel frequency 9. Ptot : total pixels on one horizontal line. 10. Pact: active pixels on one horizontal line. 11. Ltot: total lines in one field 12. Lact: active lines in one field. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 150 22,810 PAM800 1120x375i 44,936 36,443 50,000 1372 1120 PC98_2 1120x375i 39,994 32,835 47,840 1457 1120 PC98_3 1120x750 60,000 50,000 78,569 1571 1120 S1152_66 1152x900 66,004 61,846 94,500 1528 1152 S1152_76 1152x900 76,637 71,809 108,000 1504 1152 R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 151 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 1024 SXGA_L 1280x1024 62,500 84,000 1344 1280 1041 1024 R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 152 1310 1024 XGA_43 1024x384 35,500 44,872 1264 1024 XGA_60 1024x768 60,000 48,360 64,996 1344 1024 XGA_70_1 1024x768 70,000 56,475 74,999 1328 1024 XGA_70_2 1024x768 70,000 57,052 78,047 1368 1024 XGA_72 1024x768 71,955 58,140 80,000 1376 1024 R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 153 67,200 1344 1024 XGA75_GS 1024x768 74,534 59,701 79,284 1328 1024 SXGA_60 1280x1024 63,980 107.997 1688 1280 1066 1024 SXGA+_60_2 1400x1050 65,574 122,230 1864 1400 1089 1050 SXGA+_60_3 1400x1050 65,104 122,396 1880 1400 1085 1050 Table A-1 R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 154 A. Standard Image Files R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 155: Maintenance Of The Projector

    For the filters 4 & 5, when the lock is released, move the filter a little to the inside of the projector until the filter center Tip: clips are free, and next remove the filter to the outside. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 156 B. Maintenance of the Projector Image B-2 Image B-3 Available kit All the 5 air filters are assembled to 1 kit, order number R401045K R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 157: Specifications

    C. Specifications C. SPECIFICATIONS C.1 BARCO RLM G5 specifications Overview Light Output 4000 ANSI Lumen Resolution 1024 x 768 (native) Contrast ratio 900 : 1 (full field) Brightness uniformity > 90% Lamp 2 x 250 W mercury max. lifetime: 1500 hrs typ.
  • Page 158 TLD HB 0.8 1.0 TLD HB 1.6 - 2.0 2.0 - 2.5 TLD HB 2.0 - 2.8 2.5 - 3.5 TLD HB 2.8 - 5.0 3.5 - 6.3 TLD HB 5.0 - 8.0 6.3 - 10.0 Order Information R9010021 R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 159: Glossary

    The component of a video signal that includes information about its brightness. PiP stands for "Picture in Picture" and allows to display multiple windows containing each of them an image. The windows may be of the video or data type. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 160 The Video Selector is a graphical interface which allows an overview of the different video inputs (Composite Video and S-Video) and whether they are active (signal connected) or not as well as the selection of these different signals. R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...

  • Page 161: Index

    Settings Take screenshot Input balance TextBox Keystone Display Setup Manual Gain control Overview Pin configuration Settings Input 23–28 Input source connection 23–28 5-Cable input Composite Video input Economic mode Computer input Extended configuration Introduction RGB analog R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 162 5-cable input Adjustment menu 143–144 Composite video Convergence Internal patterns Overview More S-Video Display menu 115–120 Use of icons Auto Image Setup Video selector Menu bar position Start up Scenergix Tools menu 87, 89–94 Sliderbox position R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 163 Startup screen Status bar position Switching Switching mode Random Access 122–123 Switching off Scenergix 122–123 Switching to standby Horz. overlap zone Vert. overlap zone Terminology Take screenshot Overview Temperature Remote control Ambient Battery insertion TextBox Remote Control R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 164 Index Tint Composite Video Tools menu 87, 89 S-Video Overview Introduction PiP select Zoom-Focus setting Video 24–25 R5976629 BARCORLM G5 02/06/2006...
  • Page 165 Revision Sheet Barco nv Events/Documentation Noordlaan 5, B-8520 Kuurne Phone: +32 56.36.89.70, Fax: +32 56.36.88.24 E-mail: service.media_and_entertainment.emea@barco.com, Web: www.barco.com From: Date: Please correct the following points in this documentation (R5976629/05): page wrong correct R5976629 B RLM G5 02/06/2006 ARCO...

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