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R5976816/02
21/12/2005

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  • Page 1 RLM R6+ Performer Owners manual R9010270 R5976816/02 21/12/2005...
  • 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 R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • Page 6 13.2 Startup screen ........................120 R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • Page 7 Index........................159 R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • Page 8 Table of contents R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 9: Packaging And Dimensions

    ANSI 73.11 American power plug to connect the power cord to the wall outlet. Content • 1 RLM R6+ Performer 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 11: Dimensions

    1. Packaging and Dimensions 1.3 Dimensions Side view Image 1-3 Side view Front view [27.76] 51.9 [2.04] Image 1-4 Front view R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 12: Bottom View

    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 R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • 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 R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • Page 14 1. Packaging and Dimensions R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 15: Installation Guidelines

    It is the clients responsibility to ensure at all times that the projector is protected from the harmful effects of hostile airborne particles in the environment of the projector. The manufacturer reserves the right to refuse repair if a projector has been subject to wantful neglect, abandon or improper use. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • Page 17 2. Installation Guidelines Image 2-1 Front-Ceiling configuration Side view Top view Back view PD Distance projector - screen R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 18: Lenses

    Available lenses TLD HB lenses: Lenses Order number TLD HB (0.8) R9842040 TLD HB (1.6 - 2) R9842060 TLD HB (2 - 2.8) R9842080 TLD HB (2.8 - 5) R9842100 TLD HB (5 - 8) R9642120 R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 19: Lens Formulas

    On a table mounted projector, hold the projector when pushing the lens into the lens block to avoid sliding off from the table. 4. Move the handle (A) of the lens anchor system to the right (front view, table mount) to lock the lens. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 20: Cleaning The Lens

    4. Insert two AA size batteries, making sure the polarities match the + and – marks inside the battery compartment (image 2-6). 5. Insert the lower tab of the battery cover in the gap at the bottom of the remote control, and press the cover until it clicks in place (image 2-5). R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 21: Stacking Projectors

    4. For ceiling mounted configurations, mount a security cable between the lowest projector and the upper projector. (image 2-9) 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • Page 22 2. Installation Guidelines Image 2-7 Stacking two projectors Image 2-8 Closing the rigging sockets Image 2-9 Mounting the security chain R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • 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 2-11) 8. Turn the clamp on the movable connecting-piece. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • Page 24 2. Installation Guidelines Image 2-10 Mounting the clamps fixation Image 2-11 Mounting the rigging clamp R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 26: Input Source Connections

    • 5–cable input component video (PR/Y/PB) RGBS • composite video • S-Video • Digital Visual Input (DVI) • Computer (analog RGB) • Serial Digital Input or High Definition Serial Digital Input with loop through connection R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 27: 5-Cable Input

    L3 Layer 3 = (HD)SDI in and out + RS232OUT + Power wireless receiver L4 Layer 4 = Two way hardwired remote + Ethernet 3.3 5-Cable input Input specifications The 5-cable input section is made of 5 BNC input terminals. 0.7 Vpp ± 3dB 75 Ω terminated R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • Page 28 How to select a source on the 5 cable input ? 1. Press 1 on the RCU Note: Another way for selecting this input is via Source on the local keypad or via the Menu 1. data or video R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 29: 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 30: S-Video Input

    4 : chrominance signal (C) 300mVpp pin 4 : video C signal Chrominance The color component of a video signal that includes information about tint and saturation. Luminance The component of a video signal that includes information about its brightness. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 31: Digital Visual Interface (Dvi) Input

    This standard uses TMDS (Transition Minimized Differential Signal) from Silicon Image and DDC (Display Data Channel) from VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association). DVI can be single or dual link. Input specifications Single link DVI Differential input voltage: 200 mV - 800 mV R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • Page 32 Pin 24 TMDS Clock- How to select the DVI Input ? 1. Press 5 on the RCU Note: Another way for selecting this input is via Source on the local keypad or via the Menu. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 33: Computer Input (Rgb Analog)

    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. 3.8 SDI or HDSDI input Serial Digital Interface R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 34: Communication Connection

    • Wireless receiver 3.9.1 RS232 IN connection What can be connected to the RS232/422 IN connection ? The RS232 IN connection allows the projector to communicate with a computer e.g. IBM PC or Apple Macintosh. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 35: Wireless Receiver

    The optional wireless receiver for the optional rugged remote control can be connected to the Power wireless receiver output and to the RS232/422 IN. With these tools, it is possible to control the projector from a distance without using cables. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 36: 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 R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 37: 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 38: 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 39: Getting Started

    Projector address • Controlling the projector • Quick lens adjustment • Digital Zoom • Quick Picture in Picture selection 4.1 Terminology overview Overview The following table gives an overview of the different functionalities of the keys. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • Page 40 AUTOIMAGE Auto image, to center the image on the active DMD surface. Digit buttons direct input selection. SOURCE button this button allows to switch through the active (scanned) inputs R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 41: Switching On

    Note: If Identification screen is on, the Identification screen will be displayed during start up. AUTION Pushing the standby key too long, might cause the projector to shut down right after an image is displayed. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 42: Lamp Runtime

    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. 4.4 Switching to standby How to switch to standby? 1.

  • Page 43: Switching Off

    The operating distance may be up to 15 m (50ft). The remote control unit will not function properly if strong light strikes the sensor window or if there are obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 44: Hardwired Remote Input

    1. When using the wireless remote control, make sure you are within the effective operating distance (30m, 100ft in a straight line). The remote control unit will no function properly if strong light strikes the sensor window or if there are obstacles between the remote control unit and the projector IR sensor. (image 4-7) R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 45: Projector Address

    Image 4-8 Two way hard-wired remote 4.8 Projector address Overview • Address setting • Displaying and Programming addresses into the RCU 4.8.1 Address setting Projector address Address installed in the projector to be individually controlled. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 46: Displaying And Programming Addresses Into The Rcu

    Finally LED3 starts blinking for the number of units. If the blinking is done, the original status of the LEDs restored. 4.9 Controlling the projector Input Selection Key in the corresponding slot number with the digit keys on the RCU. The selected source will be displayed. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 47: Picture Controls

    Use the - button for a lower gamma Freeze Press Freeze to freeze the displayed image. The Pause Key When the Pause key is pressed, the image projection is stopped, the mechanical shutter is closed. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 48: Quick Lens Adjustment

    Note: For the alignment, a lens adjustment test pattern can be activated: toggle button (C) to activate or deactivate the lens adjustment test pattern (3). 5. Press the corresponding arrows (A1) or (A2) on the adjust button, as indicated in front of the menu items, for alignment. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 49: Direct Lens Adjustment (Rcu)

    4.11 Digital Zoom What can be done ? The Digital Zoom key on the RCU allows to zoom in or out on one particular part of the image. Digital zoom cannot be performed on a logo. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 50: 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 51: Getting Used With The Menu Structure

    Using the menus via the built-in LCD panel 5.1 How to start up the menus PC like menu structure The RLM R6+ Performer has a build in “PC like” menu bar which allows easy access to different parameters for setting up the projector. How to activate 1.

  • 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 53: Using The Menus Via The Built-In Lcd Panel

    When the items are listed with 3 points or an arrow, the dialog box content of that item will be displayed on the display when ENTER is pressed. The ↓ or ↑ can be used to scroll through the content. To return one step, press EXIT. To jump out of the menu structure, press MENU on the RCU. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • Page 54 5. Getting used with the menu structure R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 55: Source Selection

    6.2 The use of icons Overview A Barco logo in front of a menu item indicates the presence of a signal at the input. The digit icon in front of an item, indicates the shortcut key on the RCU. 6.3 Source selection Selecting a source The Source selection menu allows to select one of the different sources.

  • 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 58: The Video Selector

    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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • Page 59 • 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • Page 60 6. Source selection R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 61: General Menu

    To restart the image : press PAUSE. 7.3 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • 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 R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • Page 64 7. General Menu Image 7-7 R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 65: Image Menu

    Image menu overview • Settings • Aspect ratio • Show native resolution • Keystone correction • Color Temperature • Color space • Filmmode detection • Blanking • Input Balance • AGC on Video • Manual Gain Control R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 66: Image Menu Overview

    Color temperature Projector white Computer Video Film Broadcast Custom... • Color space ANSI Projector Custom... • Film mode detection • Blanking • Input Balance Black.. White... Preset • AGC on Video • Manual Gain Control... R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 67: Settings

    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 Contrast. 7. Press ENTER. A slider box appears. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • 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 R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 69: Color

    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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 70: Sharpness

    A slider box appears. 8. Use ← or → to change the sharpness. The higher the value, the higher the sharpness. click in the input box and enter the desired value with the numeric keys. Image 8-7 R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 71: Gamma

    When displaying computer patterns or graphics (RGB or YUV signals) which are very detailed (tilting, vertical stripes, etc. ), jitter in picture (mis-sampling) may occur, causing horizontal stripes in portions of the screen. When this jitter occurs, adjust ’Phase’ for optimum image. Image 8-9 Jittering on image R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • 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 R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 76: Show Native Resolution

    Image 8-16 When the show native resolution function is in the ON position, the projector handles the source as follows: Projected image Source Name Ratio Resolution Ratio Resolution 1024x768 1024x768 image projected with black borders R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 77: Keystone Correction

    When Show Native Resolution is in the ON position, scrolling of the image is possible with the arrow keys on the remote control. 8.5 Keystone correction What can be done ? The Keystone adjustment is used to align the image, this can be necessary when projecting under a non standard angle R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 78: Color Temperature

    The top and bottom adjustments affect the image differently. Image 8-19 Keystone Bottom Image 8-20 8.6 Color Temperature What can be done ? The color temperature can be selected according to the type of source: R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • 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) R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 80: Color Space

    The user can define the x and y coordinates for red, green and blue which forms the corners of the color space. By changing the coordinates, the color reproduction can be changed. 7. Press ENTER. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • Page 81 Adjust first Red x to the desired value. Use COLOR to switch to the next adjustment. The adjustment order is Red x → Red y → Green x → Green y → Blue x → Blue y. Image 8-26 Red x 1000 Image 8-27 R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 82: 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 83: Blanking

    (or noise). A ’0’ indicates no blanking. Which blanking adjustments are available ? • top blanking • bottom blanking • right blanking • left blanking Image 8-29 Blanking Top blanking Bottom blanking Left blanking Right blanking R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 84: Adjusting The Blanking

    ↑ or ↓ keys to select Top, Bottom, Left or Right blanking and press ENTER to change the value indication to a input field and enter a new value with the keyboard. Press ENTER to accept this value. (image 8-32) Image 8-30 Image 8-31 Image 8-32 R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 85: Input Balance

    A typical ADC transforms the analog value into an 8 bit coded digital signal. The graphic shows that when converting a signal containing a DC offset component the range of the converter is not optimally used. i2 : video information i1 : superfleous information Black level Image 8-35 R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 86: Adjusting The Input Balance

    Black balance : In the projector, we will set the brightness for each color until we get a 0% light output picture when projecting a 100% black image (image B). The changeover from min to max is indicated by the apparition of bright spots also called “digital noise” R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 87: Black Balance

    11. Adjust the Red black level until bright spots appear on the screen. The projected image should now be noisy full black Image 8-38 Change color between Red Green and Blue with <COLOR> Input black balance Red Image 8-40 Image 8-39 R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • Page 88 The projected image should now be noisy neutral grey. Image 8-41 Input white balance Red Image 8-42 If one uses a gray scale pattern, the bright spots should appear in the white bar. Selecting Preset restores the factory input balance setting R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 89: Input Balance For Yprpb Signals

    Automatic Gain Control: allows an automatic amplitude (gain) control of the incoming video signal AGC is only for Video signals. Enabling/disabling the AGC 1. Press MENU to activate the menu bar. 2. Press → to select the Image item. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 90: Manual Gain Control

    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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • Page 91 8. Image Menu Image 8-46 Image 8-47 R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • Page 92 8. Image Menu R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 93: Tools Menu

    What are the different possibilities within the PiP mode ? The input section of the RLM R6+ Performer projector allows a multitude of combinations of different input signals which may be projected in the 4 windows of the PiP screen.
  • Page 94 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 R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 95: 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 96: 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) R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 97: 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 98: Pip Layout

    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) R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 99: 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 R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 100: 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • Page 101 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • Page 102 9. Tools Menu R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 103: 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • Page 104 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 105: 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 106: 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 107: 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 R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 108: 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 109: Economic On/Off

    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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • Page 110 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 111: 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, R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 112: 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 113: File Selection

    Limited scan: a windowing is used to allow fast tracking. The operation takes about 20 seconds (depending on file) • Full scan: tracking is done over the full range. The operation takes about 1.5 minutes (depending on file) R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 114: Edit File

    Launching AutoImage via the menu involves complete checking of all parameters. Auto Image can also be launched via the RCU with the dedicated AutoImage key. 12.6 Edit file Overview • Editing a file • Correct file parameters • Advanced video settings • Advanced Data settings R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 115: Editing A File

    Edit custom file Edit custom file Name Video625.c01 Video625.c01 Horizontal: Video625.c02 total active start Active files: period Video625.c01 Vertical: total active Image 12-7 start Advanced Image 12-8 It is recommended to use the default values. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 116: Correct File Parameters

    Sharpness adjustment can be chosen to be coarse or fine. It is recommended to use the default values. 12.6.4 Advanced Data settings Overview When a data source is selected, the advanced button enables the advanced settings for a data source. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 117: Rename File

    A text box is displayed. (image 12-15) 8. Press ENTER to activate the input field. Use ← or → to select the characters. Use the ↓ or ↑ to change the value. 9. Press ENTER to confirm the changes. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 118: Copy

    A text box is displayed. (image 12-18) 8. Press ENTER to activate the input field. Use ← or → to select the characters. Use the ↓ or ↑ to change the value. 9. Press ENTER to confirm. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 119: Delete

    5. Press ENTER to confirm. A dialog box is displayed. (image 12-20) 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired file. 7. Press ENTER to confirm. The selected file is deleted and is removed from the list. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 120: Automatic Load

    6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select desired choice. The projector will switch the file when the source settings change. The projector stays on its active file even when the settings of the source change. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 121: 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 12-22 R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • Page 122 12. Image Files Menu R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 123: Display Setup

    7. Press ENTER. Image 13-1 The Show native resolution function in Image, on the other hand forces to use the native resolution of the source. The Show native resolution function overrules the Full screen representation function. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 124: Startup Screen

    3. Press ↓ to pull down the Display setup menu. 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Textbox. 5. Press → to pull down the menu. 6. Use ↓ or ↑ to enable/disable the textbox. 7. Press ENTER. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 125: Menu Bar Position

    2. Press → to select the Display setup item. (image 13-5) 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 126: Status Bar Position

    3. Press ↓ to pull down the Display setup menu. 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Status bar position. 5. Press ENTER. 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to position the status bar Image 13-7 R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 127: Sliderbox Position

    DLP panels. Auto image can adapt the image based on following data : • Total pixels per line and total lines • Start pixel and start line • Phase • Contrast/brightness levels R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • Page 128 7. Use the arrow keys to select the desired item and press ENTER to enable or disable that item. Image 13-10 Image 13-11 Image 13-12 How to perform Auto Image ? 1. press Auto Image on the RCU A text box showing a progress bar is displayed. (image 13-13) Image 13-13 R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 129: Scenergix

    Why ScenergiX ? When working in a multichannel setup the RLM R6+ Performer 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 130: Preparations

    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) R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 131: 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 13-18) R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 132: 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 13-19) Set first the width of the first projector and repeat for the second one. (image 13-20, image 13-21) Image 13-19 Width selections R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 133: 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • Page 134 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 13-22 Image 2 Image 1 Image 13-23 Black level adjustment R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 135: Installation Menu

    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 R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 136: 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 137: 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 R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 138: Orientation

    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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 139: Quick Access Keys

    The quick access keys overview text box appears on the screen. (image 14-13) 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 140: Rs Baudrate

    4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select RS mode 5. Press → to pull down the menu. 6. Use ↓ or ↑ to select the desired mode. The following modes are possible: RS232 RS422 RS422 terminated 7. Press ENTER to confirm. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 141: Automatic Startup

    4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Automatic startup . 5. Press → to pull down the menu. 6. Use ↓ or ↑ to enable/disable the automatic startup. Automatic startup enabled Automatic startup disabled 7. Press ENTER to confirm. Image 14-16 R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 142: Security

    A dialog box is displayed. Enter the PIN code, and confirm the newly entered PIN code. (image 14-20) An informative text box is then displayed. Press ENTER or BACK to escape. (image 14-21) Image 14-17 R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 143: 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. Image 14-22 R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • Page 144 14. Installation menu R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 145: Service

    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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 146: Board Identification

    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) R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 147: 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 148: 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 R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 149: 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 150: 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 R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 151: 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 152: 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 153: 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • Page 154 1280 1061 1024 SXGA_75 1280x1024 79,974 134,997 1688 1280 1066 1024 SXGA_85 1280x1024 91,149 157,506 1728 1280 1072 1024 UXGA_60 1600x1200 75,002 162,004 2160 1600 1250 1200 UXGA_65 1600x1200 81,248 175,496 2160 1600 1250 1200 R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • Page 155 1024x768 71,955 58,140 80,000 1376 1024 XGA_75 1024x768 60,024 78,752 1312 1024 XGA_85 1024x768 85,000 68,680 94,500 1376 1024 XGA_EOS 1024x768 63,000 50,000 67,200 1344 1024 XGA75_GS 1024x768 74,534 59,701 79,284 1328 1024 Table A-1 R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • Page 156 A. Standard Image Files R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 157: 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • Page 158 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 R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 159: Specifications

    C. Specifications C. SPECIFICATIONS C.1 RLM R6+ Performer specifications Overview Light Output 6000 ANSI Lumen 6500 Center lumen Resolution 1400 x 1050 (native) Contrast ratio 1600:1 (full field) Lamp 2 x 250 W mercury Lamp warranty: 1000 hrs Ambient temperature Max 40°C (104°F)
  • Page 160 C. Specifications R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 161: Glossary

    This standard uses TMDS (Transition Minimized Differential Signal) from Silicon Image and DDC (Display Data Channel) from VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association). DVI can be single or dual link. Luminance The component of a video signal that includes information about its brightness. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • Page 162 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. R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...

  • Page 163: Index

    61–63, 67, 73–74, 76, 78, 81, 85–86 Sliderbox position AGC on Video Startup screen Color space Status bar position Color temperature TextBox Filmmode Display Setup Gamma Settings Pin configuration Input balance Keystone Manual Gain control Overview Settings Economic mode R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • Page 164 Lenses 14–15 Lamps menu 103–105 Available lenses Economic Lens formulas Mode Lens installation Overview Runtime warning runtimes Service menu 143–144 I²C Diagnostics Maintenance Lamps and power supply Manual Gain control Signal menu 99, 101–102 Background R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • Page 165 Digital Zoom Data source Packaging Composite video Unpack Switch on Overview Projector address S-Video Change Use of icons Projector Configuration Video selector Specifcations RLM R6+ Performer Specifications Quick access keys Stacking projectors Quick lens adjustment R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • Page 166 Standby Timer Tools menu 89, 91 Startup Overview Automatic Startup screen Introduction Status bar position PiP select Switching Switching mode Switching off Switching to standby Video 25–26 Composite Video S-Video Temperature Ambient TextBox Zoom-Focus setting Tint R5976816 RLM R6+ PERFORMER 21/12/2005...
  • Page 167 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: events.techsupport@barco.com, Web: www.barco.com From: Date: Please correct the following points in this documentation (R5976816/02): page wrong correct R5976816 RLM R6+ P 21/12/2005 ERFORMER...

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