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  • Page 1 FLM HD18 Users manual R9004450 R5976986/08 15/03/2010...
  • Page 2 Barco nv Events Noordlaan 5, B-8520 Kuurne Phone: +32 56.36.82.11 Fax: +32 56.36.88.24 E-mail: sales.events@barco.com Visit us at the web: www.barco.com Printed in Belgium...

  • Page 3: Software License Agreement

    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 4: Disposal Information

    GNU-GPL code If you would like a copy of the GPL source code contained in this product shipped to you on CD, please contact Barco. The cost of preparing and mailing a CD will be charged.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Menu memory ........................57 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 6 12.4 Side keystone........................118 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 7 14.8 Save custom settings.......................174 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 8 Index........................229 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 9: Safety

    Restricted access location The FLM HD18 may only be installed in a restricted access location, due to the temperature rise of parts of the equipment (air outlet). Restricted access location...

  • Page 10: Important Safety Instructions

    • The power cord of the FLM HD18 is equipped with a 3-wire grounding plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type EN60-309 power outlet. This is a safety feature. Mains power cord with EN60-309 plug: EN60-309 Warning: This apparatus must be grounded (earthed) via the supplied 3 conductor AC power cable.
  • Page 11 flammable or combustible materials are present. The exclusion zone must be not less than 40 cm (16”) for all Barco DLP projectors. The exclusion zone on the lens side must be at least 2 meter (80”).

  • Page 12: Important Warnings Concerning Flm Flight Cases

    If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service. • Replacement parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used original Barco replacement parts or authorized replacement parts which have the same characteristics as the Barco original part. Unauthorized substitu- tions may result in degraded performance and reliability, fire, electric shock or other hazards.

  • Page 13: General

    Projector weight Do not underestimate the weight of one Barco FLM HD18, which is about ±100 kg (±225 lb.). Be sure that the table or truss instal- lation on which the projector(s) has to be installed is capable of handling five (5) times the complete load of the complete system.

  • Page 14: Unpacking The Projector

    Note: The two smaller carton boxes contain the manuals, the remote control unit (RCU), two standard batteries size AA and four rigging clamps for projector suspension. Image 2-2 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 15: Box Content

    This check should confirm that there are no broken knobs or connectors, that the cabinet and panel surfaces are free of dents and scratches, and that the meter face and operating panel are not scratched of cracked. The Barco sales and service office should be notified as soon as possible.

  • Page 16: Flm Flight Case

    Introduction of the FLM flight case The FLM flight case is designed to transport the FLM HD18 in a safe and secure manner. The four caster wheels, provided with breaks, and the eight handles make the FLM flight case easy to handle. The floor of the flight case wagon is equipped with two small covered compartments to store the remote control and the rigging clamps.

  • Page 17: Rear Projection

    2. General AUDIENCE FLOOR Image 2-6 Rear projection The projector is installed, either in a table mount or ceiling mount configuration, at the other side of the screen opposite the audience. AUDIENCE BACKSTAGE FLOOR Image 2-7 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 18: Positioning The Projector

    field of view (F) as illustrated below. Within these shift ranges the projector and lens perform excellently. Configuring the projector outside these shift ranges will result in a slight decline of image quality. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 19 Always respect the allowed tilt range of the projector. Neglecting this will result in lamp flicker, which reduces the light output and the life span of the lamp substantially. Furthermore, in the long term, the possibility exist that the lamp explodes. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 20: Projector Air Inlets And Outlets

    Image 2-11 The FLM HD18 has 5 air inlet channels and one air outlet. The air outlet is located at the rear of the projector. The air inlets are located at the front, bottom, top and right side of the projector.

  • Page 21: Physical Installation

    The remote control unit (A) of the FLM projector is equipped with a rugged case (B) and an XLR adaptor (C). The remote control unit can be used wired via mini-jack or via rugged XLR. Note that the backlight, of the remote control unit, illuminate continuously when wire connected. Image 3-1 Remote control unit (RCU). Rugged case. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 22: Rcu Battery Installation

    To prevent battery explosion • Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly installed. • Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. • Disposal of used batteries must be done according to the manufacturer’s instruction. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 23: Rcu Rugged Case Installation

    1. Connect a cable with XLR plug into the XLR adaptor. 2. Connect the other end of the cable with your FLM HD18. 3. Push the XLR adaptor completely against the rugged case of the remote control unit, as illustrated in the left image below, for wired communication.

  • Page 24: Rcu Usage Possibilities

    RCU with rugged case and XLR adaptor The RCU will send the commands via the cable connected with the XLR pushed in “WIRED” and wired adaptor to the projector. Backlight illuminates continuously when wire is connected. Infra red disabled. Image 3-8 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 25: Lenses

    Available lenses for the FLM HD18 projector The TLD and the TLD HB (High Brightness) lens series can be used on the FLM HD18 projector. Note that there is no physical difference on the outside between the TLD and the TLD HB lenses with corresponding focal length. The TLD HB lenses are recom- mended on the FLM HD18 projector.

  • Page 26: Lens Selection

    2.42 – 4.35 = (2.38 x SW ) - 0.16 = (2.38 x SW ) - 6.30 TLD HB (2.8 – 5.0 = (4.35 x SW ) - 0.38 = (4.35 x SW ) - 14.96 : 1) R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 27: Lens Installation

    7. Secure the lens in the lens holder by sliding the lens lock handle into the “locked” position, which is away from the lens power supply socket. Ensure the lens touches the front plate of the lens holder. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 28: Lens Removal

    1. Support the lens with one hand while you unlock the lens holder by sliding the lock handle towards the “unlocked” position as illustrated. Image 3-21 2. Gently pull the lens out of the lens holder. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 29: Alignment Of A Table Mount Flm Projector

    3. Turn the adjustable feet in or out until the projected hatch pattern is perfectly rectangle shaped and leveled. Image 3-23 When this is achieved, the projector is set horizontal and vertical at right angles to the screen. Image 3-24 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 30: Alignment Of A Ceiling Mount Flm Projector

    The rigging clamps (C) can be attached to those rigging points, which allows an easy and fast physical setup of the projector in a hanging configuration. Image 3-27 Necessary tools • 24 mm open ended spanner. • 17 mm open ended spanner. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 31 (B) on the rigging clamp against the rigging point using a 17 mm open ended spanner. Warning: Always use four (4) rigging points, equally spread, to suspend the projector. Image 3-30 4. Place all four rigging clamps in open position as illustrated. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 32 7. Lock all four rigging clamps. 8. Install a safety chain (S) around both sides of the carrying handle and around the truss. Image 3-33 9. Lift up the truss with attached projector to the desired height. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 33 3. Physical installation Proceed with the alignment procedure, see "Alignment of a ceiling mount FLM projector", page 26. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 34 3. Physical installation R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 35: Stacking Flm Projectors

    In case of stacking projectors for a ceiling mount configuration, first turn the projectors upside down before placing the projectors on top of each other. Image 4-1 3. Attach the two projectors together by closing all three interlocking adapters as illustrated. Image 4-2 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 36 ARNING Always use both safety cables of the lowest projector to secure a stacked projector in a ceiling mount configuration. How to open an interlocking adapter ? 1. Open an interlocking adaptor as illustrated. Image 4-5 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 37: Aligning Stacked Flm Projectors

    8 mm Allen key. The screw Q is located behind the cover of the lamp, just above the volt meter. Adjust until the outline of the hatch pattern is most symmetric with the reference hatch pattern. Note: See procedure "Removal of the lamp cover", page 193, to access the skew adjustment screw Q. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 38 8. If necessary, repeat from step 2 until the hatch pattern of the stacked projector is perfectly aligned with the hatch pattern of the reference projector. In case of a triple stacked table mount projector configuration adjust and align first the bottommost projector (reference), than the projector in the middle and finally the uppermost projector. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 39: Connections

    5. Connections 5. CONNECTIONS About this chapter This chapter describes more in detail the power (P), the input source (S) and the communication (C) connections of the FLM HD18. Image 5-1 Overview • Power connection • Input source connections •...
  • Page 40 first to access this spare power plug, see "Removal of the lamp cover", page 193. Note that only qualified technical personnel may install a new power plug. HAN Q4/2 + Image 5-3 Pin configuration power plug HAN Q4/2 + PE. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 41: Input Source Connections

    5 Cable input (Multi purpose) (R9854430). 5 Cable input (Multi purpose) (R9854435). HDSDI - SDI input (R9854450). Image 5-8 Image 5-9 Image 5-10 DVI input (R9854460). HDCP DVI input (R9854465). Cover plate for unused input slot (R848607). R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 42: Communication Connections

    5. Connections The FLM HD18 is standard equipped with one 5 cable input module, one HDSDI - SDI input module and one DVI input module. Input slot number 4 (lowermost) is covered with a input cover plate. For more information about the FLM input modules see chapter “Specifications”.
  • Page 43 RS232/422 serial communication The communication interface of the FLM HD18 supports RS232 and RS422 serial communication. You can use the RS232/RS422 input port (O) to connect a local PC to your FLM projector. This way you can configure and control your FLM projector from your local PC.
  • Page 44 RJ45 cable connector. Straight (most common) as well as cross linked network cables can be used. The 2 ports are functionally identical. Both ports are connected via the projector hub (Auto sensing enabled). 10/100 Base-T — RJ45 port Pin Description TXD+ TXD- RXD+ — — RXD- R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 45: Usb Port

    files from the projector without network connection. An USB-stick is plugged into the USB port and files can be transferred from or to the projector using the local or remote control unit. Note that the USB-stick has to be FAT16 compatible. Card bus connector (PCMCIA) No cards supported yet. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 46 5. Connections R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 47: Getting Started

    • switching to "pause" (blanked picture, full power for immediate restarting) • direct access to all connected sources. Terminology overview Overview The following table gives an overview of the different functionality of the keys. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 48 Direct input selection or menu short cuts or numeric entries Lens zoom/focus Zoom and focus controls of the lens Lens shift Shift control of the lens, to shift the lens up/down or left/right Picture controls Use these buttons to obtain the desired picture level. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 49: Operating The Projector

    When ’0’ is visible, the projector is switched off. When ’1’ is visible, the projector is switched on. The projector starts up in standby. The menus are accessible via the local LCD panel. To display an image, the standby key must be pressed once. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 50: Errors, Warnings And Messages During Start Up

    1. Press Standby to switch the projector to standby. A cool-down counter (after cooling) starts counting down for 5 minutes (only visible on the local LCD panel). During this period the fans are still running. A restart is possible during this period. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 51: Switching Off

    Remote Control (A) Image 6-4 IR control via the reflective screen Remote control Screen Front IR-sensor Hardwired Remote Input 1. Plug one end of the remote cable in the connector on the bottom of the RCU. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 52 Wa rn in g I R P US H P US H RS 23 2/ 422 i n U SB P C Ca rd 45° 45° 45° 45° 45° 45° Image 6-6 RCU to one of the IR sensors R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 53: Quick Setup Adjustments

    Press the LENS key to switch to another pattern. Different patterns are available. Quick shift adjustment 1. Press the LENS key on the remote control or local keypad. The zoom/focus menu will be displayed. Image 6-8 2. Press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 54: Direct Lens Adjustment (Rcu)

    Press on the PIP key on the remote control or the local keypad to activate the Load layout window. Use the ▲ ▼ key to scroll to the desired layout and press ENTER to activate. Select Main full screen to switch off PIP. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 55: Quick Layout Selection With Rigging Key

    1. Press Menu to activate the menus and select with the ▲ or ▼ key Projector Control and press ENTER. 2. Select with the ▲ or ▼ key Language and press ENTER. The language menu opens. 3. Select with the ▲ or ▼ key the desired language and press ENTER to activate. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 56: Projector Address

    2. Enter the address with the digit buttons within 5 seconds after pushing the address key. Note: That address can be any digit between 0 and 9. The LED on the remote control must lit up while pressing a digit key. Otherwise the address is not entered in the remote control. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 57: Controlling The Projector

    To select the source for the picture in picture window, press Window button until PiP window is activated and then select the desired source with the digit keys. To select the source for the main window, press Window button until the main window is activated and then select the desired source with the digit keys. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 58: Controlling The Projector

    Set the RCU address to the common address and press Freeze for 5 seconds. All projectors go to stand-by without the risk of restart. When pressing shortly on Freeze, the current image is frozen. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 59: Start Up Of The Adjustment Mode

    To start up the adjustment mode, use the remote control or the local keypad. How to start up? 1. Press Menu on the remote control (RCU) or on the local keypad to start up the Adjustment mode. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 60: Navigation And Adjustments

    These menus can be used in the same way as the on-screen menus. The menus on the LCD panel are still reachable even when the projector lamp is not activated and when Text is in the off mode. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 61: Test Patterns In Adjustment Mode

    When restarting the projector from stand-by, the menu memory is reset. After re-opening the main menu and selecting an item, the previous selected sub item of that selected item is highlighted and can be opened just by pressing ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 62 7. Start up of the Adjustment Mode R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 63: Input Menu

    The projector has 4 input slots and these slots can be filled up in a random order with the available modules. Identical modules are allowed. For more information about the available input modules and how to install, see "Input source connections", page 37. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 64: Input Configuration

    When e.g. RGB AUTO is selected, the projector discovers itself which type of RGB signal is connected to it and loads the correct settings. For RGB selections, advanced settings are possible. To adjust these advanced settings, use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Advanced settings and press ENTER. The advanced settings menu opens: R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 65: Input Locking

    3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Input locking and press ENTER. The input locking window is displayed. The actual selected locking method is indicated by an arrow. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select the desired locking and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 66 When Automatic or specific input is selected (arrow in front of it) and then the Options are selected, the following menu appears: Image 8-11 Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Genlock and press ENTER to toggle between On and Off. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 67: Minimum Delay

    3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Minimum delay and press ENTER to toggle between [On] and [Off]. Image 8-13 Image 8-12 Native resolution What can be done The aim here is to always show the resolution of the source independently of the resolution of the DMD panels. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 68 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Native resolution and press ENTER to toggle between [On] and [Off]. [On] : images displayed in native resolution [Off] : images scaled to fill the complete screen Image 8-16 Image 8-15 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 69: Source Switching

    ▲ or ▼ key to scroll until the desired time is reached. Press ENTER to activate. Image 8-20 Image 8-19 Image 8-18 No signal Overview • Background color • Shutdown setting • Shutdown retarding time R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 70: Background Color

    Shutdown retarding time Only accessible when Shutdown is set to [On]. How to set the retarding time? 1. Press MENU to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Input and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 71 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to change the value. enter the desired value with the keyboard. When trying to exceed the maximum allowed value, the system will set it back to the maximum value. Image 8-29 Image 8-28 Image 8-27 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 72 8. Input menu R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 73: Image Menu

    Noise reduction Color temperature Projector white Computer 9300K Video 6500K Film 5400K Broadcast 3200K Custom balance Input balance Aspect ratio 16/9 2.35 1.88 1.78 Custom Timings Total pixels Active pixels Horizontal start Period Total lines Active lines R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 74: How To Select The Image Adjustments

    2. Press ENTER to select. The Image menu opens. Image 9-2 Image 9-1 Image Settings Overview • Contrast • Brightness • Saturation • Tint (hue) • Phase • Sharpness • Noise reduction • Color temperature • Input balance R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 75: Contrast

    3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Image settings and press ENTER. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Brightness and press ENTER. The Brightness progress bar appears. 5. Use ◄ or ► to change the brightness. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 76: Saturation

    4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Saturation and press ENTER. The Saturation progress bar appears. 5. Use ◄ or ► to change the color saturation. The higher the value, the higher the color saturation. Image 9-12 Image 9-11 Image 9-13 Image 9-14 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 77: Tint (Hue)

    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 9-19 Jittering on image R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 78: Sharpness

    3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Image settings and press ENTER. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Sharpness and press ENTER. The Sharpness progress bar appears. 5. Use ◄ or ► to change the sharpness. The higher the value, the higher the sharpness. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 79: Noise Reduction

    4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Noise reduction and press ENTER. The Noise reduction progress bar appears. 5. Use ◄ or ► to change the noise reduction. The higher the value, the higher the noise reduction. Image 9-29 Image 9-28 Image 9-30 Image 9-31 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 80: Color Temperature

    5. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select a predefined color temperature value, e.g. Video, and press ENTER. The colors of the image is switched to the selected value. Image 9-33 Image 9-32 Image 9-34 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 81: Set A Custom Color Temperature

    6. Adjust gain red with ◄ or ► key and gain blue with ▲ or ▼ key. Adjust gain blue in the same way as gain red. 7. When gain adjustment is finished press ENTER. Image 9-37 Image 9-36 Image 9-38 Image 9-39 Image 9-40 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 82: 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 : superfluous information Δ Black level Image 9-43 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 83: 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” R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 84: Black Balance

    11. Toggle with ▲ or ▼ key to Black balance blue adjust the Blue black level until bright spots appear on the screen. 12.Toggle with ▲ or ▼ key to Black balance red adjust the Red black level until bright spots appear on the screen. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 85 12.Toggle with ▲ or ▼ key to White balance blue adjust the Blue white level (gain) until bright spots appear on the screen. 13.Toggle with ▲ or ▼ key to White balance red adjust the Red white level (gain) until bright spots appear on the screen. The projected image should now be noisy neutral gray. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 86: Aspect Ratio

    How to set up a custom aspect ratio? 1. Select first Custom and press ENTER to activate. The Custom aspect ratio dialog box opens. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to adjust the vertical size of the image. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 87: Timings

    3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Timings and press ENTER. The timings menu will be displayed. Image 9-63 Image 9-62 Image 9-64 4. To change a setting, use the ▲ or ▼ key to select and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 88: Advanced Settings

    The Advanced settings menu is displayed. 5. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Clamp delay or Clamp width and press ENTER. A progress bar appears. 6. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to change the setting. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 89 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Advanced settings and press ENTER. The Advanced settings menu is displayed. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Field polarity and press ENTER to toggle between [neg] or [pos]. Image 9-72 Image 9-71 Image 9-73 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 90: Advanced Settings, Film Mode Detection

    3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Advanced settings and press ENTER. The Advanced settings menu is displayed. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Film mode and press ENTER to toggle between [auto] or [off]. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 91: Image Files Services

    When the new source corresponds with one of these files, the file can be loaded and saved for future use. When there is a little difference, the file can also be loaded and then edited until the source specs are reached. VESA standards and video standards are pre-programmed. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 92: Manual Load File

    7. Press ENTER to select. The selected file is loaded. The image is not perfect? If the displayed image is not correct after selecting the best fitting file, go to the Timings menu and change the file settings. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 93: Delete File

    4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Delete all and press ENTER. A delete all confirmation window opens. 5. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Yes if you are sure to delete all custom files and press ENTER to activate the selection. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 94: Rename A File

    Note: Digits can be entered with the digit keys on the remote control or on the local keypad. When a digit is entered in that way, the next character will be selected automatically. 8. Press ENTER to finalize the rename action. Image 9-92 Image 9-93 Image 9-91 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 95: Copy A File

    8. Press ENTER to finalize the copy action. Image 9-97 Image 9-98 Image 9-96 Image 9-100 Image 9-99 9.6.7 File options How to set the options? 1. Press MENU to activate the menus. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 96: Save Custom Settings

    How to save 1. Press MENU to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Image and press ENTER. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Save custom settings and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 97 9. Image menu The custom settings are written to the internal backup device. A message menu “Save data ...” is displayed during the save operation. Image 9-108 Image 9-106 Image 9-107 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 98 9. Image menu R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 99: Layout Menu

    When the active layout is a read only layout, the projector will ask to create a new layout. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Yes or No and press ENTER. If Yes is selected an Enter layout name window opens. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 100: Source Selection

    5. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select the desired source and press ENTER to activate. Image 10-5 Image 10-4 Image 10-3 Image 10-6 10.2.2 Size adjustment What can be done? The size of the main window can be adjusted until the desired window dimensions are reached. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 101 The main window opens. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Size and press ENTER. The size adjustment window opens. Image 10-10 Image 10-9 Image 10-8 5. Toggle with ENTER till Lock is set to [x]. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 102: How To Adjust Height And Width Separately

    The main window opens. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Size and press ENTER. The size adjustment window opens. Image 10-15 Image 10-14 Image 10-13 5. Toggle with ENTER till Lock is set to [ ]. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 103: Position Adjustment

    3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Main Window and press ENTER. The main window opens. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Position and press ENTER. The position adjustment window opens. 5. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to adjust top start point. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 104: Pip Window

    The input section of the projector allows a combinations of different input signals which may be projected in the 2 windows of the PiP screen. The PiP window can be placed anywhere, with any dimensions, on the screen by changing its position and its size. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 105: Picture In Picture Activation

    2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Window and press ENTER. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select PIP Window and press ENTER. The PIP window dialog opens. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Source and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 106: Picture In Picture Size Of The Window

    PIP window during a re-scaling. Due to the fact that the re-scale is done on the vertical dimensions of the PIP window and the image inside it will be re-scaled so that the aspect ratio is still correct. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 107 [ ] = no lock between height and width. [x] = width and height are locked. 6. Use the ▲ ▼ or ◄ ►key to adjust the size with respect to the aspect ratio. When the desired size is reached, press EXIT. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 108: How To Change The Height And Width Separately

    [x] = width and height are locked. 6. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to adjust the height. Use the ◄ or ► key to adjust the width. When the desired size is reached, press EXIT. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 109: Picture In Picture, Position Window

    Image 10-46 Image 10-44 Image 10-48 Image 10-47 6. Select with the ▲ or ▼ key Yes and press ENTER. Select with the ▲ or ▼ key No, when no save is desired and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 110: Layout File Services

    The first 4 layouts are default layouts, all others are customer created layouts. The menu shows only the first 10 layouts, but use the ▼ to scroll through the rest of the layouts until the desired layout is found. Rigging key + sequence number opens directly the desired layout. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 111: Rename A Layout

    How to delete? 1. Press MENU to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Window and press ENTER. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Layout services and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 112: Copy / Save As A Layout

    Note: Digits can be entered with the digit keys on the remote control or on the local keypad. When a digit is entered in that way, the next character is selected automatically. 7. Press ENTER to copy to the new name. The new layout will be added to the list of layouts. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 113: Zoom - Focus

    [No] = each layout will use its own zoom/focus settings. [Yes] = each layout will use the same zoom/focus settings. That means that the zoom/focus settings of the previous selected layout will be applied to the next selected layouts. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 114 10. Layout menu Image 10-67 Image 10-66 Image 10-65 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 115: Lamp Menu

    2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Lamp and press ENTER. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Power and press ENTER. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Mode. 5. Press ENTER to toggle between [Normal] and [Economic]. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 116: Lamp Power

    3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Power and press ENTER. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Power and press ENTER. 5. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to change the lamp power. Image 11-5 Image 11-6 Image 11-4 Image 11-7 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 117: Lamp Identification

    How to display the light output 1. Press MENU to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Lamp and press ENTER. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Z-axis and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 118 11. Lamp menu The Z-axis dialog box is display and indicates the current light output.. Image 11-13 Image 11-12 Image 11-11 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 119: Alignment Menu

    Orientation Front Table Front Ceiling Rear Table Rear Ceiling Lens Zoom/Focus Shift Mid position Side keystone Warp Horizontal keystone Vertical keystone Rotation Pincushion / Barrel 4 corners Load file Blanking Bottom Left Right Reset Contrast enhancement R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 120: Orientation

    2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Alignment and press ENTER. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Orientation and press ENTER. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select the correct orientation and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 121: Lens Adjustment

    3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Lens and press ENTER. The lens adjustment menu is displayed. Image 12-6 Image 12-4 Image 12-5 Zoom/focus the lens 1. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Zoom/Focus and press ENTER. Image 12-8 Image 12-7 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 122: Side Keystone

    The side keystone adjustment is used to align the image if the projector is mounted at a non standard projection angle. Image 12-12 Side keystone Keystone adjustment with positive values Keystone adjustment with negative values Side keystone adjustment 1. Press MENU to activate the menus. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 123: Warp Geometry Settings

    While an image can be transformed in various ways, pure warping means that points are mapped to points without changing the colors. Some examples of projected images which need to be corrected with the warp geometry settings: R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 124: Warp Status

    [Manual] : projector functions for warp are available. [File] : Sophisticated warp adjustments can be loaded via a file. The projector warp functions are not available. [Off] : No warp adjustments used in the projected image. Image 12-18 Image 12-19 Image 12-20 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 125: Horizontal Keystone Correction

    3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Warp and press ENTER. The warp dialog box appears. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Horizontal keystone and press ENTER. 5. Use ◄ or ► to change the horizontal keystone. Image 12-22 Image 12-23 Image 12-24 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 126: Vertical Keystone Correction

    3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Warp and press ENTER. The warp dialog box appears. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Vertical keystone and press ENTER. 5. Use ◄ or ► to change the vertical keystone. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 127: Rotation

    3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Warp and press ENTER. The warp dialog box appears. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Rotation and press ENTER. 5. Use ◄ or ► to change the rotation angle. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 128: Pincushion - Barrel Correction

    3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Warp and press ENTER. The warp dialog box appears. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Pincushion/Barrel and press ENTER. 5. Use ◄ or ► to adjust the pincushion or the barrel distortion. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 129: Corner Correction

    2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Alignment and press ENTER. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Warp and press ENTER. The warp dialog box appears. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select 4 corners and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 130: Reset Warp Settings

    3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Warp and press ENTER. The warp dialog box appears. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Reset and press ENTER. All warp settings are reset. The Status is set to [Off]. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 131: Load Warp File

    The load file menu opens 5. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select the desired file out of the list and press ENTER. The file is loaded and the corrections are applied. Image 12-51 Image 12-52 Image 12-53 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 132: Contrast Enhancement

    Blanking adjustments affect only the edges of the projected image and are used to frame the projected image on to the screen and to hide or black out unwanted information (or noise). A ’0’ on the bar scale indicates no blanking. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 133: How To Adjust The Blanking

    4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select the desired blanking adjustment and press ENTER. 5. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to adjust until the desired blanking is reached. 6. Press EXIT to return. Image 12-62 Image 12-60 Image 12-61 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 134: Gamma

    4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to scroll through the possible selection and press ENTER to activate the selected pattern. Select ▲ or ▼ in the menu to display the previous or next page with possible internal patterns. Image 12-68 Image 12-66 Image 12-67 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 135: 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. Image 12-71 Image 12-69 Image 12-70 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 136: Scenergix

    The principle of edge blending is achieved by linear modulation of the light output in the overlap zone so that the light output in that zone equals the light output of the rest of the image. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 137: Preparations

    3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select ScenergiX and press ENTER. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Status and press ENTER to toggle between [On] and [Off]. ScenergiX is active ScenergiX is not active Image 12-77 Image 12-75 Image 12-76 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 138: Scenergix Overlap Zone (Horizontal Scenergix)

    1. Go to Layout → Main window → Size 2. Enter the value for the Width as follow: Total horizontal screen resolution / 2 - 0.5 x overlap zone. 3. Position remains the same. Image 12-81 Image 12-80 Image 12-79 Image 12-82 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 139: Scenergix Overlap Zone (Vertical Scenergix)

    Overlap : number of pixels that overlap Vertical resolution of 1 projector Total vertical screen resolution : [(Vertical resolution of 1 projector) x 2] minus (overlap) Vertical Resolution source : number of active lines of the source R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 140 2. Enter the value for the Width as follow: Total Vertical screen resolution / 2 - 0.5 x overlap zone. 3. Position = original start + Vertical height projector 1 - overlap zone Image 12-95 Image 12-94 Image 12-93 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 141: Scenergix Size Adjustment (White Level)

    4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select White level and press ENTER. 5. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select one of the four size adjustments and press ENTER. Image 12-100 Image 12-98 Image 12-99 Image 12-101 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 142 6. Use the cursor keys to move the border of the overlap area to the desired position. Set first the width for the first projector and repeat for the second one. Image 12-103 Width set up for projector 1 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 143: Adjusting The Black Level Of The Images

    2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Alignment and press ENTER. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select ScenergiX and press ENTER. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Black level and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 144 5. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select one of the four size adjustments and press ENTER. Image 12-108 Image 12-106 Image 12-107 Image 12-109 Image 12-110 DLP leakage area Overlap area DLP Leakage area 6. Use the cursor keys to move the green border line to the desired position. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 145: How To Adjust

    5. Adjust the black level of area A until the black level of area A, B and C are equal. Use the Adjust function All, Red, Green and Blue in the Black level menu. Image 2 Image 1 Image 12-115 Black level adjustment Use the Reset function to bring all ScenergiX settings back to zero. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 146 12. Alignment menu R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 147: Projector Control

    DHCP [ON/OFF] IP-address Subnet mask Default gateway IR control IR Front [On/Off] IR Back [On/Off] IR Side [On/Off] ART DMX DMX address DMX universe DMX monitor DMX mode [Basic/Extended/Full] Home lens at startup [No/Yes] Buttons Standby R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 148: Projector Address

    6. Use the ◄ or ► key to select the next digit and repeat step 5. 7. When the desired address is entered, press ENTER to store that address. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 149: Common Address

    5. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select ’0’ or ’1’ enter ’0’ or ’1’ with the digit keys on the remote control or local keypad. 6. When the desired address is entered, press ENTER to store that address. Image 13-7 Image 13-6 Image 13-5 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 150: Serial Communication

    The communication protocol for the communication between the projector and a computer can be set to RS232 or RS422. How to set up 1. Press MENU to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Projector control and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 151: Rs422 Termination

    4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select RS422 termination and press ENTER to toggle between [On] or [Off]. Default: [On] Image 13-17 Image 13-16 Image 13-15 13.4 Network Overview • Introduction to a Network connection • DHCP setup • IP-address set up • Subnet-mask set up • Default Gateway set up R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 152: Introduction To A Network Connection

    2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Projector control and press ENTER. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Ethernet and press ENTER. The Ethernet menu opens. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select DHCP. 5. Press ENTER to toggle the DHCP setting. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 153: Ip-Address Set Up

    The next digit in the address will be selected automati- cally. 6. Press EXIT to return. Image 13-23 Image 13-22 Image 13-21 Image 13-24 13.4.4 Subnet-mask set up How to set up? 1. Press MENU to activate the menus. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 154: Default Gateway Set Up

    5. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select the desired digit and press ◄ or ► key to select the next digit in the address. enter the value with the digit keys on the remote control or local keypad. The next digit in the address will be selected automati- cally. Note: This must NOT be 0.0.0.0 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 155: Ir Control Switching

    4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select the desired IR receiver and press ENTER to toggle this receiver [on] or [off]. Image 13-35 Image 13-34 Image 13-33 13.6 Art-Net DMX DMX-512 Lighting protocol, here used over Ethernet. Carries information of 512 channels from a lighting controller to lighting devices. Standardized by USITT. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 156: Dmx Address

    13.6.2 DMX universe What can be done ? Depending on the DMX mode, one DMX universe can contain a different number of projectors. E.g. DMX mode = basis, the DMX universe can contain up to 256 projectors R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 157: Dmx Monitor

    4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select DMX monitor and press ENTER. The DMX monitor window opens. Depending on the DMX mode, a different view of the DMX monitor window opens. Example in dialog box is Extended mode R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 158: Dmx Mode

    2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Projector control and press ENTER. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select ART DMX and press ENTER. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select DMX mode and press ENTER to toggle between [basic], [extended] or [full]. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 159: Art-Net Activation

    3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select ART DMX and press ENTER. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Home lens at startup and press ENTER to toggle between [On] or [Off]. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 160: Buttons

    3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Buttons and press ENTER. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Standby and press ENTER to toggle between [Lamp on/off] and [Power up/down]. Image 13-59 Image 13-58 Image 13-57 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 161: Apa (Auto) Button

    5. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select a shortcut with allocation and press ENTER to remove the allocation. The indication becomes No allocation and the key is free again for a new shortcut association. Image 13-65 Image 13-64 Image 13-63 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 162: Menu Position

    3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Menu position and press ENTER. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Menu and press ENTER to toggle between [Center], [Top] and [Bottom]. Image 13-70 Image 13-69 Image 13-68 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 163: Bar Scale

    3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Local LCD and press ENTER. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Local LCD time out and press ENTER to toggle between [Off], [5sec], [10sec] and [15sec]. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 164: Local Lcd Contrast

    Image 13-80 Image 13-79 Image 13-78 Image 13-81 13.10 Language selection What can be done? The user can change the language of the on screen menus and the local display menus to one of the available languages. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 165: How To Change The Language

    3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Language and press ENTER. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select the desired language. The change will take effect immediately. Image 13-84 Image 13-83 Image 13-82 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 166 13. Projector control R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 167: Service Menu

    14. Service menu 14. SERVICE MENU About this chapter This chapter refers to the Service menu in which the customer can find valuable information when calling the Barco help desk. 14.1 Overview flow Overview Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Service Identification...
  • Page 168 Use the ◄ or ► key to selected another character. Note: Digits can be entered with the digit keys on the remote control or on the local keypad. When a digit is entered in that way, the next character will be selected automatically. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 169: Diagnosis

    3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Diagnosis and press ENTER. The diagnosis screen is displayed. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Versions and press ENTER. The Versions overview is displayed. Image 14-10 Image 14-8 Image 14-9 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 170: Voltages

    3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Diagnosis and press ENTER. The diagnosis screen will be displayed. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Voltages and press ENTER. The Voltage overview menu will be displayed. Image 14-14 Image 14-12 Image 14-13 Image 14-15 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 171: I²C Diagnosis

    The service window opens. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Diagnosis and press ENTER. The diagnosis screen will be displayed. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Temperatures and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 172: Fan Speeds Overview

    3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Diagnosis and press ENTER. The diagnosis screen will be displayed. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Fan speeds and press ENTER. The Fan speeds overview menu will be displayed. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 173: Spi

    3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Diagnosis and press ENTER. The diagnosis screen will be displayed. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select SPI and press ENTER. The SPI overview menu will be displayed. Image 14-30 Image 14-28 Image 14-29 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 174: Error Logging Overview

    2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Service and press ENTER. The service window opens. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Convergence and press ENTER. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select the desired pattern and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 175: Internal Service Patterns

    1. Press MENU to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Service and press ENTER. The service window opens. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Internal service patterns and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 176: Restore Factory Defaults

    4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select the setting to exclude and press ENTER to toggle between [No] and [Yes]. Repeat this step if necessary for the other settings. Image 14-43 Image 14-44 Image 14-45 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 177: Reset Formatter

    4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Yes or No and press ENTER. If you want to reset the formatter, select Yes. If you do not want to reset the formatter, select No. Image 14-51 Image 14-49 Image 14-50 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 178: Save Custom Settings

    The service window opens. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Refill mode and press ENTER. A refill confirmation message is displayed. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Yes or No and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 179: Broadcast Mode

    2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Service and press ENTER. The service window opens. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Broadcast mode and press ENTER to toggle between [Off] and [On]. Image 14-57 Image 14-58 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 180: Usb Memory

    3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Service and press ENTER. The service window opens. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select USB memory and press ENTER. 5. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Save custom settings and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 181 6. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select the serial number to start from to load the settings. The settings from the selected projector on the USB device are loaded into the current attached projector. The current projector settings are overwritten with these settings. Image 14-64 Image 14-62 Image 14-63 Image 14-65 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 182 14. Service menu R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 183: Maintenance

    Make sure that the airflow indicated on the dust filter match with the airflow of the fans. 4. Reinstall the front cover of the projector, see "Installation of the front cover", page 194. 1. High Efficiency Particulate Arrestant R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 184: Replacement Of The Dust Filter On The Bottom Side

    Make sure that the airflow indicated on the dust filter match with the airflow of the fans. 5. Reinstall the filter holder containing the new HEPA filter. 6. Fasten the two wedge lock screws (A) using a 2.5 mm Allen key as illustrated. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 185: Replacement Of The Dust Filter On The Top Side

    15.4 Pressure verification of the liquid cooling circuit How to check the pressure of the liquid cooling circuit inside the projector ? 1. Remove the side cover of the projector, see "Removal of the side cover", page 192. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 186: Cleaning The Lens

    1. Switch off the projector and unplug the power cord at the projector side. 2. Clean the housing of the projector with a damp cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth lightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 187: Servicing

    ARNING AUTION Never attempt to disassemble the lamp from its housing or to dispose of it. Return it to Barco. Due to its high internal pressure, the lamp may explode in either hot or cold states if improperly handled. Necessary tools 7 mm flat screw driver.

  • Page 188: Removal Of The Input & Communication Unit

    3. Remove the input cover, see "Removal of the input cover", page 193. 4. Release the four captive screws in the corners of the input and communication unit as illustrated. Image 16-3 5. Pull the input & communication unit out of its compartment, using the side handles provided. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 189: Removal Of An Input Module

    1. Switch off the projector and unplug the power cord at the projector side. 2. Release the two captive screws of the input module using a Phillips screw driver PH1. Image 16-5 3. Pull the input module out of the input & communication unit, via the two knobs provided. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 190: Installation Of The Lamp House

    This procedure may only be performed by qualified technical service personnel. AUTION Never attempt to disassemble the lamp from its housing or to dispose of it. Return it to Barco. Due to its high internal pressure, the lamp may explode in either hot or cold states if improperly handled.

  • Page 191: Installation Of The Input & Communication Unit

    2. Remove the input cover, if not removed yet. See "Removal of the input cover", page 193. 3. Hold the input & communication unit by its handles and gently slide the unit into the guides at the bottom of the input & commu- nication socket inside the projector. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 192: Installation Of An Input Module

    How to install an input module into the input & communication unit of the projector ? 1. Switch off the projector and unplug the power cord at the projector side. 2. Slide the input module into the guides of the input slot. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 193: Realignment Of The Lamp In Its Reflector

    3. Start up the projector, enter the menu structure and select Lamp / Z-axis (for more explanation, see "Z-axis adjustment", page 113) 4. Carefully turn the thumb screw (A) at the rear of the lamp house clockwise for maximum light output. Once over the maximum, turn slightly counterclockwise to reach the maximum light output again. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 194 16. Servicing Image 16-13 5. Switch off the projector, wait five minutes and unplug the power cord at the projector side. 6. Reinstall the cover of the lamp, see "Installation of the lamp cover", page 196. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 195: Removal Of The Projector Covers

    (left side is hinged) b) then slide the front cover to the right to release it from the hinging points. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 196: Removal Of The Side Cover

    (A) of the side cover, b) then gently pull out the top corners (B) of the side cover, c) then move the side cover away from the projector (C). Image 17-4 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 197: Removal Of The Lamp Cover

    7 mm flat screw driver. How to remove the input cover of the projector ? 1. Release the two captive screws at the top and bottom left side of the input cover, using a flat screw driver. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 198: Installation Of The

    first hook in the side of the front cover at the front filter, b) then gently push the other side of the front cover into position, c) ensure that the locking studs in the corners click into their receivers. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 199: Installation Of The Side Cover

    Bring the side cover towards its final position (A), b) then gently push the locking studs of the top corners (B) into their receivers, c) then gently push the locking studs of the bottom corners (C) into their receivers. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 200: Installation Of The Lamp Cover

    (C) into its receiver. Image 17-14 2. Secure the lamp cover by locking the two captive screws at the right side of the lamp cover. Image 17-15 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 201: Installation Of The Input Cover

    (C) into its receiver. Image 17-16 2. Secure the input cover by locking the two captive screws at the left side of the input cover. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 202 17. Removal of the projector covers R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 203: Dimensions

    Overview • Dimensions of the FLM HD18 • Dimensions of the FLM flight case • Dimensions of the rigging clamps A.1 Dimensions of the FLM HD18 Dimensions 14.8 676.1 771.1 Image A-1 Dimensions given in millimeters. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 204: Dimensions Of The Flm Flight Case

    A. Dimensions Point of gravity Image A-2 Dimensions given in millimeters. A.2 Dimensions of the FLM flight case Dimensions 1194 1175 Image A-3 Dimensions given in millimeters. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 205: Dimensions Of The Rigging Clamps

    A. Dimensions A.3 Dimensions of the rigging clamps Dimensions SW17 26.5 Image A-4 Dimensions given in millimeters. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 206 A. Dimensions R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 207: Standard Source Files

    5. Fpix MHz: pixel frequency 6. Ptot : total pixels on one horizontal line. 7. Pact: active pixels on one horizontal line. 8. Ltot: total lines in one field 9. Lact: active lines in one field. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 208 2376 1920 hd-1920x1080@60p 60,011 67,513 148,528 2200 1920 1125 1080 VIDEO525 62,437 15,734 13,500 VIDEO525p 59,940 31,468 27,000 VIDEO625 50,080 15,625 13,500 VIDEO625p 50,080 31,250 27,000 no-signal 100,00 20,000 8,000 no-signal-i 100,00 20,000 8,000 Table B-1 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 209: Dmx Chart

    144 - 151 152 - 159 160 - 167 168 - 175 176 - 183 184 - 207 208 - 215 Power On / Lamp On 216 - 223 Power Off / Lamp Off 224 - 255 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 210: Dmx Chart, Extended

    Calibrate lens zoom + focus (if held for 5 seconds and channel 1 < 6 248 - 255 No function Foxus (MSB) 0 - 255 Coarse focus adjustment Focus (LSB) 0 - 255 Fine focus adjustment Zoom (MSB) 0 - 255 Coarse zoom adjustment R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 211: Dmx Chart, Full

    0 - 5 Mechanical shutter closed 6 - 255 Contrast 0 - channel 3 Brightness 0 - 255 Adjusts the brightness between 0 and 100% (SLM/XLM doesn’t adjust on DVI) Contrast 0 - 255 Together with channel 1 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 212 64 - 223 No function 224 - 255 Command (see channel 5) Motor Go << 0 - 31 Stop 32 - 63 64 - 223 No function 224 - 255 Command (see channel 5) Free 0 - 255 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 213 Powered at 91% 132 - 157 Powered at 89% 158 - 183 Powered at 86% 184 - 209 Powered at 84% 210 - 235 Powered at 82% 236 - 255 Powered at 80% Free 0 - 255 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 214 C. DMX chart R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 215: Troubleshooting

    2501 PFC start failed LPS (address 0x22) Replace LPS 2801 PFC start failed LPS (address 0x28) Replace LPS 2202 LPS start failed LPS (address 0x20) Replace LPS 2502 LPS start failed LPS (address 0x22) Replace LPS R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 216 7696 Light pipe temp Temperature sensor on light pipe Call a qualified service engineer short shorted 7695 Low temperature on red DMD Red front DMD Switching on the lamp will heat up temp low the DMD R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 217 Green block Temperature sensor on green DMD Call a qualified service engineer temp open cooling block not connected 7666 Green block Temperature sensor on green DMD Call a qualified service engineer temp short cooling block shorted R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 218 filters If problem persists, call a qualified service engineer 7981 Blue DMD low temperature on dmd turning on the lamp will heat up the temp low R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 219 7956 30V voltage supply voltage for fans too high If problem persists, call a qualified high service engineer 7955 VTEC voltage supply voltage for DMD cooling too If problem persists, call a qualified service engineer R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 220 If problem persists, call a qualified EEPROM service engineer 9000 Scaler unit Initialization of the scaler failed If problem persists, call a qualified failed service engineer 9198 Scaler pixel BW or refresh rate of input source clock too high too high R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 221 Error Description Error Warning Action Caused by code 9398 Maximum Reaching the maximum allowed Delete some unnecessary files image files number of files reached 10498 Unsupported Module with obsolete firmware Call a qualified service engineer module R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 222 D. Troubleshooting R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 223: Specifications

    Horizontal: -30% to +30% (small differences exist per lens type) (short throw lenses have less shift) On board display server Ethernet control standard remote control projector over ethernet via Projector Toolset Outputs HDSDI/ SDI loop out R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 224 Lenses Lens Order nr TLD (HB) 0.8 R9842040 TLD (HB) 1.2 R9840770 TLD (HB) 1.6 - 2.0 R9842060 TLD (HB) 2.0 - 2.8 R9842080 TLD (HB) 2.8 - 5.0 R9842100 TLD (HB) 5.0 - 8.0 R9842120 R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 225: Specifications Flm 5 Cable Input (Multi Purpose)

    Ys : 1Vpp ±3dB (0,7V Luma +0,3V Sync) 75 Ohm termination. B-Y : 0,7Vpp ±3dB 75 Ohm termination. RG(s)B R : 0,7Vpp ±3dB 75 Ohm termination. G(s) : 1Vpp ±3dB (0,7Vpp G + 0,3Vpp Sync) 75 Ohm termination. B : 0,7Vpp ±3dB 75 Ohm termination. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 226: Specifications Flm Hdsdi - Sdi Input

    1920x1080/29.97/1:1/ (SMPTE 274M) 1920x1080/25/1:1/ (SMPTE 274M) 1920x1080/24/1:1/ (SMPTE 274M) 1920x1080/23.98/1:1/ (SMPTE 274M) Interlaced: 1920x1035/60/2:1/ (SMPTE 260M) 1920x1035/59.94/2:1/ (SMPTE 260M) 1920x1080/60/2:1/ (SMPTE 274M) 1920x1080/59.94/2:1/ (SMPTE 274M) 1920x1080/50/2:1/ (SMPTE 274M) 1920/1080/50/2:1 (1250)/ (SMPTE 295M) 1920x1080/24/Segmented/ (SMPTE 274M) 1920x1080//23.98/Segmented/ (SMPTE 274M) R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 227: Specifications Flm Dvi Input

    Cable lengths: up to 3 meter at UXGA speed. • Compliance: DDC2B support according to VESA EDID Version 1.2 • Diagnostic LED’s on front panel: Green LED: Lights up in case input module is selected Yellow LED: Lights up in case sync detected R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 228 E. Specifications R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 229: Order Info

    TLD HB zoom lens (1.6 - 2.0 : 1) R9842080 TLD HB zoom lens (2.0 - 2.8 : 1) R9842100 TLD HB zoom lens (2.8 - 5.0 : 1) R9842120 TLD HB zoom lens (5.0 - 8.0 : 1) R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 230 F. Order info R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 231: Glossary

    Thus, unlike “Brightness” and “Contrast” controls, the overall tone of your images can be lightened or darkened without changing the extremes, and all images will be more vibrant while still showing good detail in dark areas. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 232 2 lines is < - 0.2V that equals with a logical ’0’. When the difference is > +0.2V that equals to a logical ’1’.. Subnet mask A number that is used to identify a subnetwork so that IP addresses can be shared on a local area network. R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

  • Page 233: Index

    Art-Net DMX 151–155 Flight case Art-Net activation Projector DMX address Rigging clamps DMX mode DMX address DMX monitor DMX chart 205–207 DMX universe Basic Home lens at startup Extented Aspect ratio Full Custom DMX mode DMX monitor R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 234 Requirements Film mode detection Installation requirements 9–10 Image file services Ambient temperature Image services 87, 89–91 Clean air Copy file Humidity Delete file Image size File manipulations Projector weight File options Screen type Files Internal pattern R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 235 Projector control 143–160 Layout Art-Net DMX 151–155 Art-Net activation DMX address DMX mode DMX monitor Maintenance DMX universe Menu memory Menu position 158–159 Home lens at startup Buttons 156–157 Bar scale On screen menu Minimum delay Auto R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 236 Dust filter 179–181 Source timings Bottom Spare power plug Front Specifications 219, 221–223 5 cable input Reset formatter DVI HDCP Restore factory defaults DVI input Rigging clamps FLM HD18 Rigging key HDSDI–SDI input Quick layout selection R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 237 Vertical keystone Diagnosis Warp status Test patterns Window 95, 100 Adjustment mode PIP window Text on/off Tilt range Timings Tint Z-axis Troubleshooting Lamp Error codes Z-axis adjustment Zoom - Focus Layout Unpacking USB memory USB port R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 238 Index R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...
  • Page 239 Revision Sheet Barco nv Events/Documentation Noordlaan 5, B-8520 Kuurne Phone: +32 56.36.82.11, Fax: +32 56.36.88.24 E-mail: service.mne@barco.com, Web: www.barco.com From: Date: Please correct the following points in this documentation (R5976986/08): page wrong correct R5976986 FLM HD18 15/03/2010...

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