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NW-12
User Guide
R9040410
R59770286/02
07/09/2009

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  • Page 1 NW-12 User Guide R9040410 R59770286/02 07/09/2009...
  • Page 2 Barco nv Presentations Noordlaan 5, 8520 Kuurne Phone: +32 56.36.82.11 Fax: +32 56.35.86.51 E-mail: presentations.bid@barco.com Visit us at the web: www.barco.com Printed in Belgium...

  • Page 3: Disposal Information

    Changes Barco provides this manual ’as is’ without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied war- ranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Barco may make improvements and/or changes to the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this publication at any time without notice.
  • Page 4 The period of guarantee begins on the date of transfer of risks, in the case of special systems and software on the date of commissioning, at latest 30 days after the transfer of risks. In the event of justified notice of complaint, Barco can repair the fault or provide a replacement at its own discretion within an appropriate period.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Tint (NTSC video signals only)..................61 R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 6 The soft edge edit wizard ..................137 R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 7 List of tables ......................179 R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 8 Table of contents R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Advanced : Advanced operation and setup using the remote control and the projector’s OSD. Desktop Integration The Barco NW-12 is a 3 chip DLP projector with optional Windows desktop integration that can project in full native 1200p. It is a network-centric projector (option), which greatly increases its ease-of-use in collaboration applications with large amount of data.
  • Page 10 1. Introduction R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 11: Packaging

    3. Remove the cardboard cover 4. Remove the large cardboard 5. Remove the foam parts 6. Loosen and remove the 3 screws spacers fixing the projector to the wooden board 7. Remove the projector from the board R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 12 2. 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. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 13: Installation Guidelines

    Special care should be used when DLP projectors are used in the same room as performant laser equipment. Direct or indirect hitting of a laser beam on to the lens can severely damage the Digital MicroMirror Devices™ in which case there is a loss of warranty R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 14: Air Flow Guidelines

    Never obstruct the cooling air inlet at the bottom of the projector. Always insure there is enough space between the bottom of the projector and the floor, to allow air to enter the projector. ARNING Do not touch this Air Outlet when the projector is switched on. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 15: Projector Position

    There are no restrictions on the position of the projection axis. Forbidden Allowed 5° Projector axis Lamp axis -5° Allowed Forbidden 5° -5° Lamp axis Projector axis Image 3-3 AUTION Never operate the projector in the forbidden zones. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 16 3. Installation guidelines R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 17: Installation

    Battery Installation in the RCU • Lens installation • Projector configuration • Positioning the projector • Connections • Controls overview Projector dimensions Dimensions are given in mm and inch (1inch = 25.4 mm) weight (without lens) : 70kg (175 lbs) R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 18: Battery Installation In The Rcu

    The batteries (not yet installed to save the battery life time) are delivered inside the plastic bag with the power cord. How to install 1. Remove the battery cover on the backside of the remote control by pushing the indicated handle a little towards the bottom of the RCU. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 19: Lens Installation

    = (2.57 x SW) + 0.07 = (2.57 x SW) + 2.90 TLD+ 4.5–7.5:1) = (4.08 x SW) + 0.07 = (4.08 x SW) + 2.89 = (6.85 x SW) + 0.29 = (6.85 x SW) + 11.49 R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 20: Shift Capabilities

    TLD+ (2.0-2.8:1) TLD+ (2.8-4.5:1) TLD (4.5-7.5:1) Table 4-3 Maximum shift range in function of lens Horizontal Shift in Nominal Position Horizontal Shift : +100% Projector Projector Screen Screen Image 4-4 Example of a horizontal shift of 100% R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 21: Lens Installation

    Note: Install the lens and the lens interface plate with their screening UP or TOP oriented in the same direction Caution: Mind the orientation of the lens interface plate in relation to the lens. Image 4-6 Assembling the lens, screening UP to the top side R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 22: Projector Configuration

    Projectors in ceiling configuration must have their second pump being connected mechanically and electrically! If no second pump is present in the projector, the corresponding kit must be installed first. Contact a Barco trained and certified technician. The different configurations Depending on the installation the projector can be mounted in different ways, the 4 different configurations are:...

  • Page 23: Positioning The Projector

    The position of the projector with reference to the screen may also be different depending on the installation. Basically the projector can be positioned in an On-Axis or Off-Axis configuration. Several parameters can be calculated determining the position in any installation. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 24 4. Installation C D = S H /2 + B -A Image 4-10 ON-Axis projector installation Side view Top view Back view Optical axis projection lens Projector Screen Floor R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 25 OFF-Axis projector installation Side view Top view Back view Optical axis projection lens Projector Screen Floor A 100% Off-Axis position means that the position of the centre of the lens is shifted by half the screen height. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 26: Connections

    1. Use the supplied power cord to connect the projector to the power outlet. 2. Plug the female power connector into the male connector at the front of the projector, secure the connection with the locking spring. Image 4-12 Power connection R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 27: The Front Panel

    Layer 2: empty (can be fitted with any input board) • Layer 3: RGB & Video input board (fixed) • Layer 4: DVI & D15 input board (fixed) • Layer 5: DVI output and RS232 board (fixed) R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 28: Connecting An Rgb Signal

    The bottom system section holds : • Ethernet RJ45 connection • DVI desktop input • LCD display 4.5.3 Connecting an RGB signal How to connect an RGB signal ? 1. Connect the BNC connectors to the projector’s RGB input R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 29: Connecting A Component Video Signal

    A component video signal can also be mentioned in the following way: • • PR Y PB • (R-Y) Y (B-Y) How to connect a component video signal ? 1. Connect the BNC connectors to the projector’s PR Y PB input R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 30: Connecting A Dvi Signal

    In case a HDCP DVI signal is connected to the DVI input, the DVI output image will not show the image of this source. A gray window will be displayed instead. How to connect a DVI signal ? 1. Connect the DVI cable to the projector’s DVI input R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 31: Connecting A Composite Video Signal

    DESKTOP INPUT REC O R D POWER Image 4-19 Connecting a composite video signal 4.5.7 Connecting an S-Video signal How to connect an S-Video signal ? 1. Connect the mini DIN connector to the projector’s S-Video input R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 32: Connecting A Computer

    DESKTOP INPUT Image 4-21 Connecting a computer 4.5.9 Connecting a source to the desktop input How to connect a desktop source to the desktop input ? 1. Connect the source to the desktop input connection (DVI connector) R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 33: Communications

    The projector can be connected to a LAN or can be connected to a desktop PC via a crossed cable (as indicated above). The desktop can be enabled/disabled, "Desktop", page 117 Using the desktop input makes only sense when using the Barco Desktop integration software. The Desktop integration software is covered in the Desktop integration User Guide. 4.5.10 Communications Overview •...

  • Page 34: How To Connect The Projector

    VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPUTER COMPUTER COMPUTER COMPUTER RS 232 C RS 232 C RS 232 C RS 232 C R.C. R.C. R.C. R.C. DESKTOP INPUT DESKTOP INPUT Image 4-23 Crossed cable connection R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 35: Network Settings

    IP address from the DHCP server, the startup time will be delayed by upto five minutes. After this time, a time-out occurs if the network detection fails, and the projector starts up without any network connection. What can be done? These settings are used to set the Ethernet Communication parameters. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 36 2. Push the cursor key ← or → to highlight Installation in the menu bar. 3. Push the ↓ key to pull down the Installation menu. 4. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Network settings and press ENTER to select. Image 4-25 A dialog box will be displayed. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 37: Rs232 Communication

    Data communications: sending data to the projector or copying the data from the projector to a memory device (hard disc, floppy, etc.). How to connect the RS232 ports? 1. Connect the D9 connector from the RS232 cable to the RS Input on the projector. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 38: Multichannel Installations

    Linking CLO in a multichannel system The linking of the projectors to allow CLO and Dynacolor information interchange is done via the Ethernet connection. To set the projector as Master see “Setup of the linked projectors in a multichannel system”. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 39: Linked Dynacolor

    Linking Dynacolor in a multichannel system The linking of the projectors to allow Dynacolor and CLO information interchange is done via the Ethernet connection. To set the projector as Master see “Setup of the linked projectors in a multichannel system”. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 40: Controls Overview

    To leave the selected menu or item (go upwards to previous menu) RCU operation Lights up when a button on the remote control is pressed. (This is a visual indicator to check indication led the operation of the remote control) R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 41 The LCD display on the bottom of the front panel allows to inform the user on the status of the projector and other information like warnings etc. NW-12 standby DESKTOP INPUT Image 4-32 See the Appendix for a listing of the existing error messages. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 42 4. Installation R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 43: Setup

    2. The software will be initialized. This may take up to 30 seconds. During this phase the LCD display is lit (1). The initialization is followed by the keypad lighting up briefly (5 seconds) and the projector Standby status (2) . NW-12 standby Image 5-2 Switch ON sequence R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 44: Starting Up The Projector

    NW-12 Hostname Common 0 150.158.193.179 Private 1 57600 Image 5-4 Standby status Starting up the projector How to start up the projector ? 1. Press the Standby button on the RCU or on the local keypad R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 45 2. The projection lamp is started up. This may take up to 15 seconds. During this phase the LCD display and the keypad are lit (1). The progression is shown with the asterisk characters adding up (2). This is followed by the projector Power on mode (3). standby NW-12 NW-12 Power on NW-12 Image 5-7 Startup sequence R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 46: Setting Up The Rcu Address

    In other words, an RCU set to address “0” will always control a projector regardless of its projector address (since it uses the common address). Setting up the projector address (only if necessary) What can be done ? The projector is shipped with projector address set to ”0” R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 47: Setting Up The Orientation

    Depending on the mechanical orientation of the projector, the projector’s internal settings have to be adapted. The projector is shipped (default) with a table/front orientation. How to set the orientation ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Installation item R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Lens

    LENS FOCUS or LENS SHIFT on the RCU BRI G HTN C O NTR L EN S L EN S Z OO M SH IFT L EN S F O CU S VO L Image 5-12 2. Use the arrow keys to adjust R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 49 A text box appears on the screen, follow the instructions. Image 5-15 Image 5-16 The use of a sheet of paper held in front of the screen can be useful to determine the focus plane (position for best focus) R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 50: Setup The Baud Rate For Serial Communication

    How to change the Language ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Installation item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Installation menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Language R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 51: Automatic Startup

    2. Press → to select the Installation item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Installation menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Automatic startup 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↓ or ↑ to enable/disable the automatic startup R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 52: Change Password

    1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Installation item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Installation menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Change password... Image 5-20 5. Press ENTER R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 53: Setup Of Linked Projectors In A Multichannel System

    1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Installation item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Installation menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Linked projectors... Image 5-22 5. Press ENTER R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 54 A dialog box is displayed Image 5-23 How to set a projector to Master ? 1. In the linked projector menu of the projector to be set as Master, Select the Master check box and press ENTER R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 55 3. Select and press ENTER for the desired parameters to be controlled by the master i.e. CLO and/or Dynacolor and/or Stereo It is advised to declare the projector by a Host name (unique name in the network). The Dynacolor options are used to perform the Dynacolor linking, see Dynacolor adjustment in the Display Setup menu. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 56 5. Setup R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 57: Getting Started

    1. Use the Image setting buttons on the RCU AUTO IMAGE O IMAGE DIGI DIGI ZOOM ZOOM PHASE PHASE IQ-PC IQ-PC TINT TINT Fire W Fire Wire ire COLOR COLOR VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO BRIGHTN BRIGHTN PC PC CONTR CONTR Image 6-2 R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 58 6. Getting started R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 59: Advanced

    This password can be changed in the Installation menu. How to pull down a menu ? 1. Use ↓ to pull down a menu How to pull down a submenu ? 1. Use → to pull down a submenu R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 60: 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. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 61: Source Selection

    The menu will contain one item Lx Video, x being the layer on which the composite video is connected (for example L2 Video if the signal is connected to layer 2) 3. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Lx Video R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 62: S-Video

    Select RGB-YUV when in presence of a data signal of the type RGB+ sync connected to the RGB input (5 BNC’s) or a component signal of the type (R-Y)/Y/(B-Y). These signals are often available on a VGA D15 connector of a PC or another image generator. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 63 The menu will contain one item Lx PC, x being the layer on which the PC signal is connected (for example L4 PC if the signal is connected to layer 4) 3. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Lx PC R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 64: Image

    6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Contrast 7. Press ENTER On the screen appears now a slider box Image 7-8 8. Use ←or → , the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the contrast R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 65: Setting The Brightness

    Tint adjustment is only applicable for NTSC video signals. The tint adjustment allows the reddish and greenish tones to be corrected. How to change the Tint 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Image item R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 66: Sharpness (Video Signals Only)

    2. Press → to select the Image item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select settings 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Gamma 7. Press ENTER R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 67: Phase (Rgb Signals Only)

    6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Noise Reduction 7. Press ENTER On the screen appears now a slider box Image 7-15 8. Use ←or → , the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the Noise Reduction R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 68: Gain Control On Video

    How to set the Manual Gain Control ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Image item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Settings R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 69: Aspect Ratio

    4:3 ratio. The term “anamorphic” means that the original wide screen image is squeezed in order to fit the 4:3 aspect ratio. 16:9 2.35:1 Image 7-19 Common non- anamorphic aspect ratios in (non-HDTV) DVD sources R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 70 The aspect ratio setting forces the projector to project an image using a defined aspect ratio : • Auto • • 16:9 • 16:10 • • Custom The settings do not refer to the aspect ratio of the source ! R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 71 The aspect ratio setting only affects the active source window, the desktop being locked on the native aspect ratio. How to change the Aspect ratio ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select Image 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 72 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Custom 7. Press ENTER to confirm A dialog box is displayed Image 7-26 8. Enter the values for width and height of the image The image aspect ratio is updated. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 73: Color Temperature

    When transporting signals, there always is a risk of deterioration of the information contained in the signals. The alterations of the three color signals will happen independently i.e. the colors will end to be unbalanced. 0.7V Black level Image 7-28 R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 74 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 black balance can be done automatically with Automatic Black level. The changeover from min to max is indicated by the apparition of bright spots, also called “digital noise” R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 75: Performing Black Input Balance

    3. Press → to select the Image item 4. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu 5. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Input balance 6. Press → to pull down the menu 7. Use ↓ or ↑ to select Black level... R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 76 3. Press → to select the Image item 4. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu 5. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Input balance 6. Press → to pull down the menu 7. Use ↓ or ↑ to select White level... R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 77: Image Files

    The input balance settings are stored in the image file, each source has its own input balance. Image files Overview • Introduction to Image files • Load file • Forced file load • Auto Image • Edit file • Save as (create a custom file) • Rename file • Copy • Delete R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 78: Introduction To Image Files

    1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Image files item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image files menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Load Image 7-38 R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 79: Forced File Load

    5. Press → to open the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired layer (for example Layer 1) 7. Press → to open the menu 8. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired input R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 80: Auto Image

    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) How to launch Auto Image? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 81: Edit File

    How to edit a file ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Image files item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image files menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Edit R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 82: Which Items Can Be Adjusted

    Active horizontal pixels • Horizontal start in pixels • Horizontal period in ns • Active vertical lines • Vertical start in lines Advanced settings for Video sources The advanced button enables the advanced settings for a video source. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 83 Clamp width : allows to set the width of clamp pulse in the clamping circuit It is recommended to use the default values. Advanced settings for Digital Data sources (DVI and HDSDI) The advanced button enables the advanced settings for a DVI source. Image 7-47 R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 84: Save As (Create A Custom File)

    Active pixels, Start lines, Active lines. In that case, hit Enter and change the slider to position 1, thus enabling more settings in the Edit file menu. Image 7-48 In the current software versions (1.22 for (Galaxy)NH-12, 1.23 for (Galaxy) NW-12, 1.02 for SIM 5W), changing the UsePictureBox settings also inverts the interlacing! 7.5.6 Save as (create a custom file)

  • Page 85: Rename File

    How to copy a file ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Image files item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image files menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select copy R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 86: Delete

    1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Image files item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image files menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select delete Image 7-55 5. Press ENTER R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 87: Geometry

    The active file can always be edited in order to fit exactly the screen shape. Editing a standard file will automatically create a custom file. The file notation in the Geometry files menu describes a file path. For example : /Standard/Dist_file1.xml /Standard/Dist_file1.xml file extension = xml file name Type of file : standard or custom Image 7-57 Geometry file notation R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 88: Accessing The Geometry Menu

    The option program (see Option key in the Service menu) allows, however, to upgrade the geometry features to up to the 33x33 mode i.e. a geometry adjustment consisting of the entire image divided in 33x33 regions that can be shifted to the desired location. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 89 The level of the adjustment gives a measure of this impact. A level 1 adjustment happens on the 4 corners of the image and will thus affect the whole image whereas a level 21 will only affect the adjusted point (called local points). This interaction is also visible in the edit menu (see Geometry Edit wizard) R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 90 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Image 7-60 Geometry levels Level Hierarchy The fact that the adjustment affects other points means that a certain hierarchy must be respected when adjusting the geometry. The hierarchy or levels are indicated in the following image R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 91: Load

    Load How to load a geometry file ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select Geometry 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Geometry menu 4. Press ↓ to select Load R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 92: Edit

    1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select Geometry 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Geometry menu 4. Press ↓or ↑ to select Edit 5. Press → to open the Edit menu R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 93: Geometry Edit Wizard

    When entering the Edit mode, the Edit dialog box is displayed. When selecting a point in a certain adjustment, a yellow box shows the selection and a blue dotted box is placed around the selected grid point, indicating the interaction zone. Image 7-64 R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 94 Depending on the geometry mode, the dialog box may slightly differ, the dialog box below is for a 2x2 mode adjustment. Image 7-66 Field Description Notes /adjustment Level 2x2 gives the selected geometry adjustment. In this case, a 2x2 adjustment R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 95: Geometry Edit Modes

    Edit mode : allows to select the desired control (edit box, ...) in the dialog box. • Change mode : allows to change the values in the controls (edit box, radio buttons, ...) of the dialog box. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 96 7. Advanced Image 7-68 Image 7-69 Image 7-70 R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 97: Editing A Geometry File

    A dialog box is displayed. The Select mode is enabled and the top/left (row = 0 ; colom = 0) corner is selected Image 7-71 How to select another point ? 1. Press → to select the next adjustment point R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 98 7. Advanced The column is adapted to 32 Image 7-72 2. Press ↓ to select the next adjustment point The row is adapted to 32 Image 7-73 3. Press ← to select the next adjustment point R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 99 How to adjust using the Edit and Change mode ? Adjusting point (row =0 ; column =0) by 100 (pixels) along the x axis in the 2x2 mode 1. Press 2 times ENTER to go to the Edit Mode R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 100: Axis Link

    The image is distorted along the X axis. Notice the unaffected regions. 7.6.6.5 Axis link What is AxisLink ? When AxisLink is set to On, the adjustment coordinate system will coincide with the edges of the distorted image. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 101 Following example will show a basic 2x2 adjustment with AxisLink set On and Off. Start with a non distorted image, assume the left top corner is selected. Image 7-78 Shift the left top corner +300 pixels to the left. Image 7-79 R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 102 AxisLink = The coordinate system used for the adjustment is absolute. AxisLink [ON] AxisLink [OFF] 216,300 300,300 Image 7-80 How to set AxisLink ON ? 1. Start up the Geometry Edit menu 2. The Edit mode is selected R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 103: Shift Adjustment

    A dialog box is displayed. Note that In the shift adjustment, the Adjust mode is selected by default (instead of the Select mode for the other geometry adjustments). 4. Press ENTER to go to the Edit Mode R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 104 7. Advanced The Edit mode is selected Image 7-83 5. Use ↑ and ↓ to select the PixelsX edit box The PixelsX edit box is focused Image 7-84 6. Press ENTER R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 105: Transport Delay

    In the example of a top side bow distortion, the first pixel to be displayed is not pixel 1 of the original line 1, but pixel x (>1) of the original line 1. This means that every pixel which comes before pixel x in the original line 1 must be stored in a temporary memory, before the processing of the frame can start. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 106 2. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Transport Delay... and press ENTER to select. Image 7-88 The Transport Delay dialog box will be displayed. Image 7-89 3. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to select the radio buttons R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 107: Sharpness

    How to adjust the geometry Sharpness ? 1. Start up the Geometry Edit menu 2. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Sharpness... and press ENTER to select. Image 7-91 The Sharpness dialog box will be displayed. Image 7-92 R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 108: Geometry Reset

    What can be done ? Restore to a level means that all the higher level geometry corrections are reset (all geometry correction values are set to 0). The correction values of the level and all the lower levels are kept. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 109 1. Start the Geometry Edit menu 2. Push ↓ or ↑ to select Reset 3. Push the → key to pull down the menu. 4. Push ↓ or ↑ to highlight the desired level to restore, Restore to ..R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 110: Rename A Geometry File

    5. Press BACK to return to the Geometry Edit menu. 7.6.6.10 Rename a Geometry File How to rename a geometry file ? 1. Start up the Geometry menu 2. Press ↓ to select Rename Image 7-96 3. Press ENTER R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 111: Copy A Geometry File

    6. Press BACK to return to the Geometry Edit menu 7.6.6.11 Copy a Geometry File How to Copy a Geometry File? 1. Start up the Geometry menu 2. Press ↓ to select Copy Image 7-98 3. Press ENTER R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 112: Delete A Geometry File

    7. Press BACK to return to the Geometry Edit menu. 7.6.6.12 Delete a Geometry File How to Delete a Geometry File? 1. Start up the Geometry menu 2. Press ↓ to select Delete Image 7-100 3. Press ENTER A dialog box is displayed R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 113: Lamps

    Following Lamp Information can be consulted : Values Description Power : Minimum minimum power Maximum maximum power current power Current Lumens light output (arbitrary unit) Runtime : Current Total time the lamp is used in this projector R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 114: Lamp Runtime Warning

    30 to 200 hours. The runtime warning is displayed by default at 30 hours before end of lamp lifetime. This warning message can be removed by hitting Back on the RCU. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 115: Lamp Power Mode

    2. Press → to select the Lamp item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Lamp menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Lamp Power Mode 5. Press → to Pull down the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Normal/Economic R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 116: Constant Light Output (Clo)

    In the illustration below, a normal light output curve is shown over the first 1000 hours, image 7-108. By using CLO and setting the target to 60% of the maximum light output, one will be able to operate during approximately 500 hours with a constant light output, image 7-109. Relative Light Output (%) Runtime (hrs) 1000 Image 7-108 R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 117: Clo Target

    Two targets can be set : one for the standard mode and one for the Infitec mode. How to set the CLO target ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Lamp item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Lamp menu R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 118: Linked Clo

    ( note : if CLO mode is ON, it will applied on the projector itself) Table 7-6 CLO Settings The linked projectors must be defined by their IP addresses or Hostnames. This is done in the Linked projec- tors menu in the Installation menu. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 119: General

    How to pause the image display? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select General 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the General menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Pause R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 120: Freeze

    How to enable the timer ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select General 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the General menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Standby Timer R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 121: Desktop

    7. Press ENTER The desktop is displayed if the desktop PC is connected (see connections) Using Desktop makes only sense when using the Barco Desktop integration software. The Desktop integra- tion software is covered in the Desktop integration User Guide.

  • Page 122: Display Setup

    The maximal vertical refresh rate of the display is 120Hz. Fixed vertical refresh rate during asynchronous mode: 50 Hz or 60 Hz if the projector is Galaxy NW-7 and 60 Hz if the projector are (Galaxy) NW-12/NH-12, NW-12, iD LH12, iCon NH-12.
  • Page 123 Galaxy NW-7 has an extra step procedure which is described below ! If Full screen synchronous representation is disabled, smoothly moving images can show chopped motion! How to enable/disable the full-screen synchronous representation in (Galaxy) NW-12/NH-12, NW-12, iD LH12, iCon NH-12 ? 1.

  • Page 124: Menu Bar Position

    1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Display setup item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Display setup menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Status bar position R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 125: Slider Box Position

    A slider box is displayed. Use the 4 arrow keys to drag the box to the desired position. There is a coarse and a fine adjustment of the position, use ENTER (when slider box is displayed) to switch between the two. 7.9.6 Dynacolor Overview • Introduction • Dynacolor adjustment • Black Color Matching R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 126: Introduction

    The projector color gamut is defined by the triangle formed by the x, y coordinates of Red Green and Blue Due to the tolerance on optical components the x, y values of this color gamut of each projector will differ. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 127 Image 7-129 Common Color Gamut The Common Color Gamut In a basic setup with 2 projectors, the perimeter of the Common Color Gamut is described by the 6 points of intersection of the 2 separate color gamuts. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 128 These are the colors the projector displays when no color changes are made Red x, y Coördinates for the Red point Green x, y Coördinates for the Green point Blue x, y Coördinates for the Blue point White x, y Coördinates for the White point R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 129 This starts the calibration procedure for the measured points of the current set (Changing these settings may seriously affect the performance of the projector). Default Desired This will reset the desired parameters to no color change values (measured values). This can be interesting to recalculate the secondary colors. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 130: Dynacolor Adjustment

    Although DynaColor can also be used in case of a single projector to force a desired color reproduction, we will cover only the case where multiple projector have to be color matched using DynaColor. Standard Dynacolor adjustment procedure (multiple projectors) The adjustment of Dynacolor consists of : R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 131: Calibration For The Standard Mode (For Multiple Projectors)

    5. Press Proceed A Green test pattern is displayed 6. Proceed in the same way for Green and Blue as for the Red color 7. The values are finally updated in the measured values of the Dynacolor dialog box. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 132 8. Press Default desired to copy the measured values for Red, Green and Blue and to calculate the secondary colors Cyan, Yellow and Magenta. Image 7-133 How to calibrate Dynacolor for projector 2 1. Proceed in the same way as for projector 1 R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 133: Common Color Values

    Both projectors will now operate within the same color gamut. Automatically : Link Set 1. Start up the Linked Projector menu of the Master projector 2. In the Linked Projector menu press the Link Set 1 button R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 134: Black Color Matching

    This function allows to adjust the Red, Green and Blue contribution to the black color produced. In the same way as for the Dynacolor, this adjustment can be done for Set 1 and Set2 The procedure below is done for set 1. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 135: Black Color Adjustment For Set 1

    5. Press → to open the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Black Color matching 7. Press → to open the menu 8. Use ↑ or ↓ to select for example Set1 Image 7-136 9. Press ENTER R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 136: Soft Edge

    What is the Basic Principal of (electronic) Soft Edge ? 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. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 137: Soft Edge Adjustments

    This high number of adjustment points allow to meet any complicated soft required for special curved screens. The default soft edge size (prior to the adjustment) corresponds to 12.5% of the image. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 138 7. Advanced Image 7-140 Soft edge : adjustment points Image 7-141 Soft edge : points numbering, Top and bottom side edges R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 139 6 will only affect the adjusted point (called local points). The image below shows the levels in the left side soft edge zone. Level1 Level2 Level5 Level3 Level6 Level4 Image 7-143 Side Soft edge zone: levels R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 140: Accessing The Soft Edge Menu

    5. Push the → key to pull down the menu. Image 7-145 7.9.7.4 Soft edge edit Overview • The soft edge edit wizard • The soft edge edit modes • Creating/editing a soft edge • Alpha planes R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 141: The Soft Edge Edit Wizard

    Adjust mode : allows to perform the correction (in real time) using the arrows. • Edit mode : allows to select the desired control (edit box, ...) in the dialog box. • Change mode : allows to change the values in the edit boxes of the dialog box. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 142 7. Advanced Image 7-147 Image 7-148 Image 7-149 Image 7-150 R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 143: Creating/Editing A Soft Edge

    7. Press ENTER The soft edge dialog box will be displayed. How to select the soft edge type ? The internal soft edge type is selected by default 1. Push ↓or ↑ to select the Internal check box R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 144 7. Advanced The item is focused Image 7-152 2. Press ENTER The internal soft edge is selected Image 7-153 How to enable the soft edges ? 1. Push ↓or ↑ to select the desired Edges check box R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 145 The default soft edge is applied on the selected edges How to select the source (background) ? 1. Push ↓or ↑ to select the desired Source check box. in this case we will perform the adjustment on a Full white background. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 146 7. Advanced The item is focused Image 7-156 2. Press ENTER The selected check box is checked and a full white image is displayed with the soft edges on the 4 sides Image 7-157 R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 147 7. Advanced Image 7-158 How to enable the adjustment guide ? 1. Push ↓or ↑ to select the check box ON to enable the adjustment guide The item is focused Image 7-159 2. Press ENTER R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 148 The selected check box is checked and the guide is displayed (vertical and horizontal grey scale bars) Image 7-160 Image 7-161 How to set the hierarchy level ? 1. Push ↓or ↑ to select the hierarchy level slider box R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 149 The edit field is put in the edit mode 6. Use the arrows or the digits to fill in the desired x position of the selected point (in this case the left top point of level 1) 7. Press ENTER to confirm R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 150: Alpha Planes

    2. Push the cursor key ← or → to highlight Display setup 3. Push the ↓ key to pull down the menu. 4. Push ↓or ↑ to select Soft edge and alpha beta planes 5. Push the → key to pull down the menu. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 151: Black Level

    CLO: in this case the light power is matched over the different projectors, see CLO in the Lamps section Black level : this will act on the brightness of the “black” color of the image part situated outside the soft edge zones. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 152: Internal Black Level

    The range goes from 0 to 255. How to adjust the internal black level ? 1. Press the MENU key to activate the Tool bar. 2. Push the cursor key ← or → to highlight Display setup R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 153: Beta Planes

    2. Push the cursor key ← or → to highlight Display setup 3. Push the ↓ key to pull down the menu. 4. Push ↓or ↑ to select Soft edge 5. Push the → key to pull down the menu. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 154: Blanking

    3. Push the ↓ key to pull down the menu 4. Push ↓or ↑ to select Soft edge 5. Push the → key to pull down the menu. 6. Push the cursor key ← or → to highlight Edit... Image 7-172 7. Press ENTER R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 155: Autoimage Setup

    2. Press → to select the Display setup item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Display setup menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select AutoImage setup Image 7-173 5. Press ENTER A dialog box is displayed. Image 7-174 R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 156: Installation

    The projector is equipped with different internal patterns which can be used for adjustment purposes. Geometry adjustments can not be used on these internal patterns. Image 7-175 Image 7-176 Outline Hatch Image 7-177 Image 7-178 Color bars Checkerboard R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 157: How To Select An Internal Pattern

    How to select an internal pattern ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Installation menu 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Internal Patterns R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 158: Scaled Patterns

    The active selection is shown with a white bullet 7.10.2 Scaled patterns Overview Unlike the Internal Patterns, the Scaled Patterns will be distorted according to the active Geometry File. Image 7-184 Image 7-185 Scaled patterns : Geometry Scaled patterns : Gray levels R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 159 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Internal Patterns Image 7-187 5. Press → to Pull down the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired pattern 7. Press ENTER The active selection is shown with a white bullet R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 160: Formatter Patterns

    6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired pattern 7. Press ENTER The active selection is shown with a white bullet 7.10.4 LFR How to use the LFR ? 1. The LFR is by default ON. Leave it in the default position. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 161: Convergence

    2. Press → to select the Installation menu 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Convergence Image 7-191 5. Press ENTER The dialog box to adjust the convergence is displayed. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 162: Service

    How to activate a new purchased option ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Service item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Option key... R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 163: Calibration Of Clo Sensor

    5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Press ↓ to select Autoimage 7. Press → to pull down the menu 8. Use ↑ or ↓ to select On/Off 9. Press ENTER Image 7-195 A white bullet shows the active setting R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 164: Warning Messages

    6. Use ↑ of ↓ to select Warning Messages 7. Press → to pull down the Warning Messages menu 8. Use ↑ or ↓ to select On or Off 9. Press ENTER to confirm Image 7-196 A white bullet shows the active setting R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 165: Maintenance

    Two different reservoir sizes are available. The type which is installed in the projector can easily be detected: • smaller reservoir: consists of three parts: body, top lid, bottom lid • bigger reservoir: consists of two parts: body, top lid R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 166 It must be checked before first use of the projector! Once the projector has been used before, the cooling liquid level must be checked on every lamp change or every three months (small container) or every six months (big container) , whatever comes first. If the liquid level is not within the specifications, cooling liquid must be added. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 167: Trouble Shooting

    H: hardware error If ever you have to contact Barco’s Helpdesk concerning an error code, make sure to mention the prefix and both digits, since this data is most useful for Barco engineers to determine which actions have to be taken.
  • Page 168 PB supply error +17V PB supply error ++3V3 vs. –5V PB supply error ++3V3 XFAN XFAN supply error +24V XFAN XFAN supply error ++12V XFAN XFAN supply error Hardware errors Description Location Prefix Code Message Invalid firmware PB firmware R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 169: Trouble Shooting Through The Osd

    3. Press ↓ to Pull down the menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Diagnostics 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select I C and press ENTER Image 9-2 R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 170 2. Press → to select the Service item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Diagnostics 5. Press → to pull down the menu Use ↑ or ↓ to select Formatter... and press ENTER R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 171 2. Press → to select the Service item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Diagnostics 5. Press → to pull down the menu Use ↑ or ↓ to select Cooling... and press ENTER Image 9-8 R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 172 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Service item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Operation options 5. Press → to pull down the menu R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 173: Basic Troubleshooting Guide

    It is a first level tool which implies that it will not be possible to come to a solution at all times. If no solution can be found by using this troubleshooting guide, please contact your dealer. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 174: Troubleshooting

    Set Brightness / Contrast BAD BRIGHTNESS or CONTRAST Clean the projector lens Set Lamp power mode to Normal Remove blocking objects Program the correct address NO CONTROL NO RCU CONTROL Insert new batteries Image 9-13 Basic troubleshooting guide R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 175: Image Files

    1. Name: name of file, contains the settings. 2. Ltot: total lines in one field 3. Lact: active lines in one field. 4. Ptot : total pixels on one horizontal line. 5. Pact: active pixels on one horizontal line. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 176 1024 SXGAP@70.xml S1600@67.xml 1334 1280 2240 1600 WUXGA_2@60.xml 1490 1200 2624 1920 1920x1440@60.xml 1500 1440 2600 1920 QXGA@56.xml 1586 1536 2784 2048 QXGA@60.xml 1589 1536 2800 2048 UXGAP1@59.xml 1620 1600 1252 1200 UXGAP2@60.xml 1656 1600 1648 1200 R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 177: Glossary

    NEMA L6-20P American power plug to connect the power cord to the wall outlet. On-Axis projection Projection where the projector is positioned so as to have the centre of the lens coinciding with the centre of the screen. R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 178 Glossary R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 179: Index

    83–84, 87, 89, 91, 93, 103–104, 106, 108 HDCP DVI access linking 34–35 delete edit 91, 93 dynacolor modes power files load S-Video rename Constant Light Output Mode reset contrast all levels Controls overview restore convergence R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 180 Installation 10, 152 Network connections guidelines Air flow Installation guidelines Installation Guidelines 9–10, 14 Operation options Ambient Temperature Option key Battery Installation orientation Condition Check Environment General Laser Beams Screen Type Packaging Internal black level pause R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 181 CLO sensor calibration diagnostics Service 158–159 Operation options setup 39, 43–44, 46, 49 Unpacking baud rate lens linking projectors orientation video power up automatic gain control preferences gain control language projectors linked sharpness warning messages Sharpness R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...
  • Page 182 Index R59770286 NW-12 07/09/2009...

  • Page 183: List Of Tables

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