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  • Page 1 Trace+ Owner’s Manual R9040341 R5976781/00 14/09/2004...
  • Page 2 Barco nv Simulation Products 600 Bellbrook Ave, Xenia OH 45385 Phone: +1 (937) 372 7579 Fax: +1 (937) 372 8645 E-mail: eis@barco.com Visit us at the web: www.eis.barco.com Barco nv Simulation Products Noordlaan 5, B-8520 Kuurne Phone: +32 56.36.82.11 Fax: +32 56.36.84.86 E-mail: info@barco.com...
  • Page 3 The period of guarantee begins on the date of transfer of risks, in the case of special systems and software on the date of commissioning, at latest 30 days after the transfer of risks. In the event of justified notice of compliant, Barco can repair the fault or provide a replacement at its own discretion within an appropriate period.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Safety Instructions ....................5 Warnings.
  • Page 6 Table of contents 6.4.2 Gamma ........................52 6.4.3 Input Balance 1 .
  • Page 7 Barco Logo Background........
  • Page 8 Table of contents R5976781 TRACE+ 14/09/2004...

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    The customer should never attempt to disassemble the lamp casing or to dispose of the lamp casing other than by returning it to BARCO. To prevent injuries and physical damage, always read this manual and all labels on the system before connecting to the wall outlet, or adjusting the projector.

  • Page 10: Fcc Statement

    1. Safety Instructions Image 1-1 The Air Outlet Grill on the side of the Projector can reach high temperatures ARNING Do not touch this Air Outlet Grill when the projector is switched on, respect a cool down period of 10 minutes before touching this Grill, when switching off the projector! 1.3 FCC statement Federal Communication Commission (FCC Statement) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC...

  • Page 11: Packaging And Dimensions

    2. Packaging and Dimensions 2. PACKAGING AND DIMENSIONS This chapter handles about the way the Trace+ is packed and gives an overview of the dimensions. • Packaging • Box Content • Dimensions 2.1 Packaging Way of Packaging The Trace+ is shipped in a wooden box. To provide protection during transportation, the products are surrounded with foam. The package is secured with banding and fastening clips.

  • Page 12: Box Content

    Front Cover (Already mounted on the Trace Projector Unit) • Bolts to mount the Covers to the Trace+ • 1 Barco TLD 0.8:1 Lens (The lens is packed separately in a carton) • 1 Remote Control Unit (RCU) + 2 Batteries 1,5V •...
  • Page 13 2. Packaging and Dimensions 1390 mm (54.7 inch) Image 2-2 Front View Dimensions R5976781 TRACE+ 14/09/2004...
  • Page 14 2. Packaging and Dimensions 759 mm 67 mm (29.9 inch) (3 inch) Image 2-3 Right View Dimensions 1390 mm (54.7 inch) 1635 mm (64.4 inch) Image 2-4 Top View Dimensions R5976781 TRACE+ 14/09/2004...
  • Page 15 2. Packaging and Dimensions Image 2-5 Bottom View Dimensions R5976781 TRACE+ 14/09/2004...
  • Page 16 2. Packaging and Dimensions R5976781 TRACE+ 14/09/2004...

  • Page 17: Installation Guidelines

    3. Installation Guidelines 3. INSTALLATION GUIDELINES 3.1 Introduction Installation Manual This chapter will describe some general installation guidelines, to install the Trace+ always follow the procedures as described in the Installation Manual. 3.2 General Installation Guidelines ARNING Before installing the projector, read first the safety instructions. Ambient Temperature Conditions.

  • Page 18: Restricted Access Location

    3. Installation Guidelines 3.3 Restricted Access Location Installation in a Restricted Access Location The Trace+ can only be installed in a Restricted Access Location. What is a Restricted Access Location (Definition)? Definition of a Restricted Access Location: A location for equipment where both of the following paragraphs apply: •...

  • Page 19: Re-Adjusting The Lamp Position In The Lamp Casing

    3. Installation Guidelines Image 3-2 Projector position AUTION Never use the projector when turned with the inputs downwards. 3.5 Re-adjusting the lamp position in the lamp casing ARNING As the projector has to be opened, this procedure has to be performed by qualified service tech- nician.
  • Page 20 3. Installation Guidelines Image 3-3 Push on the top corners of the Front Panel untill a click is heard Image 3-4 Push on the top corners of the front panel untill a click is heard Image 3-5 The bolt is located on the side of the inputs Image 3-6 Turn the retaining bolt a quarter counter clockwise R5976781 TRACE+ 14/09/2004...
  • Page 21 3. Installation Guidelines Image 3-7 Flip the cover to the left side and take off How to re-adjusting the lamp position? 1. Start up the adjustment mode and select Service. (menu 3-1) 2. Select Lamp. The Z-axis indication (lamp menu in service mode) will be helpful while turning screw B . (menu 3-2) 3.

  • Page 22: Battery Installation In The Rcu

    3. Installation Guidelines Image 3-8 AUTION Never turn the other screws ! These are factory aligned. 3.6 Battery Installation in the RCU How are the batteries delivered ? 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.

  • Page 23: Trace+ Connections

    4. Trace+ Connections 4. TRACE+ CONNECTIONS The following procedures will describe the connections when installing a single Trace+. Overview • Connections Location • Connections Overview • Power Cord Connection • Operating the Trace+ • Input Connections • Communication Connections • Stereo Connection •...

  • Page 24: Connections Overview

    4. Trace+ Connections 4.2 Connections Overview Connections Overview Image 4-2 Connections Overview Power Cord Connection 5–BNC Cable Input DVI Input Phased L/R Signal Connections IR Emitters Connections Stereo In Input RS232 Communication Connections Com. 800 Peripherals Connection 4.3 Power Cord Connection Power Cord Connection The power input is auto-ranging from 90 to 240 VAC.

  • Page 25: Operating The Trace

    4. Trace+ Connections Image 4-3 Power Cord Connection 4.4 Operating the Trace+ Overview • Switching On • Switching to Standby • Switching Off 4.4.1 Switching On How to Switch to Standby? The Trace+ will Start Up to Standby automatically when inserting the Power Cord, the Trace+ Status Led, located on the front side will light up red.

  • Page 26: Switching To Standby

    4. Trace+ Connections How to Start Image Projection? 1. Press the Standby key on the RCU. (image 4-5) Tip: Point the RCU towards the Trace+ Screen. Note: For more information on how to use the RCU see chapter ’Getting Started’ of the Owner’s Manual. The IR Communication Led on the RCU will light up (for more information see chapter ’Getting Started’...
  • Page 27 4. Trace+ Connections Image Generator Image 4-6 RGB Input Which signals can be connected to the Source Connection? Connector name/ Input signal RGBHV RGBS RGsB DVI signals can be connected to the DVI input connector. Pin assignment for the DVI connector Pin 1 TMDS DATA2- Pin 13...
  • Page 28 4. Trace+ Connections How to select the Source Connection? 1. Key in 1 on the RCU. How to change the Source Connection (Input 1) setting? 1. Press ADJUST or ENTER key to start up the Adjustment mode. 2. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to select Installation. (menu 4-1) 3.

  • Page 29: Communication Connections

    Address range from 0 to 255. • Data Communications: Sending data to the Trace+ or copying the data from the Trace+ to a memory device connected to the computer. Communication Port This port allows communication with Barco Peripherals (Switchers, ...). R5976781 TRACE+ 14/09/2004...

  • Page 30: Stereo Connection

    Image 4-8 Communication Port What is possible when connecting Barco’s RCVDS05? • Up to 20 inputs with Barco’s RCVDS 05 switcher (R9827880) and 90 inputs when RCVDS’s are linked via the expansion module. • Serial communication with the projector. •...

  • Page 31: Multi-Channel Connections

    4. Trace+ Connections Image Generator Image 4-9 Stereo Sync Connection 4.8 Multi-Channel Connections Multi-Channel Connections For more information on ’how to connect’ Multi-Channel Configurations please consult the Trace+ Installation manual. R5976781 TRACE+ 14/09/2004...
  • Page 32 4. Trace+ Connections R5976781 TRACE+ 14/09/2004...

  • Page 33: Getting Started

    5. Getting Started 5. GETTING STARTED 5.1 RCU & Local keypad The local keypad is located on the input side of the projector and can only be accessed when the Rear Bottom Cover or Front Cover is removed, for more information on how to remove these covers please consult the Installation Manual.

  • Page 34: Operating The Projector

    5. Getting Started Address key (recessed key), to enter the address of the projector (between 0 and 9). Press the recessed address key with a pencil, followed by pressing one digit button between 0 and 9. Selection key (*) to direct access the zoom/focus/shift functions. PAUSE to stop projection for a short time, press ’PAUSE’.

  • Page 35: Switching To Standby

    Image 5-3 Press ENTER to remove this warning. Always replace with the same type of lamp, call a BARCO authorized service technician for this lamp replacement. Lamp Light Output Indication When starting up the projector, the center lumens measurement is performed, when the lamp light output is lower than 50 % of the initial value, the lamp light output warning will be displayed.

  • Page 36: Switching Off

    5. Getting Started 5.3.3 Switching Off How to Switch Off the Projector? 1. Frist switch the Projector to Standby. 2. Let cool down the projector until the fans stop blowing, at least 15 min. 3. Switch off the projector with the power switch. 5.3.4 Temperature Error DMD Overview...

  • Page 37: Quick Osd Color Change

    5. Getting Started How to Focus the Lens? 1. Loosen the 2 bolts connecting the Top Rear Cover to the Barco Trace. (image 5-5) 2. Remove the Top Rear Cover. 3. Adjust the Focus of the lens by turning the Focus Ring on the Lens. (image 5-6) 4.

  • Page 38: Using The Rcu

    5. Getting Started 5.4 Using the RCU Pointing to the Screen 1. Point the front of the RCU to screen. (image 5-7) Barco TRACE Image 5-7 Point the front of the RCU to screen The IR Communication Leds These leds are located on the projector and can only be seen when the Rear Bottom Cover or front cover is removed, for more information on how to remove these covers please consult the Installation Manual.

  • Page 39: Controlling The Projector

    5. Getting Started • Whenever the IR Sensor on the projector receives an IR signal the Red IR–Received Led will light up. Image 5-8 IR-Received Led • In case there is IR communication between the RCU and the projector the Green IR–Acknowledged Led will light up. Image 5-9 IR-Acknowledged Led 5.5 Controlling the Projector...

  • Page 40: Common Address

    5. Getting Started 5.5.1 Common Address What is Common Address 0? Every projector has a Common Address default set to ’0’, when the RCU is set to address ’0’, every projector, without exception will listen to the commands given by this RCU. When to use Common Address 0? •...

  • Page 41: Input Selection

    5. Getting Started EXIT ENTER PAUSE TEXT PHASE SHARPN TINT COLOR BRIGHTN CONTR TREBLE BALANCE BASS Image 5-10 Address Key 5.5.4 Input Selection How to select the desired input? 1. Press the digit key on the RCU corresponding with the desired input. Digit Key Type of Input 5x BNC Cable Input...

  • Page 42: Menus On Local Lcd Display

    5. Getting Started Brightness A correct ’brightness’ setting is important for good image reproduction. Use the + button for a higher brightness. Use the - button for a lower brightness. Contrast A correct ’contrast’ setting is important for good image reproduction. Adjust the contrast to the level you prefer, according to room lighting conditions.

  • Page 43: Random Access

    6. Random Access 6. RANDOM ACCESS Overview • Random Access Overview • Starting Up Random Access • File Service • Picture Tuning • Geometry • Stereo Options 6.1 Random Access Overview Random Access Overview • File Service Load Edit Warp 1 Edit Warp 2 Rename Copy...

  • Page 44: Starting Up Random Access

    6. Random Access • Geometry Load Edit Coarse Linearity Fine Shift Transport Delay Mode [Automatic/Manual] Transport Delay Setting Blanking/Soft Edge (Optional) Active [On/Off] Shape Soft Edge (Optional) Reset Coarse Linearity Fine Blanking/Soft Edge (Optional) Soft Edge (Optional) Rename Copy Delete •...

  • Page 45: File Service

    6. Random Access Image 6-1 Adjust or Enter key 6.3 File Service Overview • File annotation • Possible file manipulations • Starting Up File Service • Load File • Edit WARP1 • Edit WARP2 • Changing the settings • Correct value •...

  • Page 46: Possible File Manipulations

    6. Random Access 6.3.2 Possible file manipulations Connecting a new source. Before using a new source, a correct file has to be installed. The projector’s memory contains a list of files corresponding to the most used sources. 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.

  • Page 47: Edit Warp1

    6. Random Access How to change the Filter List Setting? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to to highlight filter list. 2. Press ENTER to toggle the annotation between brackets. [ALL] all files that can be loaded will be displayed [FIT] only the best fitting files will be displayed (with a distinction of ±...

  • Page 48: Edit Warp2

    6. Random Access How to Start Up Edit WARP1 File? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Edit WARP1. (menu 6-9) 2. Press ENTER to select. The Edit file adaptation menu will be displayed. (menu 6-10) 3. Select the file which must be edited (mostly the active file). The file name will be displayed in the upper right corner.

  • Page 49: Correct Value

    6. Random Access How to change a setting with the numeric keys? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight an item. The color of the selected item will change. 2. Press ENTER to activate the digits. 3. Enter directly with the numeric keys on the RCU or local keypad the new value. How to change a setting with the cursor keys? 1.
  • Page 50 6. Random Access Vertical Start number of lines between the start of the input signal and start of the image on the screen. Read AMDS AMDS = automatic mode detection & synchronization During the installation of a file with LOAD, the system automatically measured the horizontal period, the total vertical lines and the interlaced mode.

  • Page 51: Edit Warp2 File

    6. Random Access Field select Default [both] The field select is only used for interlaced images. One frame of an interlaced image contains two fields, an even and an odd field. The choice exists to project [both] fields on the screen or only the [even] or [odd] field.

  • Page 52: Rename File

    6. Random Access 6.3.10 Rename File How to Start Up File Rename? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Rename. (menu 6-17) 2. Press ENTER to select. The Rename selection menu will be displayed. (menu 6-18) 3. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to select a file name. 4.

  • Page 53: Copy File

    6. Random Access 6.3.11 Copy File How to Start Up Copy File? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Copy. (menu 6-20) 2. Press ENTER to select. The Copy selection menu will be displayed. (menu 6-21) 3. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to select a file name. 4.

  • Page 54: File Options

    6. Random Access 4. Press ENTER to select. If [ALL] is selected, your password has to be entered before all files will be deleted. A confirmation menu "Delete file name ?" is displayed. (menu 6-25) 5. Press ENTER to delete the file, press EXIT if you want to keep it. Note: The active file cannot be deleted.

  • Page 55: Picture Tuning

    6. Random Access File Load 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight File Load. (menu 6-28) 2. Press ENTER to toggle between [AUTOMATIC] or [MANUAL]. This File Load setting is default set to [AUTOMATIC]. [AUTOMATIC] The projector will automatically load the file that is best suited for the selected Input Slot. [MANUAL] The user will select and load the desired file.

  • Page 56: Starting Up Picture Tuning

    This imbalance can be adjusted source by source for color critical applications. These adjustments influence only the actual custom adjustment file. This procedure is not so easy and is best done or first demonstrated by an autho- rized Barco service technician. What can be done? •...
  • Page 57 6. Random Access Steps to be taken To adjust the input balance, the following steps have to be executed in the following order: The procedure is best done when using a source that can generate a full black and full white image. Start with the Black Balance.
  • Page 58 6. Random Access Image 6-3 Full black image on the source Image 6-4 Perfect Black Balance How to adjust the White Balance? 1. Generate a full white image on the source. (image 6-5) 2. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight White Balance and press ENTER to select. (menu 6-35) 3.

  • Page 59: Input Balance 2

    6. Random Access Image 6-5 Full white image on the source Image 6-6 Perfect White Balance How to return to the Default Factory Preset? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Default and press ENTER to select. (menu 6-36) The input balance is set to the default factory preset.

  • Page 60: Windowing

    6. Random Access How to Start Up Input Balance 2? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Input Balance 2. (menu 6-37) 2. Press ENTER to select. The Input Balance menu will be displayed. (menu 6-38) 3. For more information on adjusting the White and Black Balance see "Input Balance 1", page 52. PICTURE TUNING INPUT BALANCE GAMMA...
  • Page 61 6. Random Access How to Start Up Windowing (Blanking)? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Blanking. (menu 6-41) 2. Press ENTER to select. The Blanking menu will be displayed. (menu 6-42) WINDOWING BLANKING BLANKING SHIFT BOTTOM SIZE LEFT GEO SOFT EDGE [ON]...

  • Page 62: Shift (Windowing)

    6. Random Access Image 6-8 Blanking (Windowing) adjustment How to reset the Blanking adjustment(s)? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Reset. (menu 6-44) 2. Press ENTER to reset all blanking adjustments. BLANKING BOTTOM LEFT RIGHT RESET Select with ↑...
  • Page 63 6. Random Access How to Start Up the Shift adjustment? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Shift. (menu 6-45) 2. Press ENTER to select. A barscale indication will be displayed. (image 6-9) 3. Push the cursor key ← or → to shift the image horizontally. (image 6-10) Push the cursor key ↑...

  • Page 64: Size (Windowing)

    6. Random Access 6.4.5.4 Size (Windowing) What can be done with Size (Windowing)? With the Size function it is possible to adjust the size of the image while keeping the pre-distorted WARP 6™ geometry settings of the image. How to Start Up the Size adjustment? 1.

  • Page 65: Geo Soft Edge

    6. Random Access 6.4.5.5 Geo Soft Edge What can be done with Geo Soft Edge? When setting up a soft edge (see Electronic Soft Edge), these setting are applied on all sources (source files). With the Geo Soft Edge toggle it is possible to disable the soft edge settings. Geo Soft Edge is default set to On.

  • Page 66: Starting Up Geometry

    6. Random Access 6.5.2 Starting Up Geometry How to Start Up Geometry? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Geometry. (menu 6-48) 2. Press ENTER to select. The Geometry files menu will be displayed. (menu 6-49) RANDOM ACCESS GEOMETRY FILES ADJUSTMENT MODE LOAD...

  • Page 67: Load

    6. Random Access 6.5.6 Load How to start up ? To start up the Load File menu, handle as follow : 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Load. (menu 6-50) 2. Press ENTER to select. The Load File menu will be displayed. (menu 6-51) GEOMETRY FILES LOAD FILE PREVIEW[OFF]...

  • Page 68: Edit

    6. Random Access 6.5.7 Edit Overview • Introduction • Start up • Coarse • Linearity adjustment • Fine • Shift • Transport Delay • Blanking • Electronic Soft Edge (Optional) • Reset R5976781 TRACE+ 14/09/2004...

  • Page 69: Introduction

    6. Random Access 6.5.7.1 Introduction How does it work ? • The projected image on the screen is divided in 81 zones. Each zone represents a grid point that can be shifted to the desired location. These grid points will interact on each other in a hierarchic way, adjusting a grid point on a certain hierarchic level will affect all grid points underneath.

  • Page 70: Start Up

    6. Random Access 6.5.7.2 Start up How to Start up the Edit mode ? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Edit in the Geometry Files menu. (menu 6-53) 2. Press ENTER to select. The Guided Geometry Map menu will be displayed. (menu 6-54) GEOMETRY FILES GUIDED GEOMETRY MAP LOAD...

  • Page 71: Corner Adjustment

    6. Random Access How to select the Corners ? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the Coarse selection. (menu 6-57) 2. By default corner is already selected, if not, press ENTER until corner is displayed. 3. Push the cursor key ← or → to select the desired Corner. The COL &...
  • Page 72 6. Random Access How to adjust the Corners ? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to select pixel x = 0 in the Geometry Distortion menu. (menu 6-58) 2. Push the cursor key ← or → to coarse shift the selected Corner in a horizontal way. (image 6-18) 3.

  • Page 73: Side Bow Selection

    6. Random Access Image 6-19 Corner pixel y adjustment Image 6-20 Keystone correction 6.5.7.3.4 Side Bow selection What can be done ? With the Coarse Side Bow selection it is possible to: • apply a bow shaped pre-distortion on the projected image. •...
  • Page 74 6. Random Access How to select the Side Bows ? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the Coarse selection. (menu 6-60) 2. Press ENTER to scroll through the available Coarse selections until side bow is displayed. (menu 6-61) 3.

  • Page 75: Bow Shaped Pre-Distortion Set Up

    6. Random Access 6.5.7.3.5 Bow shaped pre-distortion set up How to set up a bow shaped pre-distortion ? We assume side bow top is selected. 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to select pixel y = 0 in the Geometry Distortion menu. (menu 6-62) 2.
  • Page 76 6. Random Access By pressing the * key on the RCU an internal hatch pattern is projected instead of the image data. How to perform a coarse linearity adjustment by using the Side Bows? We assume side bow top is selected. 1.

  • Page 77: Center Selection

    6. Random Access 6.5.7.3.7 Center selection What can be done ? With the Coarse Center selection it is possible to perform a coarse bow correction on the projected image. How to select the Center ? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to to highlight the Coarse selection. 2.

  • Page 78: Linearity Adjustment

    6. Random Access 5. Use the subpixel adjustments to fine shift the Center. 6. When the Coarse adjustment is finished press EXIT to return to the Guided Geometry Map menu. GEOMETRY DISTORTION GEOMETRY DISTORTION center center col = 4 col = 4 row = 4 row = 4 pixels x = 0...

  • Page 79: Horizontal Or Vertical Linearity Selection

    6. Random Access 6.5.7.4.2 Horizontal or Vertical Linearity selection What can be done with the Linearity adjustment ? Within this Linearity adjustment mode it is possible to perform a coarse correction of the horizontal and vertical nonlinearity. The Linearity adjustment is best done when a hatch pattern is projected on the screen. By pressing the * key on the RCU an internal hatch pattern is projected instead of the image data.
  • Page 80 6. Random Access Image 6-27 Horizontal Linearity coarse adjustment Image 6-28 Horizontal Linearity right adjustment Image 6-29 Horizontal Linearity center adjustment R5976781 TRACE+ 14/09/2004...

  • Page 81: Vertical Linearity Adjustment

    6. Random Access 6.5.7.4.4 Vertical Linearity adjustment How to adjust the Vertical Linearity ? A correct Vertical Linearity is achieved when the distances between the horizontal lines of the hatch pattern are equal or almost equal from top to bottom. 1.

  • Page 82: Fine

    6. Random Access Image 6-31 Vertical Linearity bottom adjustment Image 6-32 Vertical Linearity center adjustment 6.5.7.5 Fine Overview • Start up • Horizontal or Vertical Linearity selection • Fine Horizontal or Vertical Linearity adjustment • Bow Linearity selection • Bow Linearity adjustment •...

  • Page 83: Start Up

    6. Random Access 6.5.7.5.1 Start up How to Start up the Fine adjustment ? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Fine in the Edit menu. (menu 6-75) 2. Press ENTER to select. The Geometry Distortion menu will be displayed. (menu 6-76) GUIDED GEOMETRY MAP GEOMETRY DISTORTION COARSE...

  • Page 84: Fine Horizontal Or Vertical Linearity Adjustment

    6. Random Access Image 6-33 Fine horizontal or vertical linearity selections 6.5.7.5.3 Fine Horizontal or Vertical Linearity adjustment How to adjust the Fine Horizontal or Vertical Linearity ? We assume hor lin left top is selected. 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight pixel x = 0. (menu 6-78) 2.

  • Page 85: Bow Linearity Selection

    6. Random Access Image 6-34 Fine horizontal or vertical linearity adjustment 6.5.7.5.4 Bow Linearity selection What can be done ? Within this menu it is possible to perform a fine bow correction on the projected image. How to select the Bow Linearity ? 1.

  • Page 86: Bow Linearity Adjustment

    6. Random Access Image 6-35 Fine bow linearity selections 6.5.7.5.5 Bow Linearity adjustment How to adjust the Bow Linearity ? We assume bow top is selected. 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight pixel y = 0. (menu 6-81) 2.

  • Page 87: Quadrant Selection

    6. Random Access Image 6-36 Fine bow linearity adjustments 6.5.7.5.6 Quadrant selection What can be done ? Within this menu it is possible to perform a fine adjustment within a selected quadrant. How to select the Quadrants ? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the Fine selection. (menu 6-82) 2.

  • Page 88: Quadrant Adjustment

    6. Random Access Image 6-37 Fine quadrant selections 6.5.7.5.7 Quadrant adjustment How to adjust Quadrants ? We assume quadrant top left is selected. 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight pixel Y = 0. (menu 6-84) 2. Push the cursor key ← or → to shift the selected grid point in a vertical way. This will result in a fine adjustment within the selected quadrant (Follow this procedure in a similar way to apply a fine adjustment on any desired quadrant).

  • Page 89: Local Selection

    6. Random Access Image 6-38 Fine quadrant adjustments 6.5.7.5.8 Local selection What can be done ? Within this menu it is possible to smooth away bumps and irregularities within the selected local zone of the projected image. How to select the Local grid points ? 1.

  • Page 90: Local Adjustment

    6. Random Access Image 6-39 Fine local grid point selections 6.5.7.5.9 Local adjustment How to adjust the Local grid points ? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to select pixel x = 0 in the Geometry Distortion menu. (menu 6-88) 2.

  • Page 91: Shift

    6. Random Access 6.5.7.6 Shift What can be done with the Shift adjustment ? With Shift adjustment it is possible to shift the whole image. How to Start up Shift adjustment ? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Shift in the Edit menu. (menu 6-89) 2.
  • Page 92 6. Random Access Image 6-41 Transport Delay basic principle How to Start up the Transport Delay ? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Transport Delay in the Edit menu. (menu 6-93) 2. Press ENTER to select. The Transport Delay menu will be displayed.

  • Page 93: Blanking

    6. Random Access 7. Repeat step 3 to 6 for projector 3. 8. Press EXIT to return to the Guided Geometry Map menu. TRANSPORT DELAY TRANSPORT DELAY TRANSPORT DELAY TRANSPORT DELAY MODE [AUTOMATIC] MODE [MANUAL] MODE [AUTOMATIC] MODE [MANUAL] TRANSPORT DELAY = 168 TRANSPORT DELAY = 168 TRANSPORT DELAY = 168 TRANSPORT DELAY = 168...

  • Page 94: Blanking Active On

    6. Random Access 6.5.7.8.2 Blanking Active On How to switch Blanking Active On ? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Active in the Blanking/Soft Edge menu. (menu 6-101) 2. Press ENTER to switch Active [OFF] to [ON]. See menu 6-102.

  • Page 95: Blanking Adjustment

    6. Random Access Image 6-42 Shape selections 6.5.7.8.5 Blanking adjustment What is % of image and %% of image adjustment ? % of image Coarse adjustment, this will shift the blending zone in steps of 1/100 of the total image shape. %% of image Fine adjustment, this will shift the blending zone in steps of 1/10000 of the total image shape.

  • Page 96: Electronic Soft Edge (Optional)

    6. Random Access 5. Press EXIT to return to the Guided Geometry Map menu. 6. Press EXIT to return to the Edit menu. SHAPE top left % of image = 0 %% of image = 0 Menu 6-106 6.5.7.9 Electronic Soft Edge (Optional) Whenever Soft Edge is mentioned in this chapter this always refer to Electronic Soft Edge.

  • Page 97: Preparations

    6. Random Access Image 6-43 WhySoft Edge ? What is the Basic Principal of Soft Edge ? The principle of edge blending is archived 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.

  • Page 98: Soft Edge Start Up

    6. Random Access 6.5.7.9.3 Soft Edge Start up How to Start up Soft Edge ? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Blanking/Soft Edge menu. (menu 6-107) 2. Press ENTER to select. The Blanking/Soft Edge menu will be displayed. (menu 6-108) GUIDED GEOMETRY MAP BLANKING/SOFT EDGE COARSE...

  • Page 99: Soft Edge Shape Selections

    6. Random Access 6.5.7.9.6 Soft Edge Shape selections How the use the Soft Edge Shape selection ? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the first item in the Shape menu. (menu 6-111) 2. Press ENTER to scroll through the available coarse shape selections: top, bottom, left and right. (image 6-45) 3.

  • Page 100: Basic Soft Edge Shape Set Up

    6. Random Access 6.5.7.9.7 Basic Soft Edge Shape Set up The following procedures will adjust the Shape of a basic Electronic Soft Edge set up with 2 projectors and a 12.5 % overlap zone, apply the same procedures for every Electronic Soft Edge you want to create in a multi-projector system.
  • Page 101 6. Random Access Image 6-47 Basic Shape set up for Projector 1 Setting up the Shape for Projector 2 1. Use the combination of ENTER and the cursor key ← or → to select left all. (menu 6-114) 2. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to select % of image. (menu 6-115) 3.

  • Page 102: Soft Edge Width Start Up

    6. Random Access 6.5.7.9.8 Soft Edge Width Start up When Soft Edge is not installed on the projector or when the Soft Edge Active mode is set to [OFF] this menu item will be grayed out. What can be done with the Soft Edge Width menu ? Within this menu the width of the blending zone is set up.

  • Page 103: Basic Soft Edge Width Set Up

    6. Random Access Image 6-50 Soft Edge Width selections 6.5.7.9.10 Basic Soft Edge Width Set up Setting up the Width for Projector 1 ? 1. Press ENTER until Right is selected. (image 6-51) 2. Push the cursor key ← or → to adjust the right width until it matches or exceeds the width of the overlap zone. (image 6-52) 3.
  • Page 104 6. Random Access Image 6-52 Basic Width set up for Projector 1 Setting up the Width for Projector 2 ? 1. Press ENTER until Left is selected. (image 6-53) 2. Push the cursor key ← or → to adjust the left width until it matches the right width of projector 1. (image 6-54) 3.

  • Page 105: Reset

    6. Random Access 6.5.7.10 Reset Overview • Start up • Coarse Reset • Linearity Reset • Reset Fine • Reset Blanking/Soft Edge • Reset All What can be done with Reset ? With the Reset menu item, a selection, or all Geometry and Soft Edge adjustment values, can be reset to their default values. 6.5.7.10.1 Start up How to Start up Reset ? 1.

  • Page 106: Linearity Reset

    6. Random Access 6.5.7.10.3 Linearity Reset How to reset the Linearity adjustments ? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Linearity within the Geometry Reset menu. (menu 6-121) 2. Press ENTER to select. A warning will be displayed . (menu 6-122) 3.

  • Page 107: Reset All

    6. Random Access 4. Press ENTER to select the desired Blanking/Soft Edge Reset value. A warning will be displayed . (menu 6-127) 5. Press ENTER to reset the selected Blanking/Soft Edge adjustments Press EXIT to return to the Geometry Reset menu. GEOMETRY RESET SOFT EDGE RESET WARNING...

  • Page 108: Rename

    6. Random Access 6.5.8 Rename Start Up To change the name of a selected file: 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Rename. (menu 6-130) 2. Press ENTER. The Rename selection menu will be displayed. (menu 6-131) 3.

  • Page 109: Copy

    6. Random Access 6.5.9 Copy Start Up To copy the name of a selected file : 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Copy. (menu 6-133) 2. Press ENTER. The Copy selection menu will be displayed. (menu 6-134) 3.

  • Page 110: Stereo Options

    6. Random Access 4. Press ENTER to select. If [all] is selected, your password has to be entered before all files will be deleted. A confirmation menu "Delete file name ?" is displayed. (menu 6-138) 5. Press ENTER to delete the file, press EXIT if you want to keep it. Note: The active file cannot be deleted.

  • Page 111: Invert Stereo

    6. Random Access Image Frame Left Frame Right Frame Left Without Stereo Phase Adjustment Left Stereo Sync Right Delay Time With Stereo Phase Adjustment Left Stereo Sync Right Image 6-55 Stereo Phase Adjustment How to adjust Stereo Phase? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Stereo Phase. (menu 6-141) 2.

  • Page 112: Master Channel

    6. Random Access We advise to set Invert Stereo ON, one frame delay is inherent to DLP technology. Image Frame Left Frame Right Frame Left Without Invert Stereo Adjustment Left Stereo Sync Right With Invert Stereo Adjustment Left Stereo Sync Right Image 6-57 Invert Stereo Adjustment...

  • Page 113: Stereo Mode

    6. Random Access How to Select Master Channel? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Master Channel. (menu 6-143) 2. Press ENTER to toggle between [LEFT] or [RIGHT]. 3. Press EXIT to return to the Stereo Options menu. STEREO OPTIONS STEREO PHASE INVERT STEREO [YES]...
  • Page 114 6. Random Access Opening + Closing = Blanking Time DLP Mirrors Active Blanking Time Left Shutter Open Closed Right Shutter Open Closed Image 6-58 Opening/closing times of the shutters in sync with the blanking time Closing these shutters too late and/or opening too early will cause Cross-Talk. Opening Too Early and/or Closing Too Late = Cross Talk DLP Mirrors...
  • Page 115 6. Random Access Opening Too Late and/or Closing Too Early = Color Artifacts DLP Mirrors Active Blanking Time Left Shutter Open Closed Right Shutter Open Closed Image 6-60 Shutters closing too early and/or opening too late cause Color Artifacts Adjusting the Dark Time will allow an easy synchronization of the Blanking Period of the DLP mirrors with the opening/closing time of the shutters in the Stereo Glasses.

  • Page 116: Forced Asynchronous

    6. Random Access 6.6.7 Forced Asynchronous What is Synchronous Mode? When the IG provides a signal within the range from 96Hz to 108Hz, the projector will run Synchronous with the IG, this will give the best result when projecting moving images. What is Asynchronous Mode? If the IG provides a signal that is not in the Synchronous Range (=96Hz to 108Hz), the projector will automatically run in Asyn- chronous Mode, the image will be displayed by the projector at 120Hz.

  • Page 117: Installation Mode

    7. Installation Mode 7. INSTALLATION MODE Overview • Installation Mode Overview • Starting Up Installation • Input Slots • No Signal • Lens Adjustment • Changing the Menu Position • 800–Peripheral • Configuration • OSD Color • Internal Patterns 7.1 Installation Mode Overview Installation Mode Overview •...

  • Page 118: Starting Up Installation

    7. Installation Mode 7.2 Starting Up Installation How to Start Up Installation? 1. Press ADJUST or ENTER key to start up the Adjustment Mode. The Adjustment Mode menu will be displayed. 2. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Installation. (menu 7-1) 3.

  • Page 119: No Signal

    7. Installation Mode How to change the Slot Selection? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Slot Selection. 2. Press ENTER to toggle between [AUTOMATIC] or [MANUAL]. Note: The default setting for the Slot Selector is [AUTOMATIC]. [AUTOMATIC] The projector will scan the inputs one by one, if one source is found, this source will be projected, if different sources are found the priority is as follow (Input 1: 5 Cable...

  • Page 120: Changing The Shutdown Setting

    7. Installation Mode How to Change the Background Color? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Color. (menu 7-7) 2. Press ENTER to toggle between the [Blue] or [Black] Background Color Setting. NO SIGNAL COLOR [BLUE] SHUTDOWN [OFF] SHUTDOWN TIME 0 MIN Select with ↑...

  • Page 121: Lens Adjustment

    7. Installation Mode 7.5 Lens Adjustment Overview • Starting Up Lens Adjustment • Lens Zoom/Focus Adjustment • Lens Shift Adjustment 7.5.1 Starting Up Lens Adjustment What can be done? This will adjust the zoom, focus, horizontal shift and vertical shift settings of the lens. How to Start Up Lens Adjustment? 1.

  • Page 122: Lens Shift Adjustment

    7. Installation Mode LENS ADJUSTMENT ZOOM/FOCUS ZOOM with FOCUS with <ENTER> to shift <EXIT> to return Image 7-1 Zoom/Focus adjustment menu 7.5.3 Lens Shift Adjustment How to adjust the Horizontal/Vertical Shift? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Shift. (menu 7-13) 2.

  • Page 123: 800-Peripheral

    7. Installation Mode How to change the Menu Position? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Menu Position. (menu 7-14) 2. Press ENTER to toggle between [CENTER] or [EDGES]. [EDGES] The Menu will always be displayed in the bottom right corner. [CENTER] The Menu will always be in the middle of the image.

  • Page 124: Com800 Protocol

    7. Installation Mode Defining the Communication Protocol 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Infrared. (menu 7-17) 2. Press ENTER to toggle between [PPM] or [RC5]. 800-PERIPHERAL INFRARED [PPM] CLO USING COM800: [NO] <ENTER> to toggle <EXIT> to return Menu 7-17 7.7.3 COM800 Protocol...

  • Page 125: Osd Color

    7. Installation Mode 4. Press ENTER to confirm. The Projector will display the image according to the selected configuration. 5. Press EXIT to return to the Installation menu. INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION INPUT SLOTS FRONT/TABLE NO SIGNAL FRONT/CEILING LENS REAR/TABLE MENU POSITION [CENTER] REAR/CEILING 800-PERIPHERAL CONFIGURATION...
  • Page 126 7. Installation Mode Available patterns Outline Hatch Color bars Multiburst Checker board Purity Page Char Alpha numeric char Character Sets How to select an Internal Patterns? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Internal Patterns. (menu 7-23) 2.

  • Page 127: Service Mode

    Common Address (RC5) Common Address (PPM) • Change Baudrate PC • Lamp Constant Light Output [Master/Slave] Mode [Normal/Economic] • Barco Logo Status [On/Off] Background [On/Off] Shift Hot Key [Text/Off] • Preset Input Balance Warp 1 • Preset Input Balance Warp 2 •...

  • Page 128: Starting Up Service

    8. Service Mode 8.3 Starting Up Service How to Start Up Service? 1. Press ADJUST or ENTER key to start up the Adjustment Mode. The Adjustment Mode menu will be displayed. 2. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Service. (menu 8-1) 3.

  • Page 129: Change Password

    8. Service Mode How to display the Identification Screen? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Identification. (menu 8-3) 2. Press ENTER to select. The Identification Screen will be displayed. (menu 8-4) SERVICE Trace+ IDENTIFICATION Proj. address : CHANGE PASSWORD Soft.

  • Page 130: Starting Up Change Projector Address

    8. Service Mode 8.6.1 Starting Up Change Projector Address How to Start Up Change Projector Address? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Change Proj Address. (menu 8-7) 2. Press ENTER to select. The Change Projector Address menu will be displayed. (menu 8-8) SERVICE CHANGE PROJECTOR ADDRESS IDENTIFICATION...

  • Page 131: Changing The Common Address

    8. Service Mode 8.6.3 Changing the Common Address How to Change the Common Address? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the active Common Address e.g. (RC5). (menu 8-10) 2. Press ENTER to select. CHANGE PROJECTOR ADDRESS PROJECTOR ADDRESS 6 COMMON ADDRESS (RC5) 0 COMMON ADDRESS (PPM) 0...

  • Page 132: Lamp Menu

    8. Service Mode How to Change Baudrate PC? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Change Baudrate PC. (menu 8-11) 2. Press ENTER to select. The Change Baudrate PC menu will be displayed. The actual baudrate will be highlighted. (menu 8-12) 3.

  • Page 133: Constant Light Output (Clo)

    8. Service Mode How to Start Up the Lamp Menu? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Lamp. (menu 8-13) 2. Press ENTER to select. The Lamp Menu will be displayed. (menu 8-14) SERVICE LAMP IDENTIFICATION CONSTANT LIGHT OUTPUT [ON] CHANGE PASSWORD LINKED CLO [SLAVE] CHANGE PROJ.

  • Page 134: Linked Clo

    3. Use the numeric keys and/or cursor keys to set Target CLO Lumens to the desired value. This is the default Target CLO Lumens value for the Trace+. Galaxy SXGA+ Projector Productnumber Default Target CLO Lumens value Trace+ R9040341 3200 lumens 4. Press ENTER to confirm. LAMP CONSTANT LIGHT OUTPUT [ON] LINKED CLO [SLAVE]...

  • Page 135: Barco Logo

    Starting Up Barco Logo What can be done? The Barco Logo can be added to the projected image, in overlay or on a background, on any place on the screen. How to Start Up the Barco Logo? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight More. (menu 8-18) 2.

  • Page 136: Barco Logo Background

    2. Press ENTER to select. The Shift Adjustment menu will be displayed. (menu 8-24) 3. Use the cursor keys to shift the Barco Logo to the desired position on the screen. 4. Press EXIT to return to the Barco Logo menu.

  • Page 137: Hot Key

    2. Press ENTER to toggle the Hot Key Setting [ON] or [OFF]. [ON] The TEXT key on the RCU is used to display or to remove the Barco Logo with one single push on this key (only in operational mode)

  • Page 138: Electronic Convergence

    The following warning will be displayed: (menu 8-29) Preset input balance is reserved to qualified service personnel. If you are not qualified, press EXIT to return to the Service menu. SERVICE WARNING BARCO LOGO PRESET INPUT BALANCE 1 PRESET INPUT BALANCE 2 ELECTRONIC CONVERGENCE...

  • Page 139: Diagnosis

    8. Service Mode 5. Press EXIT to return to the Convergence menu. 6. Press EXIT to return to Service menu. SERVICE CONVERGENCE BARCO LOGO GREEN BLUE ON GREEN PRESET INPUT BALANCE 1 PRESET INPUT BALANCE 2 RED ON GREEN ELECTRONIC CONVERGENCE...

  • Page 140: Formatter Diagnosis

    8. Service Mode Following IC’s are shown in the I C info screen. • Motor Driver • Light Sensor • Lamp Driver • Power Supply • Formatter • LCD Driver • Lamp Module How to display the I C Diagnosis screen? 1.

  • Page 141: Dynacolor

    8. Service Mode How to display the SMPS Diagnosis screen? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight SMPS. (menu 8-38) 2. Press ENTER to select. The SMPS Diagnosis screen will be displayed. (menu 8-39) 3. Press EXIT to return to the Service Mode menu. DIAGNOSIS SMPS I2C (30H)
  • Page 142 8. Service Mode Image 8-2 Due to the tolerance on optical components the x, y values of this color gamut of each projector will differ. Image 8-3 When working with a multichannel setup, these color differences between different projectors can be smooth out by matching the color gamuts of the different projectors to a Common Color Gamut.
  • Page 143 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Diagnosis. (menu 8-40) 2. Press ENTER to select. The DynaColor menu will be displayed. (menu 8-41) SERVICE DYNACOLOR BARCO LOGO COLOR COORDINATES PRESET INPUT BALANCE 1 EXEC. LINKED DYNACOLOR PRESET INPUT BALANCE 2...
  • Page 144 8. Service Mode R5976781 TRACE+ 14/09/2004...

  • Page 145: Standard Source Files

    9. Standard Source Files 9. STANDARD SOURCE FILES 9.1 Table overview Table overview The following standard source files are pre-programmed in the projector. Name Resolu- Fvert FHor Fpix Ptot Pact Ltot Lact tion 1600_60v 1600x1200 60,000 75,000 162,000 2160 1600 1250 1200 ews_50...
  • Page 146 9. Standard Source Files R5976781 TRACE+ 14/09/2004...

  • Page 147: Index

    Common Constant Light Output (CLO) Projector Content Controlling Adjustment Projector Local LCD Display Convergence Asynchronous Electronic Mode Copy File Background 115, 132 Barco Logo Dark Color Time Changing Delete Barco 131–133 File Logo 131–133 Diagnosis 135–136 Background Formatter Hot Key...
  • Page 148 Switching On File Temperature Error DMD Location 5, 14, 19 Connections Restricted Access 5, 14 Logo 131–133 Barco 131–133 Hot Key Background Barco Logo Hot Key Shift Starting Up Status Diagnosis Identification Screen Master Input 22, 114 Channel Connections Menu...
  • Page 149 Service Operate Starting Up Operating the projector service mode Options build-up File Service Mode Overview Color Shift 87, 132 OSD Color Barco Logo Quick Shift (Windowing) Change Shutdown Overview Setting Connections Changing Shutdown Time Setting Changing Packaging Size (Windowing) Password...
  • Page 150 Index Edit Windowing WARP1 Blanking Edit Start Up WARP2 R5976781 TRACE+ 14/09/2004...
  • Page 151 Revision Sheet Barco nv Simulation Products Noordlaan 5, B-8520 Kuurne Phone: +32 56.36.82.11, Fax: +32 56.36.84.86 E-mail: info@barco.com, Web: www.barco.com From: Date: Please correct the following points in this documentation (R5976781/00): page wrong correct R5976781 T + 14/09/2004 RACE...

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