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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.
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.
2. Packaging and Dimensions 2. PACKAGING AND DIMENSIONS Overview • Box Content • Projector Packaging • Weight • Dimensions Box Content CEE7 European power plug to connect the power cord to the wall outlet. ANSI 73.11 American power plug to connect the power cord to the wall outlet. Box Content •...
2. Packaging and Dimensions SIM 5 Plus PULL TO OPE Image 2-1 Remove the banding Image 2-2 Take the projector out of its shipping carton Save the original shipping carton and packing material, they will be necessary if you ever have to ship your projector.
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2. Packaging and Dimensions 281 mm (11.06 inch) 305,2 mm (12.02 inch) 152,6 mm 78,6 mm (6.01 inch) (3.09 inch) Image 2-3 Bottom view dimensions Image 2-4 Front view dimensions Length with different lenses: See table Lens Length of Projector QCLD (0.85:1) 610 mm (24.02 inch)
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2. Packaging and Dimensions 415 mm (16.34 inch) Image 2-6 Rear view dimensions 565 mm (Length with Cable Basket) (22.24 inch) Image 2-7 Right view dimensions 415 mm (16.34 inch) Image 2-8 Top view dimensions R5976870 BARCOREALITY SIM 5PLUS/SIM 5R 04/04/2007...
3. Installation Guidelines Environment Do not install the projection system in a site near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or humidity. Be aware that room heat rises to the ceiling; check that temperature near the installation site is not excessive.
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3. Installation Guidelines • +/- 20° roll around projector lens +20° Roll around projector lens -20° Roll around projector lens Image 3-1 +/- 20° roll around projector lens R5976870 BARCOREALITY SIM 5PLUS/SIM 5R 04/04/2007...
3. Installation Guidelines • full pitching allowed (360°) Full pitching allowed (360 °) Image 3-2 Full pitching allowed (360°) • Do not put the projector on either side to project an image Do not put the projector on either side to project an image! Image 3-3 Do not put the projector on either side to project an image...
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3. Installation Guidelines • Air intake vent Cold Air In Cold Air In Image 3-4 Air intake vent • Exhaust vent Hot Air Out Image 3-5 AUTION To protect the BarcoReality SIM 5plus from overheating do not cover or block the air intake and/or exhaust vent.
3. Installation Guidelines Projector Configuration Available Configurations The projector can be installed to project images in four different configurations: • Front Table • Front Ceiling • Rear Table • Rear Ceiling Positioning the Projector The projector should be installed perpendicular with the screen on a distance PD (Projector Position) and water leveled in both directions.
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3. Installation Guidelines Image 3-8 Make sure the lens lock holder is in the left position. Image 3-9 R5976870 BARCOREALITY SIM 5PLUS/SIM 5R 04/04/2007...
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3. Installation Guidelines Image 3-10 The female jack on the lens (A) must be in front of the male jack (B) located in the upper-left part of the housing in the projector. Image 3-11 In case of a Scheimpflug lens, insert the lens with the adjustment bolts located in the left and bottom position. A Scheimpflug lens will limit shift possibilities.
3. Installation Guidelines How to remove the Lens? 1. Support the lens with one hand. 2. The lens lock handle is located on the front side of the projector, slide this handle to the right. (image 3-12) 3. Remove the lens out of its housing. 4.
3. Installation Guidelines 2. Always wipe lenses in a single direction. Warning: Do not wipe back and forwards across the lens surface as this tends to grind dirt into the coating. 3. Do not leave cleaning cloth in either an open room or lab coat pocket, as doing so can contaminate the cloth. 4.
4. Connections 4. CONNECTIONS Overview • Connections Overview • Power Cord Connection • Source Input Connections • Communication Connections Connections Overview Connections Overview The following table gives an overview of the available connections found on the BarcoReality SIM 5plus: Image 4-1 Power Cord Connection R / PR G / Y...
4. Connections DVI Input (Single link up to 165 MHz) VGA D15 connector Stereo Connections Not used Not used Communication Connections RS232 Input (DB9 connector) RS232/422 In (DB9 connector) RS232/422 Out (DB9 connector) 10/100 Base-T In 10/100 Base-T Out / Link Not used Power Cord Connection Power Input Range...
4. Connections 4.3.1 5–Cable Input Which signals can be connected to the 5–Cable Input? Input Signal / BNC Connector RGBHV – RGBS – – RGsB Option To display Component, the software option (ROPT2023) has to be activated. How to connect to the 5–Cable Input? 1.
4. Connections Sim 5 plus Inputs Image Generator R / PR G / Y B / PB Hs / Cs Optional Optional COMPUTER RS 232 C R.C. Communication RS232/422 IN RS232/422 OUT OUT Phased L/R Signal 10/100Base-T IN L/R Signal Image 4-5 DVI Input 4.3.3...
Computer Input Always use an interface (e.g. Barco’s Magik II Interface R9828122) when a computer and local monitor have to be connected to the projector as the signal cable coming from the projector is limited to 60 cm due to interferences.
4. Connections PC Serial Port To RS IN Port on next projector R / PR G / Y B / PB Hs / Cs Optional Optional COMPUTER RS 232 C R.C. Communication RS232/422 IN RS232/422 OUT OUT Phased L/R Signal 10/100Base-T IN L/R Signal Image 4-7...
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4. Connections 10/100 Base-T R / PR G / Y B / PB Hs / Cs Optional Optional COMPUTER RS 232 C R.C. Communication RS232/422 IN RS232/422 OUT OUT Phased L/R Signal 10/100Base-T IN L/R Signal Image 4-8 Ethernet Connections R5976870 BARCOREALITY SIM 5PLUS/SIM 5R 04/04/2007...
5. Getting Started 5. GETTING STARTED Operating the Projector How to Operate the Projector? The projector can be controlled by using: • the Remote Control Unit (RCU). • the Local Keypad on top of the Projector. • the RS232 commands. RCU Terminology Overview What keys can be found on the RCU? MENU...
5. Getting Started MUTE Not used Auto image Not used Digit buttons Direct input selection Lens control Use these button to obtain the desired ZOOM, SHIFT, FOCUS Not used Use these buttons to obtain the desired picture analog level Picture Controls DIGI ZOOM Not used FREEZ...
5. Getting Started The following table gives an overview of the different functionalities of the keys that can be found on the Local Keypad: Cursor keys To make menu selections, to perform bare scale adjustments or to zoom/focus when the direct access is active ENTER To start up the adjustment mode or to confirm an adjustment or selection in the adjustment mode...
5. Getting Started Led # / Led Color Green Led 2 Not used Hardware error Led 3 IR acknowledgement Standby Status Switching On How to Switch On the Projector? 1. Press the Power Switch on the Left Front of the Projector to switch on the projector. (image 5-4) The projector starts up in standby mode and Led 3 will light up red.
ARNING Operating the lamp longer than 1500 hours may damage the projector. ARNING Always replace with the same type of lamp, call a BARCO authorized service technician to replace the lamp and reset the lamp runtime. Switching to Standby How to Switch the Projector to Standby? 1.
5. Getting Started Pointing the RCU Pointing directly to the IR Sensor on the Projector When using the wireless remote control, make sure you are within the effective operating distance, in a straight line: 30m (100ft). The remote control unit will not function properly if strong light strikes the sensor window or if there are obstacles between the remote control unit and the projector IR sensor.
5. Getting Started When to use Common Address 0? • Since the RCU is default set to address ’0’, this is used by default to control the projector in a single projector setup. • The Common Address is used to control multiple projectors using only a single RCU. When to use Common Address 1? Most RCU’s used by other electronic equipment are set to address ’0’, to disable the interference of other RCU’s the Common Address of the projector(s) can be set to ’1’.
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5. Getting Started EXIT ENTER PAUSE TEXT PHASE SHARPN TINT COLOR BRIGHTN CONTR TREBLE BALANCE BASS Image 5-10 Address Key R5976870 BARCOREALITY SIM 5PLUS/SIM 5R 04/04/2007...
3. Press ↓ to pull down the Source Selection menu. (image 6-1) Note: The digit indicates the shortcut key for the source input on the RCU. The Barco logo on the menu indicates the presence of a signal. 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired source.
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6. Source Selection 5. Press ENTER to confirm your choice. The selected source will be displayed on the screen. Image 6-1 R5976870 BARCOREALITY SIM 5PLUS/SIM 5R 04/04/2007...
The Input Balance in this menu is the source by source additional adjustment, the Input Balance setting is saved for each custom source file. This procedure is not so easy and is best done or first demonstrated by an authorized Barco service techni- cian.
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7. Image Menu The objective of input balancing The objective in input balancing is to “set” the same black level and the same white level for the three colors of a particular input source. Black level setting : brightness White level setting : contrast The same absolute black and white level for the three colors allows the same reference for Brightness and contrast control of the picture.
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7. Image Menu Image 7-3 How to adjust the Black Input Balance? 1. Generate a black signal, ideally a 100 % black (background) full screen pattern on the source (or gray scale as alternative). (image 7-4) 2. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Black Balance and press ENTER to select. (image 7-5) The Input Balance slider box will be displayed together with this info bar.
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7. Image Menu Image 7-7 Image 7-8 Perfect Black Balance setting If one uses a gray scale pattern, the bright spots should appear in the black bar. How to adjust the White Input Balance? 1. Generate a white signal, ideally a 100 % white (background) full screen pattern on the source (or gray scale as alternative). (image 7-9) 2.
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7. Image Menu Image 7-9 Full white image on the source Image 7-10 Image 7-11 Image 7-12 Perfect White Balance setting If one uses a gray scale pattern, the bright spots should appear in the white bar. R5976870 BARCOREALITY SIM 5PLUS/SIM 5R 04/04/2007...
7. Image Menu How to return to the Factory Preset? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Preset and press ENTER to select. (image 7-13) The Input Balance is set to the default factory preset input balance setting. Image 7-13 Dynacolor™...
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7. Image Menu Due to the tolerance on optical components the x, y values of this color gamut of each projector will differ. Image 7-16 The color gamut of each projector will differ 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.
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7. Image Menu Image 7-18 The Common Color Gamut R1 Red projector 1 R2 Red projector 2 G1 Green Projector 1 G2 Green Projector 2 B1 Blue Projector 1 B2 Blue Projector 2 W1 White Projector 1 W2 White Projector 2 Rc Red Common Color Gamut Gc Green Common Color Gamut Bc Blue Common Color Gamut...
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7. Image Menu 5. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Status. 6. Press ENTER to toggle between enable or disable. Image 7-19 Image 7-20 R5976870 BARCOREALITY SIM 5PLUS/SIM 5R 04/04/2007...
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7. Image Menu Dyancolor™ L (Light Output) Value The value L in the Dyancolor™ interface represents a relative light output. L=1 is the maximum available light output, the current CLO setting is taken into account. Assume we have a projector, CLO is set to the desired value and assume the light output is x Lumens. L=1 in the Dyancolor™...
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Dynacolor™ status and when changing the desired values in the enabled status. Dynacolor™ Adjustment in a Multi-Channel Setup (Linked Dynacolor™) It is advised to use Barco’s xRACU control unit to manage the ’linked’ Dynacolor™ of multiple projectors in a multi-channel setup. Basic Dynacolor™ Adjustment We assume we have a basic setup with 2 projectors, the Dynacolor™...
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7. Image Menu Select a coordinate that is present in the common gamut e.g. with the desired values for red set to x=633 and y= 328. (im- age 7-25) 7. Repeat step 5 to 6 for all coordinates on both projectors. Both projectors will now operate within the same color gamut.
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7. Image Menu Image 7-23 Red coordinates for both projectors Image 7-24 Coordinate is not present within the gamut of the adjusted projector R5976870 BARCOREALITY SIM 5PLUS/SIM 5R 04/04/2007...
7. Image Menu Image 7-25 Select a coordinate that is present in the common gamut Infitec How to activate Infitec? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Infitec. (image 7-26) 2. Push the → key to pull down the Infitec menu. A bullet will show the current Infitec status e.g.
7. Image Menu 7.5.1 Introduction What can be done? Within the Windowing menu it is possible to perform some basic image adjustments while keeping the pre-distorted WARP 6™ geometry settings of the image. 7.5.2 Starting Up Windowing How to Start Up Windowing? 1.
7. Image Menu Image 7-29 Image 7-30 Blanking (Windowing) adjustment 7.5.4 Shift What can be done with the Shift Adjustment? With the Shift function it is possible to shift the image while keeping the pre-distorted WARP 6™ geometry settings of the image. How to use the Shift Adjustment? 1.
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7. Image Menu 3. Use the cursor key ← or → , the numeric keys on the RCU, or the local keypad, to shift the image to the desired position. (image 7-33, image 7-34) Image 7-31 Image 7-32 Image 7-33 Horizontal Shift Adjustment Image 7-34 Vertical Shift Adjustment...
7. Image Menu 7.5.5 Size What can be done with Size? 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 use the Size Adjustment? 1.
7. Image Menu 7.5.6 Blanking – Softedge What can be done with Blanking – Softedge? When setting up a soft edge (see Electronic Softedge), these settings are by default applied on all sources (source files). With the Blanking – Softedge toggle it is possible to disable the Blanking – Softedge settings for the current source file. Blanking –...
7. Image Menu 2. Use the cursor keys ← or → or the numeric keys on the RCU to change the contrast of the displayed image. Image 7-40 Image 7-41 7.6.3 Brightness It is advised not to use the Brightness Adjustment in a multi channel application. How to use the Brightness Adjustment? 1.
7. Image Menu 7.6.4 Gamma In a multi channel application it is advised to set the gamma values of all projectors to the same setting. How to use the Gamma Adjustment? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Gamma and press ENTER to select. (image 7-44) The Gamma Sliderbox will be displayed.
7. Image Menu Image 7-47 7.6.6 Sharpness How to use the Sharpness Adjustment? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Sharpness and press ENTER to select. (image 7-48) The Sharpness Sliderbox will be displayed. (image 7-49) 2. Use the cursor keys ← or → or the numeric keys on the RCU to change the Sharpness of the displayed image. Image 7-48 Image 7-49 Video...
7. Image Menu Image 7-50 Image 7-51 7.7.2 Color How to use the Color Adjustment? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Color and press ENTER to select. (image 7-52) The Color Sliderbox will be displayed. (image 7-53) 2.
7. Image Menu AGC is only for video signals. How use AGC on video? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight AGC on video and press ENTER to continue. (image 7-54) 2. Push the → key to pull down the AGC on video menu. A bullet will show the current AGC on video status e.g.
8. Geometry Menu 8. GEOMETRY MENU Overview • Introduction • Geometry Menu Overview • Geometry Files • Load Geometry File • Edit Geometry File • Rename Geometry File • Copy Geometry File • Delete Geometry File Introduction What can be done with the WARP 6™ Geometry adjustments? With the new WARP 6™...
8. Geometry Menu Geometry Files What can be done? Geometry settings are stored into geometry files, some geometry preset files are already available in the projector. These preset files can be edited to the desired shape, these settings are automatically saved into an geometry custom file when leaving the Edit menu.
8. Geometry Menu • t_keystn.t05 Image 8-5 Geometry Preset: keystn • t_fishey.t06 Image 8-6 Geometry Preset: fishey Available Geometry File Manipulations The following geometry file manipulations are possible: • Load : load a geometry file or starting up a new geometry set up. •...
8. Geometry Menu 8.5.1 Introduction How does it work? • The geometry adjustment is devided in 4 groups, representing 15 levels, each level represents a group of grid points, these can be shifted to the desired location. Each level will interact with other levels in a hierarchic way, adjusting a grid point on a certain hierarchic level will affect grid points in the levels underneath.
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8. Geometry Menu • This interaction is also visible in the adjustment menu, when selecting a grid point of a certain level, a selection box is placed round the selected grid point, a second box with a dotted line will indicate the interaction zone on the levels underneath. Selection Box Interaction Box Image 8-10...
8. Geometry Menu • At the bottom of the structure we find the matrix with 17 x 17 points, adjusting grid points on level 15 will not affect any other grid points, these are called local points. Level 15 Image 8-12 Level 15: 17x17 local point •...
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-14 Press the LOGO key on the RCU to switch between displaying the internal or external pattern. 8.5.2.2 Selecting the 3x3 Corners (Level 1) What can be done? With the 3x3 Corner selection it is possible to adjust the basic geometry and size of the projected image. How to select the 3x3 Corners (Level 1)? 1.
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-16 3x3 Corner (Level 1) selections 8.5.2.3 Adjusting the 3x3 Corners (Level 1) What is Pixel and Subpixel adjustment? Pixel Coarse adjustment, this will shift the Corner in steps of 1 pixel Subpixel Fine tuning adjustment, this will shift the Corner in steps of 1/32 of a pixel What is AxisLink ? When AxisLink is set to On, the adjustment coordinate system will coincide with the edges of the distorted image.
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8. Geometry Menu Shift the left top corner +300 pixels to the left. 300,0 X: +300 Image 8-18 Shift the left top corner 300 pixels to the left. R5976870 BARCOREALITY SIM 5PLUS/SIM 5R 04/04/2007...
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8. Geometry Menu Shift the left corner +300 pixels downwards. AxisLink [ON] The coordinate system used for the adjustment will coincide with the edges of the distorted image, this will result in an quick adjustment when dealing with complex setups. AxisLink The coordinate system used for the adjustment is absolute.
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8. Geometry Menu 3. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the Pixels Y edit box and press ENTER to select. 4. Use the cursor key ← or → , the numeric keys on the RCU, or the local keypad, to edit and change the values, e.g. to coarse shift the selected Corner in a vertical way (Follow this procedure in a similar way to adjust any desired corner position).
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-22 3x3 corner (Level 1) PixelY adjustment Image 8-23 Keystone correction 8.5.2.4 Selecting the 3x3 Side Bows (Level 2) What can be done? With the 3x3 Side Bow selection it is possible to: • apply a bow shaped pre-distortion on the projected image. •...
8. Geometry Menu 2. Press ENTER to scroll through the available 3x3 selections until side bows is displayed. (image 8-24) 3. Push the cursor key ← or → to select the desired Side Bow. (image 8-25) The COL & ROW (Column and Rows) indicator will show the corresponding position of the selected Side Bow and an indication box will be displayed on the screen.
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8. Geometry Menu This will result in a bow shaped pre-distorted image (Follow this procedure in a similar way to apply the desired bow shaped distortion). (image 8-27) 3. Use the subpixel adjustments to fine shift the selected Side Bows. 4.
8. Geometry Menu 8.5.2.6 Linearity adjustment using 3x3 Side Bows The Linearity adjustment is best done when a reference test pattern is projected on the screen. How to perform a linearity adjustment by using the 3x3 Side Bows? We assume the side bow on top is selected. 1.
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-29 Using side bows to perform a coarse linearity adjustment 8.5.2.7 Selecting the Center (Level 3) What can be done? With the 3x3 Center selection it is possible to perform a coarse bow correction on the projected image. How to select the 3x3 Center? 1.
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-30 Image 8-31 3x3 Center (Level 3) selections 8.5.2.8 Adjusting the 3x3 Center (Level 3) How to adjust the 3x3 Center (Level 3)? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the Pixels X edit box and press ENTER to select. (image 8-32) 2.
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8. Geometry Menu 6. Press BACK to return to the Geometry Edit menu. Image 8-32 Image 8-33 3x3 corner (Level 3) Pixel X adjustment R5976870 BARCOREALITY SIM 5PLUS/SIM 5R 04/04/2007...
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-35 Image 8-36 8.5.3.2 Selecting the 5x5 H-side (Level 4) What can be done? This adjustment can be used to correct e.g. the vertical nonlinearity in the left or right half of the screen. The Linearity adjustment is best done when a hatch pattern is projected on the screen. How to select the 5x5 H-side (Level 4)? 1.
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-37 Image 8-38 5x5 H-side (Level 4) selections 8.5.3.3 Adjusting the 5x5 H-side (Level 4) How to adjust the 5x5 H-side (Level 4)? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the Pixels X edit box and press ENTER to select. (image 8-39) 2.
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8. Geometry Menu 6. Press BACK to return to the Geometry Edit menu. Image 8-39 Image 8-40 5x5 H side (Level 4) Pixel X adjustment R5976870 BARCOREALITY SIM 5PLUS/SIM 5R 04/04/2007...
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-41 5x5 H side (Level 4) Pixel Y adjustment 8.5.3.4 Selecting the 5x5 V-side (Level 4) What can be done? This adjustment can be used to correct e.g. the horizontal nonlinearity in the upper or lower half of the screen. How to select the 5x5 V-side (Level 4)? 1.
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-43 5x5 V-side (Level 4) selections 8.5.3.5 Adjusting the 5x5 V-side (Level 4) How to adjust the 5x5 V-side (Level 4)? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the Pixels X edit box and press ENTER to select. (image 8-44) 2.
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8. Geometry Menu Image 8-44 Image 8-45 5x5 V side (Level 4) Pixel X adjustment R5976870 BARCOREALITY SIM 5PLUS/SIM 5R 04/04/2007...
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-46 5x5 V side (Level 4) Pixel X adjustment 8.5.3.6 Selecting the 5x5 Center (Level 5) How to select the 5x5 Center (Level 5)? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the 5x5 selection box. 2.
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-48 5x5 Center (Level 5) selections 8.5.3.7 Adjusting the 5x5 Center (Level 5) How to adjust the 5x5 Center (Level 5)? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the Pixels X edit box and press ENTER to select. (image 8-49) 2.
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8. Geometry Menu Image 8-49 Image 8-50 5x5 center (Level 5) Pixel X adjustment R5976870 BARCOREALITY SIM 5PLUS/SIM 5R 04/04/2007...
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-51 5x5 center (Level 5) Pixel Y adjustment 8.5.3.8 Selecting the 5x5 Quadrant (Level 6) How to select the 5x5 Quadrant (Level 6)? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the 5x5 selection box. 2.
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-53 5x5 Quadrant (Level 6) selections 8.5.3.9 Adjusting the 5x5 Quadrant (Level 6) How to adjust the 5x5 Quadrant (Level 6)? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the Pixels X edit box and press ENTER to select. (image 8-54) 2.
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-57 Image 8-58 8.5.4.2 Selecting the 9x9 H-side (Level 7) How to select the 9x9 H-side (Level 7)? 1. By default H-side is already selected, if not, press ENTER until H-side is displayed. (image 8-59) 2. Push the cursor key ← or → to select the desired H-side. (image 8-60) The COL &...
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-59 Image 8-60 9x9 H-side (Level 7) selections 8.5.4.3 Adjusting the 9x9 H-side (Level 7) How to adjust the 9x9 H-Side (Level 7)? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the Pixels X edit box and press ENTER to select. (image 8-61) 2.
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8. Geometry Menu 6. Press BACK to return to the Geometry Edit menu. Image 8-61 Image 8-62 9x9 H side (Level 7) Pixel X adjustment R5976870 BARCOREALITY SIM 5PLUS/SIM 5R 04/04/2007...
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-63 9x9 H side (Level 7) Pixel Y adjustment 8.5.4.4 Selecting the 9x9 V-side (Level 7) How to select the 9x9 V-side (Level 7)? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the 9x9 selection box. 2.
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-65 9x9 V-side (Level 7) selections 8.5.4.5 Adjusting the 9x9 V-side (Level 7) How to adjust the 9x9 V-Side (Level 7)? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the Pixels X edit box and press ENTER to select.
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8. Geometry Menu Image 8-66 Image 8-67 9x9 V side (Level 7) Pixel X adjustment R5976870 BARCOREALITY SIM 5PLUS/SIM 5R 04/04/2007...
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-68 9x9 V side (Level 7) Pixel Y adjustment 8.5.4.6 Selecting the 9x9 Center (Level 8) How to select the 9x9 Center (Level 8)? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the 9x9 selection box. 2.
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-70 9x9 Center (Level 8) selections 8.5.4.7 Adjusting the 9x9 Center (Level 8) How to adjust the 9x9 Center (Level 8)? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the Pixels X edit box and press ENTER to select. (image 8-71) 2.
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8. Geometry Menu Image 8-71 Image 8-72 9x9 center (Level 8) Pixel X adjustment R5976870 BARCOREALITY SIM 5PLUS/SIM 5R 04/04/2007...
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-73 9x9 center (Level 8) Pixel Y adjustment 8.5.4.8 Selecting the 9x9 Quadrant (Level 9) How to select the 9x9 Quadrant (Level 9)? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the 9x9 selection box. 2.
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-75 9x9 Quadrant (Level 9) selections 8.5.4.9 Adjusting the 9x9 Quadrant (Level 9) How to adjust the 9x9 Quadrant (Level 9)? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the Pixels X edit box and press ENTER to select. (image 8-76) 2.
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-78 9x9 quadrant (Level 9) PixelY adjustment 8.5.4.10 Selecting the 9x9 Fine points (Level 10) How to select the 9x9 Fine points (Level 10)? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the 9x9 selection box. 2.
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-80 9x9 Fine (Level 10) selections 8.5.4.11 Adjusting the 9x9 Fine points (Level 10) How to adjust the 9x9 Fine points (Level 10)? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the Pixels X edit box and press ENTER to select. (image 8-81) 2.
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-83 9x9 quadrant (Level 10) Pixel Y adjustment 8.5.5 17x17 Adjustment (Level 11-15) 8.5.5.1 Starting up the 17x17 Adjustment (Level 11-15) What can be done? The 17x17 adjustments are used to fine tune the slightest detail of the geometry shape. How to Start up the 17x17 adjustment (Level 11-15)? 1.
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-85 8.5.5.2 Selecting the 17x17 H-side (Level 11) How to select the 17x17 H-side (Level 11)? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the 17x17 selection box. 2. Press ENTER to scroll through the available 17x17 selections until H-side is displayed. (image 8-86) 3.
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-87 17x17 H side (Level 11) selections 8.5.5.3 Adjusting the 17x17 H-side (Level 11) How to adjust the 17x17 H-Side (Level 11)? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the Pixels X edit box and press ENTER to select. (image 8-88) 2.
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8. Geometry Menu Image 8-90 17x17 H side (Level 11) Pixel Y adjustment 8.5.5.4 Selecting the 17x17 V-side (Level 11) How to select the 17x17 V-side (Level 11)? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the 17x17 selection box. 2.
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-92 17x17 V side (Level 11) selections 8.5.5.5 Adjusting the 17x17 V-side (Level 11) How to adjust the 17x17 V-Side (Level 11)? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the Pixels X edit box and press ENTER to select. (image 8-93) 2.
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8. Geometry Menu Image 8-93 Image 8-94 17x17 V side (Level 11) Pixel X adjustment R5976870 BARCOREALITY SIM 5PLUS/SIM 5R 04/04/2007...
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-95 17x17 V side (Level 11) Pixel Y adjustment 8.5.5.6 Selecting the 17x17 Center (Level 12) How to select the 17x17 Center (Level 12)? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the 17x17 selection box. 2.
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-97 17x17 Center (Level 12) selections 8.5.5.7 Adjusting the 17x17 Center (Level 12) How to adjust the 17x17 Center (Level 12)? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the Pixels X edit box and press ENTER to select. (image 8-98) 2.
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8. Geometry Menu Image 8-100 17x17 Center (Level 12) Pixel Y adjustment 8.5.5.8 Selecting the 17x17 Quadrant (Level 13) How to select the 17x17 Quadrant (Level 13)? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the 17x17 selection box. 2.
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-102 17x17 Quadrant (Level 13) selections 8.5.5.9 Adjusting the 17x17 Quadrant (Level 13) How to adjust the 17x17 Quadrant (Level 13)? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the Pixels X edit box and press ENTER to select. (image 8-103) 2.
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-105 17x17 Quadrant (Level 13) Pixel Y adjustment 8.5.5.10 Selecting the 17x17 Fine points (Level 14) How to select the 17x17 Fine points (Level 14)? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the 17x17 selection box. 2.
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-107 17x17 Fine (Level 14) selections 8.5.5.11 Adjusting the 17x17 Fine points (Level 14) How to adjust the 17x17 Fine points (Level 14)? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the Pixels X edit box and press ENTER to select. (image 8-108) 2.
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8. Geometry Menu Image 8-110 17x17 Fine (Level 14) Pixel Y adjustment 8.5.5.12 Selecting the 17x17 Local points (Level 15) How to select the 17x17 Local points (Level 15)? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the 17x17 selection box. 2.
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-112 17x17 Local (Level 15) selections 8.5.5.13 Adjusting the 17x17 Local points (Level 15) How to adjust the 17x17 Local points (Level 15)? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the Pixels X edit box and press ENTER to select. (image 8-113) 2.
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8. Geometry Menu Image 8-115 17x17 Local (Level 15) Pixel Y adjustment 8.5.6 Shift Adjustment What can be done with the Shift adjustment ? With Shift adjustment it is possible to shift the whole image. How to use the Shift adjustment? 1.
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-116 Image 8-117 8.5.7 Transport Delay What can be done? The Transport Delay is the interval between T1 = the time when the image information is received by the projector and T2 = the time when the processed image information is put on the DMD. Frame 1 Frame 2 Input: Source...
8. Geometry Menu 3. Push the ↓ key to pull down the Geometry menu. 4. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Edit. 5. Push the → key to pull down the Edit menu. 6. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Transport Delay... and press ENTER to select. (image 8-119) The Transport Delay dialog box will be displayed.
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8. Geometry Menu 9. Press ENTER to scroll through the available coarse shape selections: top, bottom, left and right. (image 8-123) 10.Push the cursor key ← or → to scroll through the available fine shape selections: left, center, right and all (image 8-123). 11.
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-123 Shape selections 8.5.9 Softedge Whenever Softedge is mentioned in this chapter this always refer to Electronic Soft Edge. This menu item will be grayed out when Blanking / Softedge is set to Off (see "Blanking – Softedge", page 62). 8.5.9.1 Introduction What can be done?
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-124 What can be done? 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.
8. Geometry Menu 7. Push the → key to pull down the Blanking / Softedge menu. (image 8-126) Image 8-126 8.5.9.3 Softedge Shape What can be done? Before creating a softedge, an overlap zone is created, the shape of this overlap zone is fully adjustable, within this menu the shape of the blending zone is aligned with the shape of the overlap zone.
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8. Geometry Menu Image 8-128 Shape selections Press the LOGO key on the RCU to switch between displaying the internal or external pattern. R5976870 BARCOREALITY SIM 5PLUS/SIM 5R 04/04/2007...
8. Geometry Menu 8.5.9.4 Basic Softedge Shape Setup 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.
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8. Geometry Menu Image 8-131 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. (image 8-132) 2. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to select % of image. 3.
8. Geometry Menu 8.5.9.5 Softedge Width What can be done? Within this menu the width of the blending zone is set up. Softedge Width Selections 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to select Width and press ENTER to select. (image 8-134) The Width dialog box will be displayed.
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8. Geometry Menu 2. Push the cursor key ← or → to adjust the right width until it matches or exceeds the width of the overlap zone. (image 8-137) Image 8-136 Image 8-137 Basic Width set up for Projector 1 Setting up the Width for Projector 2 1.
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-139 Basic Width set up for Projector 2 8.5.10 Geometry Reset 8.5.10.1 Starting Up How to Start Up Geometry Reset? 1. Press the MENU key to activate the Menu bar. 2. Push the cursor key ← or → to highlight Geometry in the menubar. 3.
8. Geometry Menu 8.5.10.2 Reset All Levels What can be done? This will restore the geometry setting for all 15 adjustment levels. How to reset all Geometry Settings? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Reset all levels. (image 8-141) 2.
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-143 Image 8-144 8.5.10.4 Restore 5x5 What can be done? This will restore to 5x5 geometry settings, this is a reset of levels 7 to 15. How to restore the 5x5 Geometry Settings? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Restore 5x5. (image 8-145) 2.
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-145 Image 8-146 8.5.10.5 Restore 9x9 What can be done? This will restore to 9x9 geometry settings, this is a reset of levels 7 to 15. How to restore the 9x9 Geometry Settings? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Restore 9x9. (image 8-147) 2.
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-147 Image 8-148 8.5.10.6 Reset Softedge Width What can be done? This will restore all Softedge Width settings. How to reset the Softedge Width? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Reset Softedge Width. (image 8-149) 2.
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-149 Image 8-150 8.5.10.7 Reset Softedge All What can be done? This will restore all Softedge settings. How to reset Softedge All? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Reset Softedge Width. (image 8-151) 2.
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-151 Image 8-152 8.5.10.8 Full Reset What can be done? This will reset all Geometry and Softedge settings. How to perform a Full Reset? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Reset Softedge Width. (image 8-153) 2.
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-153 Image 8-154 Rename Geometry File What can be done? This menu item is used to rename a geometry custom file. How to Rename a Geometry File? 1. Press the MENU key to activate the Menu bar. 2.
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-155 Image 8-157 Image 8-156 Copy Geometry File What can be done? This menu item is used to copy a preset or custom geometry file to a new geometry user file. How to Copy a Geometry File? 1.
8. Geometry Menu Image 8-160 Image 8-159 Delete Geometry File What can be done? This menu item is used to delete a geometry custom file. How to Delete a Geometry File? 1. Press the MENU key to activate the Menu bar. 2.
9. Tools Menu 9. TOOLS MENU Overview • Tools Menu Overview • Diagnostics • Ethernet Connection • Picture in Picture Tools Menu Overview Tools Menu Overview • Diagnostics I2C... Lamps and power supply... Formatter... • Ethernet Connection... • Picture in Picture Diagnostics Overview •...
9. Tools Menu Image 9-1 Image 9-2 9.2.2 Lamps and Power Supply What can be done? Following errors are logged into the Lamp and Power Supply menu: • Ambient temperature error • DMD temperature error • Fan error • Lamp temperature error •...
9. Tools Menu Image 9-4 9.2.3 Formatter Picture in Picture This menu item is grayed out and will be implemented in the near future. Ethernet Connection What can be done? This menu item is used to set the Ethernet Communication parameters. This Ethernet connection can be used to upload/download projector software and/or to set up RS232 communication (TCP-packets) with the projector.
9. Tools Menu Image 9-5 Image 9-6 Picture in Picture How to Start Up Picture in Picture? 1. Press the MENU key to activate the Menu bar. 2. Push the cursor key ← or → to highlight Tools in the menubar. 3.
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9. Tools Menu Image 9-8 How to select the Picture in Picture Source? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Pip Wizard and press ENTER to select. (image 9-9) The Select Pip Source dialog box will be displayed. (image 9-10) 2.
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9. Tools Menu Image 9-9 Image 9-10 Image 9-11 How to activate the Pip Status? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Pip Status. (image 9-12) 2. Press ENTER to enable or disable Picture in Picture. Image 9-12 How to define the Pip Window? 1.
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9. Tools Menu 6. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to adjust the Pip window by moving the left side, press EXIT to return to the Pip menu. Image 9-13 Image 9-14 Image 9-15 Use the arrow keys to move the Pip window to the desired position Image 9-16 Push the cursor key ↑...
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9. Tools Menu How to adjust the Pip Intensity? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Pip Intensity and press ENTER to select. (image 9-17) The Pip Intensity sliderbox will be displayed. (image 9-18) 2. Use the cursor keys or the numeric keys on the RCU to change the intensity of the Picture in Picture window. (image 9-19) Note: The Pip Intensity value is by default set to 128.
10. Lamps Menu Image 10-1 Image 10-2 10.3 Mode What can be done? The BarcoReality SIM 5plus projector can be used in 2 different lamp modes: • Single Mode • Dual Mode Single Mode The projector will always switch to the lamp with the shortest runtime when the difference between the runtimes of lamp 1 and lamp 2 reaches 100 hours, switching from one lamp to another happens only at switching on of the projector and not during operation.
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10. Lamps Menu Image 10-3 Single mode operation: switching principle Dual Mode Both lamps are working. When one lamp fails, the projector continues the projection using the remaining lamp. How to select the Lamp Mode? 1. Press the MENU key to activate the Menu bar. 2.
10. Lamps Menu Image 10-4 Image 10-5 10.4 Lamp History What can be done? This overview will display the serial number and the total runtime of the current lamps and the lamps that were previously used with this projector. How to consult the History menu? 1.
10. Lamps Menu Image 10-7 10.5 Lamp Reset Runtime When to reset the Runtime? This will reset the Lamp Runtime to 0. AUTION Reset lamp run time is only allowed when a new lamp is installed. ARNING Reset Lamp Runtime is reserved for qualified service personnel, inappropriate use may result in a Lamp explosion.
10. Lamps Menu Image 10-8 Image 10-9 10.6 Clear Lamp Error Clear Lamp Error This menu item is grayed out and will be implemented in the near future. 10.7 Lamp Runtime Warning What can be done? When the lamp has reached a certain predetermined runtime, a warning message will be displayed on the screen. The lamp runtime warning can be set in a range from 30 to 200 hours.
10. Lamps Menu Image 10-10 Image 10-11 10.8 Light Output Overview • Light Sensor • Constant Light Output (CLO) • Dimmer • Dimmer Reference Positions 10.8.1 Light Sensor What can be done? The Light Sensor inside the Projector is calibrated in function of the installed Lamp. To ensure an optimal performance it maybe needed to re-calibrate the Light Sensor when a new Lamp is installed.
CLO will overrule the dimmer setting, when CLO is on and the dimmer is adjusted, the light output will be set back to the CLO setting during the next CLO measurement+adjustment (every 15 minutes). Use Barco’s xRACU control unit to manage the ’linked’ CLO level of multiple projectors in a multi channel setup.
10. Lamps Menu 4. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Light Output. 5. Push the → key to pull down the Light Output menu. 6. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to select CLO and press ENTER to select. (image 10-15) The CLO dialog box will be displayed.
10. Lamps Menu 9. Press BACK to return to the Lamp menu. Image 10-17 Image 10-18 10.8.4 Dimmer Reference Positions AUTION Changing these settings may seriously affect the performance of the projector. What can be done? This will calibrate the dimmer, the dimmer is set to the reference positions How to Start Up the Dimmer Reference Positions? 1.
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10. Lamps Menu Image 10-19 Image 10-20 Image 10-21 How to perform the Dimmer Reference Positions calibration? 1. Use the arrow keys on the RCU to highlight the Ref. Search Button and press ENTER. (image 10-22) The dimmers are set to the reference positions. 2.
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10. Lamps Menu Image 10-26 Image 10-27 Press the double right arrow key until the dimmer appears on the bottom edge of the screen Image 10-28 Use the fine adjustment buttons to move the dimmer back until it is no longer visible R5976870 BARCOREALITY SIM 5PLUS/SIM 5R 04/04/2007...
11. Image Files Menu ppppXpppp active pixel rating i or blank i = interlaced file blank = not interlaced Available Source File Manipulations The following file manipulations are possible: • Load: installation of a file for a new source. • Edit: editing a loaded file to the source specs.
11. Image Files Menu Image 11-2 11.4 File Load What can be done? This menu item will set the desired File Load Setting. The projector will automatically load the file that is best suited for the selected Input Slot. Automatic The user will select and load the desired file.
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11. Image Files Menu Following items can be adjusted in the main dialog box: If the value for "Horizontal Total Pixels" is wrong, sampling mistakes (small vertical bars with Horizontal Total Pixels noisy and unsharp data in the projected image) will be seen in the image. Project a pixel on/of pattern, select "Total"...
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11. Image Files Menu Image 11-5 Image 11-6 How to use the Advanced Edit mode? 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Advanced and press ENTER to select. The Advanced Edit dialog box will be displayed. (image 11-7) Image 11-7 Advanced Edit Settings Following Advanced Parameters can be adjusted:...
11. Image Files Menu The width of the clamp pulse can be any value between 0 and 255. Clamp width Input format These settings are used to "tell more" about the signals connected on the BNC’s, it completes the information in the source selection menu: •...
11. Image Files Menu 11.7 Copy What can be done? This menu item is used to copy a preset or custom source file to a new custom source file. How to Copy a file? 1. Press the MENU key to activate the Menu bar. 2.
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11. Image Files Menu The selected file is deleted and removed from the list. Image 11-14 Image 11-15 R5976870 BARCOREALITY SIM 5PLUS/SIM 5R 04/04/2007...
12. Display Setup Menu 12. DISPLAY SETUP MENU Overview • Menu Bar Position • Status Bar position • Sliderbox Position • Text Box 12.1 Menu Bar Position What can be done? The position of the menu toolbar can be adjusted vertically, this can be useful in applications where the top image content is not displayed e.g.
12. Display Setup Menu 2. Push the cursor key ← or → to highlight Display Setup in the menubar. 3. Push the ↓ key to pull down the Display Setup menu. 4. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Status Bar Position and press ENTER to select. (image 12-3) The Status Bar Position info box will be displayed on the bottom of the screen.
12. Display Setup Menu 12.4 Text Box What can be done? The text box function is used to display different sliderboxes for e.g. picture settings, contrast, ..., this also displays the source information windows, displayed in the right lower corner of the screen. Within this menu it is possible to set the Text Box On or Off.
13. Installation Menu 13. INSTALLATION MENU Overview • Lens Adjustment • Identification • Projector Address • Orientation • Color Wheel Index • RS232 • Internal Patterns • Scaled Patterns • Automatic Startup • Background • Factory Preset CWI 13.1 Lens Adjustment What can be done? Motorized lenses can be adjusted in the installation menu or via the dedicated keys on the remote.
13. Installation Menu Image 13-1 Image 13-2 Image 13-3 The BarcoReality SIM 5plus has a off-axis adjustable Vertical Lens Shift Range from +115% to –25% and a off-axis adjustable Horizontal Lens Shift Range: +100% in one direction (away from the inputs) (see "Lens Shift Capability", page 21).
13. Installation Menu Following information is displayed: • Projector Type • Projector Address • Software Version • Pip Option Status • Video Selector Option Active • Serial Number • IP Address How to consult the Identification screen? 1. Press the MENU key to activate the Menu bar. 2.
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13. Installation Menu What is Projector Address? Each projector can be set to an individual Projector Address, this can be set between ’0’ and ’255’. Projector Address Controlled by 0–9 0–255 Computer (IBM PC or compatible, Apple, ...) Regardless of the Projector Address, the projector will still respond to a RCU set to address ’0’ or ’1’ through the Common Address.
13. Installation Menu Image 13-8 Image 13-9 13.4 Orientation What can be done? The way of physical installation of the projector can be defined to the projector. The following installation configurations are possible: • Front / table • Front / ceiling •...
13. Installation Menu How to set the Color Wheel Index? 1. Press the MENU key to activate the Menu bar. 2. Push the cursor key ← or → to highlight Installation in the menubar. 3. Push the ↓ key to pull down the Installation menu. 4.
13. Installation Menu Image 13-13 13.7 Internal Patterns What can be done? The projector is equipped with different internal patterns which can be used for adjustment purposes. WARP 6™ Geometry adjustments can not be used on these internal patterns. R5976870 BARCOREALITY SIM 5PLUS/SIM 5R 04/04/2007...
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13. Installation Menu Available Internal Patterns • Outline Image 13-14 Internal Outline pattern • Hatch Image 13-15 Internal Hatch pattern • Color Bars Image 13-16 Internal Color Bars pattern R5976870 BARCOREALITY SIM 5PLUS/SIM 5R 04/04/2007...
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13. Installation Menu • Checkerboard Image 13-17 Internal Checkerboard pattern • Full White Image 13-18 Internal Full White pattern • RGBWS Image 13-19 Internal RGBWS pattern R5976870 BARCOREALITY SIM 5PLUS/SIM 5R 04/04/2007...
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13. Installation Menu • Character Set Image 13-20 Internal Character Set pattern • Purity Purity Pattern This allows the user to check the gradual transition between the different color levels (=Purity). These colors are generated by the projector. Following dialog box is displayed when the internal purity pattern is selected, use the buttons to change the transition level: Level -1 Level +1 Level -16...
13. Installation Menu Image 13-22 13.8 Scaled Patterns What can be done? These Scaled Patterns can be used for measurement purposes, unlike the Internal Pattern, the Scaled Patterns will be distorted according to the active Geometry File. Available Scaled Patterns Following pictures show the available Scaled Patterns with an active zenith geometry file.
13. Installation Menu How to display an Scaled Pattern? 1. Press the MENU key to activate the Menu bar. 2. Push the cursor key ← or → to highlight Installation in the menubar. 3. Push the ↓ key to pull down the Installation menu. 4.
13. Installation Menu 4. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Automatic Startup. 5. Push the → key to pull down the Automatic Startup menu. 6. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the desired Automatic Startup setting. (image 13-37) Automatic Startup Setting Starting up the projector with the Power Switch The projector will start to image projection.
13. Installation Menu Image 13-38 13.11 Factory Preset CWI What can be done? This will reset the Color Wheel Index (CWI) to the Factory Preset. How to set the CWI to the Factory Preset? 1. Press the MENU key to activate the Menu bar. 2.
14. Service Menu 14. SERVICE MENU Overview • Options • Version Table 14.1 Options Options This menu item is grayed out and will be implemented in the near future. 14.2 Version Table What can be done? This menu item gives an overview of the versions of all the different software blocks used by the projector: Default program Main projector software used in default mode Standard program...
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15. Adjustment Menu 15. ADJUSTMENT MENU Overview • Preset Input Balance • Force Lamp Mode 15.1 Preset Input Balance AUTION Changing these settings may seriously affect the performance of the projector. What can be done? The main Input Balance is set by the Preset Input Balance, this is adjusted in the factory. This factory preset is active on all source files.
A. Standard Image Files A. STANDARD IMAGE FILES A.1 Table overview Table overview The following standard image files are pre-programmed in the projector. Name Resolution Fvert FHor Fpix Ptot Pact Ltot Lact 1600_48V 1600x600i 48,040 62,500 135,000 2160 1600 640x200i 59,924 15.700 14.318...
B. Scheimpflug Lens Adjustment B. SCHEIMPFLUG LENS ADJUSTMENT The Scheimpflug Lens Version is available as an option. B.1 Introduction Why performing the Scheimpflug Adjustment? Scheimpflug Adjustment is needed If an image is still unsharp, even after the focus adjustment. This means the image lies in a plane which is not parallel to the screen plane, as the deviation between the image plane and the screen plane can be in both the Top-Bottom and Left-Right directions, it is necessary to proceed in two distinct steps in following order).
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B. Scheimpflug Lens Adjustment Centre–Top Scheimpflug Adjustment 1. Turn bolt A counterclockwise (max 1/8 of a turn) to tilt the lens from top to bottom. (image B-2, image B-3) 2. Check if the top area of the image is still focused in front of the screen. 3.
B. Scheimpflug Lens Adjustment Image B-4 Lens must be tilted from bottom to top Image B-5 Turn bolt A clockwise to tilt the lens from bottom to top. B.3 Left-Right Scheimpflug Adjustment How to start the Left–Right Scheimpflug Adjustment? 1. By using the same piece of white cardboard, find out whether the centre–left or centre–right area of the image is focused in front of the screen.
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B. Scheimpflug Lens Adjustment Image B-6 Lens must be tilted from left to right. Image B-7 Unscrew bolt B to tilt the lens from left to right. Centre-Right Scheimpflug Adjustment 1. Screw bolt B (max 1/8 of a turn) to tilt the lens from right to left (when standing behind the projector). (image B-8, image B-9) 2.
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B. Scheimpflug Lens Adjustment Image B-9 Screw bolt B to tilt the lens from right to left. R5976870 BARCOREALITY SIM 5PLUS/SIM 5R 04/04/2007...
C. Calibrate Measured Values C. CALIBRATE MEASURED VALUES Overview • Calibrate Measured Values C.1 Calibrate Measured Values Necessary tools Color meter (e.g. PhotoResearch 650 or LMT). How to Start Calibrate Measured Values? 1. Put the color meter at the center of the image and switch to option X-Y-Z (X=Red, Y=Green, Z=Blue). (image C-1) 2.
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C. Calibrate Measured Values Image C-2 Image C-3 How to Calibrate the Measured Values? 1. A full red pattern is displayed, note the Red X, Y and Z values of the Color meter and press ENTER to continue. The Calibrate Measured Values dialog box is displayed. (image C-4) R5976870 BARCOREALITY SIM 5PLUS/SIM 5R 04/04/2007...
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C. Calibrate Measured Values 2. Enter the Red X, Y and Z values, measured with the Color meter, and press ENTER to continue. 3. A full green pattern is displayed, note the Green X, Y and Z values of the Color meter and press ENTER to continue. 4.
PC running Internet Explorer or a FTP client program. Projector Flash Software We assume the desired projector flash software ’bin’ file was downloaded form Barco’s partnerzone website. How to Update the Projector Software? 1. Start up the Projector and the PC.
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D. Software Update Image D-1 Image D-2 Image D-3 The FTP error window Image D-4 Select Login as from the File menu of Internet Explorer R5976870 BARCOREALITY SIM 5PLUS/SIM 5R 04/04/2007...
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D. Software Update Image D-5 The Login as window Image D-6 The projector directory R5976870 BARCOREALITY SIM 5PLUS/SIM 5R 04/04/2007...
E. Troubleshoot E. TROUBLESHOOT Troubleshoot Troubleshoot Before calling the Barco Service Center try the correct the operating problem by consulting the following troubleshoot list: Operating Solutions Problem No Power • Check if the mains power is OK • Check if the power cord is connected to the wall outlet (see "Power Cord Connection", page 26).
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Index INDEX Numerics/Symbols 17x17 118–120, 122–123, 125–126, 128–129, 131–132, 134–135 Address 38–39 Center (Level 12) Common Adjusting Projector Fine points (Level 14) 131–132 Adjusting Adjustment Selecting Menu H-side (Level 11) 119–120 AGC on video Adjusting Airflow Selecting Ambient Light Local points (Level 15) 134–135 Ambient Temperature Adjusting...
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Index Dimmer 177–178 9x9 (Level 7-10) Reference Introduction Positions Menu Display Overview Setup Reset 149–155 Menu Input Dyancolor™ Adjustment Full Preparations Softedge All Interface Softedge Width L (Light Output) Starting Up Sets Getting Dynacolor™ 48, 50, 53 Started Basic Adjustment calculation in progress message History...