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Barco F50 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual www.barco.com...
  • Page 2 User’s Guide – Getting to know the projector F50 User Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents of this User Manual Introduction Thank you Training Symbols used in this documentation Safety and compliance General safety considerations Information/Warning - Potential Mercury Vapour Health Issues FCC compliance Disposal information 2.4.1 Statement WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) 2.4.2 Disposal of batteries in the product 2.4.3 Turkey RoHS compliance...
  • Page 4 Disabling the STATUS indicator 6.7.2 Setting the background color 6.7.3 Setting OSD menu timeout 6.7.4 Selecting the startup logo PIN code Disabling the wireless remote control (IR) receivers 6.10 Software upgrades User Manual - Introduction F50 User Manual - Introduction...
  • Page 5 Optimising the image Calibration data 7.1.1 Updating RealColor™ calibration data 7.1.2 RealColor™ modes Setting a white point or color temperature 7.2.1 Defining the system color gamut Gamma Technical specifications Lamp change...
  • Page 6 User Manual - Introduction F50 User Manual - Introduction...

  • Page 7: Thank You

    Active Stereo 3D. 1.2 Training To get the best performance out of the projector as well as the system, training at Barco is highly advised, in addition to studying this user guide. Various courses are available. At the University, skilled trainers will teach you basic projector use as well as more advanced set-up and configuration across multiple application areas.
  • Page 8 User Manual - Introduction F50 User Manual - Introduction...

  • Page 9: Safety And Compliance

    2 Safety and compliance 2.1 General safety considerations • Use only the cables and cords supplied with the projector or original replacement cables. Using other cables or cords may lead to malfunction and permanent damage to the unit. • Always use 3-prong (grounded) power cord to ensure proper grounding of the unit. Never use 2-prong power cords, as this is dangerous and could lead to electrical shock.

  • Page 10: Fcc Compliance

    CANADA This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. / Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB- 003 du Canada. User Manual - Introduction F50 User Manual - Safety and compliance...

  • Page 11: Disposal Information

    For more information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office or your municipal waste disposal service. For details, please visit the Barco website at: http://www.barco.com/en/AboutBarco/weee. 2.4.2 Disposal of batteries in the product This product contains batteries covered by the European Directive which must be collected and disposed of separately from municipal waste.
  • Page 12 User Manual - Introduction F50 User Manual - Safety and compliance...

  • Page 13: What Is In The Box

    3 What is in the box? The following components are standard delivery: Projector Power Cable (Country Dependent) Remote Control User Documentation Additional accessories available for the projector: Exhaust air kit (for ceiling mount) A: Air-inlet filter (also sold separately) B: Side cover/Air-inlet C: Ceiling mount cover/Air-outlet (also sold separately) D: Exhaust air duct*...
  • Page 14 User Manual - Introduction F50 User Manual - What’s in the box?

  • Page 15: System Considerations

    4 Installation 4.1 System considerations Please refer to Chapter 5 Overview for an explanation on the various features of the projector. Installation should only be performed by trained and skilled personnel in order to achieve the desired results. Safety first: Projectors and other equipment that are not mounted properly represent a potential danger to people and may result in injury or death! Creating a successful system installation requires proper skills, competencies and knowledge of the particular system requirements.

  • Page 16: Ventilation Accessories

    A set of optional accessories is available for this projector, covering anything from cables and lenses to air flow parts and lens control. For information on availability, specifications and pricing, please refer to our web site: www.barco.com User Manual - Introduction...

  • Page 17: Locking The Projector

    4.3 Ceiling and rig mounting Use the three mounting holes provided in the bottom part to securely fix the projector to a ceiling or rig mount. Use M6 screws that protrude maximum 9mm into the projector body. Figure 4-2. Ceiling/rig mounting mounting holes 4.4 Locking the projector The projector can be locked physically by using a so called Kensington lock.

  • Page 18: Selecting A Lens

    Please keep the caps on until mounting the lens on the projector! Remove lens protection caps before mounting the lens and using the projector. Release button Figure 4-5. Projection lens release button User Manual - Introduction F50 User Manual - Installation...

  • Page 19: Lens Range

    Note that the lens positioning when using lens shift may affect the accessibility of the lens button. If so, reposition the lens to gain access. 4.6.3 Lens range The table shows a selection of lenses available. Please see www.barco.com for more information about lens availability. ITEM TYPE...

  • Page 20: Lens Shift

    Using the remote control, press the OK key to center the lens or arrow keys to position it (restricted downwards movability). • Using the RS-232 or LAN control interfaces, please refer to the relevant SIS (Simplified Instruction Set) commands available for download on www.barco.com User Manual - Introduction F50 User Manual - Installation...

  • Page 21: Lens Planarity (Scheimpflug Adjustment)

    4.9 Lens planarity (Scheimpflug adjustment) This adjustment is rarely needed, do not apply it unless it is required. Certain applications require fine adjustment of the lens planarity in order to obtain an image that is focused. The projector is fitted with three adjustment screws (Allen key 3mm/5mm) around the bayonet mount that facilitate such adjustment, a so called Scheimpflug adjust- ment.

  • Page 22: Making The Connections

    Please see the relevant SIS (Simplified Instruction Set) commands available for download on www.barco.com for easy access to more information. Power up the projector and the source! 4.14 Source format integrity – EDID...

  • Page 23: Image Sizes

    4.00 7.50 6.00 3.50 6.25 5.00 3.00 5.00 2.50 4.00 2.00 3.75 3.00 1.50 2.50 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.25 0.50 0.00 Projection distance Lens types and specifications may change without prior notice. For correct lens information please refer to www.barco.com...
  • Page 24 User Manual - Introduction F50 User Manual - Installation...
  • Page 25 5 Overview Remote Control Receiver Interchangeable Projection Lens Projection Lens Release Button Figure 5-10. Projector front Remote Control Receiver Hot Air Exhaust Signal and Control Connector Panel Mains Power Connector Figure 5-11. Projector rear Keypad Figure 5-12. Projector top...
  • Page 26 Accessory Mounting Features Ceiling/Rig Mounting Features Figure 5-13. Mounting features Lamp Door Air Inlet Figure 5-14. Projector left and right hand side User Manual - Introduction F50 User Manual - Overview...

  • Page 27: Keypad And Indicator

    5.1 Keypad and indicator Figure 5-15. Projector top key pad VALUE POWER Power on or power off (standby) MENU Activate or deactivate on-screen menu system UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT Select source when not in Shift or Menu mode Shift lens when not in Menu and after SHIFT/OK pressed Navigate when in Menu system SHIFT/OK Shift lens when not in menu system...

  • Page 28: Wireless Remote Control

    Activates lens shift function Reserved for future use OK/ARROWS Confirms the selection / Directional navigation tools BACK Returns to previous alternative MENU Activates the projector menu SOURCE Toggles between available sources (forward/backwards arrows) User Manual - Introduction F50 User Manual - Overview...

  • Page 29: Control Connectors

    5.3 Connectors Figure 5-17. Connector panel (see technical data for details) 5.3.1 Signal connectors CONNECTOR CONNECTOR FUNCTION NAME TYPE HDBaseT RJ45 Video over twisted pair DVI-I*) dual link Digital video (dual-link) HDMI HDMI type A Digital video DP (Display Port) DP Digital video (2) 9 pin mini DSUB Analog RGBHV video 3G-SDI...

  • Page 30: Menu System

    Pre-stored, and user defined settings. language: Selects menu language. status: System information. The top level menu item 3D is only visible for Active Stereo 3D enabled projectors. User Manual - Introduction F50 User Manual - Overview...

  • Page 31: D Main Menu

    5.5 3D main menu The 3D menu contains settings for turning 3D on and off, in addition to defining various aspects of setup using Dual Head and specifying the types of glasses to be used. 3D : Offers the possibility to switch the 3D function off and to chose between the following alternatives for setup: off, side by side (60Hz<...

  • Page 32: D > Dual Head Setup Sub Menu

    DVI (DL) 3G SDI 3 G SDI HDBaseT DVI (Single Link Mode) HDMI DVI (Dual Link Mode) 3G SDI (A) 3G SDI (B) Not possible Possible Figure 5-18. Dual head setup possibilities User Manual - Introduction F50 User Manual - Overview...

  • Page 33: Picture Main Menu

    DICOM, custom, advanced. If the profile is marked by an asterisk (*), this indicates that the original settings have been changed. RealColor: Barco’s proprietary color management suite. See description in RealColor sub menu. gamma: 10 predefined gamma curves: Film 2.2: Exponential 2.2 curve...

  • Page 34: Picture > Realcolor Sub Menu

    (red, green, blue, white, black, cyan, magenta, yellow). Presents measured values for RealColor (see below). Calibration settings have to be made individually for each separate profile. User Manual - Introduction F50 User Manual - Overview...

  • Page 35: Picture > Advanced Sub Menu

    5.6.2 Picture > Advanced sub menu horizontal position: Shifts the image sideways (VGA only) vertical position: Shifts the image up or down (VGA only) phase: Adjust for stable image. A jittery image may appear with certain VGA sources. You may also press the AUTO button on the keypad or remote control to optimize.

  • Page 36: Installation Main Menu

    (enables receiving signals via longer cables/with a higher bit rate) DisplayPort 2 eq Choice between Normal and High (enables receiving signals via longer cables/with a higher bit rate) EDID : Sub menu for EDID. synchronization: Sub menu for synchronization. User Manual - Introduction F50 User Manual - Overview...

  • Page 37: Installation > Edid Sub Menu

    5.7.1 Installation > EDID sub menu VGA : Define the detailed timing descriptor in the EDID data for VGA connector. Select between auto, WUXGA, 1080@60Hz, SX+, SXGA, 1366x768, 720@60Hz, 720@50Hz, XGA, SVGA, VGA. DVI : Define the detailed timing descriptor in the EDID data for DVI connector. Select between auto, WQXGA@60Hz, WUXGA@120Hz, WUXGA@60Hz,1080 @120Hz, 1080@60Hz, SX+, SXGA, 1366x768, 720@60Hz, 720@50Hz, XGA, SVGA, VGA.

  • Page 38: Installation > Synchronization Sub Menu

    If you use one of the sync connectors as 2D or 3D sync input, this may block the use of the same connector as output. For further info on the various possible user scenarios, please refer to our web page. User Manual - Introduction F50 User Manual - Overview...

  • Page 39: Settings Menu

    5.8 Settings menu PIN code: Protect the projector from usage with a PIN. If enabled the projector will ask for the PIN at every start up. network : Set IP address, Subnet mask and default gateway TCP/UDP port number. DHCP is supported and is enabled by default, but can be disabled. factory reset: Restore all settings to the factory defined values.

  • Page 40: Settings > Pin Code Sub Menu

    To change the PIN code you first have to enter the current PIN code (Default PIN: 1234). Then you enter a new 4 digit code and confirm this code by entering the same code again. Click OK and the new code is set. User Manual - Introduction F50 User Manual - Overview...

  • Page 41: Settings > Network Sub Menu

    5.8.2 Settings > Network sub menu change LAN settings: In this sub-menu you can switch the DHCP enabled function on or off. If off you can set a fixed IP-address. LAN DHCP: DHCP is supported and is enabled by default, but can be disabled under change LAN settings LAN IP address: Info field stating the current LAN IP address.

  • Page 42: Settings > Factory Reset Sub Menu

    5.8.4 Settings > Service sub menu service: Restricted area with information intended for qualified service personnel only enter code: Enter the 5-digit access code to gain assess to the service information. User Manual - Introduction F50 User Manual - Overview...

  • Page 43: Languages Menu

    5.9 Languages menu Select the desired menu language. • Supported languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Norwegian, Swedish, Russian, Korean, Japanese,Chinese Traditional, Chinese Simplified, Portuguese, Italian. • Default: English...

  • Page 44: Status Menu

    Remaining lamp time. lamp time: Lamp time used. total operating: Total operating time for projector. lamp power: Lamp power in watts. IP address LAN: Projector IP address for use in network/remote control . User Manual - Introduction F50 User Manual - Overview...

  • Page 45: Status > Source Information Sub Menu

    5.10.1 Status > Source Information sub menu advanced: Access to sub menu for more settings depending on source used. See 4.10.2 Status > Source Information > Advanced sub menu source: Info on which source is in use. brightness: Info on brightness settings. contrast: Info on contrast settings.

  • Page 46: Status > Source Information > Advanced Sub Menu

    Info on current horizontal and vertical image size. active image size: Info on current active image size. scan: Projector serial number. pixelclock: Week of manufacturing. mode id: Info on current mode setup (VGA source only). User Manual - Introduction F50 User Manual - Overview...

  • Page 47: Status > Source Synchronisation Sub Menu

    5.10.3 Status > Source Synchronisation sub menu Indicates which 3D mode is used. 2D frame lock: Indicates what the projector locks to in 2D Frequency: Shows the current frequency of the locking signal Status: Indicates the locking status Phase: Indicates phase between the source and the locking signal 3D source sync: Indicates where the source L/R sync is connected Frequency:...
  • Page 48 User Manual - Introduction F50 User Manual - Overview...

  • Page 49: Image Alignment

    6 Functionality The various functions of the projector are described in detail in the following chapters. 6.1 Powering On and Off 6.1.1 Manual power control Switch the projector between On and Standby using the POWER switch on the keypad or the wireless remote control.

  • Page 50: System Status

    For manual override of the automatically detected color space and digital level, go to PICTURE > ADVANCED in the menu. Set the COLOR SPACE and INPUT LEVEL to one of the manual settings, choosing your desired color space and digital drive level. User Manual - Introduction F50 User Manual - Functionality...

  • Page 51: Lamp Power

    • Using the RS232 or LAN control interfaces, please see the relevant SIS (Simplified In- struction Set) commands available to download on www.barco.com 6.7 On screen display (OSD) messages When detecting sources and using the various features of the projector, OSD messages will appear on the screen.

  • Page 52: Pin Code

    Do not turn off projector/remove the power cord while the upgrade is still in progress! • The projector may restart several times during the upgrade • The upgrade has finished successfully when yellow rapid blink has changed to stable yellow light User Manual - Introduction F50 User Manual - Functionality...

  • Page 53: Optimising The Image

    7.1 Calibration data All Barco projectors are measured and calibrated with high precision equipment at the factory for the best out-of-box experience. Over the lifetime of the lamps the characteristics of the projector might change slightly. The same applies when replacing lamps.

  • Page 54: Realcolor™ Modes

    Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, White. In this mode color points and intensity for each color can be manipulated separately. To change the RealColor™ mode please go the menu PICTURE > REALCOLOR > DE- SIRED VALUES > DESIRED COORDS MODE. User Manual - Introduction F50 User Manual - Optimising the image...

  • Page 55: Setting A White Point Or Color Temperature

    7.2 Setting a white point or color temperature After enabling RealColor™ set the color temperature in the menu PICTURE > REALCOLOR > TEMPERATURE. Values between 3200K and 9300K can be selected. These color temperatures are tracking the “black body curve”- the black curved line in the center of CIE Chart in Figure 7-1.
  • Page 56 The names of the curves are descriptive for their recommended use. Using any of the computer curves for video applications will results in significant image noise. Figure 7-1. Film 2.2 gamma Figure 7-2. Film 2.4 gamma Figure 7-3. Film 2.6 gamma User Manual - Introduction F50 User Manual - Optimising the image...
  • Page 57 Figure 7-4. Film 2.8 gamma Figure 7-5. Video 1 gamma Figure 7-6. Video 2 gamma...
  • Page 58 Figure 7-7. Computer 1 gamma Figure 7-8. Computer 2 gamma Figure 7-9. Dynamic gamma User Manual - Introduction F50 User Manual - Optimising the image...
  • Page 59 Figure 7-10. DICOM 180 Lux* (example HB color wheel: other shapes with other alternatives) * Several DICOM settings (10, 60, 180, 250, 400 Lux - The higher Lux number (ambient light), the steeper the curve.
  • Page 60 User Manual - Introduction F50 User Manual - Optimising the image...

  • Page 61: Technical Specifications

    8 Technical specifications Please see www.barco.com for more technical information.
  • Page 62 User Manual - Introduction F50 User Manual - Technical specifications...

  • Page 63: Lamp Change

    9 Lamp change The indicator on the keypad will turn RED when lamp life is expired. Change the lamp when lifetime expires. Always replace lamp with the same type and rating. USE ORIGINAL LAMPS ONLY. The lamp holder employs an electronic lamp timer that is tracking the life time of the lamp. Always disconnect the power cord and wait until the projector has cooled down (60 minutes) before opening the lamp cover.
  • Page 64 User Manual - Introduction F50 User Manual - Lamp change...

  • Page 66: Production Address

    Norway Model certification name: © 2014 Barco nv. All rights reserved. All brands and trade names are the property of their respective owners. Specifications subject to change without prior notice. 601-0307-00 All values are typical and may vary. Please visit our website for latest specifications and product offerings.

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