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DML-1200 User guide R9050120 R59770208/04 06/11/2009...
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Barco nv Media & Entertainment Division Noordlaan 5, B-8520 Kuurne Phone: +32 56.36.89.70 Fax: +32 56.36.883.86 E-mail: sales.events@barco.com Visit us at the web: www.barco.com Printed in Belgium...
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This software and the accompanying files are sold “as is” and without warranties as to performance or merchantability or any other war- ranties whether expressed or implied. In no event shall Barco be liable for damage of any kind, loss of data, loss of profits, business interruption or other pecuniary loss arising directly or indirectly.
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GNU-GPL code If you would like a copy of the GPL source code contained in this product shipped to you on CD, please contact Barco. The cost of preparing and mailing a CD will be charged.
This will prevent damage to the device due to lightning and AC power-line surges. • Do not guide the power cord over the base unit of the device. Ensure that the power cord cannot make contact with moving head. R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
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Reasons for the applied restrictions: moving head in all directions, air outlet can reach high temperatures and light output may cause eye injury when looking directly into the lens. • Maximum temperature of enclosure : 90°C (194 °F) R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
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This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. • This device should not be placed in a built-in installation or enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided. • The operation room must be well ventilated or cooled in order to avoid build up of heat. R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service. • Replacement parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used original Barco replace- ment parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in degraded performance and reliability, fire, electric shock or other hazards.
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Disposal options for mercury-containing lamps • Recycle through a municipal or solid waste district household hazardous waste collection program in accordance with local regulations. • Direct shipment to lamp recycler • Shipment through a hazardous waste transporter R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
Device weight Do not underestimate the weight of one DML-1200, which is about ±75 kg (±166 lb.). Be sure that the table or truss installation on which the device(s) has to be installed is capable of handling five (5) times the complete load of the complete system.
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3. Take off the cover with the wheels. Image 2-2 Open flight case 4. Take out the device by its carrying handles and place it on its foot. Caution: Lift it up with 2 persons while a 3rd person pushes away the flight case. R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
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2. General Image 2-3 AUTION Never use the head as carrying handle to lift up the DML-1200. For rigged operation 1. Leave the flight case on its wheels and open the 6 locks. Image 2-4 Open flight case 2. Take off the L-shaped cover.
Air flow base The DML-1200 has an air inlet at the lens side of the head and an air outlet at the back side of the head. The base has an air inlet at the back side and an air outlet at the right side and left side.
Truss mounting of the DML-1200 Pan and tilt locking AUTION Unlock the tilt and pan lock before operating the DML-1200 ! Tilt lock The projector head can be locked each 45° starting from its packing position (7 lock positions). Image 3-1 Different lock positions To lock the head, turn it in one of the 7 possible lock positions and press the red button on the rotation axis (F).
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To lock the yoke, rotate it in one of the 4 possible positions and then move the handle from the upper position (U) to the lower positions (L). Image 3-4 To unlock the yoke, move the handle from the lower position (L) to the upper position (U). R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
How to mount To mount the DML-1200 upright, place the device on a sturdy, stable surface that will support more than 75 kg (165.4 lbs). If the surface is above floor height, use safety cables to secure the device to the surface.
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1. Measure the distance, center tube as reference, between the two used support bars of the truss. X mm Image 3-7 2. Push the rigging point downwards and slide it at the same time to its place, according the measured distance. Release the rigging point. R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
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4. Place all four rigging clamps in open position. 5. Place the device under the truss installation and lower the truss until the support bars of the truss are nearby the rigging clamps mounted on the device. R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
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Stretch the security cable completely. If necessary, turn the security cable a few times around the truss before closing the connection so that the cable is stretched as much as possible. Connector may not be mounted under bending stress. Image 3-11 Mount safety cable 8. Lift up the truss with attached device to the desired height. R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
Homing the device When the DML-1200 is connected to an appropriately-rated power source, it automatically begins a homing procedure to verify that the major functions of the device are oriented properly. This homing procedure includes movements of the projector head and yoke.
HDCP DVI ENTER LMP 1 LMP 2 10 / 100 / 1000 LMP 3 LMP 4 EXIT Image 4-3 Communications DMX512 data in, data out Ethernet connection LCD communication display Function buttons and jog dial USB inputs R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
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DMX512 standard. You can use the DMX input port (A) to connect a DMX device or lighting console. This way you can control the DML-1200 from that lighting console. The DMX output port (G) can be connected to the next device in the daisy chain. The DMX output port is a passive loop through and is functional even when the device is not powered.
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ON : indicates a warning in the head during operation. A warning allows normal operation, but some hardware in the device does not match the required specifications ON - OFF (blinking): indicates a fatal error. Service is required. OFF : no errors detected R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
DMX linking Therefore, one DMX universe can contain up to 4 DML-1200 devices with a Media Player and up to 10 devices without Media Player. To control a DML-1200 without Media Player, 51 DMX channel are necessary. When the Media Player is available, 128 channels are required.
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4. Connections DMX Universe 2 DMX Universe 1 Ethernet ArtNet Ethernet cable Image 4-5 DMX on Ethernet Alternative setup: DMX Universe 2 DMX Universe 1 ArtNet Ethernet cable Image 4-6 DMX on Ethernet, alternative setup R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
Both bottom lines on the display are used to indicate the last error or warning which has occurred. The first line of these two indicates the status, warning or error and the second line gives a description of the warning or error. To see an overview of all warnings and errors, see "Error list", page 97. R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
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5. Start up of the Adjustment mode R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
2. Turn the jog dial to select Input and press Enter. The input selection menu opens. 3. Turn the jog dial until the second page of the input menu is displayed and turn further to select Auto image alignment and press Enter. R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
Example : the lock mode is set to Auto while setting up the show. Once the setup is finished the lock mode is set to Locked so that the show always starts with the original settings. R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
3. Turn the jog dial until the second page of the input menu is displayed and turn further to select Aspects ratio and press Enter. The option is selected. 4. Press ENTER to toggle between 4:3, 16:9 and 5:4 . R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
3. Turn the jog dial until the second page of the input menu is displayed and turn further to select No Source Select and press Enter. The option is selected. 4. Press ENTER to toggle between Black or White. R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
Remaining run time for a safe operation of the lamp • Number of strikes since the first start up of the lamp • Status of the lamp These parameters are useful when calling for a service intervention. R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
When using the device on a high altitude (less air density) enabling the high altitude mode will run the fans faster so that the cooling is guaranteed This mode can also be used when increased cooling is required. The speed of the cooling fans will be increased. Switching to high altitude mode will increase the noise level of the device. R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
2. Turn the jog dial to select Lamp and press Enter. 3. Turn the jog dial to select Lamp mode and press Enter. The Lamp mode setting is selected. 4. Press ENTER to toggle between 2 lamps or 4 lamps. Image 7-10 Image 7-9 R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
Economic A reduced wattage is fed to the lamps. Reduced light output but a longer life time for the lamps. Lamp power is reduced to 83 %. Normal Maximum allowed power is fed to the lamps. Maximum light output is reached in this way. R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
2. Turn the jog dial to select Control and press Enter. 3. Turn the jog dial to select Standby and press Enter. The device goes to standby. The fans are still running for a few minutes to cool down the head. Image 8-4 Image 8-3 R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
What can be done ? Within the DML-1200 a demo run is programmed. When the demo mode is activated, the demo run starts with an interval of x seconds. The number of times the demo run has been started is indicated in Demo cycles.
The selection jumps to the numeric value. which is the DMX address. 4. Turn the jog dial until the desired address is reached. 5. Press Enter to record that address and to return to the menu selection. Image 8-15 Image 8-14 R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
What can be done ? One DMX universe can contain up to 4 DML-1200 devices with a Media Player and up to 10 devices without Media Player. If you have more devices to control, group them in different DMX universes.
8.10 Pan and Tilt encoder What is possible ? When the DML-1200 is panned or tilted due to an external intervention, e.g. a push, it can always return to its original position when pan and or tilt encoder is enabled.
What can be done ? The device can shutdown automatically after 5 minutes when no DMX is sent to its DMX input AND when it is not connected with a Projector Toolset or an Art-Net DMX device. R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
3. Turn the jog dial until the third page of the control menu is displayed and turn further to select Status LEDs and press Enter. The selection jumps to disabled or enabled 4. Press Enter to toggle between Disabled or Enabled. Image 8-38 Image 8-39 Image 8-37 R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
The selection jumps to disabled or enabled 4. Press Enter to toggle between Disabled or Enabled. Image 8-42 Image 8-43 Image 8-41 Image 8-44 Enabled DMX input has the priority Disabled No priority for the DMX input R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
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8. Control menu R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
IRIS calibration Identification What is possible Via the identification screen, the following items can be consulted: • IP address of the device • Serial number of the device • Run time since first startup • Installed software package R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
The first page of the version table is displayed. As there are more items than space available on the LCD, when turning the jog dial further than the last item a new page will be displayed. Image 9-6 Image 9-5 Image 9-4 R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
1. Press Enter to start up the main menu. 2. Turn the jog dial to select Service and press Enter. 3. Turn the jog dial to select Diagnosis and press Enter. 4. Turn the jog dial to select Temperatures and press Enter. R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
The first page of the fan speeds table is displayed. As there are more items than space available on the LCD, when turning the jog dial further than the last item a new page will be displayed. Image 9-18 Image 9-17 Image 9-16 R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
A full logging can be requested since the device is electrically connected. This logging contains info lines, warnings and errors. An info, warning or error is always displayed in two lines. The structure of the logging is as follow: R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
The first page of the error logging table is displayed. If there are more error than space available on the LCD, when turning the jog dial further than the last error a new page will be displayed. Image 9-26 Image 9-25 Image 9-24 Image 9-27 Service patterns What is possible ? Different patterns are available for service purposes. R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
The index delay value should be adjusted so that the phase of the color wheel is correctly aligned. When correctly align a mono- chrome red image e.g. will be correctly displayed. When there is a misalignment, this image will show color distortion (discoloration) at the top and the bottom of the image. This setting is normally factory aligned. R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
4. Turn the jog dial over the last item to open the second page. 5. Turn the jog dial to select Aperture cal and press Enter. 6. Turn the jog dial to change the current value and press Enter. R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
4. Turn the jog dial to select an item or turn the jog dial over the last item to open the second menu and select an item and press Enter. 5. Turn the jog dial to change the current value and press Enter. Image 9-40 Image 9-39 Image 9-41 R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
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9. Service menu R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
0 - 255 128 Changes from close to distant focus 10.4 Shutter - Strobe Channel 8 Value Default Action 0 - 31 Shutter open 32 - 47 Strobe from slow to fast 48 - 255 For future expansion R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
Adjustments are done between 3000°K (DMX value zero) and 6200°K (DMX value 255).. 10.7 Mode selection About mode selection The DML-1200 can be used in: • Light mode : circular light beam that can change in color (monochrome video). •...
So nothing will happens when sending e.g. combination Lamp On followed with EMP on/off. The status of the EMP will not change. To change the status you should send the following combination : Lamp On – Disarmed for at least 10 seconds – EMP on/off. R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
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10. Moving light control via DMX R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
Channel 19 adjusts the saturation between 0 and 100% when sending a value between 0 and 255. 11.4 Orientation Channel 20 Value Default Action 0 - 31 Normal 32 - 63 Mirror 64 - 95 Flip 96 -127 Flip + Mirror 128 - 255 For future expansion R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
Image 11-2 Blanking adjustment Top blanking Bottom blanking Left blanking Right blanking Channels Channel Description Value Default Action Blanking left Coarse 0 - 255 0 Adjust the left blanking 0 - 255 0 Blanking left Fine R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
Image warping is the process of digitally manipulating an image to compensate for the distortion of the screen. Consequently, it can also be used to generate an image with irregular shape. While an image can be transformed in various ways, pure warping doesn’t affect the colors. Some examples of warped images, using the warp geometry settings: R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
Do not use liquid cleaners on the cloth as doing so will contaminate the cloth. Other lenses can also be cleaned safely with this Toraysee cloth. 12.2 Cleaning the exterior of the DML-1200 How to clean the exterior 1. Unplug the power cord.
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Locking head Locking button Lens side 2. Loosen both captive screws. Image 12-2 Captive screws top cover 3. Gently lift up the top cover and press on the indicated part until the arm of the cover is fixed. R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
What should be done ? 2 internal safety cables are mounted inside the DML-1200 to protect the audience when some critical parts would break inside the device. To make sure that both cables are always in good condition, it is recommended to inspect these cable each time when checking the liquid cooling level (every 3 months) or at least once a year.
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Cable 1 starts at point 1, goes through one side of the yoke to the projector head, through the bridge and back through the other side of the yoke to make a junction in point 4. Cable 2 starts at point 2 and goes to the corner of the base unit (point 3). Image 12-5 Internal safety cable, routing R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
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12. Maintenance Start safety cable 1 Start safety cable 2 End safety cable 2 Junction and end point of safety cable 1 R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
Mounting a new lamp unit • Top-up the reservoir with cooling liquid AUTION All HEPA filters of the DML-1200 must be replaced on a regular basis, depending on the environ- ment conditions of the device. 13.1 Removal of the front cover Necessary tools...
13.2 Opening the top cover on the lamp units side Necessary tools Flat screwdriver How to open 1. Stand on the side of the locking buttons and turn the head so that the lens points to the right. R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
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Image 13-3 Filter location Locking of the head Lens side The upper cover can now be opened. 2. Lock the head. 3. Loosen both captive screws. Image 13-4 Captive screws top cover 4. Lift up the top cover. R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
Flat screwdriver How to open 1. Standing at the tilt lock side, turn the head horizontally until the lens is pointing to the left. Image 13-6 Locking head Locking button Lens side 2. Loosen both captive screws. R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
13.4 Remove the yoke covers and shields Necessary tools • Flat screwdriver 4 mm • Allen key 2.5 mm How to remove 1. Turn the 3 indicated captive screws a quarter turn counter clockwise to open the connection. R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
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2. Pull off the yoke cover. 3. Remove the protection shields. Turn out the indicated screws. Image 13-10 Remove shielding 4. Loosen the 4 indicated screws of the yoke center. Turn the plate a quarter turn and take it off. R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
2. Take off the cover. 3. Repeat both steps for the second half of the cover 4. To remove the protection cover, start with the cover near the input side and loosen the 7 captive screws (1 to 7). R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
2. Remove the front cover, see "Removal of the front cover", page 73. 3. Remove the HEPA filter on the front side by pulling the spring clamp (A) on the upper side away from the filter and then pivot the filter a little (B) and take it out (C). R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 2. Open the top cover on the lamp units side, see "Opening the top cover on the lamp units side", page 74. 3. Pull out the HEPA filter. R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
13.8 Replacement of the dust filter in the base Necessary tools Flat screwdriver Necessary parts New HEPA filter How to replace 1. Loosen the 4 captive screws. Image 13-16 Captive screws 2. Take off the side panel. R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
The device head contains 4 lamps, each of them in a separate lamp house. Each lamp can be individually replaced by a spare lamp. Each lamp position has a number. That number is also used in the software to identify the parameters of the corresponding lamp. R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
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2. Open the top cover on the lamp units side, see "Opening the top cover on the lamp units side", page 74. 3. Unplug the cable of the lamp which must be removed. Image 13-20 Lamp cables, connection 4. Pull up the fixation handle and rotate it fully upwards. R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
13.10 Mounting a new lamp unit About the lamp unit All four lamp units are equal. A spare lamp can be inserted in any position without problems. ARNING This procedure may only be performed by qualified technical service personnel. R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
13.11 Top-up the reservoir with cooling liquid Access to the reservoir 1. Unplug the device from the power outlet. 2. Standing at the tilt lock side, turn the head horizontally until the lens is pointing to the left. R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
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Locking button Lens side 3. Loosen both captive screws. Image 13-25 Captive screws top cover 4. Gently lift up the top cover and press on the indicated part until the arm of the cover is fixed. Image 13-26 R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
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Note: Be careful not to kink the tubing. If necessary, remove the cable tie around the tubing and pull on the tubes while rotating the reservoir (2 on image 13-28). 4. Turn off the main lid on top of the reservoir (A). R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
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9. Turn out the third lid using the back of the main lid. Image 13-31 Remove third lid 10.Top-up the reservoir with cooling liquid until the level is somewhat higher than the hole in the reservoir. Image 13-32 Top-up reservoir R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
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15.Pressurize the circuit by turning the bolt to the left until there is 2 cm free threat between the bolt and the bottom of the reservoir (the white indication line should be in the good area). 16.Mount the reservoir holder and turn in both screws. 17.Close the projector cover. R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
0 - 255 Adjust the soft edge bottom side bottom Video function 0 - 7 Disabled select 8 - 255 For future expansion Video parameter 0 - 255 For future expansion Coarse Video parameter 0 - 255 Fine R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
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A. DMX chart R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
B. Dimensions B. DIMENSIONS Overview • Dimensions of the DML-1200 • Dimensions flight case B.1 Dimensions of the DML-1200 Dimensions 209,25 109,25 109,25 M10 (8x) M10 (4x) 469,9 Image B-1 Dimensions given in millimeters R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
Warning No communication to the formatter. Call qualified service technician Frmt color wheel failed Warning Color wheel does not spin or color wheel not phase locked. Retry to start. If problem persists, call a qualified service technician R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
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If problem persists, call a qualified service technician Fan prism low Warning/Error If problem persists, call a qualified service technician Fan prism high Warning/Error If problem persists, call a qualified service technician Fan optics low Warning/Error If problem persists, call a qualified service technician R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
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If problem persists, call a qualified service technician Undefined Warning/Error If problem persists, call a qualified service technician Restore factory defaults Info No action Restart artnet failed Error Disconnect power and reconnect power again. Restart. If problem persists, call a qualified service technician R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
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C. Troubleshooting R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
D. Specifications D. SPECIFICATIONS D.1 Specifications of the DML-1200 Overview AC power 200 - 240 V, 10 A, 50-60 Hz, input via 2m cable without connector Blanking horizontal & vertical, controlled over DMX Color change time 0.3 second, or as timed by control console Color Reproduction System substractive color mix (cyan, magenta, yellow) with dichroic filters...
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D. Specifications R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
Glossary GLOSSARY DMX-512 Lighting protocol over RS-485 interface. Carries information of 512 channels from a lighting controller to lighting devices. Standardized by USITT. HEPA High Efficiency Particulate Absorbing R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
Lamp mode Image Lamp power Dust filter 80–82 Overview Base Overview run time Replacement Lamp mode Front side Lamp power Replacement Lamp unit 83, 85 Inside side Mount Replacement Removal Laser Beams lens cleaning Error list Ethernet R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
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Cooling liquid circuit Restricted access location Device damage Warnings Electrical shock Cooling liquid circuit Fire hazard Mercury vapor warnings Flight cases General Important instructions Mercury vapor warnings Yoke cover Personal injury Remove Replacement parts Restricted access location R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
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Revision Sheet Barco nv Media & Entertainment Division/Documentation Noordlaan 5, B-8520 Kuurne Phone: +32 56.36.89.70, Fax: +32 56.36.88.24 E-mail: service.mne@barco.com, Web: www.barco.com From: Date: Please correct the following points in this documentation (R59770208/04): page wrong correct R59770208 DML-1200 06/11/2009...
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