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Barco Galaxy NH-12
User Guide
R9040400
R59770122/05
04/05/2011

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  • Page 1 Barco Galaxy NH-12 User Guide R9040400 R59770122/05 04/05/2011...
  • Page 2 Barco nv Simulation Division Noordlaan 5, B-8520 Kuurne Phone: +32 56.36.82.11 Fax: +32 56.36.84.86 Support: www.barco.com/esupport Visit us at the web: www.barco.com Printed in Belgium...

  • Page 3: Disposal Information

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

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Image settings ....................... . 62 R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 6 DynaColor sets ..................... . .138 R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 7 List of images......................219 R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 8 Table of contents R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    About the Galaxy NH-12 The Barco Galaxy NH-12 is the world’s first active stereoscopic projector with Windows desktop integration that can project 2D mono and 3D stereo images simultaneously in full native 1080p HD. It is a network-centric projector, which greatly increases its ease-of-use in image critical and virtual reality applications with large amount of data.
  • Page 10 1. Introduction R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 11: Packaging

    3. Remove the cardboard cover 4. Remove the large cardboard 5. Remove the foam parts 6. Loosen and remove the 3 screws spacers fixing the projector to the wooden board 7. Remove the projector from the board R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 12 2. Packaging Save the original shipping carton and packing material, they will be necessary if you ever have to ship your projector. For maximum protection, repack your projector as it was originally packed at the factory. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 13: Installation Guidelines

    Special care should be used when DLP projectors are used in the same room as performant laser equipment. Direct or indirect hitting of a laser beam on to the lens can severely damage the Digital MicroMirror Devices™ in which case there is a loss of warranty R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 14: Air Flow Guidelines

    Always insure there is enough space between the bottom of the projector and the floor, to allow air to enter the projector. ARNING Do not touch this Air Outlet when the projector is switched on. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 15: Projector Position

    The tilt range of the projector is restricted by the tilt range of the lamp. The images below show the maximum tilt range in both senses. 5° 20° Image 3-3 Projector tilt range 360° Image 3-4 Projector tilt range R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 16 3. Installation guidelines R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 17: Installation

    • Lens installation • Projector configuration • Positioning the projector • Connections • Controls overview Projector dimensions Dimensions are given in mm and inch (1inch = 25.4 mm) weight (without lens) : 70kg (175 lbs) R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 18: Battery Installation In The Rcu

    The batteries (not yet installed to save the battery life time) are delivered inside the plastic bag with the power cord. How to install 1. Remove the battery cover on the backside of the remote control by pushing the indicated handle a little towards the bottom of the RCU. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 19: Lens Installation

    Inch formulas (inch) TLD+ (0.73:1) PD = (0.71 x SW) + 0.09 PD = (0.71 x SW) + 3.55 TLD+ (1.2:1) PD = (1.14 x SW) + 0.18 PD = (1.14 x SW) + 7.26 R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 20: Shift Capabilities

    (will appear dark on the screen). The table below gives an overview of the shift capabilities in function of the lens : Lens range Vertical shift Horizontal shift TLD+ (0.73:1) up/down : 35% left/right : 12% R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 21: Lens Installation

    2. Fix the lens interface plate to the lens using the delivered screws (4) Note: Install the lens and the lens interface plate with their screening UP or TOP oriented in the same direction Caution: Mind the orientation of the lens interface plate in relation to the lens. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 22: Assembling The Lens, Screening Up To The Top Side

    Insert and tighten the 4 screws with one hand while supporting the lens with the other hand Caution: Mind the orientation of the lens assembly: the screenings UP and TOP must be oriented upwards (table configura- tion!). R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 23: Projector Configuration

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

  • Page 24: Positioning The Projector

    On-Axis or Off-Axis configuration. Several parameters can be calculated determining the position in any installation. C D = S H /2 + B -A Image 4-10 ON-Axis projector installation Side view Top view Back view Optical axis projection lens Projector Screen Floor R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 25: Off-Axis Projector Installation

    OFF-Axis projector installation Side view Top view Back view Optical axis projection lens Projector Screen Floor A 100% Off-Axis position means that the position of the centre of the lens is shifted by half the screen height. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 26: Connections

    1. Use the supplied power cord to connect the projector to the power outlet. 2. Plug the female power connector into the male connector at the front of the projector, secure the connection with the locking spring. Image 4-12 Power connection R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 27: The Front Panel

    • Layer 2: RGB, YUV & Video input board (fixed) • Layer 3: twin dual DVI input board (fixed) • Layer 4: Stereo input board (fixed) • Layer 5: DVI output and RS232 board (fixed) R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 28: Connecting An Rgb Signal

    The bottom system section holds : • Ethernet RJ45 connection • DVI desktop input • LCD display 4.5.3 Connecting an RGB signal How to connect an RGB signal ? 1. Connect the BNC connectors to the projector’s RGB input R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 29: Connecting A Component Video Signal

    A component video signal can also be mentioned in the following way: • • PR Y PB • (R-Y) Y (B-Y) How to connect a component video signal ? 1. Connect the BNC connectors to the projector’s PR Y PB input R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 30: Connecting A Dvi Signal

    S-VIDEO COMPUTER COMPUTER L1 L1 L2 L2 L3 L3 STEREO INPUT STEREO INPUT STEREO OUTPUT STEREO OUTPUT RS 232 C RS 232 C R.C. R.C. DESKTOP INPUT DESKTOP INPUT Image 4-18 Connecting a DVI signal R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 31: Connecting A Composite Video Signal

    DESKTOP INPUT DESKTOP INPUT REC O R D POWER Image 4-20 Connecting an S-Video signal 4.5.8 Connecting a Computer How to connect a computer ? 1. Connect the D15 connector to the projector’s computer input R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 32: Connecting A Source To The Desktop Input

    STEREO INPUT STEREO OUTPUT STEREO OUTPUT RS 232 C RS 232 C R.C. R.C. DESKTOP INPUT DESKTOP INPUT Image 4-22 Connecting a desktop input Tip: An Ethernet connection must also be set to allow Desktop integration R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 33: Stereo Connections

    The projector can be connected to a LAN or can be connected to a desktop PC via a crossed cable (as indicated above). The desktop can be enabled/disabled, "Desktop", page 125 Using the desktop input makes only sense when using the Barco Desktop integration software. The Desktop integration software is covered in the Desktop integration User Guide. 4.5.10 Stereo connections What can be done ? The stereo sources sync signals have to be connected to the 4th layer of the front panel.

  • Page 34: Stereo Settings

    RS 232 C RS 232 C R.C. R.C. R.C. Stereo Display settings Image Generator Stereo Output & System settings DESKTOP INPUT DESKTOP INPUT DESKTOP INPUT IR Emitter IR Emitter Active Glasses Image 4-25 Stereo settings R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 35: Active Infitec

    PC. See the Desktop integration software User Guide. How to connect the projector ? 1. Connect the RJ 45 male plug to the projector’s RJ 45 female connector R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 36: Crossed Cable Connection

    STEREO INPUT STEREO INPUT STEREO OUTPUT STEREO OUTPUT R.C. R.C. RS 232 C RS 232 C DESKTOP INPUT DESKTOP INPUT To LAN Image 4-27 Connection via a hub See Network settings to set the communication port. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 37: Network Settings

    2. Push the cursor key ← or → to highlight Installation in the menu bar. 3. Push the ↓ key to pull down the Installation menu. 4. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Network settings and press ENTER to select. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 38 5. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the desired parameter. 6. Use the cursor key ← or → , the numeric keys on the RCU, or the local keypad, to edit and change the values. 7. Press Apply settings to apply the changes R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 39: Rs232 Communication

    STEREO INPUT STEREO OUTPUT STEREO OUTPUT RS 232 C RS 232 C R.C. R.C. DESKTOP INPUT DESKTOP INPUT Image 4-31 RS232 connection 4.5.13 Multichannel Installations Overview • Linked CLO • Linked Dynacolor • Linked stereo R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 40: Linked Clo

    Linking Dynacolor in a multichannel system The linking of the projectors to allow Dynacolor and CLO information interchange is done via the Ethernet connection. To set the projector as Master see “Setup of the linked projectors in a multichannel system”. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 41: Linked Stereo

    IR Emitter IR Emitter CadWall Active Glasses Image 4-33 Connections : linked stereo The stereo out sync signal available on the BNC output can be disabled, see “Stereo Sync out” in the instal- lation menu. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 42: Controls Overview

    To leave the selected menu or item (go upwards to previous menu) RCU operation Lights up when a button on the remote control is pressed. (This is a visual indicator to check indication led the operation of the remote control) R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 43: Lcd Display

    The LCD display on the bottom of the front panel allows to inform the user on the status of the projector and other information like warnings etc. Galaxy NH-12 standby DESKTOP INPUT Image 4-36 LCD Display See the Appendix for a listing of the existing error messages. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 44 4. Installation R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 45: Setup

    2. The software will be initialized. This may take up to 30 seconds. During this phase the LCD display is lit (1). The initialization is followed by the keypad lighting up briefly (5 seconds) and the projector Standby status (2) . Galaxy NH-12 standby Image 5-2 Switch ON sequence R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 46: Starting Up The Projector

    Hostname Common 0 150.158.193.179 Private 1 57600 Image 5-4 Standby status Starting up the projector How to start up the projector ? 1. Press the Standby button on the RCU or on the local keypad R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 47: Startup Sequence

    2. The projection lamp is started up. This may take up to 15 seconds. During this phase the LCD display and the keypad are lit (1). The progression is shown with the asterisk characters adding up (2). This is followed by the projector Power on mode (3). Galaxy NH-12 standby Galaxy NH-12 Galaxy NH-12 Power on Image 5-7 Startup sequence R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 48: Setting Up The Remote Control Unit Address

    “0” or “1” (by default “0”). In other words, an RCU set to address “0” will always control a projector regardless of its projector address (since it uses the common address). R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 49: Setting Up The Projector Address (Only If Necessary)

    6. Enter the new projector address with the digit keys on the RCU, the local keypad or the cursor keys. How to change the common address ? 1. Proceed in the same way as for the projector address R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 50: Setting Up The Orientation

    All these lens parameters can be adjusted using the RCU, the local keypad or in the Installation menu of the projector’s OSD. • Zoom (only for motorized lenses) • Focus (only for motorized lenses) • horizontal/vertical Shift The lens can also be adjusted via the dedicated keys on the remote. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 51 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Installation 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Installation menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Lens adjustments... Image 5-14 5. Press ENTER R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 52: Setup The Baud Rate For Serial Communication

    3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Installation menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select RS232 baud rate Image 5-17 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↓ or ↑ to select the desired baud rate 7. Press ENTER R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 53: Preferences

    This means that the automatic startup allows immediate restart of the projector after a power failure (breakdown), i.e. without passing through the standby state, by recovering the previous settings (previous source,...). This function can be disabled if undesired or inadequate for safety reasons. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 54: Change Password

    How to change the password ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Installation item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Installation menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Change password... R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 55: Setup Of The Linked Projectors In A Multichannel System

    This information has to be declared in the Master projector since this projector must know all the projectors it has to talk to. The linked projector menu in the Slave projectors will remain greyed out. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 56 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Installation item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Installation menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Linked projectors... Image 5-22 5. Press ENTER R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 57 A dialog box is displayed Image 5-23 How to set a projector to Master ? 1. In the linked projector menu of the projector to be set as Master, Select the Master check box and press ENTER R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 58 It is advised to declare the projector by a Host name (unique name in the network). The Dynacolor options are used to perform the Dynacolor linking, see Dynacolor adjustment in the Display Setup menu. To clear an IP address or Host name from the text box use the C button R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 59: Getting Started

    1. Use the Image setting buttons on the RCU AUTO IMAGE O IMAGE DIGI DIGI ZOOM ZOOM PHASE PHASE IQ-PC IQ-PC TINT TINT Fire W Fire Wire ire COLOR COLOR VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO BRIGHTN BRIGHTN PC PC CONTR CONTR Image 6-2 R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 60 6. Getting started R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 61: Advanced

    This password can be changed in the Installation menu. How to pull down a menu ? 1. Use ↓ to pull down a menu How to pull down a submenu ? 1. Use → to pull down a submenu R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 62: Using The Dialog Boxes

    2. Press ← or → to select the digit to be changed. 3. Press ↓ or ↑ to increase or decrease the value. To confirm the changes always press ENTER. Use ↓ or ↑ to browse between the different fields. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 63: Source Selection

    The menu will contain one item Lx Video, x being the layer on which the composite video is connected (for example L2 Video if the signal is connected to layer 2) 3. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Lx Video Image 7-4 R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 64: S-Video

    RGB+sync signals accepted by the RGB input. How to select the RGB input ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press ↓ to Pull down the Source Selection menu R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 65 4) 3. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Lx PC Image 7-7 4. Press ENTER to confirm your choice A bullet indicates the selected composite video source which now appears on the screen. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 66: Dvi

    1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Image item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select settings 5. Press → to pull down the menu R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 67: Setting The Brightness

    3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select settings 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Color 7. Press ENTER R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 68: Tint (Ntsc Video Signals Only)

    6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Sharpness 7. Press ENTER On the screen appears now a slider box Image 7-13 8. Use ←or → , the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the Sharpness R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 69: Gamma

    Noise Reduction (only for video signals) How to remove noise in the image 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Image item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 70: Gain Control On Video

    9. Press → to pull down the menu 10.Use ↓ or ↑ to enable (ON) or disable (OFF) the Automatic Gain on Video 11. Press ENTER A white bullet shows the active setting Image 7-17 R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 71: Manual Gain Control On Video

    Some DVD sources may even use the anamorphic 16:9 or anamorphic 2.35:1 to take advantage of the higher vertical resolution offered by the 4:3 ratio. The term “anamorphic” means that the original wide screen image is squeezed in order to fit the 4:3 aspect ratio. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 72: Common Non- Anamorphic Aspect Ratios In (Non-Hdtv) Dvd Sources

    The aspect ratio setting forces the projector to project an image using a defined aspect ratio : • Auto • • 16:9 • 16:10 • • Custom The settings do not refer to the aspect ratio of the source ! R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 73 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu Image 7-24 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Aspect ratio 5. Use → open the Aspect ratio menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired ratio 7. Press ENTER to confirm R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 74: Color Temperature

    These calibrated presets can be selected and will provide optimum color tracking. Changing the Dynacolor settings will not affect the (white) color temperature of the source. Except if the color temperature is set to “projector white”. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 75: Input Balance (Rgb Signals Only)

    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 R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 76 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Input balance 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↓ or ↑ to select Automatic Black level... R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 77: Performing Black Input Balance

    12.Adjust the Blue black level until bright spots appear on the black part of the image 13.Adjust the Red black level until bright spots appear on the black part of the image The projected image should now be noisy neutral grey. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 78 13.Adjust the Red white level (gain) until bright spots appear on the white part of the image The projected image should now be noisy neutral grey. If one uses a checkerboard pattern, the bright spots should appear in the white blocks. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 79: Input Stereo Sync

    3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Input stereo sync 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↓ or ↑ to select Swapped Fields R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 80: Image Files

    Image files Overview • Introduction to Image files • Load file • Forced file load • Auto Image • Edit file • Save as (create a custom file) • Rename file • Copy • Delete R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 81: Introduction To Image Files

    1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Image files item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image files menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Load Image 7-41 R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 82: Forced File Load

    5. Press → to open the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired layer (for example Layer 1) 7. Press → to open the menu 8. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired input R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 83: Auto Image

    The operation takes about 20 seconds (depending on file) • Full scan: tracking is done over the full range. The operation takes about 1.5 minutes (depending on file) How to launch Auto Image? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 84: Edit File

    1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Image files item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image files menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Edit R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 85: Which Items Can Be Adjusted

    • Horizontal start in pixels • Horizontal period in ns • Active vertical lines • Vertical start in lines Advanced settings for Video sources The advanced button enables the advanced settings for a video source. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 86 Clamp width : allows to set the width of clamp pulse in the clamping circuit It is recommended to use the default values. Advanced settings for Digital Data sources (DVI and HDSDI) The advanced button enables the advanced settings for a DVI source. Image 7-50 R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 87: Save As (Create A Custom File)

    5. Press ENTER A dialog box is displayed Use ←or →, ↓ or ↑ the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to edit and change the file name, confirm with ENTER. Image 7-53 R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 88: Rename File

    1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Image files item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image files menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select copy R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 89: Delete

    1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Image files item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image files menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select delete Image 7-58 5. Press ENTER R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 90: Geometry

    The file notation in the Geometry files menu describes a file path. For example : /Standard/Dist_file1.xml /Standard/Dist_file1.xml file extension = xml file name Type of file : standard or custom Image 7-60 Geometry file notation R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 91: Accessing The Geometry Menu

    The geometry adjustment consists of the entire image divided in 33x33 regions that can be shifted to the desired location. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Image 7-62 The screen is divided in 33x33 regions R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 92: Geometry Levels

    Image 7-63 Geometry levels Level Hierarchy The fact that the adjustment affects other points means that a certain hierarchy must be respected when adjusting the geometry. The hierarchy or levels are indicated in the following image R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 93: Load

    How to load a geometry file ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select Geometry 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Geometry menu 4. Press ↓ to select Load R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 94: Edit

    1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select Geometry 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Geometry menu 4. Press ↓or ↑ to select Edit 5. Press → to open the Edit menu R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 95: Geometry Edit Wizard

    When entering the Edit mode, the Edit dialog box is displayed. When selecting a point in a certain adjustment, a yellow box shows the selection and a blue dotted box is placed around the selected grid point, indicating the interaction zone. Image 7-67 R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 96 Depending on the geometry mode, the dialog box may slightly differ, the dialog box below is for a 2x2 mode adjustment. Image 7-69 Field Description Notes /adjustment Level 2x2 gives the selected geometry adjustment. In this case, a 2x2 adjustment R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 97: Geometry Edit Modes

    Edit mode : allows to select the desired control (edit box, ...) in the dialog box. • Change mode : allows to change the values in the controls (edit box, radio buttons, ...) of the dialog box. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 98 7. Advanced Image 7-71 Image 7-72 Image 7-73 R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 99: Editing A Geometry File

    A 3x3 mode adjustment gives the following new points to be adjusted ( the 4 points of the 2x2 mode being already adjusted : they are therefore left out of the grid). Note that in this mode, 2 levels are involved, the level 2 and the level 3. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 100 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Image 7-76 How to start up the geometry edit ? 1. Start up the Geometry Edit menu 2. Press ↓ to select 2x2... 3. Press ENTER R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 101 A dialog box is displayed. The Select mode is enabled and the top/left (row = 0 ; colom = 0) corner is selected Image 7-77 Image 7-78 How to select another point ? 1. Press → to select the next adjustment point R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 102 7. Advanced The column is adapted to 32 Image 7-79 Image 7-80 2. Press ↓ to select the next adjustment point The row is adapted to 32 R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 103 7. Advanced Image 7-81 Image 7-82 3. Press ← to select the next adjustment point R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 104 How to adjust using the Adjust mode ? Adjusting point (row =0 ; column =0) by 100 (pixels) along the x axis in the 2x2 mode 1. Press ENTER to go to the Adjust Mode The Adjust mode is selected R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 105 How to adjust using the Edit and Change mode ? Adjusting point (row =0 ; column =0) by 100 (pixels) along the x axis in the 2x2 mode 1. Press 2 times ENTER to go to the Edit Mode R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 106: Axis Link

    The image is distorted along the X axis. Notice the unaffected regions. 7.6.6.5 Axis link What is AxisLink ? When AxisLink is set to On, the adjustment coordinate system will coincide with the edges of the distorted image. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 107 Following example will show a basic 2x2 adjustment with AxisLink set On and Off. Start with a non distorted image, assume the left top corner is selected. Image 7-89 Shift the left top corner +300 pixels to the left. Image 7-90 R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 108 The coordinate system used for the adjustment is absolute. AxisLink [ON] AxisLink [OFF] 216,300 300,300 Image 7-91 How to set AxisLink ON ? 1. Start up the Geometry Edit menu 2. The Edit mode is selected R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 109: Shift Adjustment

    A dialog box is displayed. Note that In the shift adjustment, the Adjust mode is selected by default (instead of the Select mode for the other geometry adjustments). 4. Press ENTER to go to the Edit Mode R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 110 7. Advanced The Edit mode is selected Image 7-94 5. Use ↑ and ↓ to select the PixelsX edit box The PixelsX edit box is focused Image 7-95 6. Press ENTER R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 111: Transport Delay

    The Transport Delay is the interval between the time at which an image frame is received from the first FPGA of the PMP and the time at which the processing of this frame starts in the second FPGA of the PMP. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 112: Transport Delay

    A delay set too short may introduce ’clipping’ phenomenons in the image. How to set Transport Delay to manual or automatic ? 1. Start up the Geometry Edit menu 2. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Transport Delay... and press ENTER to select. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 113: Sharpness

    3. Press BACK to return to the Geometry Edit menu. 7.6.6.8 Sharpness What can be done ? In some extreme warping conditions digital noise may appear in the warped regions. The sharpness adjustment in the Geometry menu allows to get rid of these perturbations. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 114: Geometry Reset

    How to reset all levels? 1. Start the Geometry Edit menu 2. Push ↓ or ↑ to select Reset 3. Push the → key to pull down the menu. 4. Push ↓ or ↑ to highlight Reset all levels..R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 115: Restore To A Level

    Restore to a level means that all the higher level geometry corrections are reset (all geometry correction values are set to 0). The correction values of the level and all the lower levels are kept. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 116: Geometry Restore Example : Restoring To A 9X9 Level

    1. Start the Geometry Edit menu 2. Push ↓ or ↑ to select Reset 3. Push the → key to pull down the menu. 4. Push ↓ or ↑ to highlight the desired level to restore, Restore to ..R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 117: Rename A Geometry File

    5. Press BACK to return to the Geometry Edit menu. 7.6.7 Rename a Geometry File How to rename a geometry file ? 1. Start up the Geometry menu 2. Press ↓ to select Rename Image 7-108 3. Press ENTER R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 118: Copy A Geometry File

    6. Press BACK to return to the Geometry Edit menu 7.6.8 Copy a Geometry File How to Copy a Geometry File? 1. Start up the Geometry menu 2. Press ↓ to select Copy Image 7-110 3. Press ENTER A dialog box is displayed R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 119: Delete A Geometry File

    7.6.9 Delete a Geometry File How to Delete a Geometry File? 1. Start up the Geometry menu 2. Press ↓ to select Delete Image 7-112 3. Press ENTER A dialog box is displayed Image 7-113 R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 120: Lamps

    Overview The projector type determines the lamps to be used. Projector type Description Article number New Xenon lamp R9843080 Galaxy NH-12, Galaxy NW-12, NW-12, iD LH-12, iCon NH-12 Refurbished Xenon lamp R9843090 Galaxy NW-7 New Xenon lamp R9843085 Refurbished Xenon lamp R9843095 7.7.2...

  • Page 121: Lamp Runtime Warning

    When the Warning messages are disabled in the hidden Service menu, the lamp runtime warning will only be displayed at the next startup of the projector, not during a session. Enabling or disabling TextBox does not affect the display of the lamp runtime warning. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 122: Lamp Power Mode

    3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Lamp menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Lamp Power Mode 5. Press → to Pull down the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Normal/Economic R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 123: Constant Light Output (Clo)

    In the illustration below, a normal light output curve is shown over the first 1000 hours, image 7-120. By using CLO and setting the target to 60% of the maximum light output, one will be able to operate during approximately 500 hours with a constant light output, image 7-121. Relative Light Output (%) Runtime (hrs) 1000 Image 7-120 R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 124: Clo Target

    Two targets can be set : one for the standard mode and one for the Infitec mode. How to set the CLO target ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Lamp item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Lamp menu R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 125 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Target 7. Press → to pull down the menu 8. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Infitec Mode... Image 7-125 9. Press ENTER A dialog box is displayed Image 7-126 R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 126: Linked Clo

    1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select General 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the General menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Identification Image 7-127 5. Press ENTER R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 127: Pause

    How to freeze the image ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select General 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the General menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Freeze R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 128: Standby Timer

    7. Use ↑ or ↓ to browse to the input field 8. Use ←or→ , the numeric keys on the remote or the keypad to change the countdown time 9. Press MENU or BACK to exit or to go back to the previous menu R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 129: Desktop

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

  • Page 130: Stereo Display Settings

    Following illustrations give an overview on how (how = synchronous or asynchronous and which refresh rate) a mono source will be displayed in function of its vertical refresh rate and for the different settings mentioned above. A mono source means that no stereo sync is connected. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 131: Mono Source : Full Screen Synchronous Representation Off And Stereo Mode = Always Active

    Image 7-138 Mono source : Full screen synchronous representation ON and Stereo Mode = Auto Stereo Sources When a stereo source is connected to the projector following settings can change the way it is displayed : R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 132: Stereo Mode

    How to set the stereo mode ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Display setup item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Display setup menu R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 133: Full Screen Synchronous Representation Settings

    50 Hz or 60 Hz if the projector is Galaxy NW-7 and 60 Hz if the projector are (Galaxy) NW-12/NH-12, NW-12, iD LH12, iCon NH-12. Galaxy NW-7 has an extra step procedure which is described below ! If Full screen synchronous representation is disabled, smoothly moving images can show chopped motion! R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 134 5. Press → to open the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Mode 7. Press → to open the menu 8. Use ↑ or ↓ to select ON to enable or OFF to disable 9. Press ENTER Image 7-143 R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 135: Asynchronous Frequency

    The menu tool bar can be centered vertically , the range being from top of the screen to the middle of the screen. This can be useful in applications where the top image content is not displayed (soft edge region). How to center the menu ? 1. Press MENU to activate the tool bar R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 136: Status Bar Position

    3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Display setup menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Status bar position Image 7-146 5. Press ENTER 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to position the status bar R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 137: Slider Box Position

    DynaColor™ will eliminate channel-to-channel color variations or, in case of a single projector, force a desired color reproduction. How to define color? The CIE chromaticity diagram is one way to plot the colors the human eye can see. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 138: The Cie Chromaticity Diagram

    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. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 139: Common Color Gamut

    In a basic setup with 2 projectors, the perimeter of the Common Color Gamut is described by the 6 points of intersection of the 2 separate color gamuts. Image 7-152 The Common Color Gamut Red projector 1 Red projector 2 Green Projector 1 Green Projector 2 Blue Projector 1 R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 140 Yellow L Yellow Light Output Yellow Lmax Maximum available Yellow Light Output Magenta L Magenta Light Output Magenta Lmax Maximum available Magenta Light Output White L White Light Output White Lmax Maximum available White Light Output R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 141: Enabling Dynacolor

    How to start up Dynacolor? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Display setup item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Display setup menu R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 142: Dynacolor Sets

    4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Dynacolor 5. Press → to open the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Active Set 7. Press → to open the menu 8. Use ↑ or ↓ to select for example Set1 R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 143: Dynacolor Adjustment

    The Infitec Dynacolor calibration can also be done over multiple projectors. Common values must be calcu- lated and filled in every projector. In case one uses linked Dynacolor, the master projector will calculate the common values and force them on all (the linked) slave projectors R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 144: Calibration For The Standard Mode (For Multiple Projectors)

    7. The values are finally updated in the measured values of the Dynacolor dialog box. 8. Press Default desired to copy the measured values for Red, Green and Blue and to calculate the secondary colors Cyan, Yellow and Magenta. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 145 7. Advanced Image 7-157 How to calibrate Dynacolor for projector 2 1. Proceed in the same way as for projector 1 R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 146: Common Color Values

    Both projectors will now operate within the same color gamut. Automatically : Link Set 1. Start up the Linked Projector menu of the Master projector 2. In the Linked Projector menu press the Link Set 1 button R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 147: Calibration For The Infitec Mode (On One Projector)

    The procedure is similar as for the standard mode but acts on the projector itself. AUTION Only to be done by qualified personnel ! Never change the values if not needed. Altered color values will not guarantee optimal image reproduction. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 148 7. The values are finally updated in the measured values of the Dynacolor dialog box. 8. Press Default desired to copy the measured values for Red, Green and Blue and to calculate the secondary colors Cyan, Yellow and Magenta. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 149 7. Advanced Image 7-162 How to calibrate Dynacolor for Infitec (filter) B? 1. Proceed in the same way as for Infitec A (see procedure above) R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 150 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Display setup menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Dynacolor 5. Press → to open the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Matching Infitec A/B R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 151: Infitec Common Color Values

    In a multi channel system the color of “black” can differ over the different channels/projectors. This can be matched using the Black color matching function. This function allows to adjust the Red, Green and Blue contribution to the black color produced. In the same way as for the Dynacolor, this adjustment can be done for : R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 152: Black Color Adjustment For Set 1

    5. Press → to open the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Black Color matching 7. Press → to open the menu 8. Use ↑ or ↓ to select for example Set1 Image 7-165 9. Press ENTER R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 153: Stereo System Setup

    The right image is projected, the right shutter is open, allowing the right eye to see the right image. The ideal situation is when the opening/closing times of these shutters are in sync with the blanking time of DLP mirrors. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 154: Opening/Closing Times Of The Shutters In Sync With The Blanking Time

    Blanking Time Left Shutter Open Closed Right Shutter Open Closed Image 7-168 Shutters closing too late and/or opening too early cause Cross-Talk Closing these shutters too quickly and/or opening too slowly will cause Color Artifacts. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 155: Shutters Closing Too Early And/Or Opening Too Late Cause Color Artifacts

    3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Display setup menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Stereo 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↓ or ↑ to select Dark Time... Image 7-170 7. Press ENTER R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 156: Invert Stereo

    3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Display setup menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Stereo 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↓ or ↑ to select Invert stereo R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 157: Stereo Phase

    With Stereo Phase it is possible to apply an adjustable time delay on the stereo emitter signal. Image Frame Left Frame Right Frame Left Without Stereo Phase Adjustment Left Stereo Sync Right Delay Time With Stereo Phase Adjustment Left Stereo Sync Right Image 7-174 Stereo Phase Adjustment R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 158: Soft Edge

    When working in a multichannel setup the Soft edge feature enables an image blending that gives the appearance of a single image, thus achieving realistic immersion for the majority of simulation and virtual reality applications. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 159: Soft Edge : Purpose

    The software is developed to run on IRIX (Order numbers for Polaris: R9898300 for a 6 months license, R9893301 for a full license). Note that the soft edges are placed on the distorted image i.e. it surrounds the limits of the distorted image. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 160: Soft Edge Adjustments

    This high number of adjustment points allow to meet any complicated soft required for special curved screens. The default soft edge size (prior to the adjustment) corresponds to 12.5% of the image. Image 7-179 Soft edge : adjustment points R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 161: Soft Edge : Points Numbering, Top And Bottom Side Edges

    The level of the adjustment gives a measure of this impact. A level 1 adjustment happens on the 4 corners of the soft edge zone and will thus affect the whole zone whereas a level 6 will only affect the adjusted point (called local points). The image below shows the levels in the left side soft edge zone. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 162: Accessing The Soft Edge Menu

    1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select Display setup 3. Press ↓ to pull down the menu 4. Push ↓or ↑ to select Soft edge 5. Push the → key to pull down the menu. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 163: Soft Edge Edit

    The geometry wizard When entering the Edit mode, the Edit dialog box is displayed. Description of the Edit dialog box An intuitive user interface is used to perform all the Soft edge adjustments. Image 7-185 R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 164: The Soft Edge Edit Modes

    Edit mode : allows to select the desired control (edit box, ...) in the dialog box. • Change mode : allows to change the values in the edit boxes of the dialog box. Image 7-186 Image 7-187 R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 165: Creating/Editing A Soft Edge

    3. Push the ↓ key to pull down the menu. 4. Push ↓or ↑ to select Soft edge and alpha beta planes 5. Push the → key to pull down the menu. 6. Push the cursor key ← or → to highlight Edit... R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 166 How to select the soft edge type ? The internal soft edge type is selected by default 1. Push ↓or ↑ to select the Internal check box The item is focused Image 7-191 2. Press ENTER R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 167 The internal soft edge is selected Image 7-192 How to enable the soft edges ? 1. Push ↓or ↑ to select the desired Edges check box The item is focused Image 7-193 2. Press ENTER R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 168 How to select the source (background) ? 1. Push ↓or ↑ to select the desired Source check box. in this case we will perform the adjustment on a Full white background. The item is focused Image 7-195 2. Press ENTER R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 169 The selected check box is checked and a full white image is displayed with the soft edges on the 4 sides Image 7-196 Image 7-197 How to enable the adjustment guide ? 1. Push ↓or ↑ to select the check box ON to enable the adjustment guide R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 170 7. Advanced The item is focused Image 7-198 2. Press ENTER The selected check box is checked and the guide is displayed (vertical and horizontal grey scale bars) Image 7-199 R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 171 1. Push ↓or ↑ to select the hierarchy level slider box The item is focused Image 7-201 2. Use the ← and → to select the level (from 1 to 6) How to adjust the soft edge ? 1. Press Adjust R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 172 6. Use the arrows or the digits to fill in the desired x position of the selected point (in this case the left top point of level 1) 7. Press ENTER to confirm The selected point is displaced to the new position (x=100 ; Y=0). Image 7-203 8. Press BACK to exit R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 173: Alpha Planes

    6. Push the cursor key ← or → to highlight Edit... Image 7-204 7. Press ENTER A dialog box will be displayed. 8. Use the arrows to select the Alpha planes check box and press ENTER R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 174: Black Level

    Beta plane. This beta plane will contain the values for the brightness offset to be applied to the image. Both methods will allow to compensate for the typical double brightness phenomenon in the soft edge zones by increasing the brightness of the rest of the image. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 175: Internal Black Level

    1. Press the MENU key to activate the Tool bar. 2. Push the cursor key ← or → to highlight Display setup 3. Push the ↓ key to pull down the menu. 4. Push ↓or ↑ to select Soft edge and alpha beta planes R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 176: Beta Planes

    1. Press the MENU key to activate the Tool bar. 2. Push the cursor key ← or → to highlight Display setup 3. Push the ↓ key to pull down the menu. 4. Push ↓or ↑ to select Soft edge R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 177: Blanking

    3. Push the ↓ key to pull down the menu 4. Push ↓or ↑ to select Soft edge 5. Push the → key to pull down the menu. 6. Push the cursor key ← or → to highlight Edit... R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 178: Autoimage Setup

    1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Display setup item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Display setup menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select AutoImage setup R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 179: True Motion Reproduction (Tmr)

    5. Press → to open the menu 6. Use ↓ or ↑ to go to enable (ON) or disable (OFF) True motion reproduction 7. Press ENTER to select A white bullet shows the active setting R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 180: Installation

    An optional Infitec™ wheel assembly is needed to be installed first (by default not present) in the Galaxy NW-7 and then adjusted through OSD. Projectors Galaxy NW-12 and Galaxy NH-12 have the Infitec™ wheel assembly installed on it initially (by de- fault from factory) and thus only require an adjustment through OSD.

  • Page 181: Internal Patterns

    7.10.2 Internal Patterns Overview The projector is equipped with different internal patterns which can be used for adjustment purposes. Geometry adjustments can not be used on these internal patterns. Image 7-217 Image 7-218 Outline Hatch R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 182: Color Bars

    Max Level: 255 Gray Levels Red Levels Green Levels Blue Levels Image 7-224 Purity How to select an internal pattern ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Installation menu R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 183: Scaled Patterns

    The active selection is shown with a white bullet 7.10.3 Scaled patterns Overview Unlike the Internal Patterns, the Scaled Patterns will be distorted according to the active Geometry File. Image 7-226 Image 7-227 Scaled patterns : Geometry Scaled patterns : Gray levels R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 184: Scaled Patterns : Stereo Pattern

    4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Internal Patterns Image 7-229 5. Press → to Pull down the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired pattern 7. Press ENTER The active selection is shown with a white bullet R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 185: Formatter Patterns

    4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Formatter Patterns Image 7-232 5. Press → to Pull down the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired pattern 7. Press ENTER The active selection is shown with a white bullet R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 186: Stereo Sync Out

    (horizontal or vertical, depending on the setting) of this color. E.g. If you change the vertical convergence setting for green from 0 to 1, the green information of the hori- zontal top line will be lost. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 187 The dialog box to adjust the convergence is displayed. Image 7-235 How to adjust the convergence? 1. In the box Adjustment guide go to the radio button On and hit Enter This will switch on the internal pattern. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 188: Service

    Image 7-237 6. Fill in the key by using the digit and the arrow keys 7.11.3 Calibration of CLO sensor How to calibrate the CLO sensor ? 1. See the service manual for the complete procedure R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 189: Operation Options

    An hourglass icon that is displayed during processing For safety reasons, the warning messages Lamp runtime warning and Lamp runtime exceeded will always pop up during start-up of the projector. They can only be suppressed during projector runtime. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 190 6. Use ↑ of ↓ to select Warning Messages 7. Press → to pull down the Warning Messages menu 8. Use ↑ or ↓ to select On or Off 9. Press ENTER to confirm Image 7-239 A white bullet shows the active setting R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 191: Maintenance

    Qualified Product Specialist Visually check all cables and connectors on damage Operator Every year Clean the projector covers Operator Clean the projector lens housing Operator Evaluate the brightness: clean optics if required Qualified Product Expert R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 192: Visual Checks

    If visual inspection reveals damage or abnormalities of any kind, contact your qualified technical service per- sonnel. If they can not solve the issue or if they are not sure about the way to proceed, they can escalate the issue to a Product Specialist, a Product Expert or to Barco Helpdesk (http://www.barco.com/en/regionalcon- tacts/).

  • Page 193: Cleaning Housing And Mechanical Structure

    If smears occur when cleaning lenses, replace the cloth by a clean one. Smears are the first indication of a dirty cloth. Do not leave the cleaning cloth in either an open room or lab coat pocket, as doing so can contaminate the cloth. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 194: Checking The Cooling Liquid Level

    This procedure may only be performed by qualified technical service personnel. ARNING Electrical shock hazard! Make sure to switch off and unplug the projector before starting any of these procedures! Never remove any cover while the projector is on. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 195: Lamp Description

    The content of the flash memory is also updated during refurbishment. Lamp types The projector type determines the lamps to be used. Projector type Description Article number Galaxy NH-12, Galaxy NW-12, NW-12, New Xenon lamp R9834080 iD LH-12, iCON NH-12 Refurbished Xenon lamp R9834090 Galaxy NW-7...

  • Page 196: Removing The Rear Cover

    Philips Ph2 How to remove the rear cover? 1. Remove the fixing screw Image 8-3 Rear cover: fixing screw 2. Lift the back side of the rear cover and pull it backward to remove it R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 197: Removing The Fan Outlet

    Image 8-7 Fan outlet: fixing screw 3. Take out the fan outlet by lifting it Image 8-8 Fan outlet: lift to remove 8.6.4 Removing the lamp Necessary tools Slotted screwdriver 4 mm or 6 mm R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 198: Lamp: Fixing Screws

    Use the handle at the rear side of the lamp. Image 8-10 Lamp: removing 5. Lift the lamp to remove it Tip: Use the handle at the top side of the lamp. Image 8-11 Image 8-12 Lamp: removing Lamp: removed R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 199: Installing The Lamp

    2. Push the lamp down until it is at the bottom of the projector Image 8-15 Lamp: installation 3. Slide the lamp to the right side of the projector (= towards the connector) Image 8-16 Lamp: installation 4. Firmly push the lamp to plug in the connectors R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 200: Installing The Fan Outlet

    Slotted screwdriver 5 mm How to install the fan outlet? 1. Put the fan outlet in the right position Image 8-18 Fan outlet: installing 2. Fix the fan outlet to the projector using the fixing screw R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 201: Installing The Rear Cover

    2. Slide the rear cover forward and bring the back side down Image 8-21 Image 8-22 Image 8-23 Installing the rear cover: step 2 Installing the rear cover: step 3 Installing the rear cover: step 4 3. Fix the rear cover using the fixing screw R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 202: Installing The Rear Cover: Step 5

    8. Maintenance Image 8-24 Installing the rear cover: step 5 R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 203: Troubleshooting

    H: hardware error If ever you have to contact Barco’s Helpdesk concerning an error code, make sure to mention the prefix and both digits, since this data is most useful for Barco engineers to determine which actions have to be taken.
  • Page 204 Lamp info Lamp info error Data range Lamp info Lamp info error LPS comm LPS1 error Lamp fail Lamp fail LPS1 LPS1 error PFC failure LPS1 LPS1 PFC failure LPS failure LPS1 LPS1 LPS failure R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 205 Preformatter init Preformatter FPGA init error Preformatter file error Preformatter FPGA file error DVI-out configure Output layer FPGA config error DVI-out init Output layer FPGA init error DVI-out file error Output layer FPGA file error R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 206: Troubleshooting Using The Osd

    3. Press ↓ to Pull down the menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Diagnostics 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Lamps and power supply and press ENTER R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 207 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Diagnostics 5. Press → to pull down the menu Use ↑ or ↓ to select Formatter... and press ENTER Image 9-6 R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 208 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Diagnostics 5. Press → to pull down the menu Use ↑ or ↓ to select Cooling... and press ENTER Image 9-8 R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 209 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Service item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Operation options 5. Press → to pull down the menu R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 210: Basic Troubleshooting Guide

    It is a first level tool which implies that it will not be possible to come to a solution at all times. If no solution can be found by using this troubleshooting guide, please contact your dealer. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 211 Set Brightness / Contrast BAD BRIGHTNESS or CONTRAST Clean the projector lens Set Lamp power mode to Normal Remove blocking objects Program the correct address NO CONTROL NO RCU CONTROL Insert new batteries Image 9-13 R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 212 9. Troubleshooting R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 213: Image Files

    2. Name: name of file, contains the settings. 3. Ltot: total lines in one field 4. Lact: active lines in one field. 5. Ptot : total pixels on one horizontal line. 6. Pact: active pixels on one horizontal line. R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 214 S1600@67.xml 1334 1280 2240 1600 WUXGA_2@60.xml 1490 1200 2624 1920 1920x1440@60.xml 1500 1440 2600 1920 QXGA@56.xml 1586 1536 2784 2048 QXGA@60.xml 1589 1536 2800 2048 UXGAP1@59.xml 1620 1600 1252 1200 UXGAP2@60.xml 1656 1600 1648 1200 R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 215: Glossary

    American power plug to connect the power cord to the wall outlet. On-Axis projection Projection where the projector is positioned so as to have the centre of the lens coinciding with the centre of the screen. Remote Control Unit R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 216 Glossary R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 217: Index

    Galaxy NW-7 desktop input front panel linking 36–37 connections full screen synchronous representation dynacolor settings stereo power S-Video gain control 66–67 stereo 29, 31 automatic infitec manual Connections 22, 26 Gain control R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 218 9, 11, 15, 17, 19, 22–23, 38, 50, 177, 179, 181–182 Load configuration Load file 77–78 connections 22–23 front panel controls convergence guidelines maintenance 187–190 lens 15, 17 cleaning formulas projection lens lens range cooling liquid level password timing R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 219 Stereo Introduction rear cover 192, 197 Stereo Mode installing Display setup removing stereo mode removing 192–193 StereoCreator fan outlet Stereo sync out lamp StereoCreator rear cover Rename replacement lamp representation Temperature synchronous Ambient reset Textbox geometry R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 220 Index The soft edge edit wizard Timer Unpacking tint Transport Delay (Geometry) troubleshooting video basic guide automatic gain control Troubleshooting 199, 202 gain control Using OSD true motion reproduction types lamp warning messages R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 221 ....................160 R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 222 List of tables R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

  • Page 223: List Of Tables

    Soft edge : points numbering, left and right side edges ............157 R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...
  • Page 224 LCD Display : error display ..................199 R59770122 BARCO GALAXY NH-12 04/05/2011...

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