Barco HDX 3D User manual

HDx 3D Input Module
Installation manual
R5905197/01
09/10/2012

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1. HDx3DInputModule
1. HDX 3D INPUT MODULE
About the HDx 3D Input Module
The HDx 3D Input Module is exclusively designed for Barco projectors based on the HDX platform, such
as the HDX W12, HDX W14, ... , HDF W22, etc.
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HDx 3D Input Module
Overview
• Functionality HDx 3D Input Module
• Physical installation
1.1 Functionality HDx 3D Input Module
Front panel
•3D SYNC IN
BNC socket to apply an external 3D synchronization signal. Used for sequential modes. If signal is
not present an internal 3D sync is generated.
•DISPLAYPORT
DisplayPort connector to connect a video source.
•DisplayPort selection LED + sync LED
SEL: lights up if the DisplayPort is selected.
SYNC: lights up if the applied source has a valid DisplayPort sync.
•HDMI
Connector for HDMI™ cable (with optional locking mechanism).
•HDMI selection LED + sync LED
SEL: lights up if the HDMI input port is selected.
SYNC: lights up if the applied source has a valid HDMI sync.
•3D SYNC OUT
BNC socket. Generates 3D synchronization signal to drive an infra red transmitter for active 3D
glasses. In case an 3D synchronization signal is applied on the “3D SYNC IN” for a single chan-
nel 3D stream then the generated 3D output sync is derived from this applied sync.
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1. HDx 3D Input Module
3D INPUT R9864140
3D SYNC IN DISPLAYPORT HDMI 3D SYNC OUT
SYNC
SEL
SYNC
SEL
BARCO
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Input Specifications
•HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
HDMI: Supports 3D and Deep Color up to 12 bit per color (36-bit mode).
•DisplayPort
DisplayPort 1.1a up to 210 MHz pixel clock. Support for ‘Deep Color’ up to 12 bit per color.
The 3D SYNC IN/OUT only works if the module is inserted in slot 3 or 4 of the Input
Communication Unit. (See installation procedure).
1.2 Physical installation
Requirements
• The projector software must be version V1.4.x or higher.
• The Projector Toolset must have version V2.6 to support the HDx 3D Input Module.
• Use latest version of the User Guides for the Projector and the Projector Toolset.
Projector software (update package), Projector Toolset, and User Guides can be down-
loaded from the Barco secured website https://my.barco.com.
What needs to be done?
First the version of the installed projector software has to be checked. Then the HDx 3D Input Module
has to be installed in one of the free slots of the Input & Communication Unit of the projector. For that the
dummy cover of the free input slot has to be removed.
Necessary tools
• PH2 Phillips screwdriver.
• Projector Toolset version V2.6
Installing the HDx 3D Input Module
1. Check the version of the installed projector software. Projector software must be version V1.4.x or
higher.
Download latest projector software from https://my.barco.com and upgrade if necessary. See User
Guide of the projector or Projector Toolset.
2. Switch off the projector.
3. Remove the dummy cover from one of the two free input slots (slot 3 or slot4, reference 1) at the bottom
of the Input & Communication Unit. Use a PH2 Phillips screwdriver to loosen the two retaining screws
(reference 2) of the dummy cover. (image 1-3)
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1. HDx3DInputModule
4. Insert the HDx 3D Input Module into the free input slot. Make sure the module seats in its sliders. Push
in the module until the contacts are fully inserted into the connectors. (image 1-4)
5. Fasten the two retaining screws (reference 3) of the HDx 3D Input Module. Use a PH2 Phillips screw-
driver. (image 1-5)
6. Connect a 3D input source with the HDx 3D Input Module.
7. Power up the projector.
8. Verify with the Projector Toolset (version V2.6) if the projector recognizes the HDx 3D Input Module and
that the HDx 3D Input Module has the latest firmware installed.
The projector is now ready to apply a 3D source to the HDx 3D Input Module.
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2. 3D Modes
2. 3D MODES
2.1 Single 3D channel
Single 3D channel - Full resolution - sequential mode
Content is displayed by one 3D source. The frames for the left eye and right eye are displayed alternately
(sequential mode). Optional an external 3D sync can be used. The external 3D sync has to be applied to
the “3D SYNC INPUT” port (BNC socket at the left) of the HDx 3D Input Module. If the external 3D sync
is not available an internal 3D sync is generated by the projector. With the setting “Field dominance”the
3D SYNC INPUT signal can be inverted to match the left and right eye fields.
MENU > Input > 3D > L/R Synchronisation > Field dominance [L/R] or [R/L]
Example: A DisplayPort source with a frequency of 120Hz consisting of content for the left and right eye
results in a 60 Hz video per eye.
To activate the single channel 3D mode select:
MENU > Input > 3D > Frame Sequential – Single Channel
Possible sources: DisplayPort, HDMI, dual-link DVI, 5-cable analog (up to 210 MHz), DVI analog (up to
170 MHz), SDI (up to 150 MHz).
With the “Invert 3D sync out” setting the content can be switched between the left and
right eye of the user.
The “Field dominance” setting has only effect in the 3D mode: Frame sequential →Sin-
gle channel (in all other modes this setting is grayed out). Furthermore, the input fre-
quency must be equal or lower than 60 Hz (30 Hz per eye). In case the input frequency
is higher than 60 Hz (96→120 Hz in practice), the “Field dominance” setting will have no
effect.
Single 3D channel - Half resolution
3D content is distributed by one 3D source by means of “Frame Packing”, “Side By Side” or “Top Bottom”.
To activate this single channel 3D mode select one of the three options:
MENU > Input > 3D > Frame packing (FHD3D)
MENU > Input > 3D > Side-By-Side (Half)
MENU > Input > 3D > Top—and—Bottom (Half)
Example: A 3D HDMI source with a Side by Side video of 60 Hz results in a 60 Hz video per eye.
In this mode the HDx 3D Input Module also generates the 3D SYNC OUT.
Possible sources: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI , SDI, 5-Cable input.
Download the latest version of the projector manual for more detailed information about
projecting 3D content such as dark time, L/R output reference delay, field dominance,
invert 3D sync etc.
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2. 3D Modes
2.2 Dual 3D channel
Two parallel 3D content streams
3D content is applied to the projector via two input ports. One port is used for content of the left eye, the
other port for the right eye.
MENU > Input > 3D > Input Selection
Example: Two parallel DVI streams of 60 Hz: DVI cable 1 is connected with the DVI port of the projector.
DVI cable 2 is connected via a HDMI converter cable with the HDMI port of the HDx 3D Input Module.
Then the HDx 3D Input Module is set for HDMI as follows:
MENU > Input > Slot Module Type > HDMI/DP > HDMI
For each source the correct type has to be selected as follows:
MENU > Input > 3D > input selection > Source 1 > DVI/RGB
MENU > Input > 3D > input selection > Source 2 > HDMI/DP
The HDx 3D Input Module is activated for Dual 3D channel:
MENU > Input > 3D > Frame Sequential – Dual channel
Possible sources: 2 x DVI , 2 x SDI. If two HDx 3D Input Modules are installed: 2 x HDMI or 2 x DisplayPort.
Download the latest version of the projector manual for more detailed information about
projecting 3D content.
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A. Supported Formats
A. SUPPORTED FORMATS
A.1 HDx 3D Input Module Supported Formats
Supported formats overview:
DVI/HDMI/DP 5-cable analog DVI-analog SDI
Fpix ≤210MHz. Fpix ≤210MHz. Fpix ≤170MHz. Fpix ≤150MHz.
Maximum resolution:
1920x1200@60Hz or
2048x1080@60Hz.
1400x1050@120Hz
or 1600x900@120Hz.
Maximum resolution:
1920x1200@60Hz or
2048x1080@60Hz.
1400x1050@120Hz
or 1600x900@120Hz.
Maximum resolution:
1920x1200@60Hz or
2048x1080@60Hz.
1280x720@120Hz or
1280x800@120Hz.
Maximum resolu-
tion:1920x1200@60Hz,
2048x1080@60Hz or
1280x720@120Hz.
Frame
Sequential
Single
Channel
Interlaced/progres-
sive
Interlaced/progressive Interlaced/progres-
sive
Interlaced/progressive
HD formats only.
Maximum resolution:
1920x1080@30Hz or
1280x720@60Hz.
HD formats only.
Maximum resolution:
1920x1080@30Hz or
1280x720@60Hz.
HD formats only.
Maximum resolution:
1920x1080@30Hz or
1280x720@60Hz.
HD formats only.
Maximum resolution:
1920x1080@30Hz or
1280x720@60Hz.
Frame
Packing
(FHD3D)
Progressive only Progressive only Progressive only Progressive only
Maximum resolution:
1920x1200@60Hz or
2048x1080@60Hz.
Maximum resolution:
1920x1200@60Hz or
2048x1080@60Hz.
Maximum resolution:
1920x1200@60Hz or
2048x1080@60Hz.
Maximum resolution:
1920x1200@60Hz or
2048x1080@60Hz.
Side by
Side
Interlaced/progres-
sive
Interlaced/progressive Interlaced/progres-
sive
Interlaced/progressive
Maximum resolution:
1920x1200@60Hz or
2048x1080@60Hz.
Maximum resolution:
1920x1200@60Hz or
2048x1080@60Hz.
Maximum resolution:
1920x1200@60Hz or
2048x1080@60Hz.
Maximum resolution:
1920x1200@60Hz or
2048x1080@60Hz.
TopBottom
Progressive only Progressive only Progressive only Progressive only
2xDVI/2xHDMI/2xDP 2xSDI 3G – Level B
Fpix ≤210MHz. Fpix ≤150MHz. Fpix ≤150MHz.
Maximum resolution:
1920x1200@60Hz or
2048x1080@60Hz.
Maximum resolution:
1920x1200@30Hz,
2048x1080@30Hz or
1280x720@60Hz.
Maximum resolution:
1920x1200@30Hz,
2048x1080@30Hz or
1280x720@60Hz.
Frame Sequential Dual
Channel
Progressive only Progressive only Progressive only
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