Barco ScreenShaper VMS-100 Setup guide

INSTALLATION AND OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Manual #26-0208100-00 / Revision E
INSTALLATION AND OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Model VMS-100
Barco Folsom, LLC
11101 Trade Center Drive
Rancho Cordova CA 95670
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

RECORD OF CHANGES
REV # DATE
ECO #
DESCRIPTION Approved By
A 03/18/2003 1001 Release to production. April Luong
B 05/21/2003 1059 Addition of the storage for Keystone and
User-defined warp maps April Luong
C 07/03/2003 1066 Addition of the Rotation Mode April Luong
D 10/10/2003 1155 Modify the Capture and Display Menu
interface April Luong
E 8/03/04 1301 Expanded to cover new features in Maincode
release 2.04 Jim Rodeo
Manual # 26-0208100-00

Operators Safety Summary
The general safety information in this summary is for operating personnel.
Do Not Remove Covers or Panels
There are no user-serviceable parts within the unit. Removal of the top
cover will expose dangerous voltages. To avoid personal injury, do not
remove the top cover. Do not operate the unit without the cover installed.
Power Source
This product is intended to operate from a power source that will not
apply more than 230 volts rms between the supply conductors or
between both supply conductor and ground. A protective ground
connection by way of grounding conductor in the power cord is essential
for safe operation.
Grounding the Product
This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power
cord. To avoid electrical shock, plug the power cord into a properly wired
receptacle before connecting to the product input or output terminals.
A protective-ground connection by way of the grounding conductor in the
power cord is essential for safe operation.
Use the Proper Power Cord
Use only the power cord and connector specified for your product. Use
only a power cord that is in good condition. Refer cord and connector
changes to qualified service personnel.
Use the Proper Fuse
To avoid fire hazard, use only the fuse having identical type, voltage
rating, and current rating characteristics. Refer fuse replacement to
qualified service personnel.
Do Not Operate in Explosive Atmospheres
To avoid explosion, do not operate this product in an explosive
atmosphere.
Terms In This Manual and Equipment Marking
Highlights an operating procedure, practice,
condition, statement, etc., which, if not strictly
observed, could result in injury to or death of
personnel.
NOTE Highlights an essential operating procedure,
condition or statement.
CAUTION
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
AVERTISSEMENT!
Le point d´exclamation dans un triangle equilatéral signale
à alerter l´utilisateur qu´il y a des instructions d´operation
et d´entretien tres importantes dans la litérature qui
accompagne l´appareil
WARNING
VORSICHT ein Ausrufungszeichen innerhalb eines gleichwinkeligen
Dreiecks dient dazu,
den Benutzer auf wichtige Bedienungs-und
Wartungsanweisungen in der Dem
Great beiliegenden Literatur aufmerksam zu machen.

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ScreenSHAPER
Quick Start Guide
1. Identify the following items supplied with the ScreenSHAPER:
a. ScreenSHAPER system unit
b. ScreenSHAPER AC power cable
c. DVI to HD-15 interface adapters (2 supplied)
d. RS-232 serial cable, 6 ft. P/N 14-9760048-00
e. CDROM containing Setup and Calibration software and manual
2. Set up an external computer (not supplied) to be used to configure and calibrate the ScreenSHAPER. This
computer requires the following:
a. Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT or XP operating system
b. CDROM drive
c. 20 Megabytes free hard disk space
d. One RS-232 serial port configured as COM1, COM2, COM3, or COM4
e. Video card capable of 1280x1024 output resolution
f. Video monitor capable of 1280x1024 display resolution
g. Keyboard
h. Mouse
3. Equipment Setup
a. Connect the image source to the VIDEO IN connector on the rear of the ScreenSHAPER. Use the
supplied DVI to HD-15 adapter (p/n 15-000002-00 ) as required.
b. Connect the output device to the VIDEO OUT connector on the rear of the ScreenSHAPER. Use the
supplied DVI to HD-15 adapter (p/n 15-0000002-00 ) as required.
c. Connect the supplied serial cable to the RS-232 connector on the rear of the ScreenSHAPER.
d. Connect the other end of the supplied serial cable to the RS-232 serial port of the external computer.
e. Power on the external computer. When it has finished booting, install the setup and calibration software
from the CDROM. Note that this software is not configured for AUTORUN so it will be necessary to
display the contents of the CDROM using Windows Explorer and double-click on the installation. Follow
the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
f. Power on the external output display device (projector or monitor).
4. Power on the ScreenSHAPER and wait for it to complete its initialization sequence. The video source should be
displayed on the output device.
5. Start the Setup and Calibration program by clicking on the Start->Folsom Research->Calibration Software.
6. Follow the instructions in the Setup and Calibration Manual to complete the setup, calibration, and configuration
of the ScreenSHAPER.
This is a quick reference guide. For detailed information on the ScreenSHAPER, please refer to the
Installation and Operating Manual supplied with your unit.
Barco Folsom, LLC.
• 11101-A Trade Center Drive, Rancho Cordova CA 95670 • [phone] • www.folsom.com

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Table of Contents
SCREENSHAPER ______________________________________________________________________________________I
QUICK START GUIDE__________________________________________________________________________________I
INTRODUCTION______________________________________________________________________________________ 2
ABOUT THE SCREENSHAPER _____________________________________________________________________________ 2
TYPICAL OPERATION ____________________________________________________________________________________ 2
FEATURES _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 2
INSTALLATION ______________________________________________________________________________________ 4
REAR PANEL CONNECTORS _______________________________________________________________________________ 4
RACK-MOUNT INSTALLATION _____________________________________________________________________________ 4
RS-232 REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTION____________________________________________________________________ 4
VIDEO IN AND VIDEO OUT CONNECTORS ____________________________________________________________________ 5
POWER CORD/LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION ___________________________________________________________________ 6
OPERATION ________________________________________________________________________________________ 10
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS _______________________________________________________________________________ 10
POWER UP INITIALIZATION ______________________________________________________________________________ 10
SYSTEM STATUS DISPLAY________________________________________________________________________________ 11
MENU CONTROL_______________________________________________________________________________________ 11
INPUT SETUP MENU ____________________________________________________________________________________ 12
SAVE SETTINGS ________________________________________________________________________________________ 12
AUTO CONFIG _________________________________________________________________________________________ 12
SYNC SELECT__________________________________________________________________________________________ 12
HTOTAL _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 12
HPOSITION ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 13
VPOSITION ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 13
CAPTURE AREA SUBMENU ________________________________________________________________________________ 13
H Start_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 14
H Size _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 14
V Start_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 14
V Size _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 14
PHASE OFFSET _________________________________________________________________________________________ 14
CONTRAST AND BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENTS __________________________________________________________________ 15
RGB COLOR BALANCE SUBMENU __________________________________________________________________________ 15
RESET COLOR__________________________________________________________________________________________ 15
OUTPUT SETUP MENU __________________________________________________________________________________ 16
SAVE SETTINGS ________________________________________________________________________________________ 16
WARPING _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 16
WARP MAP INDEX ______________________________________________________________________________________ 16
VKEYSTONE __________________________________________________________________________________________ 16
HKEYSTONE __________________________________________________________________________________________ 17
ROTATION ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 17
FLIP _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 17
FREEZE_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 17
FORMAT______________________________________________________________________________________________ 17
FRAME RATE __________________________________________________________________________________________ 17
SYNC SELECT__________________________________________________________________________________________ 17
DISPLAY AREA SUBMENU ________________________________________________________________________________ 18

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Left Edge_____________________________________________________________________________________________ 18
Right Edge ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 18
Top Edge_____________________________________________________________________________________________ 18
Bottom Edge __________________________________________________________________________________________ 18
GAMMA CORRECTION SUBMENU ___________________________________________________________________________ 19
R Gamma ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 19
G Gamma ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 19
B Gamma ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 19
TIMING LOCK__________________________________________________________________________________________ 19
RASTER BOX __________________________________________________________________________________________ 19
TEST PATTERN SETUP MENU _____________________________________________________________________________ 20
PATTERN _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 20
TEST PATTERN GRID ____________________________________________________________________________________ 20
TEST PATTERN BOX _____________________________________________________________________________________ 20
EDGE FEATHER SUBMENU ________________________________________________________________________________ 21
Left Feather___________________________________________________________________________________________ 21
Left Width____________________________________________________________________________________________ 21
Left Gamma __________________________________________________________________________________________ 21
Right Feather__________________________________________________________________________________________ 21
Right Width___________________________________________________________________________________________ 21
Right Gamma _________________________________________________________________________________________ 21
Curve________________________________________________________________________________________________ 21
SYSTEM SETUP MENU___________________________________________________________________________________ 22
SAVE SETTINGS ________________________________________________________________________________________ 22
SERIAL PORT SUBMENU __________________________________________________________________________________ 22
Echo ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 22
Baud Rate ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 22
Data Bits _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 22
Stop Bits _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 23
Parity________________________________________________________________________________________________ 23
Handshaking __________________________________________________________________________________________ 23
Reset RS-232 _________________________________________________________________________________________ 23
FIRMWARE VERSIONS MENU ______________________________________________________________________________ 23
TECH SUPPORT MENU ___________________________________________________________________________________ 23
DIAGNOSTICS MENU ____________________________________________________________________________________ 23
Front Panel Test _______________________________________________________________________________________ 24
I2C Bus Test __________________________________________________________________________________________ 24
VFD BRIGHTNESS ______________________________________________________________________________________ 24
OPERATION MODE ______________________________________________________________________________________ 24
SYSTEM RESET_________________________________________________________________________________________ 24
REMOTE COMMANDS _______________________________________________________________________________ 26
SCREENSHAPER COMMAND LIST/DESCRIPTION _____________________________________________________ 28
OVERVIEW ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 39
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS _____________________________________________________________________________ 39
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS ______________________________________________________________________________ 39
CONNECTING TO BARCO FOLSOM _________________________________________________________________________ 39
DOWNLOADING NECESSARY FILES ________________________________________________________________________ 39
INSTALLING SCREENSHAPER SOFTWARE FILES AND FLASH FILE LOADER________________________________________ 39
STARTING THE FLASH FILE LOADER UTILITY __________________________________________________________________ 40
PREPARING TO UPGRADE THE SCREENSHAPER UNIT ___________________________________________________________ 40
UPLOADING FILES TO THE SCREENSHAPER UNIT______________________________________________________________ 40
BARCO FOLSOM INFORMATION_____________________________________________________________________ 42
BARCO FOLSOM,LLCWARRANTY ________________________________________________________________________ 42

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RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION (RMA) _______________________________________________________________ 42
BARCO FOLSOM CONTACT INFORMATION___________________________________________________________________ 42
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS _______________________________________________________________________ 44

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CHAPTER ONE
Introduction
What you will find in this chapter…
About The ScreenSHAPER
Typical Operation
Features
Model VMS-100

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Introduction
About the ScreenSHAPER
The ScreenSHAPER accepts analog RGB video or digital DVI video from one video source and re-maps the image
for display on a non-flat or off-axis surface using a projector. The output video is generated in analog and DVI format.
An external computer is required to generate the “warp map” used to correct for the non-flat or off-axis surface.
Typical Operation
The ScreenSHAPER can be used whenever it is necessary to project images from a projector to a non-flat or off-axis
surface. Typical applications include advertising displays, flight simulators, keystone correction, and home theater.
Features
•Accepts RGB and DVI video input with resolutions up to 1280x1024, non-interlaced
•Automatically locks to the input video and processes it in real-time
•Processes the entire input image or a user-defined “area of interest”
•Supports independent X,Y scaling for aspect ratio corrections
•User-selectable output formats: VGA (640x480), SVGA (800x600), XGA (1024x768), SXGA (1280x1024),
1280x720, 1280x768, 1280x960
•Supports analog RGB and digital DVI concurrent video output
•Simple, intuitive front panel controls support quick setup
•RS-232 serial interface for remote control of all functions with Graphical User Interface software
•Rugged 19” rack-mount chassis
•Non-volatile storage for configuration data
•Built-in test pattern generator
•Backed by a full 3-year parts and labor warranty