Barco BARCOELM R18 User manual

BARCOPROJECTION
BARCOELM R18
R9001990
OWNERS MANUAL
17092002 R5976333/02
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Table of contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Safety Instructions.................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Warnings................................................................................................................................ 5
1.2 FCCstatement.......................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Note ..................................................................................................................................... 5
2. Packaging andDimensions .......................................................................................7
2.1 BoxContent............................................................................................................................. 7
2.2 Lens Packaging ......................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 ProjectorCase.......................................................................................................................... 7
3. InstallationGuidelines.............................................................................................. 9
3.1 General.................................................................................................................................. 9
3.2 Configuration...........................................................................................................................10
3.3 WarningonRotatingtheProjector ....................................................................................................14
3.4 Safety Area around ProjectorSafety Area.............................................................................................15
3.5 Installation of the Lamp Casing........................................................................................................15
3.6 Transportingtheprojector .............................................................................................................17
3.7 Re-adjustingthelamppositioninthelampcasing....................................................................................17
3.8 Lenses..................................................................................................................................18
3.8.1 Lenses ...........................................................................................................................18
3.8.2 Lens selection ...................................................................................................................19
3.8.3 Lens Formulas...................................................................................................................19
3.8.4 Lens Installation .................................................................................................................19
3.8.5 Cleaning the lens................................................................................................................20
3.9 BatteryInstallationintheRCU ........................................................................................................20
3.10StackingTwoProjectors...............................................................................................................21
3.11RiggingpointsandAccessories.......................................................................................................22
4. Connections.........................................................................................................25
4.1 Power connection......................................................................................................................25
4.2 Switchingon............................................................................................................................25
4.3 Switching to standby...................................................................................................................26
4.4 Switchingoff............................................................................................................................27
4.5 Input Source Connections .............................................................................................................27
4.5.1 InputFacilities...................................................................................................................27
4.5.2 Inputsvia RCVDS05 ............................................................................................................27
4.5.3 Input module insertion...........................................................................................................27
4.5.4 Fixedslot(slot1&2)............................................................................................................28
4.5.5 Serial Digital Input (slot 3 & 4) ..................................................................................................30
4.5.6 HD SDI Digital input (slot 3 & 4) ................................................................................................30
4.5.7 Digital Video Decoder Input.....................................................................................................31
4.6 Communication Connections..........................................................................................................32
4.6.1 RS232 (RS422) Connection ....................................................................................................32
4.6.2 Communication with peripherals................................................................................................32
4.6.3 Network connection .............................................................................................................33
5. GettingStarted......................................................................................................35
5.1 RCU&Localkeypad...................................................................................................................35
5.2 Terminologyoverview..................................................................................................................35
5.3 Operatingtheprojector ................................................................................................................36
5.3.1 Switchingon.....................................................................................................................36
5.3.2 Switching to standby ............................................................................................................37
5.3.3 Switchingoff.....................................................................................................................37
5.3.4 TemperatureerrorDMD.........................................................................................................37
5.4 Quick Set up Adjustment ..............................................................................................................38
5.4.1 Quick Language Change........................................................................................................38
5.4.2 Quick Lens Adjustment..........................................................................................................38
5.4.3 Quick On Screen Color change.................................................................................................39
5.5 UsingtheRCU.........................................................................................................................40
5.6 ProjectorAddress......................................................................................................................42
5.6.1 Controllingtheprojector.........................................................................................................42
5.6.2 Displaying and Programming addresses .......................................................................................43
6. Startup ofthe Adjustmentmode................................................................................45
6.1 Startup.................................................................................................................................45
6.2 Password...............................................................................................................................45
6.3 Menus on Local LCD Display..........................................................................................................46
7. Random Access Adjustment Mode .............................................................................47
7.1 OverviewFlow .........................................................................................................................47
7.2 PictureServices........................................................................................................................48
7.2.1 File annotation...................................................................................................................48
7.2.2 Possiblefilemanipulations......................................................................................................48
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7.2.3 Startup ..........................................................................................................................49
7.2.4 Load file..........................................................................................................................49
7.2.5 EditFile..........................................................................................................................50
7.2.5.1 Startup....................................................................................................................50
7.2.5.2 Changing the settings ....................................................................................................51
7.2.5.3 Correctvalue..............................................................................................................51
7.2.6 Rename..........................................................................................................................54
7.2.7 Copy.............................................................................................................................55
7.2.8 Delete............................................................................................................................55
7.2.9 FileOptions......................................................................................................................56
7.3 PictureTuning..........................................................................................................................56
7.3.1 Startup ..........................................................................................................................57
7.3.2 ColorTemperature...............................................................................................................57
7.3.3 Gamma..........................................................................................................................58
7.3.4 Decoding.........................................................................................................................58
7.3.5 DynamicColorDepth ...........................................................................................................58
7.3.6 Noise Reduction.................................................................................................................59
7.3.7 InputBalance....................................................................................................................59
7.3.7.1 Input Balance for RGB input signals .....................................................................................60
7.3.7.2 Input Balance for YUV signals ...........................................................................................61
7.4 Geometry...............................................................................................................................61
7.4.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................61
7.4.2 Geometry start up ...............................................................................................................62
7.4.3 Shift..............................................................................................................................62
7.4.4 Size..............................................................................................................................63
7.4.5 SideKeystone...................................................................................................................64
7.4.6 Blanking..........................................................................................................................64
7.4.7 AspectRatio.....................................................................................................................65
7.5 ScenergiX ..............................................................................................................................66
7.5.1 Orderinformation................................................................................................................66
7.5.2 Introduction ......................................................................................................................66
7.5.3 Preparations .....................................................................................................................67
7.5.4 Scenergix........................................................................................................................67
7.5.5 ScenergiX overlap zone (horizontal scenergix) ................................................................................68
7.5.6 ScenergiX overlap zone (vertical scenergix) ...................................................................................69
7.5.7 ScenergiX size adjustment......................................................................................................69
7.5.8 Adjusting the black level of the images.........................................................................................71
7.6 PictureinPicture(PiP).................................................................................................................72
7.6.1 Introduction to PiP...............................................................................................................72
7.6.2 PictureinPictureactivation.....................................................................................................73
7.6.3 PictureinPicturesource........................................................................................................74
7.6.4 Position of Picture in Picture window ...........................................................................................74
7.6.5 SetupoftheQuickSelection...................................................................................................74
8. InstallationMode...................................................................................................75
8.1 Start up of the Installation mode.......................................................................................................75
8.2 Input Slots..............................................................................................................................75
8.3 800 peripheral..........................................................................................................................77
8.3.1 Defining the output module of the RCVDS05...................................................................................77
8.3.2 DefiningtheInfraredCommunicationprotocol.................................................................................77
8.4 SourceSwitching.......................................................................................................................78
8.5 No Signal...............................................................................................................................78
8.5.1 Changing the Background Color................................................................................................79
8.5.2 Changing the Shutdown Setting ................................................................................................79
8.5.3 Changing the Shutdown Time ..................................................................................................79
8.6 Contrast Enhancement ................................................................................................................80
8.7 Convergence...........................................................................................................................80
8.8 Configuration...........................................................................................................................81
8.9 Lens Adjustment .......................................................................................................................81
8.10QuickAccessKeys....................................................................................................................83
8.11OSD....................................................................................................................................84
8.11.1ColorSettings...................................................................................................................84
8.11.2MenuPosition...................................................................................................................85
8.12InternalPatterns.......................................................................................................................85
9. ServiceMode........................................................................................................87
9.1 Built-up.................................................................................................................................87
9.2 Startup.................................................................................................................................87
9.3 Identification............................................................................................................................87
9.4 Password...............................................................................................................................88
9.4.1 Change Password...............................................................................................................88
9.4.2 AccessControlList..............................................................................................................90
9.5 Changing Language ...................................................................................................................91
9.6 Change Projector Address.............................................................................................................91
9.7 Serial Communication .................................................................................................................92
9.7.1 StartUpoftheSerialCommunication..........................................................................................92
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9.7.2 BaudrateSetting................................................................................................................92
9.7.3 Setting up the Interface Standard...............................................................................................93
9.7.4 RS422Termination..............................................................................................................93
9.8 NetworkConfiguration.................................................................................................................93
9.9 Lamp ...................................................................................................................................94
9.10BARCO Logo ..........................................................................................................................96
9.11Add-Ins.................................................................................................................................96
9.12Preset Input Balance ..................................................................................................................97
9.13AdvancedProcessing.................................................................................................................97
9.13.1MinimumDelay..................................................................................................................98
9.14Diagnosis ..............................................................................................................................98
9.14.1HowtostartuptheDiagnosis?.................................................................................................98
9.14.2I2C Diagnoses...................................................................................................................99
9.14.3Formatter........................................................................................................................99
9.14.4SMPS............................................................................................................................99
10.Programmable Function Keys ................................................................................. 101
10.1FunctionKeys.........................................................................................................................101
11.StandardSource setup Files .................................................................................. 103
11.1Tableoverview........................................................................................................................103
A. Barco Control Manager.......................................................................................... 107
A.1 General requirements.................................................................................................................107
A.2 About the control manager ...........................................................................................................107
A.3 Control manager Start Page..........................................................................................................108
A.4Control.................................................................................................................................109
A.4.1 Startup .........................................................................................................................109
A.4.2 General Control.................................................................................................................111
A.4.3 Source ..........................................................................................................................112
A.4.4 Image Settings..................................................................................................................112
A.4.5 Image Enhancement ...........................................................................................................113
A.4.6 Lens adjustment................................................................................................................113
A.4.7 Geometry adjustment ..........................................................................................................114
A.4.8 Blankingadjustment............................................................................................................115
A.5Configuration..........................................................................................................................116
A.5.1 Startup .........................................................................................................................116
A.5.2 MailSet up......................................................................................................................117
A.5.3 Security.........................................................................................................................117
A.5.4 Data&Time ....................................................................................................................118
A.5.5 Settings.........................................................................................................................119
A.6 Diagnostics............................................................................................................................120
A.6.1 StartUp.........................................................................................................................121
A.6.2 General Status..................................................................................................................121
A.6.3 JobLog .........................................................................................................................121
A.6.4 Advanced Diagnostics..........................................................................................................122
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1. Safety Instructions
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 Warnings
To prevent personnel injury
The customer should never attempt to disassemble the lamp casing or to dispose of the lamp casing other than by returning it to
BARCO.
To prevent injuries and physical damage, always read this manual and all labels on the system before connecting to the wall outlet,
or adjusting the projector.
To prevent injuries, take note of the weight of the projector. Minimum 4 persons are needed to carry the projector.
NEVER look into the lens ! Due to the high luminance damage to the eye can happen.
Before attempting to remove the projector’s cover, you must turn off the projector and disconnect from the wall outlet.
When performing set up work at a ceiling mounted projector, to prevent injury caused by falling objects or the system, set out a keep
out area.
Consult a professional structural engineer prior to suspending the ceiling mount from a structure not intended for that use. Always
ensure the working load limit of the structure supporting the projector.
The power input at the projector side is considered as the disconnect device. When mentioned to switch of the projector, to access
some parts inside, always disconnect the power cord at the projector side.
To prevent projector damage
If the Air Filters are not regularly replaced, the air flow inside the projector could be disrupted, causing overheating. Overheating
may lead to the projector shutting down during operation.
In order to ensure thatcorrect airflow is maintained, and thatthe projector complies with Electromagnetic Compatibility requirements,
it should always be operated with all of it’s covers in place.
Ensure that nothing can be spilled on, or dropped inside the projector. If this does happen, switch off and unplug the mains supply
immediately. Do not operate the projector again until it has been checked by qualified service personnel.
The projector must always be mounted in a manner which ensures free flow of air into its air inlets and unimpeded evacuation of the
hot air exhausted from its cooling system. Heat sensitive materials should not be placed in the path of the exhausted air.
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 Mirror Devices (TM) in which case there is a loss of warranty
To prevent battery explosion
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
1.2 FCC statement
Federal Communication Commission (FCC Statement)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area may cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be responsible for correcting any interference.
1.3 Note
Definitions
Definition Qualified service technicians or Qualified technicians : Persons having appropriate technical training and experience nec-
essary to be aware of hazards to which they are exposed in performing a task and ofmeasures to minimize the danger to themselves
or other persons.
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Extra Safety manual
Read also safety instructions in separate manual (R5976125).
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2. Packaging and Dimensions
2. PACKAGING AND DIMENSIONS
This chapter handles about the way the projector is packed and gives an overview of the dimensions.
• Box Content
• Lens Packaging
•ProjectorCase
2.1 Box Content
Content
• 1 projector BARCO ELM R18 (weight ± 143.5 kg, 316 lbs)
• 1 remote control unit RCU + 1 battery.
• 1 power cable with outlet plug type IEC308 2p+G 32A/250V.
• 1 owners manual
• 1 safety manual
2.2 Lens Packaging
Way of Packaging
Lenses are supplied as an individual item.
They are packed in a carton.
2.3 Projector Case
Dimensions
The dimensions are given in mm.
25.4mm = 1 inch
Image 2-1
Front view dimensions
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Image 2-2
Side view dimensions
Image 2-3
Top View dimensions
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3. Installation Guidelines
3. INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
Never use the projector when turned with the inputs downwards.
3.1 General
Before installing the projector, read first the safety instructions.
Ambient Temperature Conditions.
Careful consideration of things such as image size, ambient light level, projector placement and type of screen to use are critical to
the optimum use of the projection system.
Max. ambient temperature : 35 C or 104 F
Min. ambient temperature : 10 Cor50 F
The projector will not operate if ambient air temperature falls outside this range (10 C- 35 Cor50F-10 F-95 F).
Storage temperature: -35 Cto+65C (-25.6 F to 149 F)
Humidity Conditions
Storage: 0 to 98 % RH Non-condensing
Operation: 0 to 95 % RH Non-condensing
Harmful Environmental Contamination Precaution
Environment
Do not install the projection system in a site near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust or humidity. Be aware that room heat rises to the ceiling; check that temperature near the installation site is not
excessive.
Environment condition check
A projector must always be mounted in a manner which ensures the free flow of clean air into the projectors ventilation inlets. For
installations in environments where the projector is subject to airborne contaminants such as that produced by smoke machines or
similar (these deposit a thin layer of greasy residue upon the projectors internal optics and imaging electronic surfaces, degrading
performance), then it is highly advisable and desirable to have this contamination removed prior to it reaching the projectors clean
air supply. Devices or structures to extract or shield contaminated air well away from the projector are a prerequisite, if this is not a
feasible solution then measures to relocate the projector to a clean air environment should be considered.
Only ever use the manufactures recommended cleaning kit which has been specifically designed for cleaning optical parts, never
use industrial strength cleaners on a projectors optics as these will degrade optical coatings and damage sensitive optoelectronics
components. Failure to take suitable precautions to protect the projector from the effects of persistent and prolonged air contami-
nants will culminate in extensive and irreversible ingrained optical damage. At this stage cleaning of the internal optical units will be
non-effective and impracticable. Damage of this nature is under no circumstances covered under the manufactures warranty and
may deem the warranty null and void. In such a case the client shall be held solely responsible for all costs incurred during any
repair. It is the clients responsibility to ensure at all times that the projector is protected from the harmful effects of hostile airborne
particles in the environment of the projector. The manufacture reserves the right to refuse repair if a projector has been subject to
wantful neglect, abandon or improper use.
Special Care for Laser Beams
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 Mirror Devices (TM) in which case there is a loss of warranty
Which screen type ?
There are two major categories of screens used for projection equipment. Those used for front projected images and those for rear
projection applications.
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Screens are rated by how much light they reflect (or transmit in the case of rear projection systems) given a determined amount
of light projected toward them. The ‘GAIN’ of a screen is the term used. Front and rear screens are both rated in terms of gain.
The gain of screens range from a white matte screen with a gain of 1 (x1) to a brushed aluminized screen with a gain of 10 (x10)
or more. The choice between higher and lower gain screens is largely a matter of personal preference and another consideration
called the Viewing angle. In considering the type of screen to choose, determine where the viewers will be located and go for the
highest gain screen possible. A high gain screen will provide a brighter picture but reduce the viewing angle. For more information
about screens, contact your local screen supplier.
What image size? How big should the image be?
The projector is designed for projecting an image size : min 1.00m (3.3ft) to max (15 m 49.2ft) (depending on the ambient light
conditions), with a aspect ratio of 4 to 3.
3.2 Configuration
Which configuration can be used?
The projector can be installed to project images in four different configurations:
• Front/table
• Rear/table
• Front/ceiling
• Rear/ceiling
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Positioning the projector
Table mounted, front projection
Image 3-1
Table mounted configuration
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Table mounted, front projection. Configuration 2
Image 3-2
Table mounted configuration
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Ceiling mounted, front projection.
Image 3-3
Ceiling mounted configuration
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Ceiling mounted, front projection.
Image 3-4
Ceiling mounted configuration
3.3 Warning on Rotating the Projector
Warning
When the lamp casing is installed, it is not allowed to rotate the projector clockwise when facing the lenses. An internal tilt switch
will provide to start up the projector. Correct way of rotating the projector, see image 3-6.
Image 3-5
Not allowed Rotation.
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Image 3-6
Rotating the Projector 180
3.4 Safety Area around ProjectorSafety Area
Safety area
Make sure the projector is located so that the air inlets and outlets for the cooling system are not obstructed. Leave a safety area A
of about 1 meter on the left and the right side of the projector.
Image 3-7
Safety area around the projector.
3.5 Installation of the Lamp Casing
Never transport the projector with the lamp casing installed. The lamp casing should always been transported
in a vertical way to avoid damaging the lamp.
Never attempt to disassemble the lamp from its housing or to dispose of it other than by returning it to BARCO.
Due to its high internal pressure, the lamp may explode in either hot or cold state.
Installing the projection lamp.
1. Unplug the projector from the wall outlet.
2. On the input side of the projector, remove the side by turning the 4 quarter turn fastener studs a quarter turn counter clockwise.
(image 3-8)
3. Flip the lower side of the plate a little and carefully pull it downwards to remove.
4. Take the lamp casing carefully out of its shipping box.
5. Place the lamp casing on the optical base plate. (image 3-9)
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6. Push the lamp casing forward until the lamp slide fully into the projector. Both center pins must match both center holes. (im-
age 3-10, image 3-11)
Both center pins must match both center holes. (image 3-12)
7. Secure the correct position by turning both bolts a quarter turn clockwise.
Image 3-8
Image 3-9
Mounting the lamp casing Image 3-10 Mounting the lamp casing
Image 3-11
Mounting the lamp casing
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