Barco BarcoReality SIM 6 Ultra II User manual

Dedicated digital light valve projector for simulation and V&AR
BarcoReality SIM 6 Ultra
Barco proprietary options for dedicated application benefits
•WARP 6TM non-linear image mapping using proprietary bicubic interpolation algorithms:
enables high-order pre-distortions electronically, without frame delay
•TRA SPORT DELAY REDUCTIO (TDR): ensures minimal propagation delay between the input
signal and the projected image
•TRUE MOTIO REPRODUCTIO (TMR): motion artifacts compensation and image
enhancement dramatically minimizes smearing inherent to LCD technology
•Adjustable Scheimpflug correction for tilted projector screen configurations
•Passive stereo optimized configuration (linear or circular polarization or Infitec stereo
separation) for V&AR applications
•Available in passive stereo optimized configuration with linear and circular polarization
•STEREO SWITCHER™: switches between all three passive stereo separation technologies
Multi-channel optimization
•Color Gamut Matching (CGM): matched optical components for multi-channel use
•Gamut Expansion and Matching (GEM™)(1): increased addressable gamut and more
accurate color matching
•Chromatically matched optical engines with additional DY ACOLOR™ electronic color
space transformations for elimination of channel-to-channel color variations
•Optical Soft Edge Matching (OSEM): edge blending for all brightness levels, including
black level
•Black & White uniformity correction: factory adjustment to ensure excellent color
uniformity of the grays, whites and blacks
•I-STEREO™ for multi-channel, high quality stereoscopic viewing
in V&AR applications
(1) requires Color Gamut Matching
Native resolution UXGA ( 600 x 200)
This projector can be equipped with a
broad range of proprietary Application
Specific Optimizations (ASO’s) for
demanding configurations in both
Simulation and Virtual Reality
applications. Compact size and rugged
design makes the SIM 6 ULTRA II also
perfect for implementation into motion-
base platforms.
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Dedicated options for demanding applications
Advanced Geometry Distortion
WARP 6™ is the most advanced geometry distortion technology
using proprietary bi-cubic interpolation. It is specifically optimized
to preserve fine detail in the image and suppress resampling
artefacts. Thanks to WARP 6™, fixed matrix projectors like the
SIM 6 ULTRA II can be used in a wide variety of curved-screen
applications, ranging from straightforward cylindrical displays to
the most severe distortions.
Test charts scaled using
1. Generic bilinear algorithm
2. WARP 6™ algorithm
For night scenes in Simulation, for high contrast detail in Virtual
Reality applications and for dark starry skies in planetariums,
arco incorporated an impressive array of proprietary
technologies and dedicated options to ensure the highest
possible contrast and multi-screen color and brightness
uniformity of all projected images.
Electronic Soft Edge Matching (ESEM)
In multi-channel setups, the nonzero black level of light valve
projectors normally leads to brighter overlap zones, especially
in night sceneries, which complicates multi-sided overlaps.
Barco’s standard ESEM technology allows you to adjust edge
blending without black-level correction on all Barco simulation
projectors.
Optical Soft Edge Matching (OSEM)
With Barco’s proprietary OSEM, blending filters in the optical
path maintain the black level in the overlap zone to that of
the separate images.
This results in a seamless image with invisible blends, also in
night sceneries, with complete control over the full dynamic
range.
Most regular multi-channel
configurations ESEM)
Multi-channel set-up
with Barco’s proprietary
Optical Soft Edge Matching
Left Right
Optical Soft Edge Matching:
Black level in overlap zone is
equivalent to separate images
Left Right
Electronically adjustable black
True black Projector black
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Gamut Expansion & Matching™
All projectors of a multi-channel
system are carefully matched using
unique optical components, raising the
color accuracy throughout the application.
GEM™ at the same time improves the
primary color uniformity within the
separate images, without having to
sacrifice addressable gamut.
This technology also increases the
addressable color gamut of the combined
multi-channel system.
Extended Contrast Ratio (ECR)
Dark night scenes typically deliver video
signals with reduced dynamic range and
almost no contrast.
i-Stereo™
Optional an the SIM 6 ULTRA II with WARP 6™
From a single high-bandwidth PC or
workstation output (>170 MHz), I-STEREO™
produces two channel pictures with
blend. By using the two outputs of the PC
or workstation, you get a two-channel
passive stereo projection at full resolution.
By electronically enhancing these video
signals and dimming to rescale to full
dynamic range, Barco’s ECR greatly impro-
ves the contrast ratio and picture quality.
Stereo Switcher™
Optional on the SIM 6 ULTRA II
Switching between linear and circular
polarization and Infitec stereo separation
enables you to adapt the installation’s
stereo creating technology to meet your
application needs.
DynaColor™
Optional on the SIM 6 ULTRA II equipped with
WARP 6 options
DY ACOLOR provides the user with the
ultimate electronic fine tuning to
digitally set the primary and secondary
color coordinates to obtain perfect color
matching across a system.
Gray Level Definition Part of DYNACOLOR™)
Improved grayscale tracking across the
different channels of the multi-channel
setup by controlling the black, white and
grays.
Barco’s seamless 3-channel image thanks to:
•WARP 6™ for geometry
•Gem™ and DYNACOLOR™ for color uniformity
•OSEM for an invisible blend
Photo courtesy: Nationaal licht-en ruimtevaartlaboratorium Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Blending with non-optimized projectors:
1. Alignment differences
2. Color & brightness differences
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arco SIM 6 Ultra II
Barco Simulation
US Headquarters:
600 Bellbrook Avenue - Xenia, OH 453 5-4053
Tel. [phone] • Fax [phone]
email: [e-mail]
European Headquarters:
Noordlaan 5, B 520 Kuurne - Belgium
Tel. [phone] • Fax [phone]
email: [e-mail]
Ref. no. R599653 November 2004
Barco Simulation is an ISO 9001 registered company.
The information and data given are typical for the equipment described.
However any individual item is subject to change without any notice.
The latest version of this product sheet can be found on www.simulation.barco.com.
WARP 6, Transport Delay Reduction, TDR, True motion Reproduction, TMR, Stereo Switcher, i-Stereo,
Color Gamut Matching, CGM, Gamut Expansion and Matching, GEM, DynaColor,
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PTICAL S OFT E DGE M ATCHING , OSEM, E XTENDED C ONTRAST R ATIO and ECR are trademarks of Barco.
LCD panels
3 active matrix Poly-Silicon LCD panels
(1.8" diagonal) with Micro Lens Array
and a native resolution of 1600 x 1200
pixels (aspect ratio 4:3)
Economy lamp mode
Choose between normal operation
mode and economy mode.
Wide compatibility
The SIM 6 ULTRA II is compatible with:
•Image generators and electronic
workstations with a resolution up to
2,000 x 1,280 pixels @ 76 Hz
•All computer graphics formats from
VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA to UXGA
•Most Macintosh computers
•All current video sources (PAL, SECAM,
TSC 3.58, TSC 4.43) in Composite,
SVHS, Component RGB formats using
optional video decoder
•All currently proposed HDTV, extended
and improved television standards
(Eureka 95,
Hi-vision, ACTV, IDTV, EDTV)
•Most sources with a pixel clock up to
205 MHz
Lenses
A wide range of fixed lenses and zoom
lenses ensures the highest optical
efficiency and maximum light output.
A versatile lens shift allows the
projector to be installed off-axis, without
losing any brightness.
Scheimpflug correction
This built-in optical correction
guarantees optimal optical focus from
left to right and top to bottom for
projection under non-standard angles.
Ruggedized version
optimized for use on motion base
platform
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