Barco Galaxy NH-12 User manual

Galaxy NH-12
Barco’s 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. The 12,000 lumens, three-chip DLP Galaxy provides brighter,
more reliable images and a wider field of view thanks to its 1080p HD resolution.
It is a network-centric projector, which greatly increases its ease-of-use in image-crit-
ical and virtual reality applications with large amounts of data.
12,000 lumens three-chip DLP, 1080p HD stereoscopic projector
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Excellent stereo image quality
The Galaxy NH-12’s 1080p HD resolution yields a pixel count that is 60% more than
that of a classic SXGA+ resolution, which means far more detail can be displayed at
once, and image sizes will be closer to the human eye’s field of view.
Its three-chip DLP technology is noted for its high reliability, natural color reproduction,
extended gray levels and high brightness. The Galaxy NH-12 has improved upon this
with a greater contrast ratio and deeper black levels. In addition, three-chip DLP
technology is also the preferred platform for stereoscopic projection.
The exact 3D rendering that Barco’s Galaxy NH-12 offers is vital to applications such as
automotive design review, analysis of large geophysical data sets, pharmaceutical
and scientific research and many others. The Galaxy NH-12 supports any current type
of stereoscopic technology, depending on the customer’s wishes:
• The NH-12 is a standard active
stereoscopic projector. Active stereo
uses only one projector per stereo
channel, and retains exceedingly high
levels of color quality. By requiring only
one projector per channel, a
visualization system can attain much
higher levels of cost-efficiency.
ACTIVE STEREO ACTIVE INFITEC STEREO PASSIVE POLARIZED OR INFITEC
STEREO
Pair of Infitec+™
stereo glasses
Standard screen
Single DLP™ projector
with Active Infitec+
Pair of passive stereo glasses
Non-depolarizing screen
Two DLP™ projectors
• The NH-12 has integrated optional
active Infitec filters. This Barco-
patented stereo technology has
uncompromised image quality,
regardless of the type of screen you
use. In addition, active Infitec makes
use of considerably more affordable
passive glasses.
• The NH-12 also supports passive
polarized or passive Infitec, if your
visualization center is to be used by
large groups. Passive stereo setups,
where two projectors generate one
stereo image, also retain high levels of
brightness, which is ideal for larger
rooms.
Pair of active stereo glasses
Images at double
refresh rate
Stereo-enabled DLP™
or fast phosphor green
CRT projector
Emitter
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Perfect projection on any
screen type
More flexibility
The aesthetically designed Galaxy NH-
12 boasts a completely new chassis
and optical engine aimed at having
some of the lowest noise levels in its
class, averaging well under 49dB. The
liquid-cooled optical engine’s reliabili-
ty is further increased by being fully
sealed, which means no dust can enter
and cause degradation in contrast and
black levels. Furthermore, no filter
replacement is needed. Your image
quality also remains stable over time,
thanks to the NH-12’s rock solid lens
holder. This grants the Galaxy NH-12 a
system lifetime that is substantially
longer than that of similar three-chip
DLP systems.
Barco’s Galaxy NH-12 can be flexibly
connected to all kinds of sources. With
its wide input range for both 2D mono
and 3D stereo, it is the ultimate in
simultaneous data and video, and
hybrid mono and stereo projection.
The Galaxy NH-12’s wide horizontal and
vertical lens shift options further render
it a perfect choice for both front and
rear projection. Its keystone and
linearity corrections are vastly superior
to those of regular three-chip DLP
systems, and help resulting in an
exceptional image quality.
The Galaxy NH-12 features Barco proprietary technology that makes it an
excellent choice for multi-channel setups and large screen applications, such
as flat or curved display walls, or immersive stereoscopic environments:
• Edge blending technology creates
one continuous image across the entire
screen, without blurry overlap zones,
thanks to new alpha and beta planes.
Barco’s edge blending can be electron-
ic, optical or a combination of the two,
to have the best of both worlds.
• DynaColor and linked CLO (constant
light output) match color or brightness
differences across channels to create
one constant color and light output for
the entire image.
Set-up through real-time on-screen interface Resulting soft-edge mask
• Bi-cubical warping (geometry cor-
rection) ensures that an image is pro-
jected correctly, with an extremely high
level of accuracy (up to 33 by 33 control
points), even across curved, non-flat
surfaces, to guarantee a natural view
free of distortions.
Revolutionary design
LAN/WAN
DVI
Directly connected sources
Networked sources
PC running Barco’s desktop software
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Real-time interaction and collaboration in 1080p HD
Collaborating in real time on multiple sets of data and video simultaneously is
the dream of any multidisciplinary team. By being able to cross-analyze relevant
data on one big screen, the Galaxy NH-12 suddenly makes interactive decision-
making an efficient process that greatly enhances your workflow.
Barco’s Galaxy NH-12 allows easy con-
nection to a vast array of sources,
including computers, 3D workstations,
DVD players and networked locations.
The NH-12 processes these sources,
whether mono or stereo, simultaneous-
ly and renders them in multiple win-
Flexible source multi-windowing Razor-sharp, natural video-
conferencing
Thanks to the Galaxy NH-12’s superior
1080p HD resolution, videoconferencing
over IP in lifelike, natural detail
becomes possible. This renders your
collaboration session interactive to the
greatest level. With your videoconfer-
encing running in one window and
remote participants sharing their desk-
top over the network, each team can
analyze the same information remotely
and simultaneously.
Centralized control and
diagnostics
The Galaxy NH-12 presents a great
asset for your tech support staff, as it
allows easy, centralized control and
diagnostics over the network, including
remote startup and shutdown. Special
Barco software enables staff to check
the projector’s runtime, its lamp life-
time and the status of connected
sources. It also sends automated e-mail
alerts to your AV/IT-personnel in case of
lamp problems.
Maximized ease of use
through Barco-patented
software
The Galaxy NH-12 is controlled with
mouse and keyboard. With a simple
click of the mouse, you can select
sources from the Windows Start Menu
option “My Sources”. Similarly, you can
save and recall various screen layouts
through “My Layouts”. This allows you
to start up an important window config-
uration for a meeting immediately,
without having to go through the time-
consuming routines of selecting and
displaying sources manually each time.
dows that can be freely resized, moved
or made to overlap on a widescreen
Windows desktop at will. Cross-analyz-
ing and collaborating with all relevant
information on one screen accelerates
the decision-making process in ways
that were unthinkable in the past.
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The price of a projection system is more than just its purchase: servicing,
maintenance, peripherals and learning curves should also be taken into account,
and often add up to a much higher cost. Barco’s Galaxy
NH-12 greatly reduces the total cost of ownership on many levels:
Applications
• Geophysical data analysis
• Avionic and automotive design and review
• Scientific research and data management
Reducing your total cost of ownership
Net Cost comparison
€0
€50.000
100.000
150.000
200.000
250.000
VSMR
SMR
MMR
LMR
VCR
AUD
WRR
Network Centric
AV Centric
VSMR: Very small meeting room
SMR: Small meeting room
MMR: Medium size meeting room
LMR: Large meeting room
VCR: Videoconference room
AUD: Auditorium
WRR: War room
• You save time, because
you don’t need to learn
how to work with a new
interface and connect var-
ious sources over and over
again. You simply use
Windows and its Barco Start
Menu options.
• You save money, because you don’t
need to buy remote controls or matrix
switchers. Instead, you use keyboard and
mouse, and display sources simultaneous-
ly on one screen, in fully reconfigurable
windows.
• Reduce maintenance costs.
Your projection system is
practically maintenance-
free due to its sealed optical
engine, and its centralized
control and maintenance
functionalities eliminate many
manual check-up routines.
• Improved reliability. Thanks to its liquid
cooling and its top-of-the-line xenon
lamp, the NH-12 boasts a significantly
longer system lifetime compared to other
three-chip DLP systems.
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Galaxy NH-12 technical specifications
Display capabilities
Light output
12,000 center lumens (+/- 10%)
Contrast
1,800:1 up to 2,000:1 (with TLD+1.2:1 lens in High Contrast Mode)
Resolution
Full HD (1,920 x 1,080)
Chip technology
Sealed and liquid cooled 3-chip DLPTM
Lamps
Lamp
2 kW Xenon
Lamp warranty
750 hrs waranted, max. 800 hrs
Dimensions
Weight
70 kg (154.2 lbs) net - 85 kg (187.4 lbs) shipping weight
Height - width - length
345 / 590 / 913 mm
13.58 ” / 23.22 ” / 35.94 ”
Lenses
Available zoom lenses / HD real throw
TLD HB (1.6-2.0:1) (rt 1.4-1.7:1) R9842060
TLD HB (2.0-2.8:1) (rt 1.7-2.4:1) R9842080
TLD HB (2.8-5.0:1) (rt 2.4-4.3:1) R9842100
TLD HB (5.0-8.0:1) (rt 4.2-7.0:1) R9842120
Available fixed focal lenses
TLD HB (0.8:1) R9842040
TLD+ (1.2:1) R9840775
Lens shift range
Horizontal shift up to +/- 65%
Vertical shift up to +/- 100%
Features
Special features
Standerd active and polarized stereo, optional passive or
active Infitec
Source and PiP operation through Windows OS
Standard full geometry correction
Sealed, liquid-cooled engine
Desktop output including external source windows on DVI- D
Inputs and outputs
Standard inputs
1x 5-BNC (RGBHV, RGBS or RGBsB)
1x Composite video (BNC)
1x S-Video (4-pin mini DIN)
1x DVI
1x VGA (D15)
3 stereo sync inputs (mini-DIN)
Optional inputs (1 free layer)
SDI/HD-SDI input
Communication ports
RS232 (on D9)
10/100 Mb/s Ethernet (on RJ45)
Compatibility
Video
PAL, SECAM, NTSC video signals in Composite, S-video,
component or RGB format
All current HDTV standards (720i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p) in
Component or RGB format
Data
All computer graphics formats up to QXGA @ 120 Hz
Analog sources with a pixel clock of up to 270 MHz
DVI sources with a pixel clock of up to 165 MHz
Safety
Safety standards
ETL60950 and EN60950
CE compliant
CCC compliant
Power
AC power
200 - 240 VAC/50-60 Hz
Max. power consumption / dissipation
2,800 Watt / 9,560 BTU
Order info
Galaxy NH-12 R9040400
New 2kW lamp R9843080
Refurbished lamp R9843090
QXGA RGBHV input R9843020
DVI/D15 input R9843030
SDI/HD-SDI R9843040
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