Barco Hdx series Operating manual

HDX series

User and Installation manual

For HDX, HDX W12, HDX W14,HDX W18 and HDX W20

R5905032/15

16/06/2015

Product revision

Software version: 1.10.

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be restricted in its sale but the following warning shall be included in the instructions for use:

Warning : This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be

required to take adequate measures.

Federal Communications 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 at his own expense

Changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the

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indirect damage, and also damage attributed to the operation of software as well as to other services provided by Barco, being a component

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guaranteed in writing or due to the intent or gross negligence or part of Barco.

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in particular if the systems are operated incorrectly or if, after the transfer of risks, the goods are subject to inﬂuences not agreed upon in

the contract, all guarantee claims of the purchaser will be rendered invalid. Not included in the guarantee coverage are system failures

which are attributed to programs or special electronic circuitry provided by the purchaser, e.g. interfaces. Normal wear as well as normal

maintenance are not subject to the guarantee provided by Barco either.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety................................................................................................................. 7
1 General considerations............................................................................................................... 7
2 Important safety instructions ......................................................................................................... 8
3 Light beam Hazard Distance (HD) ..................................................................................................10
4 HD in function of the lens Throw Ratio (TR)........................................................................................ 11
5 Important warnings concerning HDX ﬂight cases ..................................................................................12
General..............................................................................................................13
1 Installation requirements . . . .........................................................................................................13
2 Unpacking the projector .............................................................................................................14
3 Initial inspection......................................................................................................................15
4 HDX ﬂight case ......................................................................................................................16
5 Projector conﬁgurations .............................................................................................................16
6 Projector air inlets and outlets.......................................................................................................20
7 Free download of Projector Toolset.................................................................................................20
8 Installation process overview........................................................................................................21
Physical installation ..............................................................................................23
1 Remote control unit (RCU) ..........................................................................................................23
1.1 RCU battery installation.......................................................................................................23
1.2 RCU rugged case installation ................................................................................................24
1.3 RCU XLR adaptor installation ................................................................................................25
1.4 Using the XLR adaptor of the RCU.. . ........................................................................................25
1.5 RCU usage possibilities ......................................................................................................26
2 Lenses ...............................................................................................................................27
2.1 Available lenses...............................................................................................................27
2.2 Lens selection.................................................................................................................28
2.3 Lens installation ...............................................................................................................29
2.4 Lens removal..................................................................................................................30
2.5 Lens safety cable .............................................................................................................31
2.6 Lens shift, zoom & focus......................................................................................................33
2.7 Scheimpﬂug adjustment ...................................................................................................... 34
3 Connecting the projector with the power net .......................................................................................37
4 Alignment of a table mounted projector. . . . . ........................................................................................38
5 Mounting the bottom carry handler .................................................................................................39
6 Mounting the top carry handler......................................................................................................40
7 Suspension of the projector with rigging clamps ...................................................................................41
8 Alignment of a ceiling mounted projector .. . ........................................................................................44
Input & Communication..........................................................................................47
1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................47
2 Input source connections. . . .........................................................................................................48
3 Communication connections ........................................................................................................50
4 Utility-Accessory Outlet..............................................................................................................53
Getting started.....................................................................................................55
1 RCU & Local keypad ................................................................................................................55
2 Terminology overview ............................................................................................................... 55
3 Power on projector ..................................................................................................................57
4 Switching to standby ................................................................................................................60
5 Power off projector ..................................................................................................................60
6 Status LEDs ......................................................................................................................... 61
7 Using the RCU.......................................................................................................................61
8 Projector Address.................................................................................................................... 63
8.1 Displaying and Programming addresses into the RCU . .....................................................................63
8.2 Controlling the projector ......................................................................................................63
9 Source selection.....................................................................................................................63
Quick set up adjustment .........................................................................................65
1 Text boxes ON or OFF ..............................................................................................................65
2 Quick Lens Adjustment via LENS key ..............................................................................................65
3 Direct Lens Adjustment (RCU) ......................................................................................................67
4 Quick picture in picture..............................................................................................................67
5 Quick language selection . . .........................................................................................................68
Start up of the adjustment mode ...............................................................................71
1 About the adjustment mode .........................................................................................................71
2 About the use of the remote control and the local keypad.........................................................................71
3 Start up the adjustment mode.......................................................................................................71
4 Navigation and adjustments.........................................................................................................72
5 Menu memory .......................................................................................................................73
6 Shortcut keys to the menus .........................................................................................................73
7 Test patterns in adjustment mode. ..................................................................................................74
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8 Help information in adjustment mode...............................................................................................74
Input .................................................................................................................75
1 Input menu overview ................................................................................................................75
2 Input Selection .......................................................................................................................76
3 Advanced Settings...................................................................................................................77
3.1 About Input Setup.............................................................................................................77
3.2 Input conﬁguration ............................................................................................................77
3.3 DVI - RGB input...............................................................................................................78
3.4 SDI input ......................................................................................................................78
3.5 5 cable input. . .................................................................................................................80
3.6 HDMI - DisplayPort input (3D input module) .................................................................................80
4 Input locking . ........................................................................................................................80
5 Minimum delay....................................................................................................................... 82
6 Native resolution.....................................................................................................................83
7 No Signal ............................................................................................................................84
7.1 Background color .............................................................................................................84
7.2 Background Logo .............................................................................................................85
7.3 Shutdown settings ............................................................................................................85
7.4 Shutdown retarding time......................................................................................................86
7.5 Auto Dimming.................................................................................................................87
8 EDID .................................................................................................................................88
8.1 Conﬁgure an input . . . .........................................................................................................88
8.2 Create custom EDID ﬁle......................................................................................................89
8.3 Delete a custom EDID ﬁle ....................................................................................................91
8.4 Delete all custom EDID ﬁle ...................................................................................................92
9 3D input ..............................................................................................................................92
9.1 About 3D modes ..............................................................................................................92
9.2 Activate 3D....................................................................................................................95
9.3 Auto detection.................................................................................................................96
9.4 Input type selection ........................................................................................................... 97
9.5 3D second input...............................................................................................................98
9.6 L-R Synchronisation, ﬁeld dominance........................................................................................99
9.7 L-R Synchronisation, Invert 3D sync out....................................................................................100
Image .............................................................................................................. 103
1 Image menu overview ..............................................................................................................103
2 Start up the Image adjustments. . . .................................................................................................104
3 Image settings ......................................................................................................................104
3.1 Contrast ......................................................................................................................104
3.2 Brightness....................................................................................................................105
3.3 Saturation ....................................................................................................................106
3.4 Phase.........................................................................................................................107
3.5 Color temperature (ﬁxed values) ............................................................................................109
3.6 Color temperature (custom values) .........................................................................................110
3.7 Input Balance ................................................................................................................111
3.7.1 Introduction to Input Balance . ........................................................................................111
3.7.2 Adjusting the input balance ...........................................................................................112
3.8 Image settings, defaults .....................................................................................................115
4 Aspect Ratio ........................................................................................................................116
5 Timings..............................................................................................................................118
5.1 Source timings ...............................................................................................................118
5.2 Advanced timings, clamp delay - clamp width ..............................................................................119
6 Image File Services ................................................................................................................121
6.1 Files and ﬁle manipulations. .................................................................................................121
6.2 Manual Load ﬁle .............................................................................................................121
6.3 File Load Filter ...............................................................................................................122
6.4 Delete a ﬁle ..................................................................................................................122
6.5 Delete all custom ﬁles .......................................................................................................124
6.6 Rename custom ﬁles ........................................................................................................125
6.7 Copy custom ﬁle .............................................................................................................126
6.8 Image ﬁle service options, Load ﬁle.........................................................................................127
6.9 Image ﬁle service options, Auto Picture Alignment .........................................................................128
7 Save custom settings...............................................................................................................129
8 Splash image .......................................................................................................................129
Layout ............................................................................................................. 133
1 Layout menu overview .............................................................................................................133
2 Introduction .........................................................................................................................133
3 Main window . .......................................................................................................................134
3.1 Main window source selection...............................................................................................134
3.2 Main window size ............................................................................................................135
3.3 Main window position ........................................................................................................136
4 PiP window . . .......................................................................................................................137
4.1 Introduction to PIP . . . ........................................................................................................138
4.2 Picture in Picture activation..................................................................................................138
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4.3 PiP window, source selection................................................................................................139
4.4 PiP window, Size ............................................................................................................140
4.5 PiP window, position .........................................................................................................141
5 Layout File Services................................................................................................................143
5.1 Load layout ﬁle...............................................................................................................143
5.2 Rename layout ﬁle ...........................................................................................................144
5.3 Delete layout ﬁle .............................................................................................................144
5.4 Delete all layout ﬁles.........................................................................................................145
5.5 Copy or Save as layout ﬁle ..................................................................................................146
6 Lens behavior.......................................................................................................................147
Lamp............................................................................................................... 149
1 Lamp menu overview...............................................................................................................149
2 Lamp power mode..................................................................................................................149
3 Lamp power.........................................................................................................................150
4 Auto dimming when on Pause .....................................................................................................150
5 Auto dimming when No Signal .....................................................................................................150
6 Auto dimming when Over-temperature ............................................................................................151
7 CLO mode (Constant light output mode) .. . .......................................................................................151
8 CLO targets.........................................................................................................................153
9 LPS power ..........................................................................................................................153
10 Lamp identiﬁcation..................................................................................................................153
11 Z-axis adjustment...................................................................................................................154
Alignment......................................................................................................... 155
1 Alignment menu overview..........................................................................................................155
2 Orientation ..........................................................................................................................156
3 Lens adjustment, zoom - focus . . . .................................................................................................157
4 Lens adjustment, shift ..............................................................................................................158
5 Lens adjustment, mid position .....................................................................................................159
6 Calbrate lens at startup.............................................................................................................159
7 Calibrate lens .......................................................................................................................160
8 Warping .............................................................................................................................161
8.1 About warping................................................................................................................162
8.2 Warp activation - deactivation ...............................................................................................162
8.3 Start up manual adjustment .................................................................................................163
8.4 Warp adjustment principle ...................................................................................................164
8.5 Setting the warping level.................................................................................................... .167
8.6 Warp adaptation steps .......................................................................................................167
8.7 Making selections and adjustments . . .......................................................................................168
8.8 Keystone correction workﬂow ...............................................................................................169
8.9 Linearity adjustment, workﬂow ..............................................................................................170
8.10 Selecting and changing the position of a speciﬁc point.....................................................................171
8.11 Scaling the image............................................................................................................171
8.12 Shifting the image............................................................................................................172
8.13 Rotating the image . . . ........................................................................................................172
8.14 Hardware Reset..............................................................................................................174
8.15 OSD opacity. . ................................................................................................................174
8.16 Warp ﬁle service, load ﬁle ...................................................................................................175
8.17 Warp ﬁle service, save to ﬁle ................................................................................................176
8.18 Warp ﬁle service, save as ...................................................................................................177
8.19 Warp ﬁle service, rename ﬁle................................................................................................178
8.20 Warp ﬁle service, delete ﬁle .................................................................................................179
8.21 Warp ﬁle service, delete all ﬁles.............................................................................................180
8.22 Warp board reset.............................................................................................................181
8.23 Warp board and values reset................................................................................................182
8.24 Alternative Side Keystone .................................................................................................. . 183
9 Blanking adjustment................................................................................................................184
10 Contrast-Intensity...................................................................................................................186
11 Gamma .............................................................................................................................187
12 Internal patterns ....................................................................................................................187
13 Color space.........................................................................................................................188
14 Scenergix ...........................................................................................................................190
14.1 Introduction. . . ................................................................................................................190
14.2 Preparations. . ................................................................................................................191
14.3 Scenergix activation . ........................................................................................................191
14.4 Scenergix pattern ............................................................................................................192
14.5 Scenergix adjustment lines . .................................................................................................193
14.6 Data doubling ................................................................................................................194
14.7 White level adjustment (blending area) . . . ..................................................................................195
14.8 Black level adjustment.......................................................................................................198
14.9 Scenergix Reset .............................................................................................................201
15 3D Glasses .........................................................................................................................202
15.1 Dark time adjustment ....................................................................................................... .202
15.2 Left-right output reference delay ........................................................................................... .205
15.3 3D Sync Loop Through ......................................................................................................206
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15.4 Upper limit for triple or double ﬂash .........................................................................................207
16 High End Systems Mirror...........................................................................................................208
Projector Control................................................................................................ 211
1 Projector Control menu overview ..................................................................................................211
2 Individual Projector Address .......................................................................................................212
3 Projector Common Address........................................................................................................213
4 Serial Communication ..............................................................................................................214
4.1 Baud rate setup ............................................................................................................. .214
4.2 Interface Standard . . . ........................................................................................................214
5 Network .............................................................................................................................215
5.1 Introduction to a Network connection .......................................................................................215
5.2 Wired DHCP set up..........................................................................................................216
5.3 Wired IP address set up .....................................................................................................217
5.4 Wired subnet mask set up . ..................................................................................................218
5.5 Wired default gateway set up................................................................................................220
5.6 Wireless network activation................................................................................................. .221
5.7 Wireless access points selection and setup ................................................................................222
5.8 Wireless DHCP set up .......................................................................................................224
5.9 Wireless ﬁxed IP address set up . . . . . .......................................................................................225
5.10 Wireless subnet mask set up ................................................................................................226
5.11 Wireless default gateway set up.............................................................................................228
6 IR Control switching ................................................................................................................229
7 DMX.................................................................................................................................230
7.1 DMX address.................................................................................................................230
7.2 DMX universe............................................................................................................... . 232
7.3 DMX mode . . . ................................................................................................................233
7.4 Art-Net DMX..................................................................................................................234
7.5 Front XLR output voltage control............................................................................................235
7.6 Monitor .......................................................................................................................237
7.7 DMX Shutdown ..............................................................................................................238
7.8 DMX Shutdown retarding time...............................................................................................238
8 Buttons..............................................................................................................................239
8.1 Standby button ...............................................................................................................239
8.2 Shortcut keys.................................................................................................................240
9 Menu position.......................................................................................................................241
10 Local LCD...........................................................................................................................242
11 Language selection. ................................................................................................................243
12 Scheduler ...........................................................................................................................244
12.1 Add a task to the list ........................................................................................................ .244
12.2 Edit a task....................................................................................................................247
12.3 Delete task ...................................................................................................................249
12.4 Scheduler, on or off . .........................................................................................................250
13 GSM Conﬁguration, activation .....................................................................................................251
14 GSM Conﬁguration, subscription ..................................................................................................253
15 FLEX, light output conﬁguration....................................................................................................255
15.1 About FLEX, Light output control............................................................................................255
15.2 Light output conﬁguration via OSD menu ...................................................................................256
15.3 Conﬁgure projector’s light output via SMS..................................................................................257
16 SMS services.......................................................................................................................257
16.1 Request for notiﬁcations.....................................................................................................257
16.2 Request for information ......................................................................................................258
16.3 Lamp ignition admission.................................................................................................... .258
Service ............................................................................................................ 259
1 Service menu overview.............................................................................................................259
2 Identiﬁcation ........................................................................................................................260
3 Diagnosis ...........................................................................................................................261
3.1 Versions ......................................................................................................................261
3.2 Measurements .............................................................................................................. .262
3.3 Logging.......................................................................................................................263
3.4 Board Id ......................................................................................................................265
3.5 Notiﬁcation ...................................................................................................................265
3.6 Tilt sensor ....................................................................................................................266
4 Internal Service Patterns ...........................................................................................................267
5 Convergence .......................................................................................................................271
6 Factory defaults.....................................................................................................................273
7 USB memory .......................................................................................................................274
8 Reset Formatter ....................................................................................................................275
9 Reﬁll mode . . . .......................................................................................................................276
10 Save Custom Settings..............................................................................................................277
11 Special HD Camera mode . ........................................................................................................278
12 Auto Dimming when over-temperature ............................................................................................279
13 Time and Date......................................................................................................................279
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15. Maintenance...................................................................................................... 281
15.1 Cleaning the lens . . . ................................................................................................................281
15.2 Cleaning the exterior of the projector ..............................................................................................281
16. Servicing.......................................................................................................... 283
16.1 Inserting an input module . . ........................................................................................................283
16.2 Removal of the lamp house ........................................................................................................284
16.3 Installation of the lamp house ......................................................................................................285
16.4 Removal of the front cover .........................................................................................................286
16.5 Mounting the front cover . . . ........................................................................................................288
16.6 Removal of the lamp cover.........................................................................................................289
16.7 Mounting the lamp cover . . .........................................................................................................290
16.8 Replacement of the high density dust ﬁlter........................................................................................291
16.9 Remove and clear metal front ﬁlter ................................................................................................292
A. Dimensions ........................................................................................................ 295
A.1 Dimensions of a HDX projector ....................................................................................................295
B. Speciﬁcations ..................................................................................................... 297
B.1 Speciﬁcations of the HDX W12 ....................................................................................................297
B.2 Speciﬁcations of the HDX W14 ....................................................................................................298
B.3 Speciﬁcations of the HDX W18 ....................................................................................................299
B.4 Speciﬁcations of the HDX W20 FLEX .............................................................................................300
B.5 Technical Regulations ..............................................................................................................302
C. Standard source ﬁles ............................................................................................ 303
C.1 Table overview......................................................................................................................303
D. DMX chart.......................................................................................................... 307
D.1 DMX chart, Basic ...................................................................................................................307
D.2 DMX chart, Full .....................................................................................................................307
D.3 DMX chart, Extended...............................................................................................................308
E. Stacking HDX projectors ........................................................................................ 311
E.1 Mount stacking points ..............................................................................................................311
E.2 Stacking HDX projectors ...........................................................................................................311
E.3 Aligning stacked HDX projectors...................................................................................................314
F. Environmental information...................................................................................... 317
F.1 Disposal information................................................................................................................317
F.2 Rohs compliance ...................................................................................................................317
F.3 Production address .................................................................................................................319
F.4 Importers contact information ......................................................................................................319
Index.................................................................................................................... 321
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1. Safety

1. SAFETY

About this chapter

Read this chapter attentively. It contains important information to prevent personal injury while installing and using a HDX projector.

Furthermore, it includes several cautions to prevent damage to the HDX projector. Ensure that you understand and follow all safety

guidelines, safety instructions and warnings mentioned in this chapter before installing your HDX projector. After this chapter, addi-

tional “warnings” and “cautions” are given depending on the installation procedure. Read and follow these “warnings” and “cautions”

as well.

1.1 General considerations

WARNING:Ensure you understand and follow all the safety guidelines, safety instructions, warnings and

cautions mentioned in this manual.

WARNING:Be aware of suspended loads.

WARNING:Wear a hard hat to reduce the risk of personal injury.

WARNING:Be careful while working with heavy loads.

WARNING:Mind your ﬁngers while working with heavy loads.

CAUTION:High pressure lamp may explode if improperly handled.

General safety instructions

• Before operating this equipment please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

• Installation and preliminary adjustments should be performed by qualiﬁed Barco personnel or by authorized Barco service deal-

ers.

• All warnings on the projector and in the documentation manuals should be adhered to.

• All instructions for operating and use of this equipment must be followed precisely.

• All local installation codes should be adhered to.

Notice on safety

This equipment is built in accordance with the requirements of the international safety standards IEC60950-1, EN60950-1,

UL60950-1 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No.60950-1, which are the safety standards of information technology equipment including

electrical business equipment. These safety standards impose important requirements on the use of safety critical components,

materials and insulation, in order to protect the user or operator against risk of electric shock and energy hazard and having access

to live parts. Safety standards also impose limits to the internal and external temperature rises, radiation levels, mechanical stability

and strength, enclosure construction and protection against the risk of ﬁre. Simulated single fault condition testing ensures the

safety of the equipment to the user even when the equipment’s normal operation fails.

Users deﬁnition

Throughout this manual, the term SERVICE PERSONNEL refers to persons having appropriate technical training and experience

necessary to be knowledgeable of potential hazards to which they are exposed (including, but not limited to HIGH VOLTAGE ELEC-

TRIC and ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY and HIGH BRIGHTNESS PROJECTORS) in performing a task, and of measures to minimize

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the potential risk to themselves or other persons. The term USER and OPERATOR refers to any person other than SERVICE PER-

SONNEL, AUTHORIZED to operate professional projection systems.

A HDX projector is intended "FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY" by AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL familiar with potential hazards

associated with high voltage, high intensity light beams, ultraviolet exposure and high temperatures generated by the lamp and

associated circuits. Only qualiﬁed SERVICE PERSONNEL, knowledgeable of such risks, are allowed to perform service functions

inside the product enclosure.

1.2 Important safety instructions

To prevent the risk of electrical shock

• This product should be operated from a mono phase AC power source.

• This apparatus must be grounded (earthed) via the supplied 3 conductor AC power cable. If none of the supplied power cables

are the correct one, consult your dealer.

If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the

purpose of the grounding-type plug.

• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord. To disconnect

the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

• Use only the power cord supplied with your device. While appearing to be similar, other power cords have not been safety

tested at the factory and may not be used to power the device. For a replacement power cord, contact your dealer.

• Do not operate the projector with a damaged cord. Replace the cord.

Do not operate the projector if the projector has been dropped or damaged - until it has been examined and approved for

operation by a qualiﬁed service technician.

• Position the cord so that it will not be tripped over, pulled, or contact hot surfaces.

• If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a current rating at least equal to that of the projector should be used. A cord rated

for less amperage than the projector may overheat.

• Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out

parts that could result in a risk of ﬁre or electrical shock.

• Do not expose this projector to rain or moisture.

• Do not immerse or expose this projector in water or other liquids.

• Do not spill liquid of any kind on this projector.

• Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the set and have it checked by qualiﬁed service personnel before

resuming operations.

• Do not disassemble this projector, always take it to an authorized trained service person when service or repair work is required.

• Do not use an accessory attachment which is not recommended by the manufacturer.

• Lightning - For added protection for this video product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long

periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the device due to lightning and AC power-line surges.

To prevent personal injury

• Isolate electrically before replacing the lamp or lamp house. Caution: Hot lamp (house).

• Caution: High pressure lamp may explode if improperly handled. Refer servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel.

• To prevent injury and physical damage, always read this manual and all labels on the system before inserting the lamp casing,

connecting to the wall outlet or adjusting the projector.

• To prevent injury, take note of the weight of the projector. Minimum 4 persons are needed to carry the projector.

• To prevent injury, ensure that the lens and all covers are correctly installed. See installation procedures.

• Warning: high intensity light beam. NEVER look into the lens ! High luminance could result in damage to the eye.

•Warning: extremely high brightness lamps: This projector uses extremely high brightness lamps. Never attempt to look

directly into the lens or at the lamp. If the projection distance is less than 6 meter, any person needs to be at least 4 meters

away from the projected image. Avoid close range reﬂection of the projected image on any reﬂecting surface (such as glass,

metal, …) . When operating the projector, we strongly recommend wearing suitable safety glasses.

• Before attempting to remove any of the projector’s covers, you must turn off the projector and disconnect from the wall outlet.

• When required to switch off the projector, to access parts inside, always disconnect the power cord from the power net.

• The power input at the projector side is considered as the disconnect device. When required to switch off the projector, to

access parts inside, always disconnect the power cord at the projector side. In case the power input at the projector side is not

accessible (e.g. ceiling mount), the socket outlet supplying the projector shall be installed nearby the projector and be easily

accessible, or a readily accessible general disconnect device shall be incorporated in the ﬁxed wiring.

• Never stack more than two (2) HDX projectors in a hanging conﬁguration (truss) and never stack more than three (3) HDX

projectors in a base stand conﬁguration (table mount).

• When using the projector in a hanging conﬁguration, always mount 2 safety cables. See installation manual for the correct use

of these cables.

• Do not place this equipment on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to it and

possible injury to the user.

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• It is hazardous to operate without lens or shield. Lenses, shields or ultra violet screens shall be changed if they have become

visibly damaged to such an extent that their effectiveness is impaired. For example by cracks or deep scratches.

•Warning: Protection from ultraviolet radiation: Do not look directly in the light beam. The lamp contained in this product is

an intense source of light and heat. One component of the light emitted from this lamp is ultraviolet light. Potential eye and skin

hazards are present when the lamp is energized due to ultraviolet radiation. Avoid unnecessary exposure. Protect yourself and

your employees by making them aware of the hazards and how to protect themselves. Protecting the skin can be accomplished

by wearing tightly woven garments and gloves. Protecting the eyes from UV can be accomplished by wearing safety glasses

that are designed to provide UV protection. In addition to the UV, the visible light from the lamp is intense and should also be

considered when choosing protective eye wear.

•Exposure to UV radiation: Some medications are known to make individuals extra sensitive to UV radiation. The American

Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) recommends occupational UV exposure for an-8 hour day to be

less than 0,1 micro-watts per square centimeters of effective UV radiation. An evaluation of the workplace is advised to assure

employees are not exposed to cumulative radiation levels exceeding these government guidelines. The exposer of this UV

radiation is allowed for only 1 hour per day for maintenance and service persons.

•Cooling liquid circuit. The projector contains a cooling circuit ﬁlled with Blue antifreeze diluted (1/3 ethanediol – 2/3 Demi

water).

When the cooling circuit leaks, switch off the device and contact a service technician.

The liquid is not for household use. Keep out of reach of children. Harmful by oral intake. Avoid exposure to pregnant women.

Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid inhale of the noxious fumes.

• When the projector is mounted above persons, mount always a lens safety cable.

To prevent ﬁre hazard

• Do not place ﬂammable or combustible materials near the projector!

• Barco large screen projection products are designed and manufactured to meet the most stringent safety regulations. This

projector radiates heat on its external surfaces and from ventilation ducts during normal operation, which is both normal and

safe. Exposing ﬂammable or combustible materials into close proximity of this projector could result in the spontaneous ignition

of that material, resulting in a ﬁre. For this reason, it is absolutely necessary to leave an “exclusion zone” around all external

surfaces of the projector whereby no ﬂammable or combustible materials are present. The exclusion zone must be not less than

40 cm (16”) for all DLP projectors. The exclusion zone on the lens side must be at least 5 m. Do not cover the projector or the

lens with any material while the projector is in operation. Keep ﬂammable and combustible materials away from the projector at

all times. Mount the projector in a well ventilated area away from sources of ignition and out of direct sun light. Never expose

the projector to rain or moisture. In the event of ﬁre, use sand, CO2or dry powder ﬁre extinguishers. Never use water on an

electrical ﬁre. Always have service performed on this projector by authorized Barco service personnel. Always insist on genuine

Barco replacement parts. Never use non-Barco replacement parts as they may degrade the safety of this projector.

• Slots and openings in this equipment are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the projector and to protect

it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the

projector too close to walls, or other similar surface. This projector should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat

register. This projector should not be placed in a built-in installation or enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided.

• Projection rooms must be well ventilated or cooled in order to avoid build up of heat.

• Let the projector cool down completely before storing. Remove cord from the projector when storing.

• Heat sensitive materials should not be placed in the path of the exhausted air or on the lamp house.

To prevent projector damage

• This projector has been designed for use with a speciﬁc lamp (house) type. See installation instructions for its correct type.

• The air ﬁlters of the projector must be cleaned or replaced on regular base (a "clean" booth would be monthly-minimum).

Neglecting this could result in disrupting the air ﬂow inside the projector, causing overheating. Overheating may lead to the

projector shutting down during operation.

• The projector must always be installed in a manner which ensures free ﬂow of air into its air inlets and unimpeded evacuation

of the hot air from its cooling system.

• In order to ensure that correct airﬂow is maintained, and that the projector complies with Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

requirements, it should always be operated with all of it’s covers in place.

• Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from

overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product

on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. The

device should not be placed in a built-in installation or enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided.

• 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.

• Do not block the projector cooling fans or free air movement around the projector. Loose papers or other objects may not be

nearer to the projector than 10 cm (4") on any side.

• Do not use this equipment near water.

•Special care for Laser Beams: Special care should be used when DLP projectors are used in the same room as high power

laser equipment. Direct or indirect hitting of a laser beam on to the lens can severely damage the Digital Mirror DevicesTM in

which case there is a loss of warranty.

• Never place the projector in direct sun light. Sun light on the lens can severely damage the Digital Mirror DevicesTM in which

case there is a loss of warranty.

• Save the original shipping carton and packing material. They will come in handy if you ever have to ship your equipment. For

maximum protection, repack your set as it was originally packed at the factory.

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• Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for

cleaning. Never use strong solvents, such as thinner or benzine, or abrasive cleaners, since these will damage the cabinet.

Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth lightly dampened with mild detergent solution.

• To ensure the highest optical performance and resolution, the projection lenses are specially treated with an anti-reﬂective

coating, therefore, avoid touching the lens. To remove dust on the lens, use a soft dry cloth. Do not use a damp cloth, detergent

solution, or thinner.

• Rated maximum ambient temperature, ta= 40 °C (104 °F).

• The lamp house shall be replaced if it has become damaged or thermally deformed.

On servicing

• Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage potentials

and risk of electric shock.

• Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel.

• Attempts to alter the factory-set internal controls or to change other control settings not specially discussed in this manual can

lead to permanent damage to the projector and cancellation of the warranty.

• Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualiﬁed service technicians under the following conditions:

- When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

- If liquid has been spilled into the equipment.

- If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

- If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of the other controls may result in damage and will often

require extensive work by a qualiﬁed technician to restore the product to normal operation.

- If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

- If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.

• Replacement parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used original Barco replacement

parts or authorized replacement parts which have the same characteristics as the Barco original part. Unauthorized substitu-

tions may result in degraded performance and reliability, ﬁre, electric shock or other hazards. Unauthorized substitutions may

void warranty.

• Safety check: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this projector, ask the service technician to perform safety checks

to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

• Possible explosion hazard: Always keep in mind the caution below:

CAUTION:Xenon compact arc lamps are highly pressurized. When ignited, the normal operating temperature

of the bulb increases the pressure to a level at which the bulb may explode if not handled in strict accordance

to the manufacturer’s instructions. The bulb is stable at room temperature, but may still explode if dropped or

otherwise mishandled. Whenever the lamp house, containing a xenon lamp, has to be dismantled or whenever

the protective container or cloth has to be removed from the xenon lamp, authorized protective clothing MUST

be worn!

To prevent battery explosion

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly installed.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

• For disposal of used batteries, always consult federal, state, local and provincial hazardous waste disposal rules and regulations

to ensure proper disposal.

1.3 Light beam Hazard Distance (HD)

Light beam Hazard Distance (HD) is the distance from the source at which the intensity or the energy per surface unit

becomes lower than the applicable safety limit. The light beam can thus be considered as dangerous if the operator

is closer from the source than the HD.

Restriction Zone (RZ) based on the HD

The HD is deﬁned from the projection lens surface towards the position of the lowest projected beam where the irradiance equals

the applicable safety limit. The HD depends on the amount of lumens produced by the projector and the type of lens installed. See

next chapter HD in function of the lens Throw Ratio (TR).

To protect untrained users the installation shall comply with the following installation requirements: light output levels in excess of the

limits shall not be permitted at any point less than 2.0 meters (SH image 1-1) above any surface upon which persons are assumed

to stand or 1 meter (SW image 1-1) below or in lateral separation from any place where such persons are assumed to be. See

image 1-1.

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RA TH

(B) TOP VIEW(A) SIDE VIEW

Image 1-1

ASideview.

B Top view.

RA Restricted Access location (booth area of projector).

PR Projector.

TH Theater.

RZ Restriction Zone in the theater.

SH Separation Height. Must be minimum 2 meter.

SW Separation Width. Must be minimum 1 meter.

Based on national requirements, no person is allowed to enter the projected beam within the zone between the projection lens and

the related hazard distance (HD). This shall be physically impossible by creating sufﬁcient separation height or by placing barriers.

The minimum separation height takes into account the surface upon which persons are assumed to stand.

On image 1-1 a typical setup is displayed. It must be veriﬁed by the installer if these minimum requirements are met. If required a

restricted zone (RZ) in the theater must be established. This can be done by using physical barrier, like a red rope as illustrated in

image 1-2.

Image 1-2

1.4 HD in function of the lens Throw Ratio (TR)

TR (Throw Ratio)

The ratio of the distance to the screen (throw) to the screen width.

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HDX projector Hazard Distance

HD [m]

0,5 1,0 1,5 2,0 2,5 3,0 3,5 4,0 4,5 5,0 5,5 6,0 6,5 7,0 7,5 8,0 8,5 9,0 10,0

Image 1-3

HD (in meter) in function of the Throw Ratio (TR)

1.5 Important warnings concerning HDX ﬂight cases

Important warnings concerning stacking/transporting HDX rental ﬂight cases

• Stack maximum two (2) HDX rental ﬂight cases high. Never higher.

• Surface on which ﬂight case is standing must be level to ensure that the total load is evenly spread out among the four wheels.

The surface must also be able to support the load safely.

• Before stacking or transporting ﬂight cases, check the wheels and their ﬁxation screws for wear or defects.

• Before stacking or transporting ﬂight cases, check that the four lock handles on each ﬂight case are in good working order and

locked securely.

• When stacked, make sure the wheels of the upper ﬂight case are precisely positioned in the stacking dishes of the ﬂight case

below.

•Stackedﬂight cases may not be moved. Before stacking, the lower ﬂight case must already be in its ﬁnal resting position before

placing the second upon it.

• Never stack loaded ﬂight cases in a truck or other transport medium, unless each ﬂight case is rigidly strapped tight.

• In the event of a wheel breaking, ﬂight cases must be rigidly strapped tight to prevent a stack collapsing.

• Use an appropriate forklift to raise ﬂight cases and take the necessary precautions to avoid personnel injury.

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2. GENERAL

About this chapter

Read this chapter before installing your HDX projector. It contains important information concerning installation requirements for the

HDX projector, such as minimum and maximum allowed ambient temperature, humidity conditions, required safety area around the

installed projector, required power net, etc.

Furthermore, 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.

Overview

• Installation requirements

• Unpacking the projector

• Initial inspection

• HDX ﬂight case

• Projector conﬁgurations

• Projector air inlets and outlets

• Free download of Projector Toolset

• Installation process overview

Barco provides a guarantee relating to perfect manufacturing as part of the legally stipulated terms of guar-

antee. Observing the speciﬁcation mentioned in this chapter is critical for projector performance. Neglecting

this can result in loss of warranty.

2.1 Installation requirements

Environment conditions

Table below summarizes the physical environment in which the HDX projector may be safely operated or stored.

Environment Operating Non-Operating

Ambient Temperature 10 °C (50 °F) to 40 °C (104 °F) -15°C (5°F) to 60°C (140°F)

Humidity 5% to 85% RH Non-condensed 5% to 95% RH Non-Condensed

Altitude -60 (-197Ft) to 3000m (9843Ft) -60 (-197Ft) to 10000m (32810Ft)

Let the projector acclimatize after unpacking. Neglecting this may result in a startup failure of the Light Pro-

cessor Unit.

Cooling requirements

The projector is fan cooled and must be installed with sufﬁcient space around the projector head, minimum 10 cm (4 inch) to ensure

sufﬁcient air ﬂow. It should be used in an area where the ambient temperature, as measured at the projector air inlet , does not

exceed +40°C (+104°F).

Clean air environment

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 manufacturer’s recommended cleaning kit which has been speciﬁcally designed for cleaning optical parts, never

use industrial strength cleaners on the projector’s 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 contam-

inants will culminate in extensive and irreversible ingrained optical damage. At this stage cleaning of the internal optical units will

be noneffective and impracticable. Damage of this nature is under no circumstances covered under the manufacturer’s 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

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particles in the environment of the projector. The manufacturer reserves the right to refuse repair if a projector has been subject to

knowingly neglect, abandon or improper use.

Main Power requirements

The HDX projector operates from a nominal mono phase power net with a separate earth ground PE.

Power requirements : 110-130V/200-240 V, 15A, 50-60Hz

The power cord required to connect the projector with the power net is delivered with the projector.

Projector weight

Do not underestimate the weight of the HDX projector. The projector weights about ±50 kg (±111 lb.) without lens. Be sure that the

pedestal on which the projector has to be installed is capable of handling ﬁve (5) times the complete load of the system.

2.2 Unpacking the projector

What has to be done ?

Upon delivery, the projector is packed in a carton box upon a wooden pallet and secured with banding and fastening clips. Fur-

thermore, to provide protection during transportation, the projector is surrounded with foam. Once the projector has arrived at the

installation site, it needs to be removed from the carton box and wooden pallet in a safe manner without damaging the projector.

After unpacking let the projector acclimatize to a room temperature higher then 10°C (50°F) and lower then

40°C (104°F). Neglecting this may result in a start up failure of the Light Processor Unit.

Necessary tools

cutter knife

How to unpack

1. Remove the banding around the carton box, by releasing the fastening clips as illustrated, and open the box.

Image 2-1

Opening box

2. Remove the small box on top of the projector. This box contains the accessories such as manuals, remote control, etc.

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Image 2-2

Remove carton and foam rubber

3. Take out the foam rubber.

4. Take out the projector.

Save the original shipping carton and packing material, they will be necessary if you ever have to ship your

projector. For maximum protection, repack your projector as it was originally packed at the factory.

A rubber foam inside a plastic bag is placed into the lens opening of the projector. It’s recommended to reuse

this foam and plastic back each time you transport the projector. This to prevent intrusion of dust and foreign

particles.

The lens is delivered in a separate box.

2.3 Initial inspection

General

Before shipment, the projector was inspected and found to be free of mechanical and electrical defects. As soon as the projector is

unpacked, inspect for any damage that may have occurred in transit. Save all packing material until the inspection is completed. If

damage is found, ﬁle claim with carrier immediately. The Barco Sales and Service ofﬁce should be notiﬁed as soon as possible.

The packaging of the HDX projector is provided with a shock-watch label. If this shock-watch label was trig-

gered (red colored at arrival) during transport, that indicates that the package was possibly roughly handled

by the transport company. In this case, the instructions mentioned on the label, should be followed, which

are: adding a note on the “bill of lading” and informing the transport company and the Barco sales and service

ofﬁce as soon as possible.

Box content

After unpacking the projector it is recommended to check if all following items where included:

• Three power cords of 2.5 meter, one CEE (7), one NEMA L6-20P and one CH2–16P

• This manual (installation manual).

• One Safety manual

• One remote control unit (RCU)

• Two AA size batteries for the RCU.

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One xenon lamp is mounted inside the lamp house at delivery. The projector lenses are not included in the

package of the projector.

Mechanical check

This check should conﬁrm that there are no broken knobs or connectors, that the cabinet and panel surfaces are free of dents and

scratches, and that the operating panel is not scratched or cracked. The Barco Sales and Service ofﬁce should be notiﬁed as soon

as possible if this is not the case.

2.4 HDX ﬂight case

Introduction of the HDX ﬂight case

The HDX ﬂight case is designed to transport the HDX projector in a safe and secure manner. The four caster wheels, provided with

breaks, and the four handles make the HDX ﬂight case easy to handle. The ﬂoor of the ﬂight case wagon is equipped with two small

covered compartments to store the remote control and the rigging clamps.

Image 2-3

HDX Flight case

Order number ﬂight case: R9864090

The dimensions of the ﬂight case are optimal for maximum utilization of the ﬂoor area of a truck. The cover of the HDX ﬂight case

has 4 stacking dishes, which allows to stack the ﬂight cases.

WARNING:Maximum stack two (2) HDX ﬂight cases high. Never higher.

2.5 Projector conﬁgurations

The different conﬁgurations

Depending on the installation the projector can be mounted in different ways, the different conﬁgurations are:

1. Front / Table (F/T)

2. Front / Ceiling (F/C) (upside down)

3. Front / Ceiling (F/C) (table position)

4. Rear / Table (R/T)

5. Rear / Ceiling (R/C) (upside down)

6. Rear / Ceiling (R/C) (table position)

Front projection

The projector is installed, either in a table mount or ceiling mount conﬁguration, at the same side of the screen as the audience.

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