Barco Helios User manual

Helios
Digital light valve projector for retro enclosure
Especially multi-screen applications highly benefit from the unit’s a vance features
for superior color uniformity across all screens.
•high light output of 650 ANSI lumen full white
•three active matrix Poly-Silicon LCD panels (1.8" iagonal) with a resolution of
1,280 x 1,024 pixels (aspect ratio 5:4). SXGA resolution can even be obtaine in a
4:3 aspect ratio thanks to the built-in Pixel Map Processor
•120 Watts lamp with a typical 6,000 hours lifetime. A ifferent lamp type can be
selecte epen ing on the application
•Barco’s powerful TCR processing enhances the quality of conventional vi eo
sources an transforms them into brilliant images with remarkable epth an
clarity
•Barco’s Patente Pixel Map Processor guarantees very legible characters an the
greatest amount of picture etail possible. It recalculates every pixel with state-of-
the-art igital signal processing techniques. The result is optimal picture quality,
crisp graphics with exceptionally rea able characters
•precision projection lenses provi e superior image quality with an absolute
minimum of geometric istortion. A wi e range of lenses is available for rear
screen installations from practically any angle an throw istance
•state-of-the-art optics ensure the highest resolution with unsurpasse clarity in
every part of the projecte image
A perfect combination of compact size,
high light output an exceptional
resolution make Barco’s Helios highly
recommen e for rear projection
mount. It can easily be integrate into
any retro enclosure or use as a
replacement projector for ol er
generation projectors.
This “ rop-in” projector is equippe
with Poly-Silicon SXGA panels an
accomplishes high brightness, high
resolution pictures on screens
measuring 84” an higher.
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TCR - The power to reinforce color and detail
Barco’s TCR technolog
TCR utilizes Barco’s True Color Repro uction feature
which provi es true-to-life colorimetry an superior
color uniformity over the entire screen. Special image
enhancement features enable perfect color
tracking an superb gamma correction.
The result are razor-sharp graphics pictures an rich, well saturate vi eo
images with amazing color epth an clarity.
Sharper picture displa
State-of-the-art processing algorithms ramatically improve
both sharpness an etail for high-resolution graphics an
vi eo images.
Technical specifications Helios
Light output
650 ANSI lumen
Brightness uniformity: 90 % for the
total screen
LCD panels
3 active matrix Poly-Silicon LCD panels
(1.8" iagonal), with a resolution
of 1280 x 1024 pixels (aspect ratio
5:4). LCD panels are selecte for a
minimum of pixel efects.
Contrast ratio
>350 : 1 (full white/full black)
>120 : 1 (5 x 4 ANSI checker-boar )
Remote control
All controls are accessible through
a soft-touch panel or a new user-
frien ly backlit IR remote control:
•source switching
•user settings per source
•installations an service a justments
Scan frequencies
>350 : 1 (full white/full black)
>120 : 1 (5 x 4 ANSI checker-boar )
Compatibilit
Helios is compatible with:
•all current vi eo sources ( PAL,
SECAM, NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43 ) in
Composite, S-VHS, Component or RGB
formats
•all currently propose HDTV, exten e
an improve television stan ar s
(Eureka 95, Hi-vision, ACTV, IDTV,
EDTV,...)
•all computer graphics formats from
VGA, S-VGA, XGA to S-XGA
•most Macintosh computers
•electronic workstations with a
resolution up to 2000 x 1280 pixels /
76 Hz
•most sources with a pixel clock up to
200 MHz
Compact size, high light output and exceptional resolution
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Lamp
120 Watt UHP lamp pre-aligne for
max. light output
Typical lifetime: 6,000 hours (1).
Inputs
1 x Configurable 5-Wire (BNC) for:
Composite Vi eo, S-Vi eo,
Component Vi eo an RGB
1 x Vi eo (BNC or RCA)
1 x S-Vi eo (4-pin mini-DIN)
1 x VGA (D15 connector)
3 x Configurable Stereo Au io (RCA)
Optional
1 x Serial Digital Input/Output
1 x VGA (D15 connector)
1 x Stereo Au io (RCA)
1 x Trigger Output Mini-jack (e.g. for
motorize screen control)
(1) Detailed information on different lamp types is
available on request.
Communication
2 x D9 connectors for RS232 In/Out
1 x D9 connector for Com 800
1 x Mouse Out (DIN 13)
1 x Mini-jack for Wire Remote Control
2 x IR receivers (front + back)
AC power
Power factor pre-regulate SMPS,
95 - 230 VAC +-10% / 50-60Hz
Power Consumption
Max. 300 Watts
Power issipation < 1,000 BTU/hour
Safet regulations
Compliant with UL1950 an EN60950
Electromagnetic Interference Helios
complies with FCC rules & regulations,
part 15 Class B an CE EN55022 Class B
Special features
•auto-source recognition an
configuration
•extensive geometry a justments
(motorize zoom, focus an lens
shift) can also be a juste through
the RS232 communication port
•quick lens an lamp replacement
•a justable leveling feet
•connectors at the front for almost
invisible cable routing
•built-in 2 x 3 Watt stereo au io
amplifier an speakers
•color temperature a justment
(Broa cast 3200° K, Film 5400° K,
Vi eo 6500° K, Computer 9500° K or
Custom)
•external auto- iagnostics with a 2 x 7
segment LED isplay
•user a justable Automatic stan by
(after 5/15/30/60 min. or off)
•easy upgra eable projector firmware
via RS232
•optional LCD control software to
control up to 256 projectors from one
PC
Eas replacement of older generation projector
Helios has some major a vantages, which makes them
the i eal CRT replacement projectors:
•TCR: elivers excellent vi eo images, formerly only achieve by CRT
projectors.
•Frame allows easy integration into any existing retro
enclosure.
A broad range of lenses
A wi e range of lenses has been ma e available for rear screen
installations from practically any angle an throw
istance. Depen ing upon the type of
application, the i eal lense will be
selecte .
Perfect geometry
Precision projection lenses provide
superior image quality with an absolute
minimum of geometric distortion
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Warm-up time
Less than 3 minutes to meet full
specifications
Noise Level (0-26°C / 32-79°F)
39 B(A) at 39.4" / 1m (3.3 ft)
33 B(A) at 78.8" / 2m (6.6 ft)
Environmental conditions
Temperature:
•Operation 0°– 40°C / 32°– 104°F
•Storage -20°– 60°C / -4°– 140°F
Humi ity:
•Operation 35 to 95%
•Storage 10 to 95%
Weight
Net weight:
Bo y only 17.7 kg / 39.0 lbs
Bo y + lens ( epen ing on the lens)
21 - 25 kg / 46.3 - 55.1 lbs
Shipping weight
max. 29 kg / 63.9 lbs
Accessories included
•Infrare remote control
•Owner's an installation manual
•Power cor with CEE (7) VII plug
Optional accessories
Flight Case R9829870
Soft Case R9829880
Executive Remote R9829960
Service Tool Kit R9829940
Order information
Helios R9001970
Lenses
- Maverick (0.86:1) R9840491
- QFD (1.27:1) R9840400
Spare lamp kit R9840940
Dimensions
L1 527 mm 20.76 inch
L2 87 mm 3.4 inch
L3 381 mm 34.2 inch
L4 37 mm 1.5 inch
W1 371 mm 14.6 inch
W2 306 mm 12 inch
H1 245 mm 9.65 inch
H2 12 - 24 mm 0.47 - 0.94 inch
Shipping dimensions
L 710 mm 28.0 inch
W 550 mm 21.7 inch
H 470 mm 18.5 inch
Multifunctional frame
L 627 mm 24.68 inch
W 471 mm 18.54 inch
H 606 mm 23.85 inch
Ref. no. R599516 November ‘03
arco Control Rooms 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.barcocontrolrooms.com
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