Barco R9040171 User manual

SIMULATION PRODUCTS
BARCOREALITY SIM6ULTRAMM
R9040171
OWNER’SMANUAL
22102002 R5976495/01

Barco nv Simulation Products
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Federal Communication Commission (FCC Statement)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may
cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be responsible for correcting any interference.
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Table of contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Packaging andDimensions .......................................................................................3
1.1 Boxcontent.............................................................................................................................. 3
1.2 ProjectorPackaging .................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Lens Packaging ......................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Dimensions.............................................................................................................................. 4
2. InstallationGuidelines.............................................................................................. 7
2.1 Installationguidelines................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Configuration............................................................................................................................ 8
2.3 Lenses................................................................................................................................... 9
2.3.1 Lenses ............................................................................................................................ 9
2.3.2 Lens formulas ...................................................................................................................10
2.3.3 Lens installation .................................................................................................................11
2.3.4 Cleaning the lens................................................................................................................11
2.4 Batteries................................................................................................................................12
2.4.1 Batteryinstallation...............................................................................................................12
2.4.2 Batteryreplacement.............................................................................................................12
3. Connections.........................................................................................................15
3.1 Power connection......................................................................................................................15
3.2 Input Source connection...............................................................................................................15
3.2.1 Inputfacilities....................................................................................................................15
3.2.2 5-cable input (BNC1)............................................................................................................15
3.2.3 5-cable data input (BNC2) ......................................................................................................16
3.2.4 Video input.......................................................................................................................16
3.2.5 S-Video input ....................................................................................................................17
3.2.6 DigitalVisualInterface(DVI)input..............................................................................................18
3.2.7 SDIinput.........................................................................................................................18
3.2.8 HDSDI input .....................................................................................................................19
3.2.9 Communications.................................................................................................................19
3.2.9.1 RS232 IN connection .....................................................................................................19
4. Gettingstarted......................................................................................................21
4.1 RCU&Localkeypad...................................................................................................................21
4.2 Terminologyoverview..................................................................................................................21
4.3 Switchingon............................................................................................................................23
4.4 Lampruntime...........................................................................................................................24
4.5 Quicksetupadjustments..............................................................................................................25
4.5.1 QuicklensAdjustment ..........................................................................................................25
4.5.2 UsingtheRCU...................................................................................................................25
4.5.3 Projector address................................................................................................................26
4.5.3.1 Addresssetting ...........................................................................................................27
4.5.3.2 Displaying and Programming addresses into the RCU..................................................................27
4.5.4 Controllingtheprojector.........................................................................................................27
4.5.5 Usingthemenu..................................................................................................................28
4.5.6 Using the Dialogboxes ..........................................................................................................29
5. SourceSelection...................................................................................................31
5.1 Source selection .......................................................................................................................31
5.2 CompositeVideo ......................................................................................................................32
5.3 S-Videoselection ......................................................................................................................32
6. GeneralMenu.......................................................................................................35
6.1 Pause...................................................................................................................................35
6.2 Freeze..................................................................................................................................35
6.3 Standby Timer..........................................................................................................................36
6.4 Identification............................................................................................................................37
6.5 Runtimes...............................................................................................................................37
6.6 History..................................................................................................................................38
6.7 Resetruntime ..........................................................................................................................39
6.8 Runtimewarning.......................................................................................................................40
6.9 LampDimming.........................................................................................................................41
7. ImageMenu .........................................................................................................43
7.1 Settings.................................................................................................................................43
7.1.1 Contrast..........................................................................................................................44
7.1.2 Brightness.......................................................................................................................44
7.1.3 Color.............................................................................................................................44
7.1.4 Tint(hue).........................................................................................................................44
7.1.5 Sharpness .......................................................................................................................45
7.1.6 Gamma..........................................................................................................................45
7.1.7 Phase............................................................................................................................45
7.2 Aspectratio.............................................................................................................................45
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7.3 Shownativeresolution.................................................................................................................46
7.4 Blanking................................................................................................................................47
7.5 Keystone ...............................................................................................................................48
7.6 Colortemperature......................................................................................................................49
7.7 Filmmodedetection....................................................................................................................50
7.8 Advancedsettings .....................................................................................................................51
7.8.1 Noise reduction .................................................................................................................51
7.8.2 Dynamic color depth ............................................................................................................51
7.9 Input balance...........................................................................................................................51
7.10AGConVideo .........................................................................................................................51
7.11Manual Gain Control...................................................................................................................52
8. Tools Menu..........................................................................................................53
8.1 IntroductiontoPiP .....................................................................................................................53
8.2 PiPselect...............................................................................................................................55
8.3 PiP add window ........................................................................................................................55
8.4 PiP remove window....................................................................................................................56
8.5 PiPlayout...............................................................................................................................57
8.5.1 PiPSave.........................................................................................................................57
8.5.2 PiPrenamelayout...............................................................................................................57
8.5.3 PiPdeletelayout ................................................................................................................58
8.6 PiPAdjust..............................................................................................................................59
8.7 Diagnostics.............................................................................................................................60
9. SignalMenu.........................................................................................................61
9.1 Switchingmode........................................................................................................................61
9.2 Background ............................................................................................................................61
10.Imagefilesmenu...................................................................................................63
10.1Load file................................................................................................................................63
10.2Editfile.................................................................................................................................64
10.3Renamefile............................................................................................................................66
10.4Copy ...................................................................................................................................67
10.5Delete..................................................................................................................................68
11.Installationmenu...................................................................................................69
11.1Lens adjustments......................................................................................................................69
11.2Projectoraddress......................................................................................................................70
11.3Orientation.............................................................................................................................71
11.4Fullscreenrepresentation.............................................................................................................72
11.5Language ..............................................................................................................................72
11.6Quickaccesskeys.....................................................................................................................73
11.7RS232 baudrate .......................................................................................................................73
11.8Centeredmenu........................................................................................................................74
11.9Startupscreen.........................................................................................................................74
11.10Take screenshot......................................................................................................................75
11.11Sliderboxposition ....................................................................................................................76
11.12AutoImageSetup.....................................................................................................................77
11.13Changepassword....................................................................................................................78
11.14Autofileload..........................................................................................................................79
A.StandardImage Files...............................................................................................81
A.1Tableoverview .........................................................................................................................81
B.CleaningtheDustfilter.............................................................................................85
B.1 Cleaning................................................................................................................................85
Glossary.................................................................................................................87
Index......................................................................................................................89
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1. Packaging and Dimensions
1. PACKAGING AND DIMENSIONS
This chapter handles about the way the projector is packed and gives an overview of the dimensions.
• Box content
• Projector Packaging
• Lens Packaging
• Dimensions
1.1 Box content
CEE7
European power plug to connect the power cord to the wall outlet.
ANSI 73.11
American power plug to connect the power cord to the wall outlet.
Content
• 1 projector BARCOREALITY SIM6 ULTRA MM(weight ± 17 kg or 37.4 lbs)
• 1 remote control unit RCU + 2 batteries.
• 2 power cables with outlet plug type CEE7 and ANSI 73.11.
• 1 owners manual
• 1 safety manual
1.2 Projector Packaging
Way of Packaging
The projector is packed in a carton box. To provide protection during transportation, the projector is surrounded with foam. The
package is secured with banding and fastening clips.
To unpack
1. Release the fastening clips.
2. Remove the banding. Handle as shown in the drawing. (image 1-1)
3. Take the projector out of its shipping carton and place it on a table.
Image 1-1
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.
Never transport the projector with the lens mounted on it !
Alwaysremovethelensbeforetransportingtheprojec
tor.
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1.3 Lens Packaging
Way of Packaging
Lenses are supplied as an individual item.
They are packed in a carton box.
Save the original shipping carton and packing material, they will be necessary if you ever have to transport
the lens.
Never transport the projector with the lens mounted on it !
Always remove the lens before transporting the projector.
1.4 Dimensions
Dimensions overview
Dimensions are given in mm (1 inch = 25.4 mm)
Image 1-2
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Image 1-3
Image 1-4
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