Barco SIM 5H User manual

Sim 5H
Owner Manual
R9040390
R59770247/00
04/06/2008

Barco nv Avionics and Simulation Division
Noordlaan 5, B-8520 Kuurne
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Table of contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Safety Instructions................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Warnings.............................................................................................................................. 5
1.2 Note................................................................................................................................... 5
2. Packaging and dimensions....................................................................................... 7
2.1 Unpacking . . . ......................................................................................................................... 7
3. Installation guidelines............................................................................................. 9
3.1 Safety warnings....................................................................................................................... 9
3.2 Installation guidelines ................................................................................................................ 9
3.3 Projector position ....................................................................................................................10
3.4 Airflow................................................................................................................................ 12
4. Installation..........................................................................................................15
4.1 Battery installation in the RCU ......................................................................................................16
4.2 Lens Installation .....................................................................................................................16
4.3 Cleaning the lens . . . .................................................................................................................19
4.4 Projector configuration ..............................................................................................................20
4.5 Connections .........................................................................................................................20
4.5.1 Power connection .............................................................................................................21
4.5.2 Connections overview ........................................................................................................21
4.5.3 Composite video ..............................................................................................................21
4.5.4 S-Video........................................................................................................................22
4.5.5 RGB ...........................................................................................................................22
4.5.6 Component video .............................................................................................................23
4.5.7 DVI ............................................................................................................................24
4.5.8 PC ............................................................................................................................. 25
4.5.9 Communications ..............................................................................................................25
4.5.9.1 Network connections ...................................................................................................25
4.5.9.2 Network settings........................................................................................................26
4.5.9.3 Serial connection .......................................................................................................28
4.6 RCU Terminology Overview.........................................................................................................29
4.7 Local Keypad Terminology Overview ...............................................................................................31
4.8 Diagnose Leds.......................................................................................................................32
5. Setup ................................................................................................................33
5.1 Setting up the RCU address ........................................................................................................33
5.2 Setting up the projector address (only if necessary) ...............................................................................33
5.3 Setting up the orientation............................................................................................................34
5.4 Adjusting the lens.................................................................................................................... 35
5.5 Setup the baud rate for serial communication . . ....................................................................................37
5.6 Preferences..........................................................................................................................37
5.6.1 Preferences ...................................................................................................................37
5.6.1.1 Language setting .......................................................................................................38
5.6.1.2 Automatic startup.......................................................................................................38
5.6.1.3 Change password ......................................................................................................39
5.7 Setup of Linked projectors in a Multichannel system...............................................................................40
6. Getting started.....................................................................................................43
6.1 Start up ..............................................................................................................................43
6.2 Adjusting the image .................................................................................................................43
7. Advanced ...........................................................................................................45
7.1 Using the Dialog boxes..............................................................................................................45
7.2 Image ................................................................................................................................46
7.2.1 Image settings ................................................................................................................46
7.2.1.1 Setting the Contrast ...................................................................................................46
7.2.1.2 Setting the Brightness..................................................................................................46
7.2.1.3 Color (Video signals only) ..............................................................................................47
7.2.1.4 Tint (NTSC video signals only). ........................................................................................47
7.2.1.5 Sharpness (Video signals only) ........................................................................................48
7.2.1.6 Gamma ................................................................................................................48
7.2.1.7 Phase (RGB signals only)..............................................................................................49
7.2.1.8 Noise Reduction (only for video signals) . . . ...........................................................................49
7.2.2 Gain control on Video.........................................................................................................49
7.2.2.1 Automatic Gain on Video...............................................................................................49
7.2.2.2 Manual gain control on Video . . ........................................................................................50
7.2.3 Aspect ratio ...................................................................................................................51
7.2.4 Input balance (RGB signals only) . . . . ........................................................................................53
7.2.5 Passive InfitecTM (Optional) .................................................................................................. 57
7.3 Image files ...........................................................................................................................58
7.3.1 Introduction to Image files ....................................................................................................58
7.3.2 Load file .......................................................................................................................59
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7.3.3 Forced file load................................................................................................................60
7.3.4 Auto Image....................................................................................................................60
7.3.5 Edit file ........................................................................................................................61
7.3.6 Save as (create a custom file)................................................................................................63
7.3.7 Rename file ...................................................................................................................64
7.3.8 Copy...........................................................................................................................65
7.3.9 Delete ......................................................................................................................... 66
7.4 Geometry ............................................................................................................................ 66
7.4.1 Introduction. . . .................................................................................................................67
7.4.2 Geometry files.................................................................................................................67
7.4.3 Accessing the Geometry menu ..............................................................................................67
7.4.4 Geometry distortions..........................................................................................................68
7.4.5 Load . . . ........................................................................................................................70
7.4.6 Edit ............................................................................................................................ 71
7.4.6.1 Accessing the Geometry Edit menu ..................................................................................71
7.4.6.2 Geometry Edit wizard ..................................................................................................72
7.4.6.3 Geometry Edit Modes ..................................................................................................74
7.4.6.4 Editing a geometry file .................................................................................................76
7.4.6.5 Axis link.................................................................................................................83
7.4.6.6 Shift Adjustment........................................................................................................86
7.4.6.7 Transport Delay ........................................................................................................88
7.4.6.8 Sharpness .............................................................................................................. 90
7.4.6.9 Geometry Reset ........................................................................................................91
7.4.6.9.1 Reset all levels ...................................................................................................91
7.4.6.9.2 Restore to a level ................................................................................................92
7.4.7 Rename a Geometry File . . . ..................................................................................................94
7.4.8 Copy a Geometry File ........................................................................................................95
7.4.9 Delete a Geometry File .......................................................................................................96
7.5 Lamps................................................................................................................................ 97
7.5.1 Lamp runtimes ................................................................................................................97
7.5.2 Lamp runtime warning ........................................................................................................98
7.5.3 Lamp mode ...................................................................................................................98
7.5.4 Constant Light Output ........................................................................................................99
7.5.4.1 Constant Light Output Mode .. .........................................................................................99
7.5.4.2 CLO Target ............................................................................................................101
7.5.4.3 Dimmer Set Position ..................................................................................................102
7.5.4.4 Linked CLO............................................................................................................103
7.6 General .............................................................................................................................103
7.6.1 Identification..................................................................................................................104
7.6.2 Pause.........................................................................................................................104
7.6.3 Freeze........................................................................................................................105
7.6.4 Standby Timer................................................................................................................105
7.6.5 Desktop ......................................................................................................................106
7.7 Display Setup.......................................................................................................................107
7.7.1 Textbox .......................................................................................................................107
7.7.2 Full screen synchronous representation . ...................................................................................107
7.7.3 Menu bar position............................................................................................................108
7.7.4 Status bar position .......................................................................................................... .109
7.7.5 Sliderbox position............................................................................................................109
7.7.6 DynaColor....................................................................................................................110
7.7.6.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................110
7.7.6.2 Enabling DynaColor...................................................................................................114
7.7.6.3 DynaColor sets .......................................................................................................115
7.7.6.4 Dynacolor adjustments................................................................................................116
7.7.6.4.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................116
7.7.6.4.2 Calibration for the standard mode (for multiple projectors) ....................................................116
7.7.6.4.3 Common color values...........................................................................................119
7.7.6.4.4 Infitec common color values ....................................................................................120
7.7.7 Color temperature........................................................................................................... . 121
7.7.8 Brilliant ColorTM Mode .......................................................................................................121
7.7.9 Soft edge .....................................................................................................................123
7.7.9.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................123
7.7.9.2 Soft edge adjustments ................................................................................................124
7.7.9.3 Accessing the Soft edge menu .......................................................................................126
7.7.9.4 Soft edge edit . ........................................................................................................127
7.7.9.4.1 The soft edge edit wizard ......................................................................................127
7.7.9.4.2 The soft edge edit modes .......................................................................................128
7.7.9.4.3 Creating/editing a soft edge . ...................................................................................129
7.7.9.4.4 Alpha planes . . . .................................................................................................137
7.7.9.5 Black level .............................................................................................................138
7.7.9.5.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................138
7.7.9.5.2 Internal black level ..............................................................................................139
7.7.9.5.3 Beta planes......................................................................................................140
7.7.9.6 Blanking ...............................................................................................................141
7.7.10 AutoImage Setup ............................................................................................................142
7.7.11 Sync variance limit...........................................................................................................143
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7.8 Installation ..........................................................................................................................144
7.8.1 EDID..........................................................................................................................144
7.8.2 Internal patterns..............................................................................................................145
7.8.3 Scaled patterns ............................................................................................................. .148
7.8.4 Formatter patterns .......................................................................................................... .149
7.8.5 Color Wheel Index . . . ........................................................................................................150
7.9 Service..............................................................................................................................151
7.9.1 Diagnostics . . . ................................................................................................................151
7.9.2 Board identification ..........................................................................................................153
7.9.3 Option key .................................................................................................................. .154
7.9.4 Dimmer Calibration ..........................................................................................................155
7.9.5 Calibration of CLO sensor ..................................................................................................158
7.9.6 Operation options........................................................................................................... .158
7.9.6.1 AutoImage.............................................................................................................158
7.9.6.2 Warning messages . . .................................................................................................159
7.9.7 Version table .................................................................................................................159
7.9.8 Restore factory settings..................................................................................................... .159
7.9.9 Air pressure ..................................................................................................................160
Index.................................................................................................................... 163
List of tables .......................................................................................................... 169
List of images......................................................................................................... 169
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1. Safety Instructions
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 Warnings
To prevent personnel injury
Insure that the projector is installed in an easy to evacuate room in case of a lamp explosion.
The customer should never attempt to disassemble the lamp casing or to dispose of the lamp casing other than by returning it to
BARCO.
To prevent injuries and physical damage, always read this manual and all labels on the system before connecting to the wall outlet,
or adjusting the projector.
NEVER look into the lens ! Due to the high luminance damage to the eye can happen.
Before attempting to remove the projector’s cover, you must turn off the projector and disconnect from the wall outlet.
When performing set up work at a ceiling mounted projector, to prevent injury caused by falling objects or the system, set out a keep
out area.
Consult a professional structural engineer prior to suspending the ceiling mount from a structure not intended for that use. Always
ensure the working load limit of the structure supporting the projector.
The power input at the projector side is considered as the disconnect device. When mentioned to switch of the projector, to access
some parts inside, always disconnect the power cord at the projector side.
To prevent projector damage
If the Air Filters are not regularly replaced, the air flow inside the projector could be disrupted, causing overheating. Overheating
may lead to the projector shutting down during operation.
In order to ensure that correct airflow is maintained, and that the projector complies with Electromagnetic Compatibility requirements,
it should always be operated with all of it’s covers in place.
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.
The projector must always be mounted in a manner which ensures free flow of air into its air inlets and unimpeded evacuation of the
hot air exhausted from its cooling system. Heat sensitive materials should not be placed in the path of the exhausted air.
Special care should be used when DLP projectors are used in the same room as performant laser equipment. Direct or indirect
hitting of a laser beam on to the lens can severely damage the Digital Mirror Devices (TM) in which case there is a loss of warranty
CAUTION:Never operate the projector when only one lamp is mounted. Always insure both lamps are in-
stalled.
To prevent battery explosion
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
1.2 Note
Definitions
Definition Qualified service technicians or Qualified technicians : Persons having appropriate technical training and experience nec-
essary to be aware of hazards to which they are exposed in performing a task and of measures to minimize the danger to themselves
or other persons.
Extra Safety manual
Read also safety instructions in separate manual (R5976125).
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