Barco 2100 Product Sheet

BARCODATA 2100

‘Plug & Play’, Full-Colour LCD Projector

The BARCODATA 2100 is a compact,
portable, single panel LCD
projector, for the projection of
high brightness video and
computer images on screens up
to 6 m (20 ft.) wide. The high
light output, easy set-up and
extremely flexible design of the
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ARCODATA 2100 make it a

powerful and dynamic
presentation tool for small to
medium size audiences.

Wide compatibility

• Standard Video (PAL, SECAM, NTSC) as well as
S-Video (S-VHS, Hi8)

• All desktop and laptop computers with a resolution
up to 1,024x768 pixels

• High definition, extended or improved television
standards

• Supplied with BARCO’s Universal VGA interface
which allows the connection of virtually any desktop
computer or portable computer to the projector

without signal loss or image degradation, even when

the computer is located far away from the projector

‘Plug & Play’ presentation projector with
state-of-the-art optical system

ARCODATA 2100 is truly a ‘Plug & Play’ portable

The B
large screen projector for dynamic presentations.

• 575 W metal-halide lamp

• Active matrix colour LCD panel with SVGA
resolution (800 x 600 pixels)

• A wide range of lens options are available

• Screens up to 6 m (20 ft.) wide

• Built-in stereo audio amplifier and loudspeakers
(2x10 W)

Extremely user-friendly and flexible projector

• Logical on-screen menus, accessible through a
convenient backlit infrared remote control unit

• Extensive user facilities including image size, shift,
zoom, freeze and built-in test patterns

• RS232 serial communication input

• Table or ceiling mount configuration

• Front or rear screens

Special Offer!

Now supplied with:

• SD (1.2:1) or SD (1.7:1)
lens

• BARCO’s Universal
VGA interface

Compact, easy-to-use
LCD video and data projector

Flexible installation
configurations

Logical menus and intuitive on-screen
displays greatly simplify control and
set-up of the BARCODATA 2100.

The BARCODATA 2100 can be
used in front or rear screen
installations, and in table or
ceiling mount configurations.
The projector can be used in a
horizontal as well as vertical
position. The B
factory adjusted for a 70 % off­axis projection.

The unit can be adapted for
use in a 100 % off-axis
configuration by means of
additional leveling feet (only
with SD(1.7:1) lens and
SD(1.6-1.9:1) zoom lens).

An optional Off-axis to On-axis

Kit converts the B
2100 for on-axis projection,
particularly useful for rear­screen installations.

ARCODATA 2100 is

ARCODATA

1.

70% off-axis 70%

30%

2.

100% off-axis

100%

3.

on-axis

50%

50%

Logical on-screen menus

ARCODATA 2100 features

The B
intuitive on-screen menus,
accessible through a convenient
backlit infrared remote control
unit.

Extensive user facilities including
image size, shift, zoom, freeze
and built-in test patterns provide
superior control and unmatched
versatility.

Intelligent Pixel Map
Processor

ARCODATA 2100 is equipped

The B
with a patented, high­performance Pixel Map Processor.
This Pixel Map Processor converts
all incoming signals to the full
resolution of the LCD panels in
order to maximise the light
output and resolution of the
projector.

The Pixel Map Processor
calculates every pixel to be
displayed by means of state-of­the-art digital signal processing
techniques. The result is optimal
picture quality, with smooth and
exceptionally readable characters.

The integration of the Pixel Map
Processor enables the B
2100 to display a wide range of
computer data and graphics
standards including CGA, EGA,
VGA, SuperVGA (800x600) and
XGA (1,024x768) without any loss
of information.

ARCODATA

Universal VGA interface

As part of a special offer, the

ARCODATA 2100 is supplied with

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BARCO’s Universal VGA interface.
This easy-to-use interface allows
the user to connect virtually any
desktop or portable computer to
the projector. With a bandwith of
200 MHz, the Universal VGA
interface buffers and amplifies
any RGB analog signal without
signal loss or image degradation,
even when the computer is
located far away from the
projector.

Technical specifications

Light output

1,000 lumens full white
750 ANSI lumens
Brightness uniformity:
> 70% for the total screen area.

LCD panel

Single 10.4” active matrix colour
LCD panel with SVGA resolution
(800x600), selected for
a minimum of pixel defects.

(1)

Lamp

575 Watt metal-halide ‘hot
restrike’ lamp
Expected lifetime: 1,000 hours

(2)

Available lenses

• Fixed focal length lenses are

available with a very short throw
ratio of 0.8:1, 1.15:1 (optimised
for Video) and 1.2:1 (optimised
for Data projection) and with a
throw ratio of 1.7:1.

• A variable focus lens is available
with a throw ratio between 1.6:1
and 1.9:1.

Lens type Order nr
SD (0.8:1) R9829640

SD (1.15:1 - video) R9829480
SD (1.2:1) R9829485
SD (1.7:1) R9829500

SD (1.6-1.9:1) zoom R9829660
Lens package

SD (1.15:1) + SD(1.7:1) R9829560

A convenient backlit

infrared remote

control unit provides

quick and easy

access to all

adjustments of

the BARCO-

DATA 2100.

The BARCODATA 2100

has a built-in source

switcher to accommodate a

wide range of video and

computer data sources.

Screen sizes

Min.: 1.0 m x 0.75 m (3.2’ x 2.4’)
Max.: 6.0 m x 4.5 m (20’ x 15’)

Contrast ratio

>150:1 (on 5x4 B/W checkerboard)
>300:1 (full white/full black)

Inputs

The projector has 5 inputs:

• Port 1: Video on BNC connector

• Port 2: Video on Cinch (RCA)
connector

• Port 3: S-Video on 4-pin mini­DIN connector

• Port 4 & 5: RGB analog input
on 5 BNC connectors, sync on
green or separate sync, sync can
be 2-level or 3-level

• 3 stereo audio inputs on Cinch
(RCA) connectors

• RS232 input (D9 connector)
loop-through for projector
control through a PC or other
control unit

• Communication input (D9
connector) for peripherals

• Mini-jack (3.5 mm) for wired
remote control

Remote control

All controls are accessible
through a soft-touch panel or a
user-friendly backlit infrared
remote control.

• Source switching

• User settings per source

• Installation and service
adjustments

• Audio controls (infrared
remote only)

Compatibility

ARCODATA 2100 is compatible

The B
with:

• All Video sources (PAL, SECAM,
NTSC) in Composite, S-VHS or
RGB format

• All computer graphics formats
from CGA, EGA, VGA (640x480),
SuperVGA (800x600) or XGA
(1,024x768) graphics card

• Most Macintosh computers

• All currently proposed HDTV,
extended and improved
television standards (Eureka 95,
Hi-Vision, ACTV, IDTV, EDTV,...)

• Most computer sources with a
pixel clock <80 MHz

Special features

• Extended user facilities
including image size, shift, zoom,
freeze,...

• Internal test patterns (outline,
colour bar, checkerboard,...)

• External auto-diagnostics with
2 x 7 segment LED display for
source selection and error codes

• Intuitive on-screen display:
Installation and service screens,
barscale display of user settings,
on-screen display of selected
source

• Adjustable leveling feet

• Colour temperature adjustment
(3200K, 6500K, 9300K or custom)

• Specially offered with BARCO’s
Universal VGA interface (PC
connection cables included)
which makes it possible to
connect many of today’s PC
graphics cards to the projector
without signal loss or image
degradation, even when the
computer is located far away
from the projector.

(1) Further information is available on request.
(2) For applications with projectors in continuous
operation, BARCO offers an optional Long Life
Lamp, which provides 2,000 hours lifetime with
approximately 10 % reduction in initial
luminance.

W1

W2

W3 W4 W5

H3 H4

L1

L2 L3

L1

Dimensions mm inch
L1 642 25.28

L2 405 15.94
L3 201 7.91

H1

H2

L4

L4 63 2.48
W1 603 23.74
W2 195 7.68
W3 225 8.86
W4 245 9.65
W5 68 2.68
H1 335 13.19
H2 224 8.82
H3 35 1.38
H4 55 2.17

W1

• An off-axis to on-axis kit is
available which can convert a

ARCODATA2100 for on-axis

B
projection, ideal for rear-screen
applications

Audio

• Built-in stereo audio amplifier
(2 x 10 W rms)

• 2 x 10 W loudspeakers

• Stereo audio output on 2xCinch
(RCA) connectors

Safety regulations

ARCODATA2100 complies

The B
with UL1950 and EN60950

Electromagnetic interference

ARCODATA2100 complies

The B
with FCC Rules & Regulations,
part 15 Class B and CE EN 55022
Class B

Warm-up time

Less than 2 minutes to meet full
specifications

AC power

Switchable between 120 VAC and
230 VAC

Power consumption

230V: 740 W/5A
120V: 750W/9A

Weight

Net weight 22 kg(49lbs)
Shipping weight39 kg(86 lbs)

(3)

(4)

Accessories included

• Infrared remote control

• Owner’s & installation manual

• Power cord with CEE (7)VII plug

• Cables for PC connection with
Universal VGAinterface

Order information

ARCODATA2100 R9001070

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RCVDS 05 source selector to

connect more than 10 different
video, data and graphics sources
to the projector
230 V: R9827880
120 V: R9827889

VS05 Video/HDTV source selector
to connect up to 5 Composite
Video, 3 S-Video and 1 RGB
analog source to the projector

R9827890

Remote infrared receiver

R9827515

Ceiling mount 2/3000

• With pulley system R9829610

• Without pulley systemR9829611
575 W metal-halide lamp

R9829510

Long life lamp

(2)

R9829600
Kit off-axis to on-axis R9829540
Service tool kit R9829530
Windows Communication

software R9829670

(3) Without lens.
(4) With Universal VGA interface.

BARCO Projection Systems is an ISO9001 registered
company.

The information and data given are typical for the
equipment described. However any individual
item is subject to change without any notice.

BARCO Projection Systems - Head Office

Noordlaan 5 8520 Kuurne, Belgium

Tel: +32 / 56 / 368 211 Fax: +32 / 56 / 351 651

E-mail: [e-mail]

Visit BARCO at the web: http://www.barco.com

Ref. no. R5994280-July ‘97 - Printed in Belgium