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SIM 7QP series

R59770330/09 07/10/2013

User guide

R92112121 - R92112122 R92112123 - R92112181 R92112182 - R92112183

R9211223 - R9211225

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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

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Class A ITE is a category of all other ITE which satisﬁes the class A ITE limits but not the class B ITE limits. Such equipment should not 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 pr required to take adequate measures.

oduct may cause radio interference in which case the user may be

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Barco provides a guarantee relating to perfect manufacturing as part of the legally stipulated terms of guarantee. On receipt, the purchaser must immediately inspect all delivered goods for damage incurred during transport, as well as for material and manufacturing faults Barco must be informed immediately in writing of any complaints.

The period of guarantee begins on the date of transfer of risks, in the case of special systems and software on the date of commissioning, at latest 30 days after the transfer of risks. In the event of justiﬁed notice of complaint, Barco can repair the fault or provide a replacement at its own discretion within an appropriate period. If this measure proves to be impossible or unsuccessful, the purchaser can demand a reduction in the purchase price or cancellation of the contract. All other claims, in particular those relating to compensation for direct or indirect damage, and also damage attributed to the operation of software as well as to other services provided by Barco, being a component of the system or independent service, will be deemed invalid provided the damage is not proven to be attributed to the absence of properties guaranteed in writing or due to the intent or gross negligence or part of Barco.

If the purchaser or a third party carries out modiﬁcations or repairs on goods delivered by Barco, or if the goods are handled incorrectly, in particular if the systems are commissioned 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.

The environmental conditions as well a the customer.

s the servicing and maintenance regulations speciﬁed in the this manual must be complied with by

Software License Agreement

You should carefully read the following terms and conditions before using this software. Your use of this software indicates your acceptance of this license agreement and warranty.

Terms and Conditions:

1. No redistribution of the software is allowed.

2. Reverse-Engineering. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble or alter anyhow this software product.

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eCos

The software in this product uses eCos, the Embedded Conﬁgurable Operating System.

This is the license for eCos:

eCos is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 or (at your option) any later version.

eCos is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY;without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details.

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The eCos source used to build the software used in the Barco iCon is available on request from Barco.

e functions from this ﬁle, or you compile this ﬁle and link it

JPEG

The software in this product is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.

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Table of contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction ......................................................................................................... 5

1.1 About the projector................................................................................................................... 6

1.2 About the manual. . . .................................................................................................................. 7

2. Packaging............................................................................................................ 9

2.1 Unpacking . .. ........................................................................................................................10

3. Installation guidelines............................................................................................13

3.1 Safetywarnings...................................................................................................................... 14

3.2 Installation guidelines ...............................................................................................................15

4. Installation..........................................................................................................17

4.1 Dimensions ..........................................................................................................................18

4.2 Fixation points .......................................................................................................................20

4.3 Projectortilt ..........................................................................................................................21

4.4 RCUbattery installation .............................................................................................................22

4.5 Lens installation .....................................................................................................................23

4.5.1 Portraitmode projector .......................................................................................................24

4.5.2 Lens range . . ..................................................................................................................25

4.5.3 Lens formulas .................................................................................................................26

4.5.4 Shift capabilities...............................................................................................................27

4.5.5 Installing the lens and adjusting the Scheimpﬂug ...........................................................................29

4.5.6 Connecting the lens. . .........................................................................................................33

4.5.7 Lens Data .....................................................................................................................34

4.6 Projector conﬁguration ..............................................................................................................35

4.7 Connections . ........................................................................................................................36

4.7.1 Power connection .............................................................................................................37

4.7.2 Signal connections . . ..........................................................................................................39

4.7.2.1 Input section . . ..........................................................................................................40

4.7.2.2 Input speciﬁcations.....................................................................................................41

4.7.2.3 Connecting a DVI source ..............................................................................................42

4.7.2.4 Connecting an RGB source . .. ........................................................................................43

4.7.3 Communication ...............................................................................................................44

4.7.3.1 Network connections . ..................................................................................................45

4.7.3.2 Network settings........................................................................................................46

5. Setup ................................................................................................................49

5.1 Warranty: continuous mode / automatic shutdown mode ..........................................................................50

5.2 Powering the SIM 7 projector .......................................................................................................51

5.3 Setting the RCU address.. . .........................................................................................................52

5.4 Starting the projector ................................................................................................................53

5.5 Setting the projector address (only if necessary)...................................................................................54

5.6 Setting the orientation...............................................................................................................55

5.7 Lens adjustments. . . .................................................................................................................56

5.7.1 Locking the lens holder (ruggedoption)......................................................................................57

5.7.2 Locking / unlocking the zoom ring and the focusring ofthe lens ...........................................................59

5.7.3 Back focal length adjustment .................................................................................................61

5.7.4 Adjusting the lens ............................................................................................................. 64

6. Getting started ....................................................................................................67

6.1 Starting up the projector.............................................................................................................68

6.2 Selectinga source...................................................................................................................69

6.3 Adjusting the image .................................................................................................................70

6.4 Switching the projector to standby ..................................................................................................71

7. Advanced ...........................................................................................................73

7.1 Using the Dialog boxes..............................................................................................................74

7.2 Sourceselection..................................................................................................................... 75

7.2.1 Selecting a DVIsource .......................................................................................................76

7.2.2 Selecting anRGBsource.....................................................................................................77

7.3 Image ................................................................................................................................78

7.3.1 Introduction. .. .................................................................................................................79

7.3.2 Image settings ................................................................................................................80

7.3.2.1 Setting the Contrast ...................................................................................................81

7.3.2.2 Setting the Brightness..................................................................................................82

7.3.2.3 Gamma ................................................................................................................83

7.3.2.4 Phase (RGB signals only)..............................................................................................84

7.3.3 Scaling ........................................................................................................................85

7.3.4 Timeof Day (TOD)............................................................................................................86

7.3.5 Input balance (RGB signals only) . .. . ........................................................................................88

7.4 Image ﬁles ...........................................................................................................................92

7.4.1 Load ﬁle.......................................................................................................................93

7.4.2 Auto Image....................................................................................................................94

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7.4.3 Edit ﬁle ........................................................................................................................95

7.4.4 Save as (create a custom ﬁle)................................................................................................97

7.4.5 Rename ﬁle ...................................................................................................................98

7.4.6 Copy...........................................................................................................................99

7.4.7 Delete ........................................................................................................................100

7.4.8 Forced ﬁleload...............................................................................................................101

7.5 Geometry ...........................................................................................................................102

7.5.1 Introduction. .. ................................................................................................................103

7.5.2 Geometry ﬁles................................................................................................................104

7.5.3 Accessing the Geometry menu .............................................................................................105

7.5.4 Geometry distortions. ........................................................................................................106

7.5.5 Load . . . .......................................................................................................................109

7.5.6 Edit ...........................................................................................................................110

7.5.6.1 Accessing the Geometry Edit menu .................................................................................111

7.5.6.2 Geometry Edit wizard .................................................................................................112

7.5.6.3 Geometry Edit Modes .................................................................................................114

7.5.6.4 Editing a geometry ﬁle ................................................................................................116

7.5.6.5 Axis link................................................................................................................125

7.5.6.6 ShiftAdjustment.......................................................................................................128

7.5.6.7 TransportDelay .......................................................................................................130

7.5.6.8 Sharpness .............................................................................................................132

7.5.6.9 Geometry Reset .......................................................................................................133

7.5.6.9.1 Resetalllevels ..................................................................................................134

7.5.6.9.2 Restore to alevel ...............................................................................................135

7.5.7 Rename a Geometry File .. . .................................................................................................137

7.5.8 Copy a Geometry File .......................................................................................................138

7.5.9 Delete a Geometry File ......................................................................................................139

7.6 Lamp................................................................................................................................140

7.6.1 Runtimes .................................................................................................................... 141

7.6.2 Lamp runtime warning.......................................................................................................142

7.6.3 History........................................................................................................................143

7.6.4 Reset lamp Runtime .........................................................................................................144

7.6.5 Lamp powermode (onlyfor SIM 7QP & SIM 7QPHC) ....................................................................145

7.6.6 CLO Mode....................................................................................................................146

7.6.6.1 ConstantLight Output (CLO) .........................................................................................147

7.6.6.2 CLO Target ............................................................................................................148

7.7 General .............................................................................................................................149

7.7.1 Pause.........................................................................................................................150

7.7.2 Freeze........................................................................................................................151

7.7.3 Identiﬁcation..................................................................................................................152

7.8 Display setup .......................................................................................................................153

7.8.1 Textbox.......................................................................................................................154

7.8.2 Menu bar position............................................................................................................155

7.8.3 Slider box position ........................................................................................................... 156

7.8.4 Sync variancelimit........................................................................................................... 157

7.8.5 Soft edge .....................................................................................................................159

7.8.5.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................160

7.8.5.2 Accessing the Soft edgemenu .......................................................................................162

7.8.5.3 Soft edge edit. . ........................................................................................................163

7.8.5.3.1 The soft edge edit wizard ......................................................................................164

7.8.5.3.2 The soft edge edit modes .......................................................................................165

7.8.5.3.3 Creating/editing a soft edge . . ..................................................................................167

7.8.5.3.4 Alpha planes . . . .................................................................................................173

7.8.5.4 Blacklevel.............................................................................................................175

7.8.5.4.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................176

7.8.5.4.2 Internal blacklevel ..............................................................................................177

7.8.5.4.3 Beta planes ......................................................................................................178

7.8.5.5 Blanking ...............................................................................................................179

7.8.6 Auto Image Setup............................................................................................................180

7.8.7 Smearing reduction (Optional)...............................................................................................181

7.8.7.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................182

7.8.7.2 Enabling Smearing reduction .. .......................................................................................183

7.8.7.3 Adjusting the phase ...................................................................................................184

7.8.8 True motion reproduction . .. .................................................................................................185

7.8.9 Colortemperature............................................................................................................ 186

7.8.10 Dynacolor ....................................................................................................................187

7.8.10.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................188

7.8.10.2 Enabling DynaColor...................................................................................................194

7.8.10.3 Dynacoloradjustment.................................................................................................195

7.8.10.3.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................196

7.8.10.3.2 Calibration (for multiple projectors).............................................................................198

7.8.10.3.3 Common color values...........................................................................................201

7.8.10.3.4 Factorypreset...................................................................................................202

7.8.10.4 Black colormatching..................................................................................................203

7.8.10.4.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................204

7.8.10.4.2 Black Coloradjustment .........................................................................................205

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7.8.10.5 CLO-TOD colortracking ..............................................................................................206

7.8.11 Gray Level Deﬁnition.........................................................................................................207

7.8.11.1 Description............................................................................................................. 208

7.8.11.2 Illustrating the inﬂuence of GLD correction...........................................................................209

7.8.11.3 GLDcorrection ........................................................................................................211

7.8.11.3.1 PreparingtheGLD correction...................................................................................212

7.8.11.3.2 Performing GLD correction .....................................................................................213

7.8.12 Convergence . ................................................................................................................216

7.9 Installation ..........................................................................................................................218

7.9.1 Lens adjustments ............................................................................................................219

7.9.2 Projector address ............................................................................................................220

7.9.3 Orientation ...................................................................................................................221

7.9.4 Network settings ............................................................................................................ .222

7.9.5 Automaticshutdown .........................................................................................................223

7.9.6 InternalPatterns .............................................................................................................224

7.9.7 Scaled Patterns............................................................................................................. .230

7.9.8 Combiner Patterns...........................................................................................................232

7.9.9 Driver Patterns...............................................................................................................233

7.9.10 Change password............................................................................................................234

8. Maintenance...................................................................................................... 235

8.1 Cleaning the lens .. . ................................................................................................................236

8.2 Cleaning the exterior of the projector ..............................................................................................237

8.3 Air ﬁltersreplacement ..............................................................................................................238

8.3.1 Removing the air ﬁlters ......................................................................................................239

8.3.2 Installing the air ﬁlters........................................................................................................240

8.4 Lamp replacement. .................................................................................................................241

8.4.1 Lamp removal................................................................................................................242

8.4.2 Lamp installation .............................................................................................................246

8.4.3 Resetting the lamp runtime..................................................................................................250

9. Troubleshooting .. . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 251

9.1 Diagnostic LEDs ....................................................................................................................252

9.2 Basic troubleshooting guide........................................................................................................253

10. Environmentalinformation.................................................................................... 255

10.1 Disposalinformation................................................................................................................256

10.2 Rohs compliance ...................................................................................................................257

10.3 Hazards .............................................................................................................................259

10.4 Production address .................................................................................................................260

A. NVG option (for SIM 7QP) ....................................................................................... 261

A.1 Description..........................................................................................................................262

A.2 Description ofa full dimmingcycle.................................................................................................263

B. NVG option (for SIM 7QP HC)................................................................................... 265

B.1 Description..........................................................................................................................266

B.2 Description ofa full dimmingcycle.................................................................................................267

C. GLD alignment .................................................................................................... 269

C.1 Gamma values......................................................................................................................270

D. Image ﬁles ......................................................................................................... 271

D.1 Image ﬁles ..........................................................................................................................272

Glossary ............................................................................................................... 275

Index.................................................................................................................... 277

List of images......................................................................................................... 281

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1. INTRODUCTION

Overview

• About the projector

• About the manual

1. Introduction

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1. Introduction

1.1 About the projector

SIM 7QP series projectors

The SIM 7QP series projectors are LCoS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) based high resolution projectors developed for high demanding simulation applications.

Image 1-1 SIM 7QP series: smearing reduction and blur reduction

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1. Introduction

1.2 About the manual

CAUTION: For the latest version of the product manuals, see http://www.barco.com.

Clariﬁcation of the term “SIM 7QP series” used in this document

When referring in this document to the term “SIM 7QP series” it is meant that the content is applicable for the following Barco products:

•SIM7QP

•SIM7QPHB

•SIM7QPHC

•SIM7QPHB&C

Manual overview

This manual contains 6 main chapters :

1. Installation : the mechanical setup of the projector.

2. Setup : adjusting the projection parameters in order to get the best image reproduction.

3. Getting started : start the projector for daily use.

4. Advanced : advanced operation and setup settings using the remote control and the projector’s OSD.

5. Maintenance : projector’s maintenance operations

6. Service : basic service of the projector

Related documentation

Several advanced adjustments can be set and controlled via the Barco hand held remote control unit xRACU and are covered in the dedicated System manual.

Image 1-2 RACU hand held control unit

Symbol overview

The following icons are used in the manual :

Caution

Warning

Info, term deﬁnition. General info about the term.

Note, gives extra information about the described subject.

Tip, gives extra advice about the described subject.

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1. Introduction

Font overview

• Buttons are indicated in bold, e.g. OK.

• Menu items are indicated in italic.

• Step related notes, tips, warnings or cautions are printed in italic.

• Procedure related notes, tips, warnings or cautions are printed in bold between 2 lines preceded by the corresponding icon.

Portrait mode

This projector is designed to display images in portrait mode rather than landscape mode, which is more common. It has been derived from a similar projector which displays images in landscape mode. This is why the on screen menu (OSD or On Screen Display) is rotated over +90°.

In this User guide all of the images such as menu bars, dialog boxes, internal patterns, OSD patterns, etc. are s mode. When the projector is in front table conﬁguration, they will be seen in portrait mode on the screen, i.e. rotated over 90° compared to what can be seen in the manual.

Example: The images below shows the GUI for the geometry alignment and the GUI for the lens shift menu as it will be visible on the projected image if the projector is in front table conﬁguration.

hown in landscape

Image 1-3 OSD in portrait mode

Image 1-4 OSD in portrait mode

Movements indicated on the OSD will be inverted on the image, i.e. the X-axis and Y-axis are rotated 90° CCW. This means that when the vertical lens shift in the lens shift menu is activated, the image will move horizontally, whereas horizontal lens shift leads to a vertical movement of the image (projector in table conﬁguration).

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2. PACKAGING

Overview

• Unpacking

2. Packaging

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2. Packaging

2.1 Unpacking

CEE7/7

European power plug to connect the power cord to the wall outlet.

NEMA5

American power plug to connect the power cord to the wall outlet.

Content

Description Quantity

SIM 7 projector 1

Remote Control Unit (RCU) + batteries 1

Power cord CEE7 1

Power cord NEMA5 1

QSD projection lens 1

User Guide 1

Safety Manual 1

Silicagel (see image 2-1) 4

Silicagel

Four bags of silicagel are added to the packaging to keep it dry. Do not open these disposable bags

Image 2-1 Silicagel

Foam

The projector is packed in a cardboard box. To provide protection during transportation, the projector is surrounded with foam. The package is secured with banding and fastening cli

ps.

Lens delivered

The projection lens delivered with the projector will vary depending on the product number ordered and is packed in a separate cardboard box placed inside the main cardboard box.

Retain the original shipping cardboard boxes and packing material. It will be needed if you ever have to ship the projection lens.

CAUTION: Never transport the projector with the lens mounted on it !

Always remove the lens before transporting the projector.

CAUTION: Make sure that the projection lens has the one-to-one match with the projector and please contact

Barco in case of replacement of the projection lens.

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How to unpack the projector ?

1. Release the cord straps.

PULL

TO OPE

Image 2-2

2. Remove the assembly from the pallet

3. Open the outer cardboard box

4. Remove the two smaller box, which contains:

- User guide and Safety manual

- RCU + batteries

- power cords

- projection lens

5. Remove the foam parts

6. Open the inner cardboard box

7. Remove the foam parts

8. Lift the projector out of the inner cardboard box

2. Packaging

Retain the original shipping cardboard boxes and packing material. It will be needed if you ever have to ship the projector. For maximum protection, repack your projector as it was packed at the factory.

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2. Packaging

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3. INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

Overview

• Safety warnings

• Installation guidelines

3. Installation guidelines

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3. Installation guidelines

3.1 Safety warnings

WARNING: Before installing the projector, ﬁrst read the safety instructions in the safety manual (R5975258)

delivered with the projector.

Insure that the room can be easily evacuated in case of a lamp explosion.

Mercury vapor warnings

Keep the following warnings in mind when using the projector. The lamp used in the projector contains mercury. In case of a lamp rupture or lamp explosion there will be a mercury vapor emission. In order to minimize the potential risk of inhaling mercury vapors:

• Insure the projector is installed in ventilated rooms only.

• Replace the lamp module before the end of its operational life.

• Promptly ventilate the room after a lamp rupture or lamp explosion has occurred and evacuate the room (particularly in case of a pregnant woman).

• Seek medical attention if unusual health conditions occur after a lamp rupture or lamp explosion, such as headache, fatigue, shortness of breath, chest-tightening coughing or nausea.

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3.2 Installation guidelines

General conditions

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.

Temperature conditions

Temperature range during operation

• Min. ambient temperature : 0 °C or 32 °F

• Max. ambient temperature : 40 °C or 104 °F

The projector will not operate if ambient air temperature falls outside this range (0°C- 40°C or 32°F-10

Temperature range in non-operation condition

• Min. ambient temperature : -10 °C or 14 °F

• Max. ambient temperature : 60 °C or 140 °F

4°F).

Humidity conditions

Operation: 0 to 90 % RH non-condensing

Storage: 0 to 90 % RH non-condensing. Recommended RH = 50%

Environment

Do not install the projection system in a site near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or humidity. Be aware that room heat rises to the ceiling; check that temperature near the installation site is not excessive.

Environment condition check

A projector must always be mounted in a manner which ensures the free ﬂow of clean air into the projectors ventilation inlets as well as free ﬂow at the ventilation outlets. The installation must also allow easy access to the consumable parts (dust ﬁlters, lamps, etc.) 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. Make sure that the projector never runs with dirty dust ﬁlters as this will dramatically reduce the lifetime of the consumables. It is advised to replace the air ﬁlters at any lamp change. Barco reserves itself the right to refuse warranty replacement of consumables if they have been used in a projector with dirty air ﬁlters. Only use the manufactures recommended cleaning kit which has been speciﬁcally designed for cleaning optical parts, never use industrial strength cleaners on a projectors optics as these will degrade optical coatings and damage sensitive optoelectronics .

Failure to take suitable precautions to prote nate in extensive and irreversible ingrained optical damage. At this stage cleaning of the internal optical units will be non-effective and impracticable. Damage of this nature is under no circumstances covered under the manufactures warranty and may deem the warranty null and void. In such a case the cl clients responsibility to ensure at all times that the projector is protected from the harmful effects of hostile airborne particles in the environment of the projector. The manufacture reserves the right to refuse warranty repair if a projector has been subject to wantful neglect, abandon or improper use.

ct the projector from the effects of persistent and prolonged air contaminants will culmi-

ient shall be held solely responsible for all costs incurred during any repair. It is the

What about ambient light ?

In simulation applications, the effect of any ambient light or indirect lighting will inﬂuence the contrast and brightness level of the image. Due to this the quality of the perception of the projected scene can decrease. Therefor it is most important to avoid any unwanted light or reﬂection. Some rules can be useful:

• switch off any light source during projection

•reﬂection should be avoided, e.g. by using dark wall, ceiling and ﬂoor color

• windows must be fully darkened

• only aimed spotlight should be used to illuminate small areas if really needed

It is important to carefully consider lighting conditions. Dedicated engineers or scientists can point out the necessary conditions for a good simulation system environment and should be consulted before equipping the room.

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3. Installation guidelines

Which screen type ?

There are two major categories of screens used for projection equipment. Those used for front projected images and those for rear projection applications. Screens are rated by how much light they reﬂect (or transmit in the case of rear projection systems) given a determined amount of light projected toward them. The ‘GAIN’ of a screen is the term used. Front and rear screens are both rated in terms of gain. The gain of screens range from a white matte screen with a gain of 1 (x1) to a brushed aluminized screen with a gain of 10 (x10) or more. The choice between higher and lower gain screens is largely a matter of personal preference and another consideration called the Viewing angle. In considering the type of screen to choose, determine where the viewers will be located and go for the highest gain screen possible. A high gain screen will provide a brighter picture but reduce the viewing angle. For more information about screens, contact your local screen supplier.

Image size

The projector is designed for projecting an image size with a screen width from 1.00 m (3.3 ft) to 6 m (19.7 ft) with an aspect ratio of 4to3.

Image retention

Image retention can affect LCOS projectors, in extreme cases, permanent “burn” can occur i screen for long periods of time. Such damage to the panels is NOT covered by warranty.

Please ensure that the following precautions are taken to avoid this phenomenon :

1. Use a screensaver (that moves)

2. Periodically change/alter any background images

3. Turn off the projector when not in use

f still/repetitive images are left on the

Running cycle

To come to an acceptable lifetime for both lamps and panels it is necessary to turn off the projector once a day for at least one hour. In doing so the lifetime will increase considerably. However, the more time the projector is powered down each day, the better the panels can recover and the longer they will last.

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4. INSTALLATION

Overview

• Dimensions

• Fixation points

• Projector tilt

• RCU battery installation

• Lens installation

• Projector conﬁguration

• Connections

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4.1 Dimensions

Dimensions: projector without frame

The dimensions are stated in mm (1 inch = 25.4 mm).

Image 4-1 SIM 7QP series dimensions: front view and right view

Dimensions: projector with frame

Image 4-2 SIM 7QP series dimensions: front view and right view

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Image 4-3 SIM 7QP series dimensions: top view

Projector weight

Part weight

Projector (no lens, no frame)

Frame 4.5 kg

Projection lens 0.8:1 2.3 kg

Projection lens 1.0–1.4:1 2.2 kg

Projection lens 1.4–2.0:1 2.0 kg

30.5 kg

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4.2 Fixation points

Fixation points of the projector-frame assembly

Four holes for bolts M8 are available to ﬁx the projector-frame assembly to its support.

Image 4-4 SIM 7QP series: ﬁ xation points

Fixation points of the projector without frame

If the standard projector frame is not used, three bolts can be screwed into the threaded holes at the bottom of the projector to ﬁxit to a custom frame. The bolts must meet the following speciﬁcations:

• bolt type: M8x1.25

• strength class: 8.8 or higher

• preferred bolt length (bolt head not included): 25 mm < bolt length < 30 mm

• mounting torque range: 20 Nm (177 lbf.in) < torque < 23 Nm (205 lbf.in)

Image 4-5 SIM 7QP series: ﬁ xation point

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4.3 Projector tilt

CAUTION: Not respecting the projector tilt range will cause lamp ﬂicker or even lamp explosion.

Tilt range

The tilt range of the projector is restricted by the tilt range of the lamp. The drawings below show the maximal tilt range in both senses.

+20°

-20°

Image 4-6 Projector tilt ran ge

Image 4-7 Projector tilt ran ge

360°

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4.4 RCU battery installation

Where to ﬁnd the batteries for the remote control ?

The batteries are not placed in the remote control unit to avoid control operation in its package, resulting in a shorter battery life time. At delivery the batteries can be found in a separated bag attached to the remote control unit. Before using your remote control, install the batteries ﬁrst.

How to install the batteries in the remote control ?

1. Push the battery cover tab with the ﬁngernail a little backwards (1) and pull, at the same time, the cover upwards (2).

Image 4-8

2. Insert the two AA size batteries, making sure the polarities match the + and - marks inside the battery compartment.

Image 4-9

3. Insert (1) the lower tab of the battery cover in the gap at the bottom of the remote control, and press (2) the cover until it clicks

in place.

Image 4-10

CAUTION: Replace with the correct battery type. Use two AA size batteries. There is a risk of explosion if the

battery is replaced with an incorrect type.

CAUTION: Replace the battery as explained above. There is a risk of explosion if the battery is incorrectly

installed.

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4.5 Lens installation

Overview

• Portrait mode projector

• Lens range

• Lens formulas

• Shift capabilities

• Installing the lens and adjusting the Scheimpﬂug

• Connecting the lens

• Lens Data

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4.5.1 Portrait mode projector

Important remark

As this is a portrait mode projector, the remarks below must be taken into account:

• Lens formulas: SW indicates the longest side of the screen

• Shift capabilities: the table and the diagram below indicate the lens shift ranges as if the projector was in landscape mode. The ranges for this projector in portrait mode are rotated 90°CCW compared to what is mentioned.

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4.5.2 Lens range

Overview table

Lens

QSD (0.8:1)

QSD (1.0–1.4:1)

QSD (1.4–2.0:1)

See the Maintenance appendix for more information about lens cleaning.

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4.5.3 Lens formulas

Projection Distance

The Projection Distance or PD is the perpendicular distance between the screen and the reference point on the projector, expressed inmeterorinch.

PD sw

Ref.

Image 4-11 Projection Distance (PD) and Screen Width (SW)

Screen width

The Screen Width or SW is the total width of the image as it is projected on the screen, expressed in meter or inch.

Formulas

Lens Zoom status

QSD (0.8:1)

QSD (1.0–1.4:1)

WA (Wide Angle) PD

TP (Telephoto) PD

QSD (1.4–2.0:1)

WA (Wide Angle) PD

TP (Telephoto) PD

Metric formulas (meter) Inch formulas (inch)

PD = 0.0679 + 0.803 x SW -

0.0121/SW = 0.0299 + 1.026 x SW +

min

0.0047/SW

= 0.0341 + 1.434 x SW +

max

0.0030/SW = -0.0858 + 1.471 x SW +

min

0.0077/SW

= -0.0013 + 2.031 x SW -

max

0.0606/SW

PD = 2.673228 + 0.803 x SW -

18.755/SW PD

= 1.177165 + 1.026 x SW +

min

7.285015/SW PD

= 1.34252 + 1.434 x SW +

max

4.650009/SW PD

= -3.37795 + 1.471 x SW +

min

11.93502/SW PD

= -0.05118 + 2.031 x SW -

max

93.9302/SW

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4.5.4 Shift capabilities

Overview

Lens

QSD (0.8:1) up/down : 12.8%

QSD (1.0–1.4:1) up/down : 100% left/right : 70% left/right : 20%

QSD (1.4–2.0:1) up/down : 100% left/right : 70% left/right : 20%

Vertical shift Horizontal shift

(if vertical shift is 0%)

-70% +70%

-70%

Image 4-12 Lens shift: maximum horizontal shift (vertical shift = 0)

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Horizontal shift

(if vertical shift is 100%)

-20%

+20%

+100%

-100%

Image 4-13

-20%

Lens shift: maximum horizontal shift (vertical shift = maximum = 100%)

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-20%

+20%

+100%

-70%

+70%

-100%

+20%

Image 4-14 Lens shift: range

The best image quality is obtained in nominal lens position (i.e. 0% shift). Shifting the image to the limit of its range starts introducing some falloff. The exact range in the area indicated by the red dashed line depends on lens type and application.

Horizontal shift in nominal position Horizontal shift : -70%

Projector

-20%

Projector

Screen

Image 4-15 Horizontal lens shift

Vertical shift in nominal position

Projector Projector

Screen

Image 4-16 Vertical lens shift

Vertical shift : +100% Vertical shift : -100 %

Projector

Screen

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4.5.5 Installing the lens and adjusting the Scheimpﬂug

WARNING: In case of a projector with NVG option, do not insert your ﬁngers in the lens holder if the lens is

removed. They could get hit by the smearing reduction wheel!

Image 4-17

CAUTION: Make sure that the projection lens and the interpolation lens are a matched set. Replacing any one

of these units requires the replacement of the other.

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Each of the lenses have Scheimpﬂug adjustment possibility!

Back focal length adjustment is also needed after the projection lens installation. See "Back focal length adjustment", page 61 for detailed procedure.

Necessary tools

• Torx screwdriver T10

• Nut spanner or socket spanner 10 mm

• Allenkey2mm

How to prepare the projector lens?

1. Screw in 3 Allen bolts M4 into the lens ﬂange. See image 4-18 and image 4-19

Tip: Make sure the bolts do not completely go through the ﬂange.

2. Fix a nut M4 to the Allen bolts. Do not tighten yet.

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Image 4-18 Screws to lock the lens scheimpﬂug settings (left side)

Image 4-19 Screws to lock the lens scheimpﬂug settings (right side)

How to mount the lens on the projector and adjust the Scheimpﬂug?

1. Remove the top lens cover (6 screws)

Image 4-20 Top lens cover: ﬁxing screws

2. Remove the bottom lens cover (3 screws)

Image 4-21 Bottom lens cover: ﬁxing screws

3. Remove the lock nuts and washers from the lens holder studs, but leave the springs on the lens holder studs

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Image 4-22 Lens: scheimpﬂug spri ngs

4. Slide the lens over the 3 studs

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Image 4-23 Lens positioned

5. Put a washer and a lock nut on each stud

Image 4-24 Lens ﬁxation nuts

6. Fix the lock nuts until the

lens ﬂange touches the lens holder plate at the 3 ﬁxation points (nominal position).

7. Unscrew each lock nut 1 revolution and start adjusting the Scheimpﬂug by tightening or loosening these lock nuts

8. If the adjustment is done, screw in the smaller Allen bolts M4 (see “1” on image 4-25) until they are hand-tight

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Image 4-25 Lens: Scheimpﬂug securing bolts and nuts

9. Secure the smaller Allen bolts M4 by tightening the nuts (see “2” on image 4-25) to the lens ﬂ ange.

10.Install the bottom lens cover

11.Install the top lens cover

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4.5.6 Connecting the lens

What must be done ?

The lens must be connected to the projector to allow the control of the Zoom and Focus and to allow data communication for the aperture control.

Connecting or disconnecting the lens while the projector is powered can cause damage to the lens aperture and may never be done. Therefore a warning is displayed if the lens is not connected and the projector is activated.

Image 4-26

How to connect the lens ?

1. Connect the male connector attached to the lens to the female connect

Tip: The side labeled TOP on the male connector must be oriented upwards.

or located on the front of the projector

Image 4-27 Projector lens connector

2. Secure the connection by turning and fastening the locking ring

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4.5.7 Lens Data

ECR

Extended Contrast ratio allows to increase the contrast of the image while the light output decreases.

ECR (Extended Contrast Ratio )

The lenses used in the projector are ﬁtted with a non volatile memory holding the lens serial number and dynamic aperture look up tables. These look up tables allow to determine the exact opening position in function of the desired light out example by the Time of Day setting ).

To make this possible the lens is connected to the front of the projector chassis through a 16-wire cable.

put (determined for

Connection

The connection to the projector transmits signals for the lens aperture data and the zoom and focus motor control (power).

Image 4-28 Lens connector pinout

Pin number Pin description

13,14,15,16 D1,D2,D3,D4

17 ++5V

Ta bl e 4 - 4 Pinout overview table

Also see the lens connection procedure.

Sens

GND

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4.6 Projector conﬁguration

The different conﬁgurations

Depending on the installation the projector can be mounted in different ways, the 4 different conﬁgurations are:

1. Rear/Ceiling

2. Rear/Table

3. Front/Ceiling

4. Front/Table

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Image 4-29 Projector conﬁgurations

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4.7 Connections

Overview

• Power connection

• Signal connections

• Communication

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4.7.1 Power connection

Voltage, Ampere, Frequency rating

Projector type

SIM 7

Voltage range (AC) Current

100 – 240 V single phase 6 – 3 A 50 – 60 Hz

How to connect the power ?

1. Use the supplied power cord to connect the projector to the power outlet.

2. Plug the female power connector into the male connector at the rear of the projector

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Frequency

Image 4-30 Connectors: mains power

3. Secure the connection with the locking spring.

CLOSEDOPEN

Image 4-31

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CAUTION: To prevent damage to the projector always ensure that the locking spring is well engaged !

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4.7.2 Signal connections

Overview

• Input section

• Input speciﬁcations

• Connecting a DVI source

• Connecting an RGB source

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4.7.2.1 Input section

Overview

The input section consists of 2 input layers and a communication layer:

• input layer 1: twin dual link DVI input

• input layer 2: analog input consisting of a 5 BNC RGBHV input, a composite video input (not supported) and a S-Video input (not supported)

• communication layer: RJ45 (LAN1). This Ethernet input is connected to the image processor (PMP or Pixel Map Processor).

Image 4-32 Input section

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4.7.2.2 Input speciﬁcations

DVI input board

This board includes two DVI dual link digital inputs. These inputs can be used separately, or they can be used as a Twin Dual DVI input to receive a high bit depth signal (e.g. 16 bit).

Image 4-33 Dual DVI input

DVI 1

DVI 2

Video input board

The video input board holds an RGBHV input. By default, the composite video (BNC connector) and the S-video input (mini-DIN connector) are not supported.

R / PR G / Y B / PB Hs / Cs Vs VIDEO S-VIDEO

Image 4-34 Video input board

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4.7.2.3 Connecting a DVI source

How to connect two single channel DVI sources ?

1. Connect each source to the projector by connecting the DVI male connector of channel 1 into the projector’s DVI 1 female input

connector and the DVI male connector of channel 2 in the DVI 2 female input connector

IG 2

IG 1

Channel 1

Image 4-35 Connections : connecting 2 DVI sources

How to connect a dual channel DVI source ?

1. Connect the dual channel image generator source to the projector by connecting the DVI male connector of channel 1 into the

projector’s DVI 1 female input connector and the DVI male connector of channel 2 in the DVI 2 female input connector

Channel 1

Channel 2

Image 4-36 Connections : connecting a dual channel DVI source

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4.7.2.4 Connecting an RGB source

How to connect the RGB input ?

1. Connect the 4 or 5 BNC cables to the projector’s 5-cable input.

Image 4-37 Connections : connecting an RGB source

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4.7.3 Communication

Overview

• Network connections

• Network settings

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4.7.3.1 Network connections

What can be done ?

The projector can be connected to a network allowing it to be accessed from any connected network device. The Ethernet connection can be used to upload/download projector software and/or to set up communication (TCP-packets) with the projector. This network can be a local area network or a small dedicated network

Following operations are made possible :

• ﬁle transfer for ﬁrmware upgrade

• easy adjustment of projector

• wide range of control possibilities.

•...

The connection to the projector can be done via a crossed cable or via a HUB on the local network (LAN).

To send commands to the projector, connection must be established to port 5401.

How to connect the projector ?

1. Connect the RJ 45 male plug to the projector’s RJ 45 female connector

Image 4-38 Network connection via crossed cable (Null modem)

HUB

LAN

Image 4-39 Network connection through a HUB

See Network settings to set the communi

cation port.

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4.7.3.2 Network settings

CAUTION: Make sure that a DHCP server is available in the network and works ﬁne.

In normal conditions, the network detection takes few seconds. This means that the total time needed to go from power ON to Standby mode is only a few seconds. This value can vary depending on the speed of the network connection.

But when the DHCP setting of the projector is set to Yes and the network does not allow the projector to obtain an IP address from the DHCP server, the startup time will be delayed by upto ﬁve minutes. After this time, a time-out occurs if the network detection fails, and the projector starts up without any network connection.

What can be done?

These settings are used to set the Ethernet Communication parameters.

Following parameters are available :

MAC Address MAC Address of the projector (This is a non-adjustable value programmed into the Ethernet

IP Address (Current) IP Address of the projector (This is a non-adjustable value).

Subnet Mask Subnet Mask (This is a non-adjustable value)

Gateway Gateway (This is a non-adjustable value)

DHCP

IP Address Fixed IP Address of the projector : this ﬁeld can be edited when Fixed IP is selected

Subnet Mask Subnet Mask : this ﬁeld can be edited when Fixed IP is selected

Gateway Gateway : this ﬁeld can be edited when Fixed IP is selected

Hostname Hostname : this ﬁeld can be edited when DHCP is selected

board).

DHCP setting:

• Yes: The projector will dynamically obtain its IP address from the DHCP server.

• No: The IP address needs to be entered manually. Note that when selecting Fixed IP

the IP settings ﬁelds are enabled

How to set up the network settings ?

1. Press the MENU key to activate the Menu bar.

2. Push the cursor key ← or → to highlight Installation in the menu bar.

3. Push the ↓ keytopulldowntheInstallation menu.

4. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Network settings and press ENTER to select.

Image 4-40

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A dialog box will be displayed.

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Image 4-41

5. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the desired parameter.

6. Use the cursor key ← or → , the numeric keys on the RCU, or the local keypad, to edit and change the values.

7. Press Apply settings to apply the changes

A dialog box is shown. The different executed operations are shown with a checkbox. The last operation Restarting network takes a few seconds more.

Image 4-42

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5. SETUP

Overview

• Warranty: continuous mode / automatic shutdown mode

• Powering the SIM 7 projector

• Setting the RCU address

• Starting the projector

• Setting the projector address (only if necessary)

• Setting the orientation

• Lens adjustments

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5.1 Warranty: continuous mode / automatic shutdown mode

CAUTION: Continuous active mode of the projector for more than 24 hours leads to expiring of the lamp

warranty!

Activating the projector for the ﬁrst time

When the projector is activated for the ﬁrst time, a dialog box appears: you can choose to operate the projector in continuous mode or you can prefer to operate it in automatic shutdown mode. See below for details.

The reason why this selection has to be made is that the technology of the projector’s lamp requires some time to recover after every 24 hours of active mode. This means that the projector must be switched to OFF after every 24 hours of non-stop active mode. If this rule is not followed, i.e. if the projector is ON and active for more than 24 hours continuously, then the warranty of the actual lamp expires.

It is possible to cancel the dialog box. At that time the behavior of the projector is the same as if the continuous mode had been selected. The next time that the projector is activated, the dialog box appears again and it will continue to be that way until you have made a selection.

Automatic shutdown mode

If this mode is selected, the projector will display a warning on the projected image after 24 hours of continuous active mode saying that the projector will automatically switch off in four minutes. A counter will count back from 4 minutes to zero. At that time the projector will switch off. In this mode warranty of the lamp remains

Continuous mode

If continuous mode is selected the projector can reside in active state for more than 24 hours continuously. No warning will be displayed at any time, but once the 24 hours non-stop active mode is reached, warranty of the actual lamp expires. A speciﬁc hexadecimal code will be generated and added to the lamp history of the actual lamp.

Changing the runtime mode

Whatever the selection of runtime mode was, it is possible to change to the other mode through the Installation menu at any time. However if the warranty had expired, it stays that way.

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5.2 Powering the SIM 7 projector

CAUTION: This projection product contains several optical elements which require a certain warm up time

in order to reproduce initial adjustments. If the environment (e.g. ambient temperature of the surrounding) is stable, the product will typically reproduce functional performance within 30 minutes and achieve optimal performance after 45 minutes (advised for multichannel display systems). It should be noted that the heat dissipation of the product itself might inﬂuence its environment; if not monitored and corrected via external responsive temperature controls, this might affect the typical settle time required.

How to power the projector ?

1. Switch the power switch to 1.

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Image 5-1 BarcoSIM7: Powerswitch

L3 and L1 light up red. After the initialization period L1 turns off.

Image 5-3

Image 5-2

Standby state : L3 is red

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5.3 Setting the RCU address

What has to be done ?

To allow the communication between the RCU and the projector the RCU has to be programmed with the same address as the projector.

This address must be in the range 0–9.

To know the address of the projector, one can visualize it in projection mode (on screen) as well as in standby mode (shown with the LED’s on top cover of the projector).

For more info on addresses see the appendix

At this stage the image projected may happen to be upside down or mirrored, this can be set in the Installation menu under Projector orientation (see further setting up the projector’s orientation).

Displaying the Projector Address in Standby mode

1. Press the Address key (recessed key on the RCU) with a pencil.

MEN

Image 5-4

USE

BACK

EN T ER

PI P

OGO

DIGI

PH A

All the LED’s (3) on the top cover of the projector go out.

Then LED1 starts blinking green the number of hundreds. After that LED2 starts blinking the number of tens. Finally LED3 starts blinking green the number of units. If this is done, the original status of the LED’s is restored.

Displaying the Projector Address in projection mode

1. Press the Address key (recessed key on the RCU) with a pencil.

The projector’s address will be displayed on the screen in a text box

Programming the RCU

1. Push the address key If the address is not entered wi

controls then all projectors in the room.

2. Enter the same address with the digit buttons within 5 seconds after pushing the address key.

The projector can now be controlled with the RCU.

For example : if the projector address is 3, then press "3" on the RCU to set the RCU’s address to match the projector’s address.

thin 5 seconds, the RCU returns to its default address (zero address) and

Common address/Projector address : Beside the projector address, the projector disposes also of a Common address which can be set to “0” or “1” (by default “0”).

In other words, an RCU set to address “0” will always control a projector regardless of its projector address (since it uses the common address).

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5.4 Starting the projector

Activating the projector is only possible after the initialization period i.e. when LED1 is off.

How to start up the projector ?

1. Press the Standby button on the RCU or on the local keypad.

MEN

USE

Image 5-5

The last selected source is displayed.

If the address setting is wrong the projector will not respond to the RCU, see the next step to set the address.

BACK

EN T ER

PI P

OGO

DIGI

PH A

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5.5 Setting the projector address (only if necessary)

What can be done ?

The projector is shipped with projector address set to ”0”

In some cases the projector address must be changed, for example if an unique RCU is used to control 2 or more projectors (independently).

In the OSD menu Projector Address, the following addresses can be programmed :

• Projector address: address deﬁned by the user, may be from 0 to 255 0-9 is used for RCU communication

• Common address : address may be 0 or 1

How to change the projector’s address ?

1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar

2. Press → to select the Installation

3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Installation menu

4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Projector address

Image 5-6

5. Press ENTER

A dialog box appears on the screen

Image 5-7

6. Enter the new projector address with the digit key

s on the RCU, the local keypad or the cursor keys.

How to change the common address ?

1. Proceed in the same way as for the projector address

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5.6 Setting the orientation

What must be done ?

Depending on the mechanical orientation of the projector (see Projector conﬁguration in the Installation section), the projector’s internal settings have to be adapted.

The projector is shipped (default) with a table/front orientation.

How to set the orientation ?

1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar

2. Press → to select the Installation item

3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Installation menu

4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Orientation

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Image 5-8

5. Press → to pull down the menu

6. Use ↓ or ↑ to select the desired orientation

7. Press ENTER

The projection is adapted and a bullet shows the active conﬁ guration.

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5.7 Lens adjustments

Overview

• Locking the lens holder (rugged option)

• Locking / unlocking the zoom ring and the focus ring of the lens

• Back focal length adjustment

• Adjusting the lens

If the lens locking option (= rugged option) is installed on the projector, a warning will be displayed before t execution of any lens shift adjustment.

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5.7.1 Locking the lens holder (rugged option)

The lens locking system is an option (rugged option) and is not available on standard projectors.

Necessary tools

• Torx screwdriver T10

• Allen key 2 mm (hexadecimal key)

• Allen key 3 mm (hexadecimal key)

How to lock the lens holder?

1. Make sure the lens is in the correct position

2. Remove the top lens cover

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Image 5-9 Lens top cover: ﬁxing screws

3. Slide both ﬁxation blocks for the horizontal shift away from each other until they hit the lens holder frame

Image 5-10 Horizontal shift: free

Image 5-11 Horizontal shift: blocked

4. Fix these blocks by tightening the front bolts

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Image 5-12 Fixation screws for horizontal lens shift locking system

5. Block the vertical shift by tightening the bolt which can be reached through the small slot at the left side of the projector (seen

from the rear of it)

Image 5-13 Fixation screw for vertical lens shift locking s

6. Reinstall the top lens cover

CAUTION: The shift motors will be damaged if lens shift is activated while the blocking system is tightened!

ystem

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5.7.2 Locking / unlocking the zoom ring and the focus ring of the lens

Description

In very demanding applications (e.g. motion based systems), a small focus drift or zoom drift may occur. In order to avoid this, the zoom ring and the focus ring of the lens can be locked mechanically on some of the lenses.

Depending on the lens article number, the zoom and focus locking system will be available or not.

CAUTION: Make sure to unlock the zoom and focus ring before adjusting the zoom/focus!

Necessary tools

No tools.

How to lock the zoom ring and the focus ring of the lens?

Both zoom ring and focus ring are locked at the same time.

1. Install the lens and switch the projector to active state.

2. Wait for the lens to be fully heated up (i.e. after 15 minutes of projection)

3. Adjust the zoom and the focus of the lens

4. Tighten (i.e. clockwise) the zoom/focus locking knob until it is hand-tight

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Image 5-14 Engaging the zoom/focus locking system

How to unlock the zoom ring and the focus ring of the lens?

Both zoom ring and focus ring are unlocked at the same time.

1. Release (i.e. counterclockwise) the zoom/focus locking knob until no resistance is felt anymore

Image 5-15 Unlocking the zoom/focus locking system

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2. Now the zoom and focus can be adjusted

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5.7.3 Back focal length adjustment

BFL

Back Focal Length

What can be done ?

The position of the projector lens in relation to the interpolation lens can be adjusted. The lens can be shifted towards or away from the projector chassis . By doing so, the back focal length is adjusted and the focus is set to an optimal value. Th allow to beneﬁt from the largest adjustment range for the lens focus (motorized lens focus).

is adjustment will

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Image 5-16 Back Focal length adjustment.

1 Locking screws 2 Adjustment hole

Image 5-17

A wrong back focal length ad

justment will not allow optimal focus throughout the full zoom range.

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Necessary tools

• BFL adjustment tool

• Allen key 2.5 mm (hexagonal key)

How to adjust ?

1. Loosen the 4 screws along the outline of the lens (top, bottom, left, right)

Tip: Only loosen these screws a bit. J ust enough to allow the lens to be shifted forward and backward.

Image 5-18 Back focal length: ﬁxation screws

Note: The fourth screw is located underneath the lens

2. Put the BFL tool in the adjustment hole

Image 5-19 Back focal length adjustment tool

3. Zoom the lens to wide position

4. Focus the image on the screen using the BFL tool

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Image 5-20 Back focal length adjustment range

5. Zoom the lens to tele position

6. Focus the image on the screen using the remote control

7. Repeat step 3 to step 6 until the image stays in focus regardless to the zoom position

8. Fix the 4 screws

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5.7.4 Adjusting the lens

Description

The shift adjustment is done during the Installation phase.

The other adjustments possible on the lenses are:

• Motorized zoom

• Motorized focus : should be done during the installation phase

• ECR (Extended Contrast Ratio) : ECR is done through automatic adjustment of the lens opening (aperture). This is done during for example Tim e of Day adjustment

See the dedicated system manual for more information

CAUTION: Make sure to unlock the focus ring and the zoom ring before adjusting the zoom or focus of the

lens!

CAUTION: In case of a projector with rugged option, make sure to unlock the lens holder before shifting it up

/ down or left / right.

How to adjust the lens using the direct keys on the RCU?

1. Use one of the following keys on the RCU:

- Lens shift (↑ or ↓): to shift down or up

- Lens zoom (- or +): to zoom out or in

- Lens focus (- or +): to adjust the focus

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How to shift using the OSD in combination with the RCU (or local keypad)?

1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar

2. Press → to select the Installation

3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Installation menu

4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Lens adjustm ents...

Image 5-22

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5. Press ENTER

A text box appears on the screen, follow the instructions.

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6. Use the keys on the RCU to perform the desired action

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How to adjust the zoom / focus using the OSD?

1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar

2. Press ← or → to select the Installation

3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Installation menu

4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Lens adjustm ents...

Image 5-26

5. Press ENTER

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A text box appears on the screen, follow the instructions.

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6. Use the keys on the RCU to perform the desired action

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The use of a sheet of paper held in front of the screen can be useful to determine the focus plane (position for best focus)

Unsharp corners in the image can be adjusted with the Scheimpﬂug adjustment (3 adjustment screws on the lens holder), see the Lens installation section

Before adjusting the lens focus, insure that the Back Focal Length is correctly adjusted, "Back focal length adjustment", page 61

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6. GETTING STARTED

Overview

• Starting up the projector

• Selecting a source

• Adjusting the image

• Switching the projector to standby

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6.1 Startinguptheprojector

How to start up the projectors via the RCU ?

1. Switch the mains power switch to ON

2. Press the Standby button on the RCU or the local keypad

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How to start up the projectors via XDS RACU ?

1. See dedicated User guide R59770508.

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How to select a source using the RCU?

A source must be connected and available to be able to display it.

1. Press one of the following keys to display a source:

-press1 on the RCU to display the source connected to the BNC connectors

-press5 on the RCU to display the source to the DVI connector

-press8 on the RCU to hide any source

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How to adjust the image ?

1. Use the Image setting buttons on the RCU

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6.4 Switching the projector to standby

Introduction

If the projector is not to be used for a period of time (hours, days), it is advised to switch it to standby to save energy or it can be fully powered off after the cooling cycle. The advantage of standby mode compared to power off mode is the time to get it back to active state (i.e. lamp on).

After switching the projector to standby, the lamp is switched off and the cooling cycle is started (two minutes). Do not power off the projector during the cooling cycle since doing so reduces the lamp life time.

In case of SIM 7QP HB or SIM 7QP HB&C, the projector cannot be switched from active state to standby state within the ﬁrst two minutes after it has been activated. Trying to do so pops up an alert message and the command is only executed after the two minutes period has expired.

Image 6-4

Switching to standby

1. While the projector is in active state, keep the Standby button on the RCU or on the local keypad pressed for two seconds.

2. The lamp is switched off and the two minute cooling cycle is started.

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7. ADVANCED

Overview

• Using the Dialog boxes

• Source selection

• Image

• Image ﬁles

• Geometry

• Lamp

• General

• Display setup

• Installation

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7.1 Using the Dialog boxes

How to use the dialog boxes ?

Some parameters are modiﬁed by means of a dialog box, where selections can be made and/or values can be entered.

The values can be entered in several ways:

Entering numeric values using the numeric keys on the remote control

1. Press ENTER to activate the input ﬁeld.

Image 7-1

2. Key in the desired value.

Entering numeric values using the arrow keys on the remote control

1. Press ENTER to activate the input ﬁeld.

2. Press ← or → to select the digit to be changed.

Image 7-2

3. Press ↓ or ↑ to increase or decrease the value.

Entering numeric values using the arrow keys on the local keypad

1. Press ENTER to activate the input ﬁeld.

2. Press ← or → to select the digit to be changed.

3. Press ↓ or ↑ to increase or decrease the value.

To con ﬁrm the changes always press ENTER.

Use ↓ or ↑ to browse between the different ﬁelds.

In some cases an alphanumeric value (ﬁle name, ...) has to acter values once the input ﬁeld is activated.

Following characters can be browsed in this particular order:

Decimal scroll list: 0123456789

Signed decimal scroll list: 0123456789-

ASCII scrolllist:ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789+-*/&@#.;.abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz

be entered. Use ↑ or ↓ to scroll through the char-

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7.2 Source selection

Overview

• Selecting a DVI source

• Selecting an RGB source

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7.2.1 Selecting a DVI source

How to select the L2 DVI-1 source ?

1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar

2. Press ↓ to Pull down the Source Selection menu

3. Use ↑ or ↓ to select L2 DVI-1

Image 7-3

4. Press ENTER to conﬁ rm your choice

A bullet indicates the selected source which now appears on the screen.

Adjustments on the L2 DVI-1 source

The digital nature of this signal eliminates the need for adjustments.

In the same way, the following sources can be selected and adjusted: L2 DVI-2 and L2 Twin Dual DVI

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7.2.2 Selecting an RGB source

How to select the L1 RGB source ?

1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar

2. Press ↓ to Pull down the Source Selection menu

3. Press → to open the L1 RGB-YUV menu

4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select RGB

Image 7-4

5. Press ENTER to conﬁ rm your choice

A bullet indicates the selected source which now appears on the screen.

Adjustments on an RGB signal

The projector allows different adjustments on an RGB signal :

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• Contrast

• Brightness

•Phase

• Input balance

• Auto Image : or manual edit of the image ﬁle settings

In the same way, a YUV source can be selected and adjusted.

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7.3 Image

Overview

• Introduction

• Image settings

•Scaling

•TimeofDay(TOD)

• Input balance (RGB signals only)

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7.3.1 Introduction

What can be done ?

Correct image adjustments are important to achieve a good image reproduction. The image adjustments (like image settings ,...) are generally made through a dialog box with a scroll bar. Minimal, maximal and actual values are indicated. These settings can also be changed directly via the RCU’s dedicated buttons.

Image 7-5

The adjustments done in the Image menu are saved in the corresponding image ﬁle and only affect the active source, whereas adjustments done in the Display settings are applied to all sources.

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7.3.2 Image settings

Overview

• Setting the Contrast

• Setting the Brightness

• Gamma

• Phase (RGB signals only)

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7.3.2.1 Setting the Contrast

Contrast adjustments

Adjust the contrast to “brighten” the white parts of the image.

It is recommended to adjust the brightness before adjusting the contrast.

How to change the Contrast

1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar

2. Press → to select the Image item

3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu

4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select settings

5. Press → to pull down the menu

6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Co ntrast

7. Press ENTER

On the screen appears now a slider box

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Image 7-6

8. Use ←or → , the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the contrast

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7.3.2.2 Setting the Brightness

Brightness adjustment

Adjusting the brightness will affect the dark areas of the image. Increase the brightness to “lighten” up the parts that are too dark.

How to change the Brightness

1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar

2. Press → to select the Image item

3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu

4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select settings

5. Press → to pull down the menu

6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Brightness

7. Press ENTER

On the screen appears now a slider box

Image 7-7

8. Use ←or → , the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the brightness

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7.3.2.3 Gamma

Gamma adjustment

The gamma parameter determines the way your encoded (luminance) signal is transformed into brightness at the output of the projector. A correct gamma setting will allow the use of a maximum of gradations (brightness levels) in the projected image. Changing the gamma mainly changes the midtones of the image.

How to adjust the Gamma

1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar

2. Press → to select the Image item

3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu

4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select settings

5. Press → to pull down the menu

6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Gamma

7. Press ENTER

On the screen appears now a slider box

Image 7-8

8. Use ←or → , the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the Gamma

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7.3.2.4 Phase (RGB signals only)

Phase adjustment

A bad phase adjustment will result in bad transitions and sometimes noise. (for example text will not be clear).

How to adjust the Phase

1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar

2. Press → to select the Image item

3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu

4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select settings

5. Press → to pull down the menu

6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Phase

7. Press ENTER

On the screen appears now a slider box

Image 7-9

8. Use ←or → , the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the Phase

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7.3.3 Scaling

What can be done?

The scaling of the source image can be chosen from three presets. Depending on the setting, the source signal will be displayed in a different size and will possibly be stretched in one way or another.

• None: the source image will be shown in native resolution of the source

• Best Fit: the source image will be scaled to the biggest possible size without being distorted (e.g. stretched in one direction)

• Full-screen: the source image will be scaled and stretched in order to ﬁll the full native resolution of the projector. This can lead to an distorted image (e.g. stretched in one direction or the other)

How to scale the image?

1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar

2. Press → to select the Image item

3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu

4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Scaling

5. Press → to pull down the menu

6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired way of scaling

Image 7-10

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7.3.4 Time of Day (TOD)

CCD

Constant Contrast Dimming

ECR

Extended Contrast Ratio

What can be done ?

The projector can be set to display typical scenes by performing an optimal adjustment of the dimmer (CCD) and the lens diaphragm (ECR).

Following presets can be selected via the hand held RACU interface :

•Day

•Dusk

• Night

The OSD allows to set a custom value for the Time of Day (TOD) : 10000 corresponds to maximum light output (Day)

In practice, if the TOD value is lowered starting from 10000 (100%) to 0 (0%), the following sequence will be followed:

1. In a ﬁrst phase, the dimming will be (mainly) done by the ECR (Enhanced Contrast Ratio)

2. When the ECR is at its minimum value, the CCD (Constant Contrast Dimmer) starts further dimming the light output until it is 0

For the High Contrast (HC) versions, the minimum ECR value is calibrated in the projector to coincide with a lens aperture of approximately f/6.4, which leaves a light transmission of around 25%.

Motorized dimming (at different stages in the projector) insures a better dynamic behavior through ECR (Extended Contrast Ratio) and CCD (Constant Contrast Dimming) by enabling the possibility to adjust the light output level of the projector and preserving the dynamic range.

In projectors having the NVG option, the dimming process is controlled in a different way. See the concerning Appendix.

Each time the projector is restarted, the Time Of Day (TOD) is automatically set to Day mode to get full light output, thus avoiding the menu being invisible due to low light output

How to adjust the Time of Day (TOD)?

1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar

2. Press → to select the Image item

3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu

4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Time of Day

Image 7-11

5. Press ENTER

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A dialog box is displayed

Image 7-12

6. Use ←or → , the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the Time of Day

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7.3.5 Input balance (RGB signals only)

Introduction: Unbalanced color signals

When transporting signals, there always is a risk of deterioration of the information contained in the signals.

The alterations of the three color signals will happen independently i.e. the colors will end to be unbalanced.

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Black level

The objective of input balancing

Black level

The objective in input balancing is to “set” the same black level and the same white level for the three colors of a particular input source.

Black level setting : brightness

White level setting : contrast

The same absolute black and white level for the three colors allows the same reference for brightness and contrast control of the picture!

These two references also set the range in which the ADC will work for that particular source (this also explains why each input balance setting is linked to a particular source and thus saved in the image ﬁle).

How can it be done ?

To balance the three color signals of a particular source there are conditions; in fact we must know the black and the white level of the source i.e. :

1. the considered source must be able to generate a white signal, ideally a 100% white (background) full screen pattern

2. the considered source must be able to generate a black signal, ideally a 100 % black (background) full screen pattern

Image 7-15

White balance : In the projector, we will set the contrast for each color until we get a 100% light output picture when projecting a 100% white image (image A)

Black balance : In the projector, we will set the brightness for each color until we get a 0% light output picture when projecting a 100% black image (image B).

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The black balance can be done automatically with Automatic Black level.

The changeover from min to max is indicated by the apparition of bright spots, also called “digital noise”

An alternative to a full screen white/black pattern is a black-and-white checkerboard pattern where t blocks will be used for white balance and the black blocks for black balance.

Image 7-16

How to set Automatic Black level ?

1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar

2. Press → to select the Image item

3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu

4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Input balance

5. Press → to pull down the menu

6. Use ↓ or ↑ to select Automatic Black level...

7. Press ↓ to pull down the menu

8. Use ↑ or ↓ to enable (ON)ortodisable(OFF) Automat ic Black level

he white

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9. Press ENTER to conﬁrm

A white bullet shows the active setting

Performing Black input balance

1. Select a black pattern (or gray scale as alternative)

2. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar

3. Press → to select the Image item

4. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu

5. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Input balance

6. Press → to pull down the menu

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7. Use ↓ or ↑ to select Black level...

Image 7-18

8. Press ENTER

A dialog box is displayed

9. Adjust the red black level on a minimal value

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10.Adjust the blue black level to a minimal value

Note: this minimal value is not necessary , provided that the 2 other colors are not inﬂuencing too much the color to be adjusted,

in fact the aim is to minimize the effect of the two other colors since there is a risk of reaching too soon the transition (bright spots) due to the contribution of these two other colors signals.

11.Adjust the Green black level until bright spots appear on the black part of the image

12.Adjust the Blue black level until bright spots appear on the black part of the image

13.Adjust the Red black level until bright spots appear on the black part of the image

The projected image should now be noisy neutral grey.

If one uses a checkerboard pattern, the bright sp

Black Level... is greyed out if Automatic Black level is enabled (ON).

ots should appear in the black blocks.

Performing White input balance

1. Select a white pattern (or gray scale as alternative)

2. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar

3. Press → to select the Image item

4. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu

5. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Input balance

6. Press → to pull down the menu

7. Use ↓ or ↑ to select White level...

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Image 7-20

8. Press ENTER

A dialog box is displayed

9. Adjust the red white level (gain) on a minimal value

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10.Adjust the blue white level (gain) to a minimal value

Note: this minimal value is not necessary , provided that the 2 other colors are not inﬂuencing too much the color to be adjusted,

in fact the aim is to minimize the effect of the two other colors

since there is a risk of reaching too soon the transition

(bright spots) due to the contribution of these two other colors signals.

11.Adjust the Green white level (gain) until bright spots appear on the white part of the image

12.Adjust the Blue white level (gain) until bright spots appear on the white part of the image

13.Adjust the Red white level (gain) until bright spots appear on the white part of the image

The projected image should now be noisy neutral gr

ey.

If one uses a checkerboard pattern, the bright spots should appear in the white blocks.

The input balance settings are stored in the image ﬁle, each source has its own input balance.

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7.4 Image ﬁles

Overview

• Load ﬁle

• Auto Image

•Editﬁle

• Save as (create a custom ﬁle)

• Rename ﬁle

• Copy

• Delete

•Forcedﬁle load

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7.4.1 Load ﬁle

When to load a ﬁle ?

In some cases the user wants a particular ﬁle to be used for the display of a particular source. In this case the user should load the desired ﬁle from the image ﬁ les menu. The load ﬁle option will allow the user to choose between several ﬁles corresponding more or less to the active source speciﬁcations.

In normal operation the ﬁle selection (load) will be done automatically by Auto Image.

Howtoloadaﬁle ?

1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar

2. Press → to select the Image ﬁles item

3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image ﬁles menu

4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Load

Image 7-22

5. Press ENTER

A dialog box is displayed

Image 7-23

6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired ﬁle

Tip: For more information (speciﬁcat

7. Press ENTER

The ﬁle is loaded and the image is adapted.

ions) on the image ﬁles see the Append ix section

What to do if the image is not perfect ?

If the displayed image is not correct after Auto Image or after selecting the best ﬁtting ﬁle, go to the Edit menu, select the active ﬁle and change the settings.

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7.4.2 Auto Image

What can be done ?

Auto Image creates the best suited image ﬁle for the connected source.

It calculates/measures several source parameters :

• Total pixels per line

•Startpixel

•Phase

• Contrast/Brightness levels

Auto Image only works for data images.

The measure of the total number of pixels per line can be done through 2 methods

• Limited scan: a windowing system is used to allow fast tracking. The operation takes about 20 seconds (depending on ﬁle)

• Full scan: tracking is done over the full range. The operation takes about 1.5 minutes (depending on ﬁle)

HowtolaunchAutoImage?

1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar

2. Press → to select the Image ﬁles item

3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image ﬁles menu

4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Auto Image

5. Press → to open the menu

6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired ﬁle scan method

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7. Press ENTER

Auto Image acts on the active window. The image in the window may move and change in aspect during the Auto Image process.

Auto Image can also be launched via the RCU with the dedicated Auto Image key.

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7.4.3 Edit ﬁle

What can be done with the Edit ﬁle menu ?

The Edit ﬁle menu makes it possible to change the settings of the ﬁle according to the real settings of the connected source. Consult the source speciﬁcations before entering the data.

In this case a DVI source is used. A DVI source does not need any image ﬁ le setting. All the ﬁelds are therefore greyed out. See the dialog box below.

How to edit a ﬁle ?

1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar

2. Press → to select the Image ﬁles item

3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image ﬁles menu

4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Edit

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5. Press ENTER

A dialog box containing the active ﬁle is displayed

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6. Use ←or →, the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to edit and change the values, conﬁrm with ENTER

Note: greyed out ﬁelds can not be updated

Advanced settings for Analog Data sources (e.g. RGB HS/VS)

The advanced button enables the advanced settings for analog data sources.

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• Color space : allows to select between 5 different color spaces

-RGB

-ITU_BT_709

- SMPTE_240M

-ITU_BT_601

-EBU

• Clamp position : allows to set the clamp pulse position in the clamping circuit

• Clamp width : allows to set the width of clamp pulse in the clamping circuit

It is recommended to use the default values.

Advanced settings for Digital Data sources (DVI)

The advanced button enables the advanced settings for digital data sources.

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UsePictureBox can be disabled (0) or enabled (1). By default, it is disabled which means that only few timings can be changed. In case of a DVI source this is not a problem.

In very speciﬁc situations however (e.g. iBlend), more changes to the timings may be needed, such as the setting of the Start pixels,

Active pixels, Start lines, Active lines. In that case, hit Enter and change the slider to position 1, thus enabling more settings in the Edit ﬁle menu.

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