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Trace+
Owner’s Manual
R9040341
R5976781/00
14/09/2004
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Barco nv Simulation Products
600 Bellbrook Ave, Xenia OH 45385
Phone: +1 (937) 372 7579
Fax: +1 (937) 372 8645
E-mail: eis@barco.com
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Barco nv Simulation Products
laan 5, B-8520 Kuurne
Noord
Phone: +32 56.36.82.11
Fax: +32 56.36.84.86
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All rights reserved. No part of this document may be copied, reproduced or translated. It shall not otherwise be recorded, transmitted or
stored in a retrieval system without the prior written consent of Barco.
Changes
Barco provides this manual ’as is’ without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Barco may make improvements and/or changes to the product(s) and/or the
program(s) described in this publication at any time without notice.
This publication could contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information in this
publication; these changes are incorporated in new editions of this publication.
Guarantee and Compensation
Barco provides a guarantee relating to perfect manufacturing as part of the legally stipulated terms of guarantee. On rece
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 compliant, 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 goo
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 electroni
well as normal maintenance are not subject to the guarantee provided by Barco either.
The environmental conditions as well as the servicing and maintenance regulations specified in the this manual must be complied with by
the customer.
ds delivered by Barco, or if the goods are handled incorrectly,
c circuitry provided by the purchaser, e.g. interfaces. Normal wear as
ipt, the purchaser
Federal Communications Commission (FCC Statement)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the li
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 interferenc
cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be responsible for correcting any interference.
e to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may
mits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Safety Instructions .................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Warnings............................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Restricted Access Location........................................................................................................... 5
1.3 FCCstatement........................................................................................................................ 6
1.4 Note.................................................................................................................................... 6
2. Packaging and Dimensions....................................................................................... 7
2.1 Packaging ............................................................................................................................. 7
2.2 BoxContent ........................................................................................................................... 8
2.3 Dimensions............................................................................................................................ 8
3. Installation Guidelines............................................................................................. 13
3.1 Introduction . ..........................................................................................................................13
3.2 General Installation Guidelines ......................................................................................................13
3.3 Restricted Access Location..........................................................................................................14
3.4 ProjectorPosition ....................................................................................................................14
3.5 Re-adjustingthelamp position in the lamp casing..................................................................................15
3.6 Battery Installation in the RCU.......................................................................................................18
4. Trace+Connections................................................................................................19
4.1 Connections Location................................................................................................................19
4.2 Connections Overview ...............................................................................................................20
4.3 Power CordConnection..............................................................................................................20
4.4 OperatingtheTrace+ ................................................................................................................21
4.4.1 SwitchingOn...................................................................................................................21
4.4.2 Switching to Standby . . . . .. ....................................................................................................22
4.4.3 SwitchingOff...................................................................................................................22
4.5 Input Connections . ...................................................................................................................22
4.5.1 Source Connections ...........................................................................................................22
4.6 Communication Connections . . . . ....................................................................................................25
4.6.1 RS232 Connection ............................................................................................................25
4.7 StereoConnection ...................................................................................................................26
4.8 Multi-Channel Connections .... . . ....................................................................................................27
5. Getting Started......................................................................................................29
5.1 RCU& Local keypad.................................................................................................................29
5.2 Terminology overview................................................................................................................29
5.3 Operatingtheprojector...............................................................................................................30
5.3.1 SwitchingOn...................................................................................................................30
5.3.2 Switching to Standby . . . . .. ....................................................................................................31
5.3.3 SwitchingOff...................................................................................................................32
5.3.4 Temperature Error DMD.......................................................................................................32
5.3.5 Quick SetUp Adjustments ....................................................................................................32
5.3.5.1 Quick Lens Adjustment .................................................................................................32
5.3.5.2 Quick OSD Color Change . . ............................................................................................33
5.4 Using the RCU .......................................................................................................................34
5.5 Controlling the Projector .............................................................................................................35
5.5.1 CommonAddress .............................................................................................................36
5.5.2 ProjectorAddress..............................................................................................................36
5.5.3 RCUAddress ..................................................................................................................36
5.5.4 Input Selection .. ...............................................................................................................37
5.5.5 Picture Controls................................................................................................................37
5.5.6 Menus on Local LCD Display . ................................................................................................38
6. Random Access ....................................................................................................39
6.1 RandomAccessOverview...........................................................................................................39
6.2 Starting Up Random Access.........................................................................................................40
6.3 File Service...........................................................................................................................41
6.3.1 File annotation .. ...............................................................................................................41
6.3.2 Possible filemanipulations....................................................................................................42
6.3.3 Starting Up FileService .......................................................................................................42
6.3.4 Load File . . . . ...................................................................................................................42
6.3.5 Edit WARP1....................................................................................................................43
6.3.6 Edit WARP2....................................................................................................................44
6.3.7 Changing the settings . . . .. ....................................................................................................44
6.3.8 Correct value...................................................................................................................45
6.3.9 Edit WARP2 File...............................................................................................................47
6.3.10 Rename File ...................................................................................................................48
6.3.11 CopyFile.......................................................................................................................49
6.3.12 Delete File ..................................................................................................................... 49
6.3.13 File Options ....................................................................................................................50
6.4 Picture Tuning ........................................................................................................................51
6.4.1 Starting Up PictureTuning ....................................................................................................52
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6.4.2 Gamma ........................................................................................................................52
6.4.3 Input Balance 1 ................................................................................................................52
6.4.4 Input Balance 2 ................................................................................................................55
6.4.5 Windowing.....................................................................................................................56
6.4.5.1 Starting Up Windowing .................................................................................................56
6.4.5.2 Blanking (Windowing)...................................................................................................56
6.4.5.3 Shift (Windowing) . . . ....................................................................................................58
6.4.5.4 Size (Windowing) .......................................................................................................60
6.4.5.5 GeoSoft Edge ..........................................................................................................61
6.5 Geometry.............................................................................................................................61
6.5.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................61
6.5.2 Starting Up Geometry .........................................................................................................62
6.5.3 Geometry file annotation . . ....................................................................................................62
6.5.4 Setting upa new Geometry file ...............................................................................................62
6.5.5 Possible Geometry filemanipulations ........................................................................................62
6.5.6 Load . . ..........................................................................................................................63
6.5.7 Edit.............................................................................................................................64
6.5.7.1 Introduction..............................................................................................................65
6.5.7.2 Start up ..................................................................................................................66
6.5.7.3 Coarse...................................................................................................................66
6.5.7.3.1 Start up............................................................................................................66
6.5.7.3.2 Cornerselection ..................................................................................................66
6.5.7.3.3 Corneradjustment................................................................................................67
6.5.7.3.4 Side Bow selection................................................................................................69
6.5.7.3.5 Bow shaped pre-distortion set up . . . .............................................................................71
6.5.7.3.6 Coarselinearityadjustment using SideBows ...................................................................71
6.5.7.3.7 Centerselection...................................................................................................73
6.5.7.3.8 Centeradjustment ................................................................................................73
6.5.7.4 Linearity adjustment ....................................................................................................74
6.5.7.4.1 Start up............................................................................................................74
6.5.7.4.2 Horizontal orVertical Linearity selection .........................................................................75
6.5.7.4.3 Horizontal Linearity adjustment ..................................................................................75
6.5.7.4.4 Vertical Linearity adjustment .....................................................................................77
6.5.7.5 Fine......................................................................................................................78
6.5.7.5.1 Start up............................................................................................................79
6.5.7.5.2 Horizontal orVertical Linearity selection .........................................................................79
6.5.7.5.3 Fine Horizontal or Vertical Linearity adjustment .. . ..............................................................80
6.5.7.5.4 BowLinearity selection ...........................................................................................81
6.5.7.5.5 BowLinearity adjustment.........................................................................................82
6.5.7.5.6 Quadrant selection................................................................................................83
6.5.7.5.7 Quadrant adjustment . ............................................................................................84
6.5.7.5.8 Local selection....................................................................................................85
6.5.7.5.9 Local adjustment..................................................................................................86
6.5.7.6 Shift......................................................................................................................87
6.5.7.7 Transport Delay .........................................................................................................87
6.5.7.8 Blanking .................................................................................................................89
6.5.7.8.1 Blanking Start up..................................................................................................89
6.5.7.8.2 Blanking Active On................................................................................................90
6.5.7.8.3 Blanking Shape Start up.... . .....................................................................................90
6.5.7.8.4 Blanking Shape selections . ......................................................................................90
6.5.7.8.5 Blanking adjustment..............................................................................................91
6.5.7.9 Electronic Soft Edge (Optional).........................................................................................92
6.5.7.9.1 Introduction. . . . ....................................................................................................92
6.5.7.9.2 Preparations . . ....................................................................................................93
6.5.7.9.3 Soft Edge Start up ................................................................................................94
6.5.7.9.4 Switchingon theSoft Edge.......................................................................................94
6.5.7.9.5 Soft Edge Shape Start up . . . .....................................................................................94
6.5.7.9.6 Soft Edge Shape selections ......................................................................................95
6.5.7.9.7 Basic Soft Edge Shape Set up .. .................................................................................96
6.5.7.9.8 Soft Edge Width Start up .........................................................................................98
6.5.7.9.9 Soft Edge Width selections.......................................................................................98
6.5.7.9.10 Basic SoftEdge Width Set up ....................................................................................99
6.5.7.10 Reset ...................................................................................................................101
6.5.7.10.1 Start up...........................................................................................................101
6.5.7.10.2 Coarse Reset ....................................................................................................101
6.5.7.10.3 Linearity Reset ...................................................................................................102
6.5.7.10.4 Reset Fine .......................................................................................................102
6.5.7.10.5 Reset Blanking/SoftEdge .......................................................................................102
6.5.7.10.6 Reset All..........................................................................................................103
6.5.8 Rename .. . .. ..................................................................................................................104
6.5.9 Copy ..........................................................................................................................105
6.5.10 Delete .........................................................................................................................105
6.6 StereoOptions ......................................................................................................................106
6.6.1 Starting Up Stereo Options...................................................................................................106
6.6.2 StereoPhase .................................................................................................................106
6.6.3 InvertStereo..................................................................................................................107
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6.6.4 Master Channel . ..............................................................................................................108
6.6.5 StereoMode..................................................................................................................109
6.6.6 Dark Time.....................................................................................................................109
6.6.7 ForcedAsynchronous........................................................................................................112
7. Installation Mode ................................................................................................. 113
7.1 InstallationMode Overview .........................................................................................................113
7.2 Starting Up Installation..............................................................................................................114
7.3 Input Slots . . .........................................................................................................................114
7.4 No Signal .. . .........................................................................................................................115
7.4.1 Starting Up No Signal .... . ...................................................................................................115
7.4.2 Changing the Background Color .. ...........................................................................................115
7.4.3 Changing the Shutdown Setting .. ...........................................................................................116
7.4.4 Changing the Shutdown Time Setting . . .....................................................................................116
7.5 Lens Adjustment . . ..................................................................................................................117
7.5.1 Starting Up Lens Adjustment . . ...............................................................................................117
7.5.2 Lens Zoom/Focus Adjustment ...............................................................................................117
7.5.3 Lens Shift Adjustment . . . . . ...................................................................................................118
7.6 Changing the Menu Position........................................................................................................118
7.7 800–Peripheral .. . . ..................................................................................................................119
7.7.1 Starting Up 800–Peripheral . .. ...............................................................................................119
7.7.2 Defining the CommunicationProtocol of theRCVDS05 ....................................................................119
7.7.3 COM800Protocol.............................................................................................................120
7.8 Configuration ........................................................................................................................120
7.9 OSDColor...........................................................................................................................121
7.10 Internal Patterns.....................................................................................................................121
8. Service Mode...................................................................................................... 123
8.1 Service Mode Overview.............................................................................................................123
8.2 Build-up..............................................................................................................................123
8.3 Starting Up Service..................................................................................................................124
8.4 Identification Screen . . ..............................................................................................................124
8.5 ChangePassword...................................................................................................................125
8.6 ChangeProjectorAddress..........................................................................................................125
8.6.1 Starting Up Change Projector Address . . ....................................................................................126
8.6.2 Changing the Projector Address . . ...........................................................................................126
8.6.3 Changing the Common Address .. ...........................................................................................127
8.7 Change Baudrate PC . ..............................................................................................................127
8.8 Lamp Menu..........................................................................................................................128
8.8.1 Starting Up the Lamp Menu ..................................................................................................128
8.8.2 Constant Light Output (CLO).................................................................................................129
8.8.3 LinkedCLO...................................................................................................................130
8.8.4 Lamp Mode ...................................................................................................................130
8.8.5 TargetCLO Lumens ..........................................................................................................130
8.9 Barco Logo..........................................................................................................................131
8.9.1 Starting Up Barco Logo .. . ...................................................................................................131
8.9.2 Barco Logo Status .. ..........................................................................................................131
8.9.3 Barco Logo Background . . . ...................................................................................................132
8.9.4 Shift Barco Logo ..............................................................................................................132
8.9.5 HotKey .......................................................................................................................133
8.10 Preset Input Balance1..............................................................................................................133
8.11 PresetInput Balance 2..............................................................................................................133
8.12 ElectronicConvergence.............................................................................................................134
8.13 Diagnosis .. . .........................................................................................................................135
8.13.1 Starting Up Diagnosis . .. . . ...................................................................................................135
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8.13.3 Formatter Diagnosis ..........................................................................................................136
8.13.4 SMPS Diagnosis..............................................................................................................136
8.14 DynaColor™.........................................................................................................................137
C Diagnosis.................................................................................................................135
9. StandardSource Files........................................................................................... 141
9.1 Table overview ......................................................................................................................141
Index.................................................................................................................... 143
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1. Safety Instructions
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 Warnings
To prevent personnel injury
The customer should never attempt to disassemble the lamp casing or to dispose of the lamp casing other than by returning it to
BARCO.
To prevent injuries and physical damage, always read this manual and all labels on the system before connecting to the
or adjusting the projector.
To prevent injuries, take note of the weight of the projector. Minimum 4 persons are needed to carry the projector.
NEVER look into the lens ! Due to the high luminance damage to the eye can happen.
Before attempting to remove the projector’s cover, you must turn off the projector and disconnect from the wall outlet.
When performing set up work at a ceiling mounted projector, to prevent injury caused by falling obje
out area.
Consult a professional structural engineer prior to suspending the ceiling mount from a structure not intended for that use. Always
ensure the working load limit of the structure supporting the projector.
The power input at the projector side is considered as the disconnect device. When me
some parts inside, always disconnect the power cord at the projector side.
ntioned to switch of the projector, to access
cts or the system, set out a keep
wall outlet,
To prevent projector damage
If the Air Filters are not regularly replaced, the air flow inside the projector could be disrupted, causing overheating. Overheating
may lead to the projector shutting down during operation.
In order to ensure that correct airflow is maintained, and that the proj
it should always be operated with all of it’s covers in place.
Ensure that nothing can be spilled on, or dropped inside the projector. If this does happen, switch off and unplug the mains supply
immediately. Do not operate the projector again until it has been checked by qualified service personnel.
The projector must always be mounted in a manner which ensures free flo
hot air exhausted from its cooling system. Heat sensitive materials should not be placed in the path of the exhausted air.
Special care should be used when DLP projectors are used in the same room as performant laser equipment. Direct or indirect
hitting of a laser beam on to the lens can severely damage the Digital Mirror Devices (TM) in which case there is a loss of warranty
ector complies with Electromagnetic Compatibility requirements,
w of air into its air inlets and unimpeded evacuation of the
To prevent battery explosion
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
1.2 Restricted Ac cess Loc ation
Installation in a Restricted Access Location
The Trace+ can only be installed in a Restricted Access Location.
What is a Restricted Access Location (Definition)?
Definition of a Restricted Access Location:
A location for equipment where both of the following paragraphs apply:
• Access can only be gained by SERVICE PERSONS or by USERS who have been instructed about the reasons for the restriction
applied to the location and about the precautions that shall be taken.
• Access is through the use of the TOOL or lock and key, or other means of security, and is controlled by the authority responsible
for the location.
What are the Reasons for the Applied Restriction?
The Air Outlet Grill on the side of the Projecto
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Image 1-1
The Air Outlet Grill on the side of the Projector can reach high temperatures
WARNING: Do not touch this Air Outlet Grill when the projector is switched on, respect a cool down period
of 10 minut es before touching this Grill, when switching off the projector!
1.3 FCC statement
Federal Communication Commission (FCC Statement)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area may cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be responsible for correcting any interference.
1.4 Note
Definitions
Definition Qualified service technicians or Qualified technicians : Persons having appropriate technical training and experience necessary to be aware of hazards to which they are exposed in performing a task and of measures to minimize the danger to themselves
or other persons.
Extra Safety manual
Read also safety instructions in separate manual (R5976125).
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2. Packaging and Dimensions
2. PACKAGING AND DIMENSIONS
This chapter handles about the way the Trace+ is packed and gives an overview of the dimensions.
• Packaging
• Box Content
• Dimensions
2.1 Packaging
Way of Packaging
The Trace+ is shipped in a wooden box. To provide protection during transportation, the products are surrounded with foam. The
package is secured with banding and fastening clips.
The Shipping Crate
The Shipping Crate consists of a Top Cover Crate and a Bottom Crate.
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2
3
Image 2-1
Shipping Crate
1TopCoverCrate
2 Small Cover
3 Carton Support
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2.2 Box Content
CAUTION: Do not unpack the Trace+ to check this content list, First read this manual and follow the Installa-
tion Guidelines to Unpack and Install the Trace+, otherwise damage may occur to the Trace+ parts.
Content
• 1 Barco Trace:
- 1 Barco Trace Projector Unit (Bottom Unit)
- 1 Barco Trace Screen Unit (Top Unit)
• Covers:
- Left Top Bezel
- Left Bottom Bezel
- Right Top Bezel
- Right Bottom Bezel
- Rear Top Cabinet
- Rear Bottom Cabinet (Already mounted on the Trace Projector Unit)
- Front Cover (Already mounted on the Trace Projector Unit)
• Bolts to mount the Covers to the Trace+
• 1 Barco TLD 0.8:1 Lens (The lens is packed separately in a carton)
• 1 Remote Control Unit (RCU) + 2 Batteries 1,5V
• 1 Installation Manual
• 1 Owner’s Manual
2.3 Dimensions
Dimensions
The dimensions of the Trace+ are given in mm and inch (25,4mm = 1 inch).
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1390 mm
(80 7 inch)
(54.7 inch)
1110 mm
(43.7 inch)
2050 mm
2. Packaging and Dimensions
Image 2-2
Front View Dimensions
905 mm
(35.6 inch)
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(
)
(29 9 inch)
759 mm
Image 2-3
Right View Dim ensions
Image 2-4
Top View Dimensions
1390 mm
(54.7 inch)
1635 mm
64.4 inch
67 mm
178 mm
(7.0 inch)
760 mm
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Image 2-5
Bottom View D imensions
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3. Installation Guidelines
3. INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
3.1 Introduction
Installation Manual
This chapter will describe some general installation guidelines, to install the Trace+ always follow the procedures as described in
the Installation Manual.
3.2 General Installation Guidelines
WARNING: Before installing the projector, read first the safety instructions.
Ambient Temperature 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.
Max. ambient temperature : 35°C or 95°F
Min. ambient temperature : 10°C or 50 °F
The projector will not operate if ambient air temperature falls outside this range (10°C-35°C or 50°F-95°F).
Storage temperature: -35°C to +65°C (-31°F to 149°F)
Humidity Conditions
Storage: 0 to 98 % RH Non-condensing
Operation: 0 to 95 % RH Non-condensing
CAUTION: Harmful Environmenta l Contamination Precaution
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 ce
excessive.
iling; check that temperature near the installation site is not
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. 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.
Only ever use the manufacturer’s recommended cleaning kit which has been specifically designed for cleaning optical parts, never
use industrial strength cleaners on the projector’s optics as these will degrade optical coatings and damage sensitive optoelectronics
components. Failure to take suitable precau
inants will culminate 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 manufacturer’s warranty
and may deem the warranty null and void. In
repair. It is the 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 manufacturer reserves the right to refuse repair if a projector has been subject to
wantful neglect, abandon or improp
er use.
tions to protect the projector from the effects of persistent and prolonged air contam-
such a case the client shall be held solely responsible for all costs incurred during any
Special Care for Laser Beams
Special care should be used when DLP projectors are used in the same room as performant laser equipment. Direct or indirect hitting
of a laser beam on to the lens can severely damage the Digital MicroMirror Devices™ in which case there is a loss of warranty
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3.3 Restricted Ac cess Loc ation
Installation in a Restricted Access Location
The Trace+ can only be installed in a Restricted Access Location.
What is a Restricted Access Location (Definition)?
Definition of a Restricted Access Location:
A location for equipment where both of the following paragraphs apply:
• Access can only be gained by SERVICE PERSONS or by USERS who have been instructed about the reasons for the restriction
applied to the location and about the precautions that shall be taken.
• Access is through the use of the TOOL or lock and key, or other means of security, and is controlled by the authority responsible
for the location.
What are the Reasons for the Applied Restriction?
The Air Outlet Grill on the side of the Projector can reach high temperatures due to the High Light Output Range of the lamp.
Image 3-1
The Air Outlet Grill on the side of the Projector can reach high temperatures
WARNING: Do not touch this Air Outlet Grill when the projector is switched on, respect a cool down period
of 10 minut e s before touching this Grill, when switching off the pro
jector!
3.4 Projector Position
Projector Position of the Trace+
An Active Trace+ always has to be placed on a flat surface, this will always be conform with the General Projector Position Guidelines.
General Projector Position Guidelines
The lamp axis, as it is drawn on this picture, can be oriented according to the specifications:
• pointed in any downward direction
• up to 15° in an upward position.
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Image 3-2
Projector position
CAUTION: Never use the projector when turned with the inputs downwards.
3.5 Re-adjusting the lamp position in the lamp casing
WARNING: As the projector has to be opened, this procedure has to be performed by qualified service tech-
nician.
Why
With higher run times, the light output of the lamp will decrease, which results in a lower light output on the screen. This light output
decrease can be compensated by readjustin
Preparation
1. Push on the top corners of the Front Panel untill a click is heard. (image 3-3, image 3-4)
2. Loosen the Front Panel.
The Front Panel will come to front.
3. Pull off the Front Panel from its Magnet Lock and take it off completly
4. On the side of the inputs, turn the retaining bolt a quarter counter clockwise. (image 3-5, image 3-6)
5. Flip the cover to the left side and take off
g the position of the lamp.
. (image 3-7)
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Image 3-3
Push on the top corners of the Front Panel untill a click is heard
Image 3-4
Push on the top corners of the front panel untill a click is heard
Image 3-6
Turn the retaining bolt a quarter counter clockwise
Image 3-5
The bolt is located on the side of the inputs
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3. Installation Guidelines
Image 3-7
Flip the cover to the left side and take off
How to re-adjusting the lamp position?
1. Start up the adjustment mode and select Service. (menu 3-1)
2. Select Lamp. The Z-axis indication (lamp menu in service mode) will be helpful while turning screw B . (menu 3-2)
3. Loosen the nut A on the
4. Adjust the screw B with an Allen key by turning a little clockwise until the maximum light output is reached (the maximum value
of the Z-AXIS indication on the lamp menu).
5. Fasten the nut on the back of the lamp casing to secure this position (nutdriver 10).
back of the lamp casing (nutdriver 10).
MENT MODE
ADJUST
Select a path from below :
RANDOM ACCESS
INSTALLATION
SERVICE
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
Menu 3-1
CHANGE PROJ. ADDRESS
CHANGE BAUDRATE PC
Select with ↑ or ↓
<EXIT> to return
Menu 3-2
E
SERVIC
IDENTIFICATION
CHANGE PASSWORD
LAMP
MORE ...
then <ENTER>
LAMP
CONSTANT LIGHT OUTPUT [ON]
LINKED CLO [SLAVE]
MODE [ECONOMIC]
TARGET CLO LUMENS: 10000
_________________________________
Serial number : 003706
Article number : R9840744
Run time : 140 hours
Remaining run time : 860
hours
Number of strikes : 160
Z-axis : 100 units
Select with ↑ or ↓
<ENTER> to toggle
<EXIT> to return
Menu 3-3
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A
Image 3-8
CAUTION: Never turn the other screw s ! These are factory aligned.
3.6 B at tery Ins tallation in the RCU
How are the batteries delivered ?
The batteries (not yet installed to save the ba
ttery life time) are delivered inside the plastic bag with the power cord.
How to install
1. Remove the battery cover on the backside of the remote control by pushing the indicated handle a little towards the bottom of
the RCU.
2. Lift up the top side of the cover at the same time.
3. Insert the 2 new 1,5 V batteries as indicated in the RCU. (image 3-9)
4. Put the battery cover back on its place.
3
1
2
RCU Top
+
Image 3-9
Battery installation
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4. TRACE+ CONNECTIONS
The following proced ures will describe the connections when installing a single Trace+.
Overview
• Connections Location
• Connections Overview
• Power Cord Connection
• Operating the Trace+
• Input Connections
• Communication Connections
• Stereo Connection
• Multi-Channel Connections
4.1 Connections Location
Where to find the Connections?
All Connections are located on the Patch-Panel on the Rear Bottom Side of the Trace+.
4. Trace+ Connections
Patch-Pannel
Image 4-1
Patch-Panel Location
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4.2 Connections Overview
Connections Overview
8
4
Image 4-2
Connections Overview
1
2
3 DVI Input
4
2
Power Cord Connection
5–BNC Cable Input
Phased L/R Signal Connections
615
7
3
5
6
7
8
4.3 Power Cord Connection
Power Cord Connection
The power inpu
the female power connector into the male connector at the front of the projector.
t is auto-ranging from 90 to 240 VAC. Use the supplied Power Cord to connect the Trace+ to the wall outlet. Plug
IR Emitters Connections
Stereo In Input
RS232 Communication Connections
Com. 800 Peripherals Connection
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Image 4-3
Power Cord Connection
4.4 Operating the Trace+
Overview
• Switching On
• Switching to Standby
• Switching Off
4.4.1 Switching On
HowtoSwitchtoStandby?
The Trace+ will Start Up to Standby automatically when inserting the Power Cord, the Trace+ Status Led, located on the front side
will light up red.
Image 4-4
Trace+ Status Led
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4. Trace+ Connections
How to Start Image Projection?
1. Press the Standby key on the RCU. (image 4-5)
Tip: Point the RCU towards the Trace+ Screen.
Note: For more information on how to use the RCU see chapter ’Getting Started’ of the Owner’s Manual.
The IR Communication Led on the RCU will light up (for more information see chapter ’Getting Started’ of the Owner’s Manual).
The Trace+ Status Led will Light Up Green and Image Projection will be started.
F2F3F4
F1
F5
EXIT
ADJ
ENTER
PAUSE
TEXT
PHASE
9
0
SHARPN
8
7
TINT
5
6
COLOR
34
BRIGHTN
2
1
CONTR
TREBLE BALANCE
BASS
VOL
Image 4-5
Standby key on the RCU
4.4.2 Switching to Standby
HowtoSwitchtoStandby?
1. Press the Standby key to switch the Trace+ to standby.
4.4.3 Switching Off
HowtoSwitchOff?
1. Unplug the Power Cord from the Wall Outlet.
4.5 Inpu t Connections
Overview
• Source Connections
4.5.1 Source Connections
Source Connection Specifications ?
• The Input has a 5 BNC input terminals for 5 cable input and a DVI plug for DVI input.
• Within the installation mode it is possible to setup the input for 5 cable or DVI (See Owner’s Manual).
• Composite video and super video signals can be connected when an optional decoder is installed.
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Image 4-6
RGB Input
Which signals can be connected to the Source Connectio
Connector name/
Input signal
RGBHV
RGBS
RGsB
DVI signals can be connected to the DVI input connector.
R
R
R
R
G
G
G
Gs
Pin assignment for the DVI connector
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 4
Pin 5
Pin 6
Pin 7
TMDS DAT
TMDS DATA2+
TMDS DATA2/4 Shield
TMDS DATA4-
TMDS DATA4+
DDC Clock
DDC Data
A2-
Pin 13
Pin14 +5Power
Pin 15
Pin 16 Hot Plug Detect
Pin 17
Pin 18
Pin 19
n?
B H V
B H V
B
B
TMDS DAT
Ground (for +5V)
TMDS DATA0-
TMDS DATA0+
TMDS DATA0/5 S
S
- -
A3+
hield
-
Pin 8 No connect Pin 20
Pin 9
Pin 10
Pin 11
Pin 12
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TMDS DATA1+
TMDS DATA1/3 Shield
TMDS DATA3-
Pin 21
Pin 22
Pin 23
Pin 24
TMDS DATA5-
TMDS DATA5+
TMDS Clock Shie
TMDS Clock+
TMDS Clock-
ld
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How to select the Source Connection?
1. Key in 1 on the RCU.
How to change the Source Connection (Input 1) setting?
1. Press ADJUST or ENTER key to start up the Adjustment mode.
2. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to select Installation. (menu 4-1)
3. Press ENTER.
4. Press the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to select Input Slots. (menu 4-2)
5. Press ENTER.
The internal system will scan the inputs and displays the result in the Input Slots menu. (menu 4-3)
6. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to select the first or second slot.
ADJUSTMENT MODE
Select a path from below :
RANDOM ACCESS
INSTALLATION
SERVICE
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
Menu 4-1
INSTALLATION
INPUT SLOTS
NO SIGNAL
MENU POSITION [CENTER]
800-PERIPHERAL
CONFIGURATION
OSD COLOR
INTERNAL PATTERNS
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
Menu 4-2
LENS
INPUT SLOTS
SLOT SELECTION [AUTOMATIC]
X SLOT 1 : RGB - SOG
- SLOT 2 : DVI
Select with ↑ or ↓
<ENTER> to toggle
<EXIT> to return
Menu 4-3
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Possible indications on input slot menu
• Input 1:
- RGS-SS [CV or HS&VS] = RGB analog signals, separate sync is composite sync or horizontal and vertical sync.
- RGB-SOG = RGB analog signals, sync on green is composite sync
• Input 2:
-DVI
4.6 Communication Connections
4.6.1 RS232 Connection
What is possible with the RS232 Connection?
4. Trace+ Connections
Computer
Image 4-7
RS232 Connection
• Remote Control:
- Easy adjustment of the Trace+ when connected to an computer.
- Allow storage of multiple Trace+ configurations and set ups.
- Wide range of control possibilities.
- Address range from 0 to 255.
• Data Communications: Sending data to the Trace+ or copying the data from the Trace+ to a memory device connected to the
computer.
Communication Port
This port allows communication with Barco Peripherals (Switchers, ...).
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Image 4-8
Communication Port
RCVDS 05 switcher
(R9827880)
What is possible when connecting Barco’s RCVDS05?
• Up to 20 inputs with Barco’s RCVDS 05 switcher (R9827880) and 90 inputs when RCVDS’s are linked via the expansion module.
• Serial communication with the projector.
• Remote control buttons on the RCVDS to control the projector (
• Theselectedsourcenumberwillbedisplayedona2digitdisplayandtheselectedinput module will be indicated with a LED
on the rear.
For more information about the use of the RCVDS05 switcher (R9827880), consult the owner’s manual of the RCVDS05.
source selection and analog settings).
Connecting an IR Rem ote Receiver to the projector
This infrared receiver unit makes it possible to control the projector from another room. There is a communication line cable between
the IR receiver and the projector or the RCVDS. The control information from the RCU can now be sent to the IR Remote Receiver.
The IR Remote Receiver displays the selected source on
a 7-segment display.
4.7 Stereo Connection
How to Connect the Stereo Sync Signal?
The Stereo Sync Signal coming from the IG is connected to the Stereo In Mini DIN input on the Patch-Panel of the Trace+.
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Image Generator
4. Trace+ Connections
Image 4-9
Stereo Syn c Connection
4.8 Multi-Channel Connections
Multi-Channel Connections
For more information on ’how to connect’ Multi-Channel Configurations please consult the Trace+ Installation manual.
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5. Getting Started
5. GETTING STARTED
5.1 RCU & Local keypad
The local keypad is located on the input side of the projector and can only be accessed when the Rear Bottom
Cover or Front C over is removed, for more information on how to remove these covers please consult the
Installation Manual.
How controlling the projector ?
The projector can be controlled by the local keypad or by the remote control unit.
Remote control functions.
This remote control includes a battery powered infrared (IR) transmitter that allows the user to control the projector remotely. This
remote control is used for source selection, control, adaptation and set up. It includes automatic storing of picture controls (Brightness, Sharpness...) and settings.
Other functions of the remote control are :
• switching between stand by and operational mode.
• switching to "pause" (blanked picture, full power for immediate restarting)
• direct access to all connected sources.
5.2 Terminology overview
Overview
The following table gives an overview of the different functionalities
1
2
3
0
9
7
5
3
1
STANDBY
8
6
4
SHARPN
2
TEXT
PHASE
ENTER
COLOR
TINT
EXIT
PAUSE
BRIGHTN
CONTRAST
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
F2
F1
ADJ
PAUSE
9
7
5
34
1
TREBLE
BASS
of the keys.
F3
F4
TEXT
0
SHARPN
8
6
COLOR
BRIGHTN
2
CONTR
BALANCE
VOL
PHASE
TINT
EXIT
ENTER
F5
18
17
16
15
14
13
Stand-by
Pause/Park
Sharpness
12
11
Tint
Color
Brightness
Contrast
Image 5-1
RCU & Local Keypad overview
1 Function keys
user programmable keys with functions for direct access.
2 ADJ. Adjust key, to enter the adjustment mode
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3 Address key
4
Selection key (*) to direct access the zoom/focus/shift functions.
5
PAU SE to stop projection for a short time, press ’PAUSE’. The image disappears but full power is
6
STBY standby button, to start projector when the power switch is switched on and to switch off the
7
MUTE not used
8
?
9 Digit buttons direct input selection.
10 Audio controls not used
11 Picture controls use these buttons to obtain the desired color setting.
12 Phase
13 FREEZ
14 TEXT
(recessed key), to enter the address of the projector (between 0 and 9). Press the recessed
address key with a pencil, followed by pressing one digit button between 0 and 9.
retained for immediate restarting.
projector without switching off the power switch.
Attention : Switching to Standby. When the projector is running and you want to
go to standby, press the standby key for 2 seconds until the message ’Saving data,
please wait’ is displayed. Do not press any longer on the standby key otherwise
the projector will restart.
not used
used to remove the instability of the image.
press to freeze the projected image.
when adjusting one of the image, e.g. controls during a meeting, the displayed bar scale
can be removed by pressing ’TEXT’ key first. To re-display the bar scale on the screen,
press ’TEXT’ key again.
15 ENTER
16
Cursor keys to make menu selections when in the adjustment mode or to zoom/focus when the direct
17 EXIT to leave the adjustment mode or to scroll upwards when in the adjustment mode.
18
RCU operation indication lights up when a button on the remote control is pressed. (This is a visual indicator to
Table 5-1
to start up the adjustment mode or to confirm an adjustment or selection in the adjustment
mode.
access is active.
Comparison between the cursor keys and the use of the ’+’ and ’-’ keys on the local keypad
: RCU = local keypad
cursor key up = ’+’ key up
cursor key down = ’-’ key down
cursor key right = ’+’ key right
cursor key left = ’-’ key left
check the operation of the remote control)
5.3 Operating the projector
5.3.1 Switching On
HowtoSwitchOn?
1. The Trace+ will Start Up to
side will light up red.
Standby automatically when inserting the Power Cord, the Trace+ Status Led, located on the front
How to start Image Projection?
1. Press the Standby key on the RCU. (image 5-2)
Or,
Press a digit button to select an input source.
Tip: Point the RCU towards the Trace+ Screen.
The Trace+ Status Led will Light Up Green and Image Projection will be started.
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F2F3F4
F1
F5
EXIT
ADJ
ENTER
PAUSE
TEXT
PHASE
9
0
SHARPN
8
7
TINT
5
6
COLOR
34
BRIGHTN
2
1
CONTR
TREBLE BALANCE
BASS
VOL
Image 5-2
Standby key on the RCU
Lamp run time indication
The total lamp runtime for a safe operation is maximum 500 (Typical) or 1000 (Maximum) hours, do not use the lamp any longer.
Operating the lamp longer than 500 (Typical) or 1000 (Maximum) hours may damage the projector.
When the maximum lamp runtime hours is reached, the following warning will be displayed, from then on, each time the projector is
started up, this warning will be displayed.
Remaining
Lamp run time
20h
Image 5-3
Press ENTER to remove this warning.
Always replace with the same type of lamp, call a BARCO authorized service technician for this lamp replacement.
Lamp Light Output Indication
When starting up the projector, the center lumens measurement is performed, when the lamp light output is lower than 50 % of the
initial value, the lamp light output warning will be displayed.
WARNING
Lamp run time is X hours
The light output of the lamp
than 50% of its initial value.
It is advisable to replace the
Menu 5-1
is less
lamp
before damage occurs.
<ENTER> to confirm
Press ENTER to remove this warning.
5.3.2 Switching to Standby
HowtoSwitchtoStandby?
1. Press Standby to Switch the projector to Standby.
When the projector is run ning and you want to go to standby, press the standby key for 2 seconds until the
message ’Saving data, please wait’ is displayed. Do not press any lon ger on the standby key otherwise the
projector will restart.
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5.3.3 Switching Off
How to Switch Off the Projector?
1. Frist switch the Projector to Standby.
2. Let cool down the projector until the fans stop blowing, at least 15 min.
3. Switch off the projector with the power switch.
5.3.4 Temperature Error DMD
Overview
When the temperature of one of the DMD is too low or too high the projector will be switched automatically to standby. Before switching to standby, the following message appears for 3 seconds on the screen: ’DMD out of operating temperature range. Automatic
shutdown is activated.’.
A ’-t’ appears on the LED display to indicate the user that the projector is switched to standby due to DMD temperature problems.
Operating temperature range of the DMD : +10°C and +35°C.
ERROR
DMD out of operating
temperature
range
Automatic shutdown is
activated
Menu 5-2
5.3.5 Quick Set Up Adjustments
Overview
• Quick Lens Adjustment
• Quick OSD Color Change
5.3.5.1 Quick Lens Adjustment
Necessary tools
Nut spinner M8
When no external Lens Adjustment Pattern is available from the source, press t he shortcut * key on the RCU
to display the internal Le ns Adjustment Pattern.
LENS ADJUSTMENT ZOOM/FOCUS
ZOOM with or ,
FOCUS with or
<ENTER> to shift
<EXIT> to return
Image 5-4
The internal Lens Adjustment Pattern
What can be done?
This will adjust the focus of the lens.
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How to Focus the Lens?
1. Loosen the 2 bolts connecting the Top Rear Cover to the Barco Trace. (image 5-5)
2. Remove the Top Rear Cover.
3. Adjust the Focus of the lens by turning the Focus Ring on the Lens. (image 5-6)
4. Reverse this procedure to mount the Cover back to the Barco Trace.
Image 5-6
Adjust the Focus of the lens by turning the Focus Ring
5. Getting Started
Image 5-5
Loosen the 2 bolts connecting the Top Rear Cover to the Barco
Trac e
5.3.5.2 Quick OSD C
What can b
olor Change
e done?
Quick change of the color of the highlighted items.
The highlighted items can be displayed in:
•Red
• Green
•Yellow
How to change the On Screen Color
1. Press ADJUST or
2. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Installation. (menu 5-3)
3. Press ENTER to select.
The OSD menu will be displayed. (menu 5-4)
4. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the desired color.
5. Press ENTER to activate the selected color.
INSTALLATION
INPUT SLOTS
NO SIGNAL
LENS
MENU POSITION [CENTER]
800-PERIPHERAL
CONFIGURATIO
OSD COLOR
INTERNAL PATTERNS
ENTER key to start up the Adjustment Mode.
OSD COLOR
HIGHLIGHTED ITEM
RED
GREEN
N
YELLOW
Menu 5-3
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
Menu 5-4
Select with ↑ or ↓
<ENTER> to accept
<EXIT> to return
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5.4 Using the RCU
Pointing to the Screen
1. Point the front of the RCU to screen. (image 5-7)
RCU
Barco TRACE
Image 5-7
Point the front of the RCU to screen
The IR Communication Leds
These leds are located on the projector and can only be seen when the Rear Bottom Cover or front cover is
removed, for more information on how to remove these covers please consult the Installation Manual.
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• Whenever the IR Sensor on the projector receives an IR signal the Red IR–Received Led will light up.
Image 5-8
IR-Received Led
• In case there is IR communication between the RCU and the projector the Green IR–Acknowledged Led will light up.
Image 5-9
IR-Acknowledged Led
5.5 Controlling the Projector
Overview
• Common Address
• Projector Address
• RCU Address
• Input Selection
• Picture Controls
• Menus on Local LCD Display
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5.5.1 Common Address
What is Common Address 0?
Every projector has a Common Address default set to ’0’, when the RCU is set to address ’0’, every projector, without exception will
listen to the commands given by this RCU.
When to use Common Address 0?
• Since the RCU is default set to address ’0’, this is used by default to control the projector in a single projector setup.
• The Common Address is used to control multiple projectors using only a single RCU.
When to use Common Address 1?
Most RCU’s used by other electronic equipment are set to address ’0’, to disable the interference of other RCU’s the Common
Address of the projector(s) can be set to ’1’. When the projector’s RCU is set to address ’1’, every projector, without exception will
listen to the commands given by this RCU.
How to set the Common Address?
See ’Change Common Address’ in the chapter ’Service Mode’.
5.5.2 Projector Address
When to use the Projector Address?
To control a separate projector in a multiple projector setup.
What is the Projector Address?
Each projector can be set to an individual Projector Address, this can be set between ’0’ and ’255’.
In a Linked CLO and/or Dynacolor™ setup a maximum of 14 projectors can be linked, all projectors must have
a different projector address between 0 and 13 and all projectors must have the same baudrate.
Projector Address
0–9
0–255
Regardless of the P rojector Address, the projector will still respond to a RCU set to address ’0’ or ’1’ through
the Common Address.
Controlled by
RCU
Computer (IBM PC or compatible, Apple, ...)
How to set the Projector Address?
See ’Change Project
or Address’ in chapter ’Service Mode’.
5.5.3 RCU Address
The RCU Address can be any digit between ’0’ and ’9’.
How to set the RCU
1. Press the recessed Address key with a pencil. (image 5-10)
The Projector Address for every projector in the room will be displayed as a 3 digit code in a text box on the screen.
2. Enter the RCU Address by pressing a single digit key, within 5 seconds after pushing the address key.
Note: If the Projector Address displays ’003’ press the digit key 3 on the RCU. D o not enter the 3 digit code ’003’, this will set
the RCU to address ’0’.
Note: If no digit is entered within 5 seconds the RCU will return to the default ’0’ address.
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Address?
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F2F3F4
F1
F5
EXIT
ADJ
ENTER
PAUSE
TEXT
PHASE
9
0
SHARPN
8
7
TINT
5
6
COLOR
34
BRIGHTN
2
1
CONTR
TREBLE BALANCE
BASS
VOL
Image 5-10
Address K ey
5.5.4 Input Selection
How to select the desired input?
1. Press the digit key on the RCU corresponding with the desired input.
5. Getting Started
Digit Key
1
2 DVI Input
Ta bl e 5- 3
Input Selection
5.5.5 Picture Controls
How to use Picture Controls?
1. Push the + or – key of t
A text box with a bar scale indication and function name of the control, e.g. ’brightness’ appears on the screen. The length of
the bar scale and the value of the numeric indication indicate the current memorized setting for this source. The length of the bar
scale and the value of the numeric indication will change whenever an adjustment is made. (image 5-12)
F2F3F4
F1
F5
EXIT
ADJ
ENTER
PAUSE
TEXT
PHASE
9
0
SHARPN
8
7
TINT
56
COLOR
34
BRIGHTN
2
1
CONTR
TREBLE BALANCE
BASS
VOL
Type of Input
5x BNC Cable Input
he desired Picture Control e.g. ’brightness’. (image 5-11)
Brightness 50
BRIGHTN
Image 5-12
Barscale ind
ication
e5-11
Imag
re Control key
Pictu
Overview of the Picture Controls
Sharpness Use the + button for a sharper picture.
Use the - button for a softer picture.
Tint Not used
Color
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Brightness
Contrast A correct ’contrast’ setting is important for good image reproduction. Adjust the contrast to the level
A correct ’brightness’ setting is important for good image reproduction.
Use the + button for a higher brightness.
Use the - button for a lower brightness.
you prefer, according to room lighting conditions.
Use the + button for a higher contrast.
Use the - button for lower contrast.
5.5.6 Menus on Local LCD Display
This LCD Display is located on side of the projector and can only be seen when the Rear Bottom Cover or
Front Cover is removed, for more information on how to remove these covers please consult the Installation
Manual.
Overview
When text is ’off’, no menus will be displayed on the projection screen. But on the local LCD display, it is still possible to scroll
through the menus. The menus will be displayed line by line in the same order as they were displayed on the projection screen.
Adjustments can be done while the projector is running without projecting the disturbing menus on the screen.
Use the cursor keys to scroll through the menus and press ENTER to activate the displayed menu.
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6. RANDOM ACCESS
Overview
• Random Access Overview
• Starting Up Random Access
• File Service
• Picture Tuning
• Geometry
• Stereo Options
6.1 Random Access Overview
Random Access Overview
• File Service
- Load
-EditWarp1
-EditWarp2
- Rename
- Copy
-Delete
- Options
o
File Sort [Name/Index]
o
File Load [Automatic/Manual]
o
Serial File Load [On/Off]
• Picture Tuning
- Gamma
- Input Balance
o
White Balance
o
Black Balance
o
Default
- Windowing
o
Blanking
o
Shift
o
Size
o
Geo Soft Edge [On/Off]
1
6. Random Access
1. Only available in Stereo Mode
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• Geometry
- Load
-Edit
o
Coarse
o
Linearity
o
Fine
o
Shift
o
Transport Delay
o
Mode [Automatic/Manual]
o
Transport Delay Setting
o
Blanking/Soft Edge (Optional)
o
Active [On/Off]
o
Shape
o
Soft Edge (Optional)
o
Reset
o
Coarse
o
Linearity
o
Fine
o
Blanking/Soft Edge (Optional)
o
o
o
All
- Rename
- Copy
-Delete
• Stereo Options
- Stereo Phase
- Invert Stereo [Yes/No]
- Master Channel [Left/Right]
- Stereo Mode [Active/Passive]
-DarkTime
- Forced Asynchronous [Yes/No]
Soft Edge (Optional)
All
1
6.2 S tarting Up Random Access
How to start up Random Access?
1. Press ADJUST or ENTER key to start up the Adjustment Mode. (image 6-1)
The Adjustment Mode menu will be displayed.
2. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to select Random Access. (menu 6-1)
3. Press ENTER to select.
The Random Access menu will be displayed. (menu 6-2)
Menu 6-1
ADJUSTMENT MODE
Select a path from
below
RANDOM ACCESS
INSTALLATION
SERVICE
Source 1
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
Menu 6-2
RANDOM ACCESS
ADJUSTMENT MODE
FILE SERVICE
PICTURE TUNING
GEOMETRY
STEREO OPTIONS
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
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Image 6-1
Adjust or Enter key
6.3 File Service
Overview
• File annotation
• Possible file manipulations
• StartingUpFileService
• Load File
•EditWARP1
•EditWARP2
• Changing the settings
• Correct value
•EditWARP2File
• Rename File
• Copy File
• Delete File
• File Options
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6.3.1 File annotation
How a file is built up
The file notation on a menu is built up in different parts. Let us have a look to t
Take the following notation : xxxxxxxx.eee n ppppXppppi
xxxxxxxx
eee
n
ppppXpppp active pixel rating
i i or blank
Table 6-1
base name, 8 characters
file extension
first character C : custom made file
first character S : standard file
The second and third character is used for a following number (= file
index). The file index for custom files : 01 to 20.
source number
i = interlaced file
blank = not interlaced
hese parts.
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6.3.2 Possible file manipulations
Connecting a new source.
Before using a new source, a correct file has to be installed. The projector’s memory contains a list of files corresponding to the most
used sources. When the new source corresponds with one of these files, the file can be loaded and saved for future use. When
there is a little difference, the file can also be loaded and then edited until the source specs are reached.
File loading can be done automatically. Files with a ~ in front of the file nam e are temporary files. These files
will be deleted when switching to another source.
Possible file Manipulations
The following file manipulations are possible :
• Load : installation of a file for a new source.
• Edit : editing a loaded file to the source specs.
• Rename : renaming a file.
• Copy : copying a file.
• Delete : deleting a file
• Options : way of sorting the files.
6.3.3 Starting Up File Service
How to Start Up File Service?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight File Service. (menu 6-3)
2. Press ENTER to select.
The File Service menu will be displayed. (menu 6-4)
Menu 6-3
RANDOM ACCESS
ADJUSTMENT MODE
FILE SERVICE
PICTURE TUNING
GEOMETRY
STEREO OPTIONS
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
Menu 6-4
FILE SERVICE
EDIT WARP1
EDIT WARP2
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
6.3.4 Load File
How to Start Up Load File?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Load. (menu 6-5)
2. Press ENTER to select.
The Load menu displays the corresponding files depending on the installed filter. (menu 6-6)
FILE SERVICE
LOAD
EDIT WARP1
EDIT WARP2
RENAME
COPY
DELETE
OPTIONS
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
F
xga_60.s01 1 1024x768
xga_60.c01 1 1024x760
xga_60.c02 1 1024x760
xga_60.c03 1 1024x760
---------------------------Active file : xga_60.c04
LOAD FILE
FILTER LIST [All]
ilename Scr resolution
Select with ↑ or ↓ , →
<ENTER> to accept
<EXIT> to return
LOAD
RENAME
COPY
DELETE
OPTIONS
Menu 6-5
Menu 6-6
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How to change the Filter List Setting?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to to highlight filter list.
2. Press ENTER to toggle the annotation between brackets.
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[ALL]
[FIT]
all files that can be loaded will be displayed
only the best fitting files will be displayed (with a distinction of ± 2 lines and line duration of ± 300 ns, if nothing
is found within this small area, the projector continues searching until it finds something).
How to Load a File?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to select the best fitting file. (menu 6-7)
2. Press ENTER to select.
A confirm Load file menu will be displayed with the newly created file and the one on which the new file is based on. (menu 6-8)
3. Press ENTER to confirm the new creation or EXIT to return to the load file menu.
LOAD FILE
FILTER LIST [All]
ilename Scr resolution
F
xga_60.s01 1 1024x768
xga_60.c01 1 1024x760
xga_60.c02 1 1024x760
xga_60.c03 1 1024x760
---------------------------Active file : xga_60.c04
Select with ↑ or ↓ , →
<ENTER> to accept
<EXIT> to return
Menu 6-7
During a load file, the actual file is d
Menu 6-8
CONFIRM
LOAD FILE
create file
xga_60.c02
based on file
xga_60.s01?
<ENTER> to return
<EXIT> to return
isplayed next to the indication Active file.
When scrolling th rough the files, the image will be adapted according to the settings of the selected file ( on
line adaptation ) .
The image is not perfect?
If the displayed image is not correct after selecting the best fitting file, go to the Edit WARP1 menu, select the active file and change
the File Settings.
6.3.5 Edit WARP1
What can be done?
• When a Mono Image is proje
• When a Stereo Image is projected, within this menu, it is possible to change the File Settings for the Left Image of a selected
source file.
cted, within this menu, it is possible to change the File Settings of a selected source file.
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How to Start Up Edit WARP1 File?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Edit WARP1. (menu 6-9)
2. Press ENTER to select.
The Edit file adaptation menu will be displayed. (menu 6-10)
3. Select the file which must be edited (mostly the active file).
The file name will be displayed in the upper right corner. (menu 6-11)
Menu 6-9
FILE SERVICE
LOAD
EDIT WARP1
EDIT WARP2
RENAME
COPY
DELETE
OPTIONS
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
F
xga_60.s01 1 1024x768
xga_60.c01 1 1024x760
xga_60.c02 1 1024x760
xga_60.c03 1 1024x760
---------------------------Active file : xga_60.c04
Menu 6-10
EDIT FILE
ilename Scr resolution
Select with ↑ or ↓ , →
<ENTER> to accept
<EXIT> to return
EDIT FILE xga_60.c02
HORIZONTAL
TOTAL 1344 PIXELS
ACTIVE 1024 PIXELS
START 266 PIXELS
PERIOD 16.625 µs
VERTICAL (FIELD)
TOTAL 800 LINES
ACTIVE 760 LINES
START 37 LINES
READ AMDS
OPTIONS
↑ , ↓ , ← , → <ENTER>, <EXIT>
Menu 6-11
6.3.6 Edit WARP2
When available?
The Edit WARP2 adjustment is only available when a Stereo Image is projected, when projecting a Mono Image this item will be
grayed out in the File Service menu.
What can be done?
When a Stereo Image is projected, within this menu, it is possible to change the File Settings for the Right Image of a selected
source file.
How to Start Up Edit WARP2 File?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Edit WARP2. (menu 6-12)
2. Press ENTER to select.
The Edit file adaptation menu will be displayed. (menu 6-13)
3. Select the file which must be edited (mostly the active file).
The file name will be displayed in the upper right corner. (menu 6-14)
Menu 6-12
FILE SERVICE
LOAD
EDIT WARP1
EDIT WARP2
RENAME
COPY
DELETE
OPTIONS
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
F
xga_60.s01 1 1024x768
xga_60.c01 1 1024x760
xga_60.c02 1 1024x760
xga_60.c03 1 1024x760
---------------------------Active file : xga_60.c04
Menu 6-13
EDIT FILE
ilename Scr resolution
Select with ↑ or ↓ , →
<ENTER> to accept
<EXIT> to return
EDIT FILE xga_60.c02
HORIZONTAL
TOTAL 1344 PIXELS
ACTIVE 1024 PIXELS
START 266 PIXELS
PERIOD 16.625 µs
VERTICAL (FIELD)
TOTAL 800 LINES
ACTIVE 760 LINES
START 37 LINES
READ AMDS
OPTIONS
↑ , ↓ , ← , → <ENTER>, <EXIT>
Menu 6-14
6.3.7 Changing the settings
Different methods
The 3 different methods to change a setting will be described hereafter. These methods are:
• with the numeric keys on the remote control.
• with the arrow keys selecting the changing digit.
• with the arrow keys counting up or down.
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How to change a setting with the numeric keys?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight an item.
The color of the selected item will change.
2. Press ENTER to activate the digits.
3. Enter directly with the numeric keys on the RCU or local keypad the new value.
How to change a setting with the cursor keys?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight an item.
The color of the selected item will change.
2. Press ENTER to activate the digits.
3. Push the cursor key ← or → to select the changing digit.
4. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to scroll to the desired digit.
5. When finished, press ENTER to confirm.
How to change a setting with the cursor keys and counting up or down?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight an item.
The color of the selected item will change.
2. Press ENTER to activate.
3. Counting up or down by pushing the cursor key ← or →.
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6.3.8 Correct value
What is already available during start up?
During the installation of a file with LOAD, the horizontal period, the total number of vertical lines and the interlaced mode are
automatically measured and filled in, in the menu table. These values will be available w
active file.
hen starting up the EDIT procedure of an
CAUTION: Do not adju st these settings on an active file, they are used to identify the input source file.
How to find the correct values for the item in the Edit file menu?
Horizontal Total Pixels
Active Pixels
Horizontal Start number of pixels between the beginning of the input signal and the start of the
Horizontal Period
If the value for "Horizontal Total Pixels" is wrong sampling mistakes (small vertical
bars with noisy and unsharp data in the projected image) will be seen especiall
high resolution images.
Use a pixel on/off pattern when adjusting the Horizontal Total Pixels.
Select "Total" and adjust the pixel quantity. Adjust for zero bars.
hint: if the number of bars increase, adjust in the other direction.
The "Active Pixels" : determine the width of the window on the screen. This value is
normally given in the source specifications. If not, adjust until full image is displayed
(no missing pixels).
video information in the signal.
already filled in with the correct value when active file.
yin
Ver ti cal Total L in es
Active Lines
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already filled when an active file is selected to be edited
number of horizontal lines determining the height of the projected image. This value
is normally given in the specification of the source. If not, adjust until full image
height is displayed (no missing lines)
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Vertical Start number of lines between the start of the input signal and start of the image on
the screen.
Read AMDS AMDS = automatic mode detection & synchronization
During the installation of a file with LOAD, the system automatically measured the
horizontal period, the total vertical lines and the interlaced mode. When selecting
Read AMDS, the system remeasures the above indicated items.
How to install the correct settings for the options in the E dit file menu.
EDIT FILE OPTION
Source number 1
Clamp position [leading]
Clamp delay 0
Clamp width 10
Field select [both]
Vertical refresh [sync]
Vertical sync polarity [leading]
Select with ↑ or ↓
<ENTER> to toggle
↑ or ↓ to change value
<EXIT> to return
Menu 6-15
Source number The source number of a non-active source can be changed to any other source number. This makes
Clamp position Clamping determines the black le
Clamp delay The time between the leading edge of the clamp pulse and the locked edge of the sync pulse. Can be
S
itpossibletocreateafileforfuturesourcenumbers.
vel of the signal. The clamp pulse can be related to the leading or
the trailing edge of the sync pulse. Use the ENTER key to toggle between [leading] and [trailing].
any value between 0 and 255. Cha
nge the value by pushing the cursor key ↑ or ↓.
Clamp width The width of the clamp pulse can be any value between 0 and 255. Change the value by pushing
the cursor key ↑ or ↓.
Leading edge
Trailinging edge
Sync
pulse
Clamp
pulse
Clamp
Clamp
delay
width
Image 6-2
Example for Clamp position [trailing]
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Field select
Vertical refresh
[sync/async]
Vertical Sync Polarity:
[leading] or [trailing]
6.3.9 Edit WARP2 File
What can be done?
Default [both]
The field select is only used for interlaced images. One frame of an interlaced image contains two
fields, an even and an odd field. The choice exists to project [both] fields on the screen or only the
[even] or [odd] field.
Use the ENTER key to toggle between [both], [even] and [odd].
If th e active Stereo Compa tibility Option is installed, the field select parameter will be changed
into a [left] and [right] selecting parameter which will be selectable for stereo files. This setting
will then be saved in the active image file.
The way of updating the image information on the DMD panels. Not available for PAL-NTSC-SECAM
sources. Where this option will be displayed in gray.
• For sources with a vertical frequency up to 62 Hz : the vertical refresh rate is the same as the
vertical frequency of the incoming source. This is a necessity to project moving images without
’motion artifacts’. For stationary images with a vertical frequency up to 62 Hz it is still possible to
use asynchronous refresh.
• For sources with a vertical frequency higher than 62 Hz : the vertical refresh is different than the
vertical frequency of the incoming source. Synchronous refresh cannot be used.
The vertical refresh can be synchronized with the leading sync edge or trailing sync edge. Default on
[leading]. Toggling to [trailing] is only necessary for special applications where the trailing edge of the
sync signal has to be taken as a reference. Use the ENTER key to toggle between [leading] or [
trailing]
This item is only available when running in Stereo Mode.
How to Start Up Edit WARP2 File?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Edit WARP2.
2. Press ENTER to
The Edit file adaptation menu will be displayed. (menu 6-16)
EDIT FILE
ilename Scr resolution
F
60.s01 1 1024x768
xga_
xga_60.c01 1 1024x760
xga_60.c02 1 1024x760
03 1 1024x760
xga_60.c
---------------------------Active file : xga_60.c04
Select with ↑ or ↓ , →
<ENTER> to accept
<EXIT> to return
Menu 6-16
select.
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6.3.10 Rename File
How to Start Up File Rename?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Rename. (menu 6-17)
2. Press ENTER to select.
The Rename selection menu will be displayed. (menu 6-18)
3. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to select a file name.
4. Press ENTER to select.
The Rename file menu will be displayed with the selected file name already filled in, leave in the ’From file name :’ area and in
the ’To file name :’ area. The first character in the ’To file name :’ area is highlighted.
Menu 6-17
FILE SERVICE
LOAD
EDIT WARP1
EDIT WARP2
RENAME
COPY
DELETE
OPTIONS
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
F
xga_60.s01 1 1024x768
xga_60.c01 1 1024x760
xga_60.c02 1 1024x760
xga_60.c03 1 1024x760
---------------------------Active file : xga_60.c04
Menu 6-18
RENAME FILE
ilename Scr resolution
Select with ↑ or ↓ , →
<ENTER> to accept
<EXIT> to return
Changing the characters
1. Push the cursor keys ← or → to select the desired character. (menu 6-19)
Or,
Change that character by pushing the cursor keys ↑ or ↓. Numeric characters can be entered directly with numeric keys on the
RCU.
Or,
Press ENTER to confirm.
The renamed file is entered in the list of files.
2. Press EXIT to return to the Rename menu selection.
No changes are made.
RENAME FILE
From file name:
xga_60.c02
To file name :
demo.c02
Select with ← or →
Reprogram with ↑ or ↓
<ENTER> to confirm
<EXIT> to return
Menu 6-19
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6.3.11 Copy File
How to Start Up Copy File?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Copy. (menu 6-20)
2. Press ENTER to select.
The Copy selection menu will be displayed. (menu 6-21)
3. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to select a file name.
4. Press ENTER to select.
The Copy file menu will be displayed with the selected file name already filled in, leave in the ’From file name :’ area and in the
’To file name :’ area. The first character in the ’To file name :’ area is highlighted.
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Menu 6-20
FILE SERVICE
LOAD
EDIT WARP1
EDIT WARP2
RENAME
COPY
DELETE
OPTIONS
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
F
xga_60.s01 1 1024x768
xga_60.c01 1 1024x760
xga_60.c02 1 1024x760
xga_60.c03 1 1024x760
---------------------------Active file : xga_60.c04
Menu 6-21
COPY FILE
ilename Scr resolution
Select with ↑ or ↓ , →
<ENTER> to accept
<EXIT> to return
Changing the characters
1. Push the cursor key ← or → to select the desired character. (menu 6-22)
Or,
Change that character by pushing the cursor keys ↑ or ↓. Numeric characters can be entered directly with numeric keys on the
RCU.
Or,
Press ENTER to confirm.
The copy file is entered in the list of files.
2. Press EXIT to return to the Copy menu selection.
No changes are made.
COPY FILE
From file name:
xga_60.c02
To file name :
demo.c02
Select with ← or →
Reprogram with ↑ or ↓
<ENTER> to confirm
<EXIT> to return
Menu 6-22
6.3.12 Delete File
How to Use Delete File?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Delete. (menu 6-23)
2. Press ENTER to select.
The delete selection menu will be displayed. (menu 6-24)
3. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to select a file name.
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4. Press ENTER to select.
If [ALL] is selected, your password has to be entered before all files will be deleted.
A confirmation menu "Delete file name ?" is displayed. (menu 6-25)
5. Press ENTER to delete the file, press EXIT if you want to keep it.
Note: The active file cannot be deleted.
Menu 6-23
FILE SERVICE
LOAD
EDIT WARP1
EDIT WARP2
RENAME
COPY
DELETE
OPTIONS
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
F
xga_60.s01 1 1024x768
xga_60.c01 1 1024x760
xga_60.c02 1 1024x760
xga_60.c03 1 1024x760
---------------------------Active file : xga_60.c04
Menu 6-24
DELETE FILE
ilename Scr resolution
Select with ↑ or ↓ , →
<ENTER> to accept
<EXIT> to return
6.3.13 File Options
How to Start Up File Options?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Options. (menu 6-26)
2. Press ENTER to select.
The option selection menu will be displayed.
FILE SERVICE
LOAD
EDIT WARP1
EDIT WARP2
RENAME
COPY
DELETE
OPTIONS
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
Delete file :
Select with ← or →
Reprogram with ↑ or ↓
<ENTER> to confirm
<EXIT> to return
Menu 6-25
CONFIRM
DELETE FILE
xga_60.c02
Menu 6-26
File Sort
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight File Sort. (menu 6-27)
2. Press ENTER to toggle between [NAME] or [INDEX].
This File Sort setting is default set to [NAME].
[NAME]
[INDEX]
FILE OPTIONS
FILE SORT [NAME]
FILE LOAD [AUTOMATIC]
SERIAL FILE LOAD [OFF]
Select with ↑ or ↓
<ENTER> to accept
<EXIT> to return
Menu 6-27
Thefilesinthelistwillbesortedonthefilename.
The files in the list will be sorted on the file extension.
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File Load
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight File Load. (menu 6-28)
2. Press ENTER to toggle between [AUTOMATIC] or [MANUAL].
This File Load setting is default set to [AUTOMATIC].
[AUTOMATIC] The projector will automatically load the file that is best suited for the selected Input Slot.
[MANUAL]
FILE OPTIONS
FILE SORT [NAME]
FILE LOAD [AUTOMATIC]
SERIAL FILE LOAD [OFF]
Select with ↑ or ↓
<ENTER> to accept
<EXIT> to return
Menu 6-28
The user will select and load the desired file.
Serial File Load
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Se rial File Load. (menu 6-29)
2. Press ENTER to toggle between [OFF] or [ON].
This Serial File Load setting is default set to [OFF].
[OFF] The Serial File Load command is set to off.
[ON] The projector is forced to load a file through RS232, all other means to load a file are disabled until Serial File
FILE LOAD [AUTOMATIC]
SERIAL FILE LOAD [OFF]
Load is set to off.
FILE OPTIONS
FILE SORT [NAME]
Select with ↑ or ↓
<ENTER> to accept
<EXIT> to return
Menu 6-29
6.4 Picture Tuning
Overview
• Starting Up Picture Tuning
• Gamma
• Input Balance 1
• Input Balance 2
• Windowing
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6.4.1 Starting Up Picture Tuning
How to Start Up Picture Tuning?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Picture Tuning.
2. Press ENTER to select.
The Picture Tuning menu will be displayed. (menu 6-30)
PICTURE TUNING
GAMMA
INPUT BALANCE 1
INPUT BALANCE 2
WINDOWING
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
Menu 6-30
6.4.2 Gamma
What can be done?
With the gamma correction adjustment, it is possible to match the Gamma of the IG and the Projector.
How to Start Up Gamma?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Gamma. (menu 6-31)
2. Press ENTER to select.
The Gamma barscale will be displayed.
3. Change the Gamma Value by pushing the cursor key ← or → until the desired value is reached.
Note: Default value of gamma : 1.9
4. Press EXIT to return to the Picture Tuning menu.
PICTURE TUNING
GAMMA
INPUT BALANCE 1
INPUT BALANCE 2
WINDOWING
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
Menu 6-31
6.4.3 Input Balance 1
Why adjusting the Input Balance?
The input balance is normally correct adjusted in the factory. But due to signal distribution or signal transmission outputs a color
imbalance can be the result. This imbalance can be adjusted source by source for color critical applications. These adjustments
influence only the actual custom adjustment file. This proce
rized Barco service technician.
dure is not so easy and is best done or first demonstrated by an autho-
What can be done?
• When a Mono Image is projected, within this menu, it is possi
• When a Stereo Image is projected, within this menu, it is possible to adjust the Input Balance of the Left Image.
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Steps to be taken
To adjust the input balance, the following steps have to be executed in the following order:
1. The procedure is best done when using a source that can generate a full black and full white image.
2. Start with the Black Balance.
3. Continue with the White Balance.
The defau lt values are normally loaded with the factory preset when selecting a source. If the image is not as
desired, continue with the next procedure.
How to Start Up Input Balance 1?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight I nput Balance 1. (menu 6-32)
2. Press ENTER to select.
The Input Balance menu will be displayed. (menu 6-33)
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Menu 6-32
PICTURE TUNING
GAMMA
INPUT BALANCE 1
INPUT BALANCE 2
WINDOWING
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
Menu 6-33
INPUT BALANCE
WHITE BALANCE
BLACK BALANCE
DEFAULT
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
Adjust
red with ↑ or ↓
blue with ← or →
How to adjust the Black Balance?
1. Generate a full black image on the source. (image 6-3)
2. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Black Balance and press ENTER to select. (menu 6-34)
3. Use the cursor keys ← and ↓ to lower the Black Level of the Blue and Red color.
4. Use the Brightness + or – key to adjust the Black Level of the Green Color until there is ±5
5. Use the → and ↑ key to raise the Black Level of the Blue and Red Color until there is ±50% noise visible.
6. Press EXIT to return to Input Balance menu.
INPUT BALANCE
WHITE BALANCE
BLACK BALANCE
DEFAULT
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
Adjust
red with ↑ or ↓
blue with ← or →
0% noise visible. (image 6-4)
Menu 6-34
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Image 6-3
Full black image on the source
Image 6-4
Perfect Black Balance
How to adjust the W hite Balance?
1. Generate a full white image on the source. (image 6-5)
2. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight White Balance and press ENTER to select. (menu 6-35)
3. Use the cursor keys ← and ↓ to lower the Gain of the Blue and Red color.
4. Use the Contrast + or – key to adjust the Gain of the Green Color until there is ±50% noise visible. (image 6-6)
5. Use the → and ↑ key to raise the Gain of the Blue and Red Color until there is ±50% noise visible.
6. Press EXIT to return to Input Balance menu.
INPUT BALANCE
WHITE BALANCE
BLACK BALANCE
DEFAULT
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
Adjust
red with ↑ or ↓
blue with ← or →
Menu 6-35
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Image 6-5
Full white image on the source
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Image 6-6
Perfect White Balance
How to return to the Default Factory Preset?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Default and press ENTER to select. (menu 6-36)
The input balance is set to the default factory preset.
INPUT BALANCE
WHITE BALANCE
BLACK BALANCE
DEFAULT
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
XIT> to return
<E
Adjust
h ↑ or ↓
red wit
blue with ← or →
Menu 6-36
6.4.4 Input Balance 2
What can be done?
When a Stereo Image is projected, within this menu, it is possible to adjust the Input Balance of the Right Image.
Follow the same steps as described above in ’Steps to be take n’ see "Input Balan ce 1", page 52.
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How to Start Up Input Balance 2?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight I nput Balance 2. (menu 6-37)
2. Press ENTER to select.
The Input Balance menu will be displayed. (menu 6-38)
3. For more information on adjusting the White and Black Balance see "Input Balance 1", page 52.
Menu 6-37
PICTURE TUNING
GAMMA
INPUT BALANCE 1
INPUT BALANCE 2
WINDOWING
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
Menu 6-38
INPUT BALANCE
WHITE BALANCE
BLACK BALANCE
DEFAULT
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
Adjust
red with ↑ or ↓
blue with ← or →
6.4.5 Windowing
Overview
• Starting Up Windowing
• Blanking (Windowing)
• Shift (Windowing)
• Size (Windowing)
• Geo Soft Edge
6.4.5.1 Starting Up Windowing
How to Start Up Windowing?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Windowing. (menu 6-39)
The Windowing menu will be displayed. (menu 6-40)
Menu 6-39
PICTURE TUNING
GAMMA
INPUT BALANCE 1
INPUT BALANCE 2
WINDOWING
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
Menu 6-40
WINDOWING
BLANKING
SHIFT
SIZE
GEO SOFT EDGE [ON]
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
6.4.5.2 Blanking (Windowing)
What can be done with Blanking (Windowing)?
With the Blanking function it is possible to black out the side(s) of t
settings of the image.
he image while keeping the pre-distorted WARP 6™ geometry
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How to Start Up Windowing (Blanking)?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Blanking. (menu 6-41)
2. Press ENTER to select.
The Blanking menu will be displayed. (menu 6-42)
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Menu 6-41
WINDOWING
BLANKING
SHIFT
SIZE
GEO SOFT EDGE [ON]
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
Menu 6-42
BLANKING
TOP
BOTTOM
LEFT
RIGHT
RESET
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
How to use the Blanking (Windowing) adjustment?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the desired side e.g. Top. (menu 6-43)
2. Press ENTER to select.
A barscale indication will be displayed. (image 6-7)
3. Push the cursor keys to black out the side(s) of the image. (image 6-8)
BLANKING
TOP
BOTTOM
LEFT
RIGHT
RESET
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
Menu 6-43
TOP BLANKING
Image 6-7
TopBlankingbarscale
0.0
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Image 6-8
Blanking (Windowing) adjustment
How to reset the Blanking adjustment(s)?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Reset. (menu 6-44)
2. Press ENTER to reset all blanking adjustments.
BLANKING
TOP
BOTTOM
LEFT
RIGHT
RESET
Select with ↑ or ↓
<ENTER>
then
<EXIT> to return
4
Menu 6-4
6.4.5.3 Shift (Windowing)
What can be done with Shift (Windowing)?
With the Shift function it is possible to shift the image while keeping the pre-distorted WARP 6™ geometry settings of the image.
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How to Start Up the Shift adjustment?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Shift. (menu 6-45)
2. Press ENTER to select.
A barscale indication will be displayed. (image 6-9)
3. Push the cursor key ← or → to shift the image horizontally. (image 6-10)
4. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to shift the image vertically. (image 6-11)
WINDOWING
BLANKING
SHIFT
SIZE
GEO SOFT EDGE [ON]
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
Menu 6-45
H SHIFT
0.0
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Image 6-9
Horizontal Shift barscale
Image 6-10
Horizontal Shift (Windowing) adjustment
Image 6-11
Vertical Shift (Windowing) adjustment
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6.4.5.4 Size (Windowing)
What can be done with Size (Windowing)?
With the Size function it is possible to adjust the size of the image while keeping the pre-distorted WARP 6™ geometry settings of
the image.
How to Start Up the Size adjustment?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Size. (menu 6-46)
2. Press ENTER to select.
A barscale indication will be displayed. (image 6-12)
3. Push the cursor key ← or → to adjust the horizontal size of the image. (image 6-13)
4. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to adjust the vertical size of the image. (image 6-14)
WINDOWING
BLANKING
SHIFT
SIZE
GEO SOFT EDGE [ON]
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
Menu 6-46
H SIZE
Image 6-12
H Size barscale indication
100
Image 6-13
Horizontal Size adjustment
Image 6-14
Vertical Size adjustment
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6.4.5.5 Geo Soft Edge
WhatcanbedonewithGeoSoftEdge?
When setting up a soft edge (see Electronic Soft Edge), these setting are applied on all sources (source files). With the Geo Soft
Edge toggle it is possible to disable the soft edge settings.
Geo Soft Edge is default set to On.
How to change the Geo Soft Edge Setting?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Geo Soft Edge. (menu 6-47)
2. Press ENTER to toggle Geo Soft Edge [OFF] or [ON].
WINDOWING
BLANKING
SHIFT
SIZE
GEO SOFT EDGE [ON]
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
Menu 6-47
6.5 Geometry
Overview
• Introduction
• Starting Up Geometry
• Geometry file annotation
• Setting up a new Geometry file
• Possible Geometry file manipulations
• Load
•Edit
• Rename
• Copy
• Delete
6.5.1 Introduction
What can be done with the WARP 6™ Geometry adjustments ?
With the new WARP 6™ fitted in theTrace+, fixed-matrix projectors can be used in a wide variety of curved-screen applications,
ranging from straightforward cylindrical displays to the wildest shapes that can be imagined: by pre-distorting the image inside the
projector, a correct geometry can be achieved on curved screens, without requiring additional computational power on the IG’s
side. Since WARP 6™ is integrated in the Trace+ Pixel Map Processor, it is an elegant and user-friendly solution for even the most
demanding applications.
Using the intuitive user interface, bows can be set up and
characteristics. For fine-tuning the image, the user has to access to individual grid points that can be shifted to their desired location.
modified in a flash, giving the user real-time access to the distortion
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6.5.2 Starting Up Geometry
How to Start Up Geometry?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Geometry. (menu 6-48)
2. Press ENTER to select.
The Geometry files menu will be displayed. (menu 6-49)
Menu 6-48
RANDOM ACCESS
ADJUSTMENT MODE
FILE SERVICE
PICTURE TUNING
GEOMETRY
STEREO OPTIONS
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
Menu 6-49
GEOMETRY FILES
LOAD
EDIT
RENAME
COPY
DELETE
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
6.5.3 Geometry file annotation
HowisaGeometryfilebuiltup?
ThefilenotationintheGeometry files menu is built up in different parts. Let us have a look to these parts.
Take the following notation : xxxxxxxx.eee
xxxxxxxx
eee
Table 6-9
base name, 8 characters
file extension:
first character t : geometry preset file.
first character g : geometry user file.
The second and third character is used for a following number (= file
index). The file index for custom files : 00 to 63.
6.5.4 Setting up a new Geometry file
How to set up a new Geometry file ?
1. Load the start up file: t_nodist.t01.
2. Select the EDIT menu and perform
3. When leaving the EDIT menu a new geometry user file is automatically saved.
6.5.5 PossibleGeometryfilemani
What are the possible file ma
The following file manipulations are possible :
• Load : setting up a new geometry
• Edit : editing a geometry file, when leaving the EDIT menu a geometry user file is automatically saved.
• Rename : renaming a geometry file.
• Copy : copying a geometry file.
• Delete : deleting a geometry file
the necessary adjustments.
pulations
nipulations ?
set up.
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6.5.6 Load
How to start up ?
To start up the Load File menu, handle as follow :
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Load. (menu 6-50)
2. Press ENTER to select.
The Load File menu will be displayed. (menu 6-51)
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Menu 6-50
GEOMETRY FILES
LOAD
EDIT
RENAME
COPY
DELETE
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
F
geometry.g01
t_bowing.t06
t_bowlin.t02
t_keyst.t03
t_nodist.t01
------------------------------Active file : geometry.g01
Menu 6-51
LOAD FILE
PREVIEW[OFF]
ilename
Select with ↑ or ↓ , →
<ENTER> to accept
<EXIT> to return
How to change the Preview setting ?
1. Push the cursor key → to highlight Preview.
2. Press ENTER to toggle the Preview mode [OFF] [ON].
OFF When highlighting a geometry file from the list, the geometry adjustments will be applied only when selecting a
file by pressing the ENTER key.
ON The geometry adjustments are already applied when highlighting a file from the list, this wil
l require some
processing time from the projector when scrolling through the list of available files.
How to Load a file ?
1. When starting a new set up ?
If yes, Push the ↓ key to highlight the “t_nodist.t01” filestep 2 (menu 6-52)
If no, When editing an existing set up push the ↑ or ↓ to highlight the corresponding user file .
2. Press ENTER to select.
The selected geometry file will become the active file and the Geometry files menu will be displayed again.
LOAD FILE
PREVIEW[OFF]
F
ilename
geometry.g01
t_bowing.t06
t_bowlin.t02
t_keyst.t03
t_nodist.t01
-----------------------Active file : geometry.g01
Select with ↑ or ↓ , →
<ENTER> to accept
<EXIT> to return
Menu 6-52
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6.5.7 Edit
Overview
• Introduction
•Startup
• Coarse
• Linearity adjustment
•Fine
•Shift
• Transport Delay
•Blanking
• Electronic Soft Edge (Optional)
• Reset
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6.5.7.1 Introduction
Howdoesitwork?
• The projected image on the screen is divided in 81 zones. Each zone represents a grid point that can be shifted to the desired
location. These grid points will interact on each other in a hierarchic way, adjusting a grid point on a certain hierarchic level will
affect all grid points underneath.
Image 6-15
81 grid points
Image 6-16
Hierarchic editing structure
• On top of this hierarchy are the corner grid points, when adjusting these grid points all other points underneath will be adjusted.
• At the bottom of the structure we find the local points, adjusting these points will not affect any other grid points.
• The best results are obtained by applying the geometry settings in the same top to bottom order as listed in the menu interface.
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6.5.7.2 Start up
How to Start up the Edit mode ?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Edit in the Geometry Files menu. (menu 6-53)
2. Press ENTER to select.
The Guided Geometry Map menu will be displayed. (menu 6-54)
GEOMETRY FILES
LOAD
EDIT
RENAME
COPY
DELETE
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
Menu 6-53
Menu 6-54
6.5.7.3 Coarse
Overview
•Startup
• Corner selection
• Corner adjustment
• Side Bow selection
• Bow shaped pre-distortion set up
• Coarse linearity adjustment using Side Bows
• Center selection
• Center adjustment
GUIDED GEOMETRY MAP
COARSE
LINEARITY
FINE
SHIFT
TRANSPORT DELAY
BLANKING/SOFT EDGE
RESET
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
6.5.7.3.1 Start up
How to Start up the Coarse adjustment ?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Coarse in the Guided Geometry Map menu. (menu 6-55)
2. Press ENTER to select.
The Geometry Distortion menu will be displayed. (menu 6-56)
GUIDED GEOMETRY MAP
BLANKING/SOFT EDGE
Select with ↑ or ↓
Menu 6-55
COARSE
LINEARITY
FINE
SHIFT
TRANSPORT DELAY
RESET
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
GEOMETRY DISTORTION
Menu 6-56
corner left top
col=0
row=0
pixelsx=0
y=0
subpixelsx=0
y=0
6.5.7.3.2 Corner selection
What can be done ?
With the Coarse Corner selection it is possible to adjust the basic geometry and size of the projected image.
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How to select the Corners ?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the Coarse selection. (menu 6-57)
2. By default corner is already selected, if not, press ENTER until corner is displayed.
3. Push the cursor key ← or → to select the desired Corner.
2
The COL & ROW (Column and Rows) indicator
box will be displayed on the screen. (image 6-17)
GEOMETRY DISTORTION
corner left top
col=0
row=0
pixelsx=0
y=0
subpixelsx=0
y=0
Menu 6-57
will show the corresponding position of the selected Corner and an indication
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Image 6-17
Coarse Corner selections
6.5.7.3.3 Corner adjustment
To change a setting, only the method using the arrow keys is mentioned in the follo wing procedures, the
projector will need to recalculate every adjustment step.
For coarse adjustments it is also possible to enter the new value directly with the numeric keys on the RCU
or local keypad.
What is Pixel and Subpixel adjustment ?
Pixel
Subpixel Fine tuning adjustment, this will shift the Corner in steps of 1/32 of a pixel
2. This
COL&ROW
indicates the position of the selected grid point within the 81 zones.
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How to adjust the Corners ?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to select pixel x = 0 in the Geometry Distortion menu. (menu 6-58)
2. Push the cursor key ← or → to coarse shift the selected Corner in a horizontal way. (image 6-18)
3. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to select pixel y = 0 in the Geometry Distortion menu. (menu 6-59)
4. Push the cursor key ← or → to coarse shift the selected Corner in a vertical way (Follow this procedure in a similar way to adjust
any desired corner position). (image 6-19)
Note: Apply this procedure to perform a keystone correction: thisis used to alignthe image ifthe projector is mounted at a non
standard projector angle. (image 6-20)
5. Use the subpixel adjustments to fine shift the selected corners.
6. Continue with the Coarse Side Bow adjustment or press EXIT to return to the Guided Geometry Map menu.
GEOMETRY DISTORTION
Menu 6-58
corner left top
col=0
row=0
pixelsx=0
y=0
subpixelsx=0
y=0
GEOMETRY DISTORTION
Menu 6-59
corner left top
col=0
row=0
pixelsx=0
y=0
subpixelsx=0
y=0
Image 6-18
Corner pixel x adjustment
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Image 6-19
Corner pixel y adjustment
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Image 6-20
Keystone correction
6.5.7.3.4 Side Bow selection
What can be done ?
With the Coarse Side Bow selection it is possible to:
• apply a bow shaped pre-distortion on the projected image.
• perform a coarse linearity adjustment off the projected image.
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How to select the Side Bows ?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the Coarse selection. (menu 6-60)
2. Press ENTER to scroll through the available Coarse selections until side bow is displayed. (menu 6-61)
3. Push the cursor key ← or → to select the desired Side Bow.
The COL & ROW (Column and Rows) indicator will show the corresponding position of the selected Side Bow and an indication
box will be displayed on the screen. (image 6-21)
GEOMETRY DISTORTION
Menu 6-60
corner left top
col=0
row=0
pixelsx=0
y=0
subpixelsx=0
y=0
GEOMETRY DISTORTION
Menu 6-61
side bow top
col=4
row=0
pixelsx=0
y=0
subpixelsx=0
y=0
Image 6-21
Coarse Side Bow selections
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6.5.7.3.5 Bow shaped pre-distortion set up
How to set up a bow shaped pre-distortion ?
We assume side bow top is selected.
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to select pixel y = 0 in the Geometry Distortion menu. (menu 6-62)
2. Push the cursor key ← or → to coarse shift the selected Side Bow in a vertical way.
This will result in a bow shaped pre-distorted image (Follow this procedure in a similar way to apply the desired bow shaped
distortion). (image 6-22)
3. Use the subpixel adjustments to fine shift the selected side bow.
4. Continue with the Coarse Side Bow or Center adjustment or press EXIT to return to the Guided Geometry Map menu.
GEOMETRY DISTORTION
side bow top
col=4
row=0
pixelsx=0
y=0
subpixelsx=0
y=0
Menu 6-62
Image 6-22
Bow shaped pre-distortions
6.5.7.3.6 Coarse linearity adjustment using Side Bows
The Linearity adjustment is best done when a refe rence test p
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By pressing the * key on the RCU an internal hat c h pattern is proje cted instead of the image data.
HowtoperformacoarselinearityadjustmentbyusingtheSideBows?
We assume side bow top is selected.
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to select pixel x = 0 in the Geometry Distortion menu. (menu 6-63)
2. Push the cursor key ← or → to coarse shift the selected Side Bow in a horizontal way.
3. Repeatstep1to2fortheCoarseside bow bottom selection.
This will shift the vertical center line, resulting in a coarse horizontal linearity adjustment (Follow this procedure in a similar way
to shift the horizontal center line). (image 6-23)
4. Use the subpixel adjustments to fine shift the selected Side Bows.
5. Continue with the Coarse Center adjustment or press EXIT to return to the Guided Geometry Map menu.
GEOMETRY DISTORTION
side bow top
col=4
row=0
pixelsx=0
y=0
subpixelsx=0
y=0
Menu 6-63
Image 6-23
Usingsidebowstoperformacoarselinearityadjustment
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6.5.7.3.7 Center selection
What can be done ?
With the Coarse Center selection it is possible to perform a coarse bow correction on the projected image.
How to select the Center ?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to to highlight the Coarse selection.
2. Press ENTER until center is displayed. (menu 6-64)
GEOMETRY DISTORTION
center
col=4
row=4
pixelsx=0
y=0
subpixelsx=0
y=0
Menu 6-64
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Image 6-24
Coarse Center selection
6.5.7.3.8 Center adjustment
How to adjust the Center ?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to select pixel x = 0 in the Geometry Distortion menu. (me
2. Push the cursor key ← or → to coarse shift the Center in a horizontal way. (image 6-25)
3. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to select pixel y = 0 in the Geometry Distortion menu. (menu 6-66)
4. Push the cursor key ← or → to coarse shift the Center in a vertical way. (image 6-26)
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5. Use the subpixel adjustments to fine shift the Center.
6. When the Coarse adjustment is finished press EXIT to return to the Guided Geometry Map menu.
GEOMETRY DISTORTION
center
col=4
row=4
pixelsx=0
y=0
subpixelsx=0
y=0
Menu 6-65
Image 6-25
Center pixel x adjustment
GEOMETRY DISTORTION
Menu 6-66
center
col=4
row=4
pixelsx=0
y=0
subpixelsx=0
y=0
Image 6-26
Center pixel y adjustment
6.5.7.4 Linearity adjustment
Overview
•Startup
• Horizontal or Vertical Linearity selection
• Horizontal Linearity adjustment
• Vertical Linearity adjustment
6.5.7.4.1 Start up
How to Start up the Linearity adjustment ?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Linearity in the Guided Geometry Map menu. (menu 6-67)
2. Press ENTER to select.
The Linearity menu will be displayed. (menu 6-68)
GUIDED GEOMETRY MAP
BLANKING/SOFT EDGE
Select with ↑ or ↓
Menu 6-67
COARSE
LINEARITY
FINE
SHIFT
TRANSPORT DELAY
RESET
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
Menu 6-68
LINEARITY
horizontal
coarse 0
right 0
center 0
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6.5.7.4.2 Horizontal or Vertical Linearity selection
What can be done with the Linearity adjustment ?
Within this Linearity adjustment mode it is possible to perform a coarse correction of the horizontal and vertical nonlinearity.
The Linearity adjustmen t is best done when a hatch pattern is projected on the screen.
By pressing the * key on the RCU an internal hat c h pattern is proje cted instead of the image data.
How to select the Horizontal or Vertical Linearity ?
1. By default horizontal is selected.
2. Press ENTER to toggle between horizontal and vertical.
6.5.7.4.3 Horizontal Linearity adjustment
How to adjust the Horizontal Linearity ?
A correct Horizontal Linearity is achieved when the distances between the vertical line
equal from left to right.
1. Is Horizontal Linearity selected ?
If yes, go to step 2
If no, Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Vertical and press ENTER to toggle to Horizontal.
2. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight coarse. (menu 6-69)
3. Push the cursor key ← or → to perform a coarse linearity correction of both sides of the image. (image 6-27)
4. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight right. (menu 6-70)
5. Push the cursor key ← or → to correct the linearity of the right side of the image. (image 6-28)
6. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight center. (menu 6-71)
7. Push the cursor key ← or → to correct the linearity of the center of the image. (image 6-29)
8. Continue with the vertical linearity adjustment.
s of the hatch pattern are equal or almost
Menu 6-69
LINEARITY
horizontal
coarse 0
right 0
center 0
Menu 6-70
LINEARITY
horizontal
coarse 0
right 0
center 0
Menu 6-71
LINEARITY
horizontal
coarse 0
right 0
center 0
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Image 6-27
Horizontal Linearity coarse adjustment
Image 6-28
Horizontal Linear ity right adjustment
Image 6-29
Horizontal Linearity center adjustment
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6.5.7.4.4 Vertical Linearity adjustment
How to adjust the Vertical Linearity ?
A correct Vertical Linearity is achieved when the distances between the horizontal lines of the hatch pattern are equal or almost
equal from top to bottom.
1. Is Vertical Linearity selected ?
If yes, go to step 2
If no, Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Horizontal and press ENTER to toggle to Vertical.
2. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight coarse. (menu 6-72)
3. Push the cursor key ← or → to perform a coarse linearity correction of both sides of the image. (image 6-30)
4. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight bottom. (menu 6-73)
5. Push the cursor key ← or → to correct the linearity of the bottom side of the image. (image 6-31)
6. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight center. (menu 6-74)
7. Push the cursor key ← or → to correct the linearity of the center of the image. (image 6-32)
8. When finishing the Linearity adjustments, press EXIT to return to the Guided Geometry Map menu.
Menu 6-72
LINEARITY
vertical
coarse 0
bottom 0
center 0
Menu 6-73
LINEARITY
vertical
coarse 0
bottom 0
center 0
Menu 6-74
LINEARITY
vertical
coarse 0
bottom 0
center 0
Image 6-30
Vertical Linearity coarse adjustment
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Image 6-31
Vertical Linearity bottom adjustment
Image 6-32
Vertical Linearity center adjustment
6.5.7.5 Fine
Overview
•Startup
• Horizontal or Vertical Linearity selection
• Fine Horizontal or Vertical Linearity adjustment
• Bow Linearity selection
w Linearity adjustment
•Bo
• Quadrant selection
• Quadrant adjustment
• Local selection
• Local adjustment
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6.5.7.5.1 Start up
How to Start up the Fine adjustment ?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Fine in the Edit menu. (menu 6-75)
2. Press ENTER to select.
The Geometry Distortion menu will be displayed. (menu 6-76)
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GUIDED GEOMETRY MAP
BLANKING/SOFT EDGE
Select with ↑ or ↓
Menu 6-75
COARSE
LINEARITY
FINE
SHIFT
TRANSPORT DELAY
RESET
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
GEOMETRY DISTORTION
Menu 6-76
hor lin left top
col=2
row=0
pixelsx=0
y=0
subpixelsx=0
y=0
6.5.7.5.2 Horizontal or Vertical Linearity selection
What can be done ?
Within this menu it is possible to fine tune the linearity of the projected image.
The Linearity adjustmen t is best done when a hatch pattern is projected on the screen.
By pressing the * key on the RCU an internal hat c h pattern is proje cted instead of the image data.
How to select the Horizontal or Vertical Linearity ?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the Fine selection. (menu 6-77)
2. By default hor lin is already selected, if not, press ENTER to scroll through the available Fine selections until
displayed.
3. Push the cursor key ← or → to select the desired horizontal or vertical linearity point.
The COL & ROW indicator will show the corresponding position of the selected grid point and an indication box will show the
selected grid point on the screen. (image 6-33)
GEOMETRY DISTORTION
hor lin left top
col=2
row=0
pixelsx=0
y=0
subpixelsx=0
y=0
Menu 6-77
hor lin or ver lin is
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Fine horizontal or vertical linearity selections
6.5.7.5.3 Fine Horizontal or Vertical Linearity adjustment
How to adjust the Fine Horizontal or Vertical Linearity ?
We assume hor lin left top is selected.
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight pixel x = 0. (menu 6-78)
2. Push the cursor key ← or → to shift the selected grid point in a horizontal way.
3. Repeat step 1 to 2 for the Fine hor lin left bottom selection.
This will result in a fine horizontal linearity adjustment (Follow this procedure in a similar way to perform a fine vertical linearity
adjustment). (image 6-34)
4. Use the subpixel adjustments to fine shift the selected grid point.
5. Continue with the Fine Bow Linearity adjustment or press EXIT to return to the Guided Geometry Map.
GEOMETRY DISTORTION
hor lin left top
col=2
row=0
pixelsx=0
y=0
subpixelsx=0
y=0
Menu 6-78
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Fine horizontal or vertical linearity adjustment
6.5.7.5.4 Bow Linearity selection
What can be done ?
Within this menu it is possible to perform a fine bow correction on the projected image.
How to select the Bow Linearity ?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the Fine selection. (menu 6-79)
2. Press ENTER to scroll through the available Fine selections until bo w lin is displayed. (menu 6-80)
3. Push the cursor key ← or → to select the de
The COL & ROW indicator will show the corresponding position of the selected grid point and an indication box will show the
selected grid point on the screen. (image 6-35)
GEOMETRY DISTORTION
hor lin left top
col=2
row=0
pixelsx=0
y=0
subpixelsx=0
y=0
Menu 6-79
Menu 6-80
sired bow linearity point.
GEOMETRY DISTORTION
bow lin top
col=4
row=2
pixelsx=0
y=0
subpixelsx=0
y=0
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Fine bow linearity selections
6.5.7.5.5 Bow Linearity adjustment
How to adjust the Bow Linearity ?
We assume bow top is selected.
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight pixel y = 0. (menu 6-81)
2. Push the cursor key ← or → to shift the selected grid point in a vertical way.
This will result in a fine bow correction on the projected image (Follow this procedure in a similar way to apply a fine bow correction
on any desired bow linearity selection). (image 6-36)
3. Use the subpixel adjustments to fine shift the selected grid point.
4. Continue with the Fine Quadrant adjustment or press EXIT to return to the Guided Geometry Map.
GEOMETRY DISTORTION
bow lin top
col=4
row=2
pixelsx=0
y=0
subpixelsx=0
y=0
Menu 6-81
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Fine bow linearity adjustments
6.5.7.5.6 Quadrant selection
What can be done ?
Within this menu it is possible to perform a fine adjustment within a selected quadrant.
How to select the Quadrants ?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the Fine selection. (menu 6-82)
2. Press ENTER to scroll through the available Fine selections until quadrant is displayed. (menu 6-83)
3. Push the cursor key ← or → to select the de
The COL & ROW indicator will show the corresponding position of the selected grid point and an indication box will show the
selected grid point on the screen. (image 6-37)
GEOMETRY DISTORTION
bow lin top
col=4
row=2
pixelsx=0
y=0
subpixelsx=0
y=0
Menu 6-82
Menu 6-83
sired quadrant point.
GEOMETRY DISTORTION
quadrant left top
col=2
row=2
pixelsx=0
y=0
subpixelsx=0
y=0
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Fine quadra nt selections
6.5.7.5.7 Quadrant adjustment
How to adjust Quadrants ?
We assume quadrant top left is selected.
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight pixel Y = 0. (menu 6-84)
2. Push the cursor key ← or → to shift the selected grid point in a vertical way.
This will result in a fine adjustment within the selected quadrant (Follow this procedure in a similar way to apply a fine adjustment
on any desired quadrant). (image 6-38)
3. Use the subpixel adjustments to fine shift the selected grid point.
4. Continue with the Fine Quadrant adjustment or press EXIT to return to the Guided Geometry Map.
GEOMETRY DISTORTION
quadrant left top
col=2
row=2
pixelsx=0
y=0
subpixelsx=0
y=0
Menu 6-84
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Fine quadrant adjustments
6.5.7.5.8 Local selection
What can be done ?
Within this menu it is possible to smooth awa
y bumps and irregularities within the selected local zone of the projected image.
How to select the Local grid points ?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the Fine selection. (menu 6-85)
2. Press ENTER to scroll through the available Fine selections until local is displayed.
Seemenu6-86.
3. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to select col. (menu 6-87)
4. Push the cursor key ← or → to scroll through all available local grid points within this row.
An indication box will show the selected lo
local zone). (image 6-39)
GEOMETRY DISTORTION
quadrant left top
col=2
row=2
pixelsx=0
y=0
subpixelsx=0
y=0
cal grid point on the screen (Follow this procedure in a similar way to select any desired
GEOMETRY DISTORTION
local
col=1
row=0
pixelsx=0
y=0
subpixelsx=0
y=0
GEOMETRY DISTORTION
pixelsx=0
subpixelsx=0
local
col=1
row=0
y=0
y=0
Menu 6-85
Menu 6-86
Menu 6-87
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Fine local grid point selections
6.5.7.5.9 Local adjustment
How to adjust the Local grid points ?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to select pixel x = 0 in the Geometry Distortion menu. (menu 6-88)
2. Push the cursor key ← or → to coarse shift the selected grid point in a horizontal way.
This will result in a fine adjustment within the selected local zone (Follow this procedure in a similar way to apply a fine adjustment
on any desired local zone). (image 6-40)
3. Use the subpixel adjustments to fine shift the selected grid point.
4. When finishing the Local grid point adjustment press EXIT to return to the Guided Geometry Map.
5. Press EXIT to return to the Edit menu.
GEOMETRY DISTORTION
local
col=1
row=0
pixelsx=0
y=0
subpixelsx=0
y=0
Menu 6-88
Image 6-40
Fine local adjustments
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6.5.7.6 Shift
What can be done with the Shift adjustment ?
With Shift adjustment it is possible to shift the whole image.
How to Start up Shift adjustment ?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Shift in the Edit menu. (menu 6-89)
2. Press ENTER to select.
The Geometry Distortion menu will be displayed. (menu 6-90)
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BLANKING/SOFT EDGE
Select with ↑ or ↓
Menu 6-89
COARSE
LINEARITY
FINE
SHIFT
TRANSPORT DELAY
RESET
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
GEOMETRY DISTORTION
Menu 6-90
shift
pixelsx=0
y=0
subpixelsx=0
y=0
How to use the Shift adjustment ?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to select Pixel x = 0 in the Geometry Distortion menu. (menu 6-91)
2. Push the cursor key ← or → to shift the whole image in a horizontal way.
3. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to Pixel y = 0 in the Geometry Distortion menu. (menu 6-92)
4. Push the cursor key ← or → to shift the whole image in a vertical way.
5. Use the subpixel selections to fine shift the whole image.
6. Press EXIT to return to the Guided Geometry Map menu.
GEOMETRY DISTORTION
shift
pixelsx=0
y=0
subpixelsx=0
y=0
GEOMETRY DISTORTION
shift
pixelsx=0
y=0
subpixelsx=0
y=0
Menu 6-91
Menu 6-92
6.5.7.7 Transport Delay
What can be done with the Transport Delay
The first image data the projector receives from the Image Generator is the start of the first active line. However when a top side
bow pre-distortion is used, the first image data the projector needs is the image information that is halfway that first active line, to
gather all this information before projecting it on the screen, an adjustable Transport Delay is applied on the received image data.
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Image 6-41
Transport Delay basic principle
How to Start up the Transport Delay ?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Transport Delay in the Edit menu. (menu 6-93)
2. Press ENTER to select.
The Transport Delay menu will be displayed. (menu 6-94)
GUIDED GEOMETRY MAP
BLANKING/SOFT EDGE
Select with ↑ or ↓
Menu 6-93
COARSE
LINEARITY
FINE
SHIFT
TRANSPORT DELAY
RESET
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
TRANSPORT DELAY
MODE [AUTOMATIC]
TRANSPORT DELAY = 168
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
Menu 6-94
In a set up with 1 projector skip the following adjustment procedure and always leave the Transport Delay in
the default automatic mode.
How to adjust the Transport Delay ?
The following procedure is described for a system with 3 projectors, apply the same guidelines for a multi-projector set up.
1. Make sure the 3 projectors are set to the default [AUTOMATIC] Transport Delay mode. (menu 6-95)
Each projector will automatically correct the Transport Delay to a certain value, e.g.:
Projector #
Projector 1 200
Projector 2 250
Automatic Transport Delay
Projector 3 190
2. Leave the project
or with the maximum value on [AUTOMATIC], in this case projector 2 with an Automatic Transport Delay of 250.
3. On Projector 1, push the cursor key to highlight Mode in the Transport Delay menu. (menu 6-96)
4. Press ENTER to toggle from [AUTOMATIC] to [MANUAL]. (menu 6-97)
5. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Transport Delay. (menu 6-98)
6. Push the → cursor key to set the Transport Delay to the maximum value in the set up, in this case set the Transport Delay
manually to 250.
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7. Repeat step 3 to 6 for projector 3.
8. Press EXIT to return to the Guided Geometry Map menu.
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MODE [AUTOMATIC]
TRANSPORT DELAY = 168
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
Menu 6-95
TRANSPORT DELAY
MODE [AUTOMATIC]
TRANSPORT DELAY = 168
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
Menu 6-96
TRANSPORT DELAY
MODE [MANUAL]
TRANSPORT DELAY = 168
Select with ↑ or ↓
<EXIT> to return
Menu 6-97
then <ENTER>
TRANSPORT DELAY
MODE [MANUAL]
TRANSPORT DELAY = 168
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
Menu 6-98
6.5.7.8 Blanking
Overview
•BlankingStartup
• Blanking Active On
• Blanking Shape Start up
• Blanking Shape selections
• Blanking adjustment
6.5.7.8.1 Blanking Start up
What can be done with Blanking ?
Blanking adjustments affect only the edges of the projected image and are used to frame the projected image on the screen and to
hide unwanted image information (or noise).
How to Start up Blanking ?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Blanking/Soft Edge within the Guided Geometry map menu. (menu 6-99)
2. Press ENTER to select.
The Blanking/Soft Edge menu will be displayed. (menu 6-100)
GUIDED GEOMETRY MAP
BLANKING/SOFT EDGE
Select with ↑ or ↓
Menu 6-99
COARSE
LINEARITY
FINE
SHIFT
TRANSPORT DELAY
RESET
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
Menu 6-100
BLANKING/SOFT EDGE
ACTIVE [OFF]
BLANKING
SOFT EDGE
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
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6.5.7.8.2 Blanking Active On
HowtoswitchBlankingActiveOn?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Active in the Blanking/Soft Edge menu. (menu 6-101)
2. Press ENTER to switch Active [OFF] to [ON].
Seemenu6-102.
In the default setting Active is set to [OFF].
[OFF]
[ON]
Menu 6-101
Blanking is disabled.
Blanking is enabled.
BLANKING/SOFT EDGE
ACTIVE [OFF]
BLANKING
SOFT EDGE
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
Menu 6-102
BLANKING/SOFT EDGE
ACTIVE [ON]
BLANKING
SOFT EDGE
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
6.5.7.8.3 Blanking Shape Start up
How to Start Up the Blanking Shape menu ?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Blanking in the Blanking/Soft Edge menu. (menu 6-103)
2. Press ENTER to select.
The Shape menu will be displayed. (menu 6-104)
BLANKING/SOFT EDGE
ACTIVE [ON]
BLANKING
SOFT EDGE
SHAPE
top left
% of image = 0
%% of image = 0
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
Menu 6-103
Menu 6-104
6.5.7.8.4 Blanking Shape selections
How to use the Blanking Shape selection ?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the first item in the Shape menu. (menu 6-105)
2. Press ENTER to scroll through the available coarse shape selections: top, bottom, left and right. (image 6-42)
3. Push the cursor key ← or → to scroll through the available fine shape selections.image 6-42
SHAPE
top left
% of image = 0
%% of image = 0
Menu 6-105
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Shape selections
6.5.7.8.5 Blanking adjustment
What is % of image and %% of image adjustment ?
% of image Coarse adjustment, this will shift the blending zone in steps of 1/100 of the total image shape.
%% of image Fine adjustment, this will shift the blending zone in steps of 1/10000 of the total image shape.
How to adjust the Blanking Shape ?
We assume top left is selected.
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to select % of image. (menu 6-106)
2. Push the cursor key ← or → to black out the left top side of the image (Follow this procedure in a similar way to apply a desired
blanking adjustment)image 6-42.
3. Use the %% of image adjustments to fine shift the selected grid point.
4. When finished press EXIT to return to the Blanking/Soft Edge menu.
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5. Press EXIT to return to the Guided Geometry Map menu.
6. Press EXIT to return to the Edit menu.
SHAPE
top left
% of image = 0
%% of image = 0
Menu 6-106
6.5.7.9 Electronic Soft Edge (Optional)
Whenever Soft Edge is mentioned in this chapter this always refer to Electronic Soft Edge.
The Electronic Soft Edge is only available as an option.
Overview
• Introduction
• Preparations
• Soft Edge Start up
• Switching on the Soft Edge
• Soft Edge Shape Start up
• Soft Edge Shape selections
• Basic Soft Edge Shape Set up
• Soft Edge Width Start up
• Soft Edge Width selections
• Basic Soft Edge Width Set up
6.5.7.9.1 Introduction
When available ?
The Electronic Soft Edge is only available as an option, some menu items will be grayed out when this option is not installed, the
shape menu can always be used to blank out unwanted image information.
Why Soft Edge ?
When working in a multichannel setup the WARP 6™ and its extensive Soft Edge possibilities enable an image blending that gives
the appearance of a single view, thus achieving realistic immersion for the majority of simulatio
n and virtual reality applications.
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Image 6-43
WhySoft Edge ?
What is the Basic Principal of Soft Edge ?
The principle of edge blending is archived by linear modulation of the light output in the overlap zone so that the light output in that
zone equals the light output of the rest of the image.
Adjustable overlapping area
Light output per image
100%
Total composite light output
100%
Image 6-44
Soft Edge Basic Principle
50%
50%
image 2image 1
image 2image 1
6.5.7.9.2 Preparations
Soft Edge Preparations
To ensure proper soft edge adjustment, be sure that the following adjustments are done perfectly on all projectors:
• Convergence (Electronic Convergence).
• Geometry
• Color Matching (Color Temperature, Input Balance, Gamma)
When projecting on acylindrical screen,thea djustments mentioned above can bedone byusing thepro jector
adjustments in combination with Polaris.
Polaris is a Test Pattern Generator software that can generate a user-defined test pattern that is used to align
projection systems. It also has the ability to genera te predefined patterns for standardized projection systems. The software is developed to ru
R9893301 for a full license).
n on IRIX (Order numbers for Polaris: R9898300 for a 6 months license,
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6.5.7.9.3 Soft Edge Start up
How to Start up Soft Edge ?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Blanking/Soft Edge menu. (menu 6-107)
2. Press ENTER to select.
The Blanking/Soft Edge menu will be displayed. (menu 6-108)
GUIDED GEOMETRY MAP
BLANKING/SOFT EDGE
Select with ↑ or ↓
Menu 6-107
COARSE
LINEARITY
FINE
SHIFT
TRANSPORT DELAY
RESET
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
Menu 6-108
BLANKING/SOFT EDGE
ACTIVE [OFF]
BLANKING
SOFT EDGE
Switch ON/OFF
in Windowing Menu
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
6.5.7.9.4 Switching on the Soft Edge
HowtoswitchontheSoftEdge?
The Soft Edge is switched On/Off inside the Windowing menu.
The Active [On] or [Off] menu item is grayed out an will only show the current soft edge status.
[OFF] Soft Edge is disabled
[ON] Soft Edge is enabled
6.5.7.9.5 Soft Edge Shape Start up
What can be done with the Soft Edge Shape menu ?
Before creating a soft edge, an ove
of the blending zone is aligned with the shape of the overlap zone.
rlap zone is created, the shape of this overlap zone is fully adjustable, within this menu the shape
How to Start Up the Soft Edge Shape menu ?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Shape in the Blanking/Soft Edge menu. (menu 6-109)
2. Press ENTER to select.
The Shape menu will be displayed. (menu 6-110)
Menu 6-109
BLANKING/SOFT EDGE
ACTIVE [ON]
BLANKING
SOFT EDGE
Select with ↑ or ↓
then <ENTER>
<EXIT> to return
Menu 6-110
SHAPE
top left
% of image = 0
%% of image = 0
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6.5.7.9.6 Soft Edge Shape selections
How the use the Soft Edge Shape selection ?
1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the first item in the Shape menu. (menu 6-111)
2. Press ENTER to scroll through the available coarse shape selections: top, bottom, left and right. (image 6-45)
3. Push the cursor key ← or → to scroll through the available fine shape selections.image 6-45
SHAPE
top left
% of image = 0
%% of image = 0
Menu 6-111
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Shape selections
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6.5.7.9.7 Basic Soft Edge Shape Set up
The following procedures will adjust the Shape of a basic Electronic Soft Edge set up with 2 projectors and
a 12.5 % overlap zone, apply the same procedures for every Electronic Soft Edge you want to create in a
multi-projector system.
Image 6-46
Basic Electronic Soft Edge set up
Be sure the Soft Edge Active mode is set to [ON] for both projectors.
Setting up the Shape for Projector 1
1. Use the combination of ENTER and the cursor key ← or → to select right all. (menu 6-112)
2. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to select % of image. (menu 6-113)
3. Push the cursor key ← or → to coincide the right side of the image of Projector 1 with the center of the overlap area. (image 6-47)
4. Use the subpixel selections for fine adjustments.
Menu 6-112
SHAPE
right all
% of image = 0
%% of image = 0
Menu 6-113
SHAPE
right all
% of image = 0
%% of image = 0
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