NW-12 User Guide R9040410 R59770286/02 07/09/2009
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Table of contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 5 1.1 About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2. Packaging.. .. .. .. .
Table of contents 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 7.9 2 7.4.1.5 Sharpness (Video signals only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 7.4.1.6 Gamma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 7.4.1.
Table of contents 7.9.7.4.2 The soft edge edit modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 7.9.7.4.3 Creating/editing a soft edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 7.9.7.4.4 Alpha planes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1. Introduction 1. INTRODUCTION Overview • 1.1 About About About this manual This manual describes the Barco NW-12 projector. It contains 4 main chapters : 1. Installation : The mechanical setup of the projector. 2. Setup : Adjusting the projection parameters in order to get the best image reproduction. 3. Getting started : Start the projector for daily use. 4. Advanced : Advanced operation and setup using the remote control and the projector’s OSD.
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2. Packaging 2. PACKAGING 2.1 Unpacking CEE7/7 European power plug to connect the power cord to the wall outlet. NEMA L6-20P American power plug to connect the power cord to the wall outlet. Content • 1 projector (weight ± 70 kg or ± 175 lbs) • 1 remote control unit RCU + 2 batteries. • 2 power cables with outlet plug type CEE7 and NEMA L6-20P • 1 User Guide • 1 Safety manual • 1 CD-ROM containing the Desktop Integration Software (option) Form The projector is packed in a cardboard box.
2. Packaging Save the original shipping carton and packing material, they will be necessary if you ever have to ship your projector. For maximum protection, repack your projector as it was originally packed at the factory.
3. Installation guidelines 3. INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Overview 3.1 • General Installation Guidelines • Air flow guidelines • Projector position General Installation Guidelines WARNING: Before installing the projector, read first the safety instructions in the safety manual (R5976125) delivered with the projector. Insure that the projector is installed in an easy to evacuate room in case of a lamp explosion. Ambient Temperature Conditions.
3. Installation guidelines Which screen type ? There are two major categories of screens used for projection equipment. Those used for front projected images and those for rear projection applications. Screens are rated by how much light they reflect (or transmit in the case of rear projection systems) given a determined amount of light projected toward them. The ‘GAIN’ of a screen is the term used. Front and rear screens are both rated in terms of gain.
3. Installation guidelines 3.3 Projector position Projector Position Guidelines The lamp axis, as it is drawn on this picture, can be oriented according to the specifications: • up to 5° in an upward/downward position. There are no restrictions on the position of the projection axis. Forbidden Allowed 5° -5° Projector axis Lamp axis Allowed Forbidden 5° -5° Projector axis Lamp axis Image 3-3 CAUTION: Never operate the projector in the forbidden zones.
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4. Installation 4. INSTALLATION Overview • Battery Installation in the RCU • Lens installation • Projector configuration • Positioning the projector • Connections • Controls overview Projector dimensions Dimensions are given in mm and inch (1inch = 25.
320 350 30 190 261 408 460 166 90 4. Installation 130 465 635 Air Outlets 913 805 182 n iCo rco Ba 12 NH - 589 408 108 104 Image 4-1 Dimensions 4.1 Battery Installation in the RCU How are the batteries delivered ? The batteries (not yet installed to save the battery 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.
4. Installation 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. 3 1 2 RCU Top + + Image 4-2 Battery installation 4. Put the battery cover back on its place. 4.2 4.2.1 Lens installation Lens range Overview table Lens Partnumber TLD+ (0.73:1) R9842041 TLD+ (1.2:1) R9840775 TLD+ (1.5–2.0:1) R9842061 TLD+ (2.0–2.8:1) R9842081 TLD+ (4.5–7.5:1) R9842121 See the Maintenance appendix for more information about lens cleaning. 4.
4. Installation The distances are measured starting from the back side of the flange of the projector lens. Image 4-3 4.2.3 Shift capabilities Description The maximum vertical and horizontal shift range depends on the lens. Shifting outside this range will not guarantee a full image i.e. some corners of the image will be clipped and will not be visible (will appear dark on the screen).
4. Installation Vertical Shift in Nominal Position Projector Vertical Shift : +100% Vertical Shift : -25% Projector Projector Screen Screen Screen Image 4-5 Example of a vertical shift of +100% and -25% 4.2.4 Lens installation Necessary tools Hexagonal key 4 mm (hexagonal) - delivered with the projector Necessary parts • Lens • Lens interface plate (pre-mounted on the lens holder) • 4x M5x12 screws (delivered with the projector and with the lens) How to install the lens ? 1.
4. Installation Image 4-7 Lens interface plate, screening UP to the top side 3. Mount the assembly (lens + interface plate) on the lens holder Insert and tighten the 4 screws with one hand while supporting the lens with the other hand Caution: Mind the orientation of the lens assembly: the screenings UP and TOP must be oriented upwards (table configuration!). Image 4-8 Lens assembly mounting 4.
4. Installation 1 2 3 4 Image 4-9 Projector configurations 4.4 Positioning the projector On-Axis projection Projection where the projector is positioned so as to have the centre of the lens coinciding with the centre of the screen. Positioning the projector The position of the projector with reference to the screen may also be different depending on the installation. Basically the projector can be positioned in an On-Axis or Off-Axis configuration.
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4. Installation PD x a SH ref : front plate P S A B CD=B-A F b SW S SW SH c F Image 4-11 OFF-Axis projector installation a b c x p s F Side view Top view Back view Optical axis projection lens Projector Screen Floor A 100% Off-Axis position means that the position of the centre of the lens is shifted by half the screen height.
4. Installation 4.5 Connections Overview • 4.5.
4. Installation OPEN LOCKED Image 4-13 Power plug spring system 4.5.2 The front panel View The front panel of the projector can be divided in 2 major parts : 1. Signal Input/Output section 2. System input/output section 1 G/Y R / PR B / PB DVI Hs / Cs 2 VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPUTER RS 232 C 2 Vs DVI R.C. DESKTOP INPUT Image 4-14 Front panel connections The signal input/output section The input/output section has a modular architecture i.e.
4. Installation LAYER1 LAYER2 LAYER3 G/Y R / PR Hs / Cs B / PB Vs VIDEO S-VIDEO LAYER4 DVI COMPUTER RS 232 C DVI R.C. LAYER5 DESKTOP INPUT Image 4-15 Input/Output layers Layer 3,4,5 are fixed i.e. they may only be fitted with the boards mentioned above. An optional board (SDI/HDSDI or DVI) is to be installed on the first or second (by default empty) layer The system section The bottom system section holds : 4.5.
4. Installation G/Y R / PR B / PB DVI Hs / Cs Vs VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPUTER RS 232 C DVI R.C. DESKTOP INPUT Image 4-16 4.5.4 Connecting a component video signal Introduction A component video signal can also be mentioned in the following way: • YUV • PR Y PB • (R-Y) Y (B-Y) How to connect a component video signal ? 1.
4. Installation G/Y R / PR B / PB DVI Hs / Cs Vs VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPUTER RS 232 C DVI R.C. DESKTOP INPUT Image 4-17 Connecting a YUV signal 4.5.5 Connecting a DVI signal Both DVI and HDCP DVI are supported and can be connected to the DVI connector of this projector. In case a HDCP DVI signal is connected to the DVI input, the DVI output image will not show the image of this source. A gray window will be displayed instead. How to connect a DVI signal ? 1.
4. Installation G/Y R / PR B / PB DVI Hs / Cs Vs VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPUTER DVI RS 232 C R.C. DESKTOP INPUT Image 4-18 4.5.6 Connecting a Composite video signal How to connect a composite video signal ? 1. Connect the BNC connector to the projector’s video input G/Y R / PR B / PB DVI Hs / Cs Vs VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPUTER RS 232 C DVI R.C. DESKTOP INPUT REC O R D POWER VHS Image 4-19 Connecting a composite video signal 4.5.
4. Installation G/Y R / PR B / PB DVI Hs / Cs Vs VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPUTER DVI RS 232 C R.C. DESKTOP INPUT REC O R D POWER VHS Image 4-20 Connecting an S-Video signal 4.5.8 Connecting a Computer How to connect a computer ? 1. Connect the D15 connector to the projector’s computer input G/Y R / PR B / PB DVI Hs / Cs Vs VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPUTER RS 232 C DVI R.C. DESKTOP INPUT Image 4-21 Connecting a computer 4.5.
4. Installation G/Y R / PR Hs / Cs B / PB DVI Vs VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPUTER RS 232 C DVI R.C. DESKTOP INPUT Image 4-22 Connecting a desktop input Tip: An Ethernet connection must also be set to allow Desktop integration The projector can be connected to a LAN or can be connected to a desktop PC via a crossed cable (as indicated above). The desktop can be enabled/disabled, "Desktop", page 117 Using the desktop input makes only sense when using the Barco Desktop integration software.
4. Installation • file transfer for firmware upgrade • easy adjustment of projector • storage of multiple projector configurations and set ups. • wide range of control possibilities. • linking the projectors to allow uniform color (Linked Dynacolor) and brightness (CLO) ,... • ... The connection to the projector can be done via a crossed cable or via a HUB on the local network (LAN). The Ethernet connection is also used to allow the Desktop integration.
4. Installation G/Y R / PR Hs / Cs B / PB DVI Vs VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPUTER DVI RS 232 C R.C. DESKTOP INPUT HUB To LAN Image 4-24 Connection via a hub See Network settings to set the communication port. The linking of projectors is treated in the section “Setup of the linked projectors in a multichannel system” 4.5.10.2 Network settings CAUTION: Make sure that a DHCP server is available in the network and works fine. In normal conditions, the network detection takes few seconds.
4. Installation Following parameters are available : MAC Address MAC Address of the projector (This is a non-adjustable value programmed into the Ethernet board). IP Address (Current) IP Address of the projector (This is a non-adjustable value). Subnet Mask Subnet Mask (This is a non-adjustable value) Gateway Gateway (This is a non-adjustable value) DHCP DHCP setting: • Yes: The projector will dynamically obtain its IP address from the DHCP server.
4. Installation Image 4-26 5. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the desired parameter. 6. Use the cursor key ← or → , the numeric keys on the RCU, or the local keypad, to edit and change the values. 7. Press Apply settings to apply the changes A dialog box is shown. The different executed operations are shown with a checkbox. The last operation Restarting network takes a few seconds more. Image 4-27 4.5.10.3 RS232 communication What is possible with the RS232 connection ? 1. Remote control : 2.
4. Installation G/Y R / PR B / PB DVI Hs / Cs Vs VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPUTER RS 232 C DVI R.C. DESKTOP INPUT Image 4-28 RS232 connection 4.5.11 Multichannel Installations Overview • Linked CLO • Linked Dynacolor 4.5.11.1 Linked CLO Linking CLO in a multichannel system The linking of the projectors to allow CLO and Dynacolor information interchange is done via the Ethernet connection. To set the projector as Master see “Setup of the linked projectors in a multichannel system”.
4. Installation G/Y R / PR IN1 L1 Hs / Cs B / PB DVI Vs VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPUTER IN2 IN1 L2 IN2 IN1 L3 IN2 STEREO INPUT STEREO OUTPUT DVI RS 232 C R.C. DESKTOP INPUT Switch G/Y R / PR DVI IN1 Vs VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPUTER IN2 L1 Hs / Cs B / PB IN1 IN2 L2 IN1 L3 IN2 STEREO INPUT STEREO OUTPUT DVI RS 232 C R.C.
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4. Installation The LCD display The LCD display on the bottom of the front panel allows to inform the user on the status of the projector and other information like warnings etc. NW-12 standby DESKTOP INPUT Image 4-32 See the Appendix for a listing of the existing error messages.
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5. Setup 5. SETUP Overview 5.1 • Powering up the projector • Starting up the projector • Setting up the RCU address • Setting up the projector address (only if necessary) • Setting up the orientation • Adjusting the lens • Setup the baud rate for serial communication • Preferences • Setup of linked projectors in a multichannel system Powering up the projector How to power up the projector ? 1. Switch the power switch to “1” Image 5-1 Power switch 2. The software will be initialized.
5. Setup In normal conditions, the network detection takes about 25 seconds. This means that the total time needed to go from power ON to Standby mode can take up to 85 seconds. This value can vary depending on the speed of the network connection.
5. Setup MENU BACK ENTER PAUSE LOGO PIP DIGI ZOOM 9 0 PHASE Image 5-5 Ba n iCo rco 12 NH LENS SOUR CE Image 5-6 2. The projection lamp is started up. This may take up to 15 seconds. During this phase the LCD display and the keypad are lit (1). The progression is shown with the asterisk characters adding up (2). This is followed by the projector Power on mode (3).
5. Setup Once the projector is operational, the information strings are rotating in the same way as in the standby mode (see Standby Status) 5.3 Setting up the RCU address What has to be done ? To allow the communication between the RCU and the projector the RCU has to be programmed with the same address as the projector. This address must be in the range 0-9.
5. Setup In some cases the projector address must be changed, for example if an unique RCU is used to control 2 or more projectors (independently). In the OSD menu Projector Address, the following addresses can be programmed : • Projector address: address defined by the user, may be from 0 to 255 0-9 is used for RCU communication, 0–255 being used for RS232 serial communication. • Common address : address may be 0 or 1 How to change the projector’s address ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2.
5. Setup 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Installation menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Orientation 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↓ or ↑ to select the desired orientation Image 5-11 7. Press ENTER The projection is adapted and a bullet shows the active configuration. 5.6 Adjusting the lens What must be done ? Depending on the projection distance and the lens used, the image may not be at the desired size, position and/or may be out of focus.
5. Setup MENU BACK ENTER PAUSE LOGO PIP DIGI ZOOM 9 0 PHASE Image 5-13 How to Zoom/focus or shift in the OSD ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Installation 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Installation menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Lens adjustments... Image 5-14 5. Press ENTER A text box appears on the screen, follow the instructions.
5. Setup 5.7 Setup the baud rate for serial communication What can be done ? The RS232 IN port of the projector allows you to communicate with any other equipment disposing of an RS232 port (generally a PC) using the RS232 protocol. The baud rate must be set to the same value on both the projector and the other equipment. How to change the baud rate? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Installation item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Installation menu 4.
5. Setup 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↓ or ↑ to select the desired language Image 5-18 7. Press ENTER The language is adapted and a bullet shows the active selection. 5.8.2 Automatic startup What can be done ? The automatic startup allows to bypass the standby state i.e. start up without going in standby state after switching on the projector. This means that the automatic startup allows immediate restart of the projector after a power failure (breakdown), i.e.
5. Setup Image 5-19 7. Press ENTER 5.8.3 Change password What can be done ? The password used to access the advanced (More...) items can be reprogrammed. How to change the password ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Installation item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Installation menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Change password... Image 5-20 5.
5. Setup Image 5-21 5.9 Setup of linked projectors in a multichannel system What can be done ? The user interface of the projector allows to link up to 10 (slave) projectors to a single Master projector. The linking itself is done through an Ethernet connection (see Communications). The ’software’ linking itself is done in the Linked projectors menu of the Installation menu.
5. Setup A dialog box is displayed Image 5-23 How to set a projector to Master ? 1.
5. Setup Image 5-24 How to set a projector as Slave ? 1. In the linked projector menu of the master projector, Select the Hostx check box and press ENTER The ip address edit box is enabled 2. Fill in the IP address or Host name of the projector to be declared as slave i.e. to be controlled by the Master For example IP address 150.158.193.110 3. Select and press ENTER for the desired parameters to be controlled by the master i.e.
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6. Getting started 6. GETTING STARTED Overview 6.1 • Starting up the projector • Selecting a source • Adjusting the image Starting up the projector How to start up the projector ? 1. Press the Standby button on the RCU or on the local keypad. See Setup for the detailed projector startup sequence. 6.2 Selecting a source How to select a source ? 1. Press the digit, corresponding to the desired source, on the remote control.
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7. Advanced 7. ADVANCED Overview 7.1 • Using the menu • Using the Dialog boxes • Source selection • Image • Image files • Geometry • Lamps • General • Display setup • Installation • Service Using the menu Menu Layout A grey line (menu separator) indicates the transition between standard and advanced menu parameters. Three suspension points indicate that the menu item hides a dialog box or a text box.
7. Advanced How to exit the submenu ? 1. Press BACK to exit a submenu Press MENU to exit the menu When the menu has been exited for more than 1 minute, the advanced user password has to be re entered. 7.2 Using the Dialog boxes How to use the dialog boxes ? Some parameters are modified by means of a dialog box, where selections can be made and/or values can be entered. The values can be entered in several ways: Entering numeric values using the numeric keys on the remote control 1.
7. Advanced In some cases an alphanumeric value (file name, ...) has to be entered. Use ↑ or ↓ to scroll through the character values once the input field is activated. Following characters can be browsed in this particular order: Decimal scroll list: 0123456789 Signed decimal scroll list: 0123456789ASCII scrolllist:ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789+-*/&@#.;.abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 7.3 Source selection Overview • Source selection • Composite video • S-Video • RGB-YUV • PC 7.3.
7. Advanced Image 7-4 4. Press ENTER to confirm your choice A bullet indicates the selected composite video source which now appears on the screen. Adjustments on a Composite video signal The projectors allows different adjustments on a composite video signal.
7. Advanced An RGB data signal can have its sync signal added in different ways, refer to the Installation section for more information on the RGB+sync signals accepted by the RGB input. How to select the RGB input ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press ↓ to Pull down the Source Selection menu The menu will contain one menu Lx RGB-YUV, x being the layer on which the RGB signal is connected (for example L1 RGB-YUV if the signal is connected to layer 1). 3. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Lx RGB-YUV 4.
7. Advanced Image 7-7 4. Press ENTER to confirm your choice A bullet indicates the selected composite video source which now appears on the screen. 7.4 Image Overview • Image settings • Gain control on Video • Aspect ratio • Color temperature • Input balance (RGB signals only) 7.4.1 Image settings 7.4.1.1 Setting the Contrast Contrast adjustments Adjust the contrast to “brighten” the white parts of the image. It is recommended to adjust the brightness before adjusting the contrast.
7. Advanced 7.4.1.2 Setting the Brightness Brightness adjustment Adjusting the brightness will affect the dark areas of the image. Increase the brightness to “lighten” up the parts that are too dark. How to change the Brightness 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Image item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select settings 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Brightness 7.
7. Advanced 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select settings 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Tint 7. Press ENTER On the screen appears now a slider box Image 7-11 8. Use ←or → , the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the Tint 7.4.1.5 Sharpness (Video signals only) How to adjust the Sharpness 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Image item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select settings 5.
7. Advanced On the screen appears now a slider box Image 7-13 8. Use ←or → , the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the Gamma 7.4.1.7 Phase (RGB signals only) Phase adjustment A bad phase adjustment will result in bad transitions and sometimes noise. (for example text will not be clear). How to adjust the Phase 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Image item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select settings 5.
7. Advanced 7.4.2 Gain control on Video 7.4.2.1 Automatic Gain on Video Automatic Gain on Video is only for Video signals Enabling/disabling the Automatic Gain on Video 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Image item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Settings 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Gain Control on Video 7. Press → to pull down the menu 8. Use ↓ or ↑ to select Auto 9. Press → to pull down the menu 10.
7. Advanced 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Gain Control on Video 7. Press → to pull down the menu 8. Use ↓ or ↑ to select Manual Image 7-17 9. Press ENTER A scroll bar is displayed Image 7-18 10.Use ← or →, the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the gain so as to obtain homogeneous white parts in the image. 7.4.3 Aspect ratio Aspect ratios The standard aspect ratio used in broadcast television is the 4:3 ratio.
7. Advanced 16:9 2.35:1 Image 7-20 Anamorphic aspect ratios in (non-HDTV) DVD sources In native HDTV DVD players the image is a real 16:9 format. 16:9 2.
7. Advanced SOURCE 4:3 PROJECTOR SETTING 4:3 16:10 16:9 native16:9 16:10 Image 7-23 We can conclude that the thumb rule for DVD projection is to always leave the projector in 4:3 format (except when dealing with anamorphic sources). The Auto function calculates an aspect ratio based on the information stored in the image files whereas Custom allows to set a personnel ratio.
7. Advanced Image 7-24 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Aspect ratio 5. Use → open the Aspect ratio menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired ratio 7. Press ENTER to confirm The aspect ratio settings are greyed out in case the Show native resolution or the Full screen representation setting is enabled. How to set a custom Aspect ratio ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select Image 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu Image 7-25 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Aspect ratio 5.
7. Advanced 7.4.4 Color temperature What can be done ? The color temperature can be selected for the white point of the source. This is done according to the type of source: • Projector white • computer : 9300 K • Video : 6500 K • Film : 5400 K • Broadcast : 3200 K These calibrated presets can be selected and will provide optimum color tracking. Changing the Dynacolor settings will not affect the (white) color temperature of the source. Except if the color temperature is set to “projector white”.
7. Advanced G B R ΔG ΔR ΔΒ Black level Image 7-29 The objective of input balancing The objective in input balancing is to “set” the same black level and the same white level for the three colors of a particular input source.
7. Advanced An alternative to a full screen white/black pattern is a black-and-white checkerboard pattern where the white blocks will be used for white balance and the black blocks for black balance. Image 7-31 How to set Automatic Black level ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Image item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Input balance 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↓ or ↑ to select Automatic Black level... 7.
7. Advanced Image 7-33 8. Press ENTER A dialog box is displayed 9. Adjust the red black level on a minimal value Image 7-34 10.Adjust the blue black level to a minimal value Note: this minimal value is not necessary , provided that the 2 other colors are not influencing too much the color to be adjusted, in fact the aim is to minimize the effect of the two other colors since there is a risk of reaching too soon the transition (bright spots) due to the contribution of these two other colors signals. 11.
7. Advanced Image 7-35 8. Press ENTER A dialog box is displayed 9. Adjust the red white level (gain) on a minimal value Image 7-36 10.
7. Advanced 7.5.1 Introduction to Image files Image files An image file contains the main characteristics of a source (number of active lines,...). The projector’s memory contains a list of files corresponding to the most common sources : standard files. When a new source corresponds to one of these files, a custom file is created. The custom file is automatically saved if a setting is altered (contrast, ...). The Save as... function allows to create and save a custom file.
7. Advanced 5. Press ENTER A dialog box is displayed Image 7-39 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired file Tip: For more information (specifications) on the image files see the Appendix section 7. Press ENTER The file is loaded and the image is adapted. What to do if the image is not perfect ? If the displayed image is not correct after Auto Image or after selecting the best fitting file, go to the Edit menu, select the active file and change the settings. 7.5.
7. Advanced Image 7-40 Note: Inputs that are not hardware compatible with this layer are greyed out. Note: if a file is already forced for that input it will be shown on the right. 9. Press ENTER The Load dialog box is displayed 10.Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired file (for example /Standard/SXGA+@60.xml) 11. Press ENTER The file is selected and will be loaded in the future. To delete the forced file, go to the desired input and press ENTER. 7.5.
7. Advanced 2. Press → to select the Image files item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image files menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Auto Image 5. Press → to open the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired file scan method Image 7-41 7. Press ENTER AutoImage acts on the active window. The image in the window may move and change in aspect during the AutoImage process. Auto Image can also be launched via the RCU with the dedicated AutoImage key. 7.5.
7. Advanced Image 7-42 5. Press ENTER A dialog box containing the active file is displayed Image 7-43 6.
7. Advanced video signal frame blanking video signal egalisation HI Image 7-45 HI AGC Hold interval Image 7-44 The Comb filter is by default enabled. The AGC hold interval is the time interval in which the AGC is inhibited (AGC hold = no update in video amplitude measurement), the advanced parameter allows to choose a short or long hold interval.
7. Advanced UsePictureBox can be disabled (0) or enabled (1). By default, it is disabled which means that only few timings can be changed. In case of a DVI source this is not a problem. In very specific situations however (e.g. iBlend), more changes to the timings may be needed, such as the setting of the Start pixels, Active pixels, Start lines, Active lines. In that case, hit Enter and change the slider to position 1, thus enabling more settings in the Edit file menu.
7. Advanced 7.5.7 Rename file How to rename a file ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Image files item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image files menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Rename Image 7-51 5. Press ENTER A dialog box is displayed Use ←or →, ↓ or ↑ the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to edit and change the values, confirm with ENTER. Image 7-52 7.5.
7. Advanced Image 7-53 5. Press ENTER A dialog box is displayed Image 7-54 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the file to be copied 7. Press ENTER The file name is copied in the edit field 8. Use the keys on the remote to change the name of the destination file 7.5.9 Delete How to delete a file ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Image files item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image files menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select delete Image 7-55 5.
7. Advanced A dialog box is displayed Image 7-56 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired file 7. Press ENTER The selected file is deleted and is removed from the list 7.6 Geometry Overview 7.6.
7. Advanced Standard file directory, also the type of file : Custom or Standard Dist_file1 file name xml file extension Available Geometry operations • Load : loads an existing standard or custom geometry file • Edit : allows to edit a custom geometry file • Rename : allows to rename the geometry file • Copy : allows to copy the geometry file • Delete : allows to delete the geometry file 7.6.3 Accessing the Geometry menu How to access the Geometry menu ? 1.
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7. Advanced 2x2 3x3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 5x5 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 9x9 Level 8 Level 9 Level 10 Level 11 Level 12 17x17 Level 13 Level 14 Level 15 Level 16 Level 17 33x33 Level 18 Level 19 Level 20 Level 21 Image 7-61 Geometry level hierarchy On top of this hierarchy, the 2x2 points. Adjusting points on level 1 will affect level 2 till 21.
7. Advanced 5. Press ENTER A dialog box is displayed Image 7-62 6. Use the cursor key ↑ and ↓ to select the desired geometry file 7. Press ENTER Tip: When starting a new geometry setup it is advised to select the “No_Distortion” file. The file is loaded and the geometry settings are adapted. 7.6.
7. Advanced Image 7-63 7.6.6.2 Geometry Edit wizard The geometry wizard When entering the Edit mode, the Edit dialog box is displayed. When selecting a point in a certain adjustment, a yellow box shows the selection and a blue dotted box is placed around the selected grid point, indicating the interaction zone.
7. Advanced Image 7-65 Note that the dialog box is transparent so as to allow the preview of the adjustment over the whole screen during the adjustment (the image to be adjusted is not hidden by the dialog box) Description of the Edit dialog box An intuitive user interface is used to perform all the geometry corrections. This gives the user real-time access to the distortion characteristics. Each individual point can be selected and shifted to the desired location in real time.
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7. Advanced How to select an Edit Mode ? 1. When the Edit dialog box is displayed, the Select mode is selected by default. 2. To go to the next mode (go to the right) press ENTER. 3. To return to a previous mode (go to the left) use BACK 7.6.6.4 Editing a geometry file Introduction The following procedures are written for a 2x2 mode adjustment. This adjustment involves the adjustment of the 4 corner points of the image. This is a level 1 adjustment and will affect the whole image.
7. Advanced The column is adapted to 32 Image 7-72 2. Press ↓ to select the next adjustment point The row is adapted to 32 Image 7-73 3.
7. Advanced Image 7-74 How to adjust using the Adjust mode ? Adjusting point (row =0 ; column =0) by 100 (pixels) along the x axis in the 2x2 mode 1. Press ENTER to go to the Adjust Mode The Adjust mode is selected Image 7-75 2. Use ← and → to adapt the value of PixelsX Tip: Use ↑ and ↓ to adapt the value of PixelsY The image is distorted along the X axis. Notice the unaffected regions. The adjustment is done in small steps.
7. Advanced The Edit mode is selected Image 7-76 2. Use ↑ and ↓ to select the PixelsX edit box The PixelsX edit box is focused 3. Press ENTER The PixelsX edit box is put in edit mode Image 7-77 4. Use ← and → to select the digit and use ↑ and ↓ to increment/decrement the digit Tip: One can also use the numeric digits to fill in the desired value ? The image is distorted along the X axis. Notice the unaffected regions. 7.6.6.
7. Advanced Following example will show a basic 2x2 adjustment with AxisLink set On and Off. 1. Start with a non distorted image, assume the left top corner is selected. 0,0 Image 7-78 2. Shift the left top corner +300 pixels to the left.
7. Advanced 3. Shift the left corner +300 pixels downwards. AxisLink = ON The coordinate system used for the adjustment will coincide with the edges of the distorted image, this will result in a quick adjustment when dealing with complex setups. AxisLink = OFF The coordinate system used for the adjustment is absolute. AxisLink [ON] AxisLink [OFF] X X Y Y: +3 0 0 Y: +300 Y 300,300 216,300 X X Y Y Image 7-80 How to set AxisLink ON ? 1. Start up the Geometry Edit menu 2.
7. Advanced Image 7-81 3. Use ↑ and ↓ to select the AxisLink radio buttons Image 7-82 4. Use ← and → to select the ON or OFF radio buttons 5. Press ENTER to enable/disable the selected radio button 6. Press BACK to return to the Geometry Edit menu. 7.6.6.6 Shift Adjustment What can be done with the Shift adjustment ? With the Shift adjustment it is possible to shift the whole image. This is considered as a displacement of the 4 corner points of the 2x2 mode.
7. Advanced The Edit mode is selected Image 7-83 5. Use ↑ and ↓ to select the PixelsX edit box The PixelsX edit box is focused Image 7-84 6.
7. Advanced The PixelsX edit box is put in edit mode Image 7-85 7. Use ← and → to select the digit and use ↑ and ↓ to increment/decrement the digit Tip: One can also use the numeric digits to fill in the desired value ? The image is shifted along the X axis. 8. Press BACK to return to the Geometry Edit menu. 7.6.6.
7. Advanced Image 7-87 Transport Delay basic principle The Transport delay can be adjusted manually or can be set to automatic. A short Transport delay creates a small delay with respect to the source, but a large delay is needed in case extremely distorted images are needed (extremely curved screens). A delay set too short may introduce ’clipping’ phenomenons in the image. How to set Transport Delay to manual or automatic ? 1. Start up the Geometry Edit menu 2.
7. Advanced 4. Press ENTER to check the desired radio button 5. Press BACK to return to the Geometry Edit menu. How to adjust the Transport Delay manually? 1. Display the Transport Delay dialog box (see procedure above) Image 7-90 2. Use the cursor key ← or → , the numeric keys on the RCU, or the local keypad, to edit and change the value of the Transport Delay. Note: The Transport Delay is by default set to 200. The Transport Delay Range can be set from 0 to 1023.
7. Advanced 3. Use the cursor key ← or → , the numeric keys on the RCU, or the local keypad, to edit and change the value of the Sharpness. Note: The Sharpness can be set from –8 to +8. 4. Press BACK to return to the Geometry Edit menu. 7.6.6.9 Geometry Reset Overview • Reset all levels • Restore to a level 7.6.6.9.1 Reset all levels How to reset all levels? 1. Start the Geometry Edit menu 2. Push ↓ or ↑ to select Reset 3. Push the → key to pull down the menu. 4.
7. Advanced Image 7-94 Geometry Restore example : restoring to a 9x9 level How to restore to a level ? 1. Start the Geometry Edit menu 2. Push ↓ or ↑ to select Reset 3. Push the → key to pull down the menu. 4. Push ↓ or ↑ to highlight the desired level to restore, Restore to ....
7. Advanced Image 7-95 The higher levels are reset. If these levels contained geometry corrections, this will be noticed in the image by a more or less accentuated jump. 5. Press BACK to return to the Geometry Edit menu. 7.6.6.10 Rename a Geometry File How to rename a geometry file ? 1. Start up the Geometry menu 2. Press ↓ to select Rename Image 7-96 3.
7. Advanced A dialog box is displayed Image 7-97 4. Use the cursor key ← or → to go to the next or previous characters and use ↓ or ↑ to browse through the characters 5. Press ENTER The file is renamed. 6. Press BACK to return to the Geometry Edit menu 7.6.6.11 Copy a Geometry File How to Copy a Geometry File? 1. Start up the Geometry menu 2. Press ↓ to select Copy Image 7-98 3.
7. Advanced A dialog box is displayed Image 7-99 4. Use the cursor key ↑ and ↓ to select the desired geometry file 5. Press ENTER to select. 6. Use the cursor key ← or → , the numeric keys on the RCU, or the local keypad, to edit and change the values, confirm with ENTER. 7. Press BACK to return to the Geometry Edit menu. 7.6.6.12 Delete a Geometry File How to Delete a Geometry File? 1. Start up the Geometry menu 2. Press ↓ to select Delete Image 7-100 3.
7. Advanced Image 7-101 4. Use the cursor key ↑ and ↓ to select the desired geometry file and press ENTER to select. A message will be displayed. Image 7-102 5. Press ENTER to confirm. The selected file is deleted and removed from the list. 6. Press BACK to return to the Geometry Edit menu. 7.7 Lamps Overview 7.7.
7. Advanced Values Description Warning Time set at which a warning is generated. Using the lamp longer than the maximum run time may damage the projector Number of strikes Total times the lamp is started up Hardware : Serial number Unique serial number of the lamp Article number Article number of the lamp EEPROM version version of the EEPROM used in the lamp housing Table 7-4 Lamp Information How to display the lamp info ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2.
7. Advanced When the Warning messages are disabled in the hidden Service menu, the lamp runtime warning will only be displayed at the next startup of the projector, not during a session. Enabling or disabling TextBox does not affect the display of the lamp runtime warning. How to set the lamp runtime warning ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Lamps item 3. Press ↓ to pull down the Lamps menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Runtime warning... Image 7-105 5.
7. Advanced Image 7-107 7. Press ENTER A drop or rise in light output can be noticed 7.7.4 Constant Light Output (CLO) Overview • Constant Light Output Mode • CLO Target • Linked CLO 7.7.4.1 Constant Light Output Mode What can be done? Constant Light Output allows to force a constant light output (set in the CLO Target ... menu) of the projector over a certain period. This will eliminate uncontrolled light output drop caused by natural aging of the lamp.
7. Advanced Relative Light Output (%) 100 80 60 40 20 Constant Light Output working area Runtime (hrs) 200 400 600 800 1000 Image 7-109 CLO can not be enabled (ON) if the lamp is working in Economic mode. How to set the CLO On or Off ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Lamp item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Lamp menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select CLO 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Mode 7. Press → to pull down the menu 8.
7. Advanced 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select CLO 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Target 7. Press → to pull down the menu 8. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Normal Mode ... Image 7-111 9. Press ENTER A dialog box is displayed Image 7-112 10.Use ←or →, the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the target value. 7.7.4.3 Linked CLO Introduction Projectors in a multichannel setup use the same kind of lamp.
7. Advanced 7.8 General Overview • 7.8.1 Identification • Pause • Freeze • Standby Timer • Desktop Identification The projector’s identification screen The identification screen displays the projector’s main characteristics How to display the identification screen ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select General 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the General menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Identification Image 7-113 5. Press ENTER On the screen appears a text box. Image 7-114 6.
7. Advanced Image 7-115 5. Press ENTER The projection can also be interrupted using the PAUSE key on the RCU. To restart the image projection press PAUSE 7.8.3 Freeze Freezing the image With the Freeze function, the image can be frozen. To restart the image, reuse the Freeze function or press the FREEZE button on the remote. How to freeze the image ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select General 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the General menu 4.
7. Advanced Image 7-117 5. Press ENTER A dialog box is displayed Image 7-118 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the radio button Enabled, a box surrounds the selected item, press ENTER to activate 7. Use ↑ or ↓ to browse to the input field 8. Use ←or→ , the numeric keys on the remote or the keypad to change the countdown time 9. Press MENU or BACK to exit or to go back to the previous menu 7.8.5 Desktop What can be done ? An external source can be connected to the projector in order to be used as desktop i.e.
7. Advanced 7.9 Display setup Overview • 7.9.1 Textbox • Full screen synchronous representation • Menu bar position • Status bar position • Slider box position • Dynacolor • Soft edge • AutoImage Setup Textbox What can be done ? The Text box function allows to choose whether the different text boxes are displayed or not. How to enable/disable the Textbox ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Display setup item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Display setup menu 4.
7. Advanced Galaxy NW-7 has an extra step procedure which is described below ! If Full screen synchronous representation is disabled, smoothly moving images can show chopped motion! How to enable/disable the full-screen synchronous representation in (Galaxy) NW-12/NH-12, NW-12, iD LH12, iCon NH-12 ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Display setup item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Display setup menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Full-screen synchronous representation 5.
7. Advanced Image 7-122 A bullet shows the active setting 7.9.3 Menu bar position What can be done ? The menu tool bar can be centered vertically , the range being from top of the screen to the middle of the screen. This can be useful in applications where the top image content is not displayed (soft edge region). How to center the menu ? 1. Press MENU to activate the tool bar 2. Press → to select the Display setup item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Display setup menu 4.
7. Advanced Image 7-124 5. Press ENTER 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to position the status bar 7.9.5 Slider box position What can be done ? The slider box function allows to display or hide the different boxes used for instance for picture settings (contrast, ...). How to reposition the slider box? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Display setup item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Display setup menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Slider box position Image 7-125 5.
7. Advanced 7.9.6.1 Introduction What can be done? DynaColor™ will eliminate channel-to-channel color variations or, in case of a single projector, force a desired color reproduction. How to define color? The CIE chromaticity diagram is one way to plot the colors the human eye can see. Image 7-126 The CIE chromaticity diagram A projector can only reproduce a certain color gamut within this diagram. This color gamut is defined by the triangle formed by the x, y coordinates of Red Green and Blue.
7. Advanced Image 7-128 The color gamut of each projector will differ When working with a multichannel setup, these color differences between different projectors can be smooth out by matching the color gamuts of the different projectors to a Common Color Gamut. Image 7-129 Common Color Gamut The Common Color Gamut In a basic setup with 2 projectors, the perimeter of the Common Color Gamut is described by the 6 points of intersection of the 2 separate color gamuts.
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7. Advanced Image 7-131 7.9.6.2 Dynacolor adjustment Overview • Introduction • Calibration for the standard mode (for multiple projectors) • Common color values 7.9.6.2.1 Introduction Although DynaColor can also be used in case of a single projector to force a desired color reproduction, we will cover only the case where multiple projector have to be color matched using DynaColor.
7. Advanced 1. Measuring the color values for each projector (Calibration procedure) 2. Calculating the common values filling them in the desired value of every projector Infitec Dynacolor adjustment procedure (in the projector) The adjustment of Dynacolor for Infitec consists of : 1. Measuring the color values for each filter (Calibration procedure) in Infitec mode 2.
7. Advanced 8. Press Default desired to copy the measured values for Red, Green and Blue and to calculate the secondary colors Cyan, Yellow and Magenta. Image 7-133 How to calibrate Dynacolor for projector 2 1.
7. Advanced Let’s consider we obtain following values Image 7-134 7.9.6.2.3 Common color values What can be done ? The common color value scan be determined manually or automatically. Manually : Calculating the common color values 1. calculate the common values and fill them in the Desired values of both projectors. Both projectors will now operate within the same color gamut. Automatically : Link Set 1. Start up the Linked Projector menu of the Master projector 2.
7. Advanced Image 7-135 The common color values are automatically calculated based on the measured values of both projectors and these calculated values are put in the Desired values of both projectors. Both projectors will now operate within the same color gamut. Link Set can only be performed if the linked CLO has been enabled, see Linked Projectors. 7.9.6.3 Black Color Matching Overview • Introduction • Black Color adjustment for Set 1 7.9.6.3.
7. Advanced The procedure has to be done for all the channels (projectors) 7.9.6.3.2 Black Color adjustment for Set 1 How to adjust black color for Set 1 ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Display setup item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Display setup menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Dynacolor 5. Press → to open the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Black Color matching 7. Press → to open the menu 8. Use ↑ or ↓ to select for example Set1 Image 7-136 9.
7. Advanced A dialog box is displayed Image 7-137 10.Use ←or →, the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the settings. 7.9.7 Soft edge Overview • Introduction • Soft edge adjustments • Accessing the Soft edge menu • Soft edge edit • Black level • Blanking 7.9.7.
7. Advanced Adjustable overlapping area Light output per image 100% 50% image 1 image 2 Total composite light output 100% 50% image 1 image 2 Image 7-139 Soft Edge Basic Principle Internal versus external (Alpha planes) The projector offers 2 methods to achieve soft edging : 1. Internal soft edges : the contour and shape can be adjusted in the projector using the soft edge edit wizard 2. External Alpha planes : An external file is sent to the projector and is memorized.
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7. Advanced Image 7-142 Soft edge : points numbering, left and right side edges Levels The soft edge adjustment is divided in 6 levels. Each level represents a group of points and interacts with other levels, adjusting a point on a certain level will affect points in the levels underneath. The level of the adjustment gives a measure of this impact.
7. Advanced Level Hierarchy The fact that the adjustment affects other points means that a certain hierarchy must be respected when adjusting the geometry. The hierarchy or levels are indicated in the following image Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Image 7-144 Soft edge : Level hierarchy On top of this hierarchy, the level 1 points. Adjusting points on level 1 will affect level 1 till 6.
7. Advanced 7.9.7.4.1 The soft edge edit wizard The geometry wizard When entering the Edit mode, the Edit dialog box is displayed. Description of the Edit dialog box An intuitive user interface is used to perform all the Soft edge adjustments.
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7. Advanced How to select an Edit Mode ? 1. When the Edit dialog box is displayed, the Select mode is selected by default. 2. To go to the next mode press ENTER. 3. To return to a previous mode use BACK 7.9.7.4.3 Creating/editing a soft edge Description In this example we will create an internal soft edge where we will adjust the left side zone ( displace one point along the x axis). How to start up the edit dialog box ? 1. Press the MENU key to activate the Tool bar. 2.
7. Advanced The item is focused Image 7-152 2. Press ENTER The internal soft edge is selected Image 7-153 How to enable the soft edges ? 1.
7. Advanced The item is focused Image 7-154 2. Press ENTER The selected check boxes are checked Image 7-155 3. Do the same for the other desired edges The default soft edge is applied on the selected edges How to select the source (background) ? 1. Push ↓or ↑ to select the desired Source check box. in this case we will perform the adjustment on a Full white background.
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7. Advanced Image 7-158 How to enable the adjustment guide ? 1. Push ↓or ↑ to select the check box ON to enable the adjustment guide The item is focused Image 7-159 2.
7. Advanced The selected check box is checked and the guide is displayed (vertical and horizontal grey scale bars) Image 7-160 Image 7-161 How to set the hierarchy level ? 1.
7. Advanced The item is focused Image 7-162 2. Use the ← and → to select the level (from 1 to 6) How to adjust the soft edge ? 1. Press Adjust A Edit dialog box is displayed and the left side soft edge zone is selected. The default level is the level 1. Image 7-163 2. Use the arrows to select a point to be displaced 3. Press ENTER to go to the Edit mode 4. Use the arrows to select the desired field 5. Press ENTER to edit the field The edit field is put in the edit mode 6.
7. Advanced The selected point is displaced to the new position (x=100 ; Y=0). Image 7-164 8. Press BACK to exit A dialog box is displayed. Press ENTER to confirm All the points of the higher levels (level 2, ...) are altered by this adjustment. The points that belong to the same level (level 1) remain in the same position (anchors). 7.9.7.4.4 Alpha planes Alpha plane specification An alpha plane is a bitmap file which will be applied to the image in order to obtain a desired soft edge.
7. Advanced 6. Push the cursor key ← or → to highlight Edit... Image 7-165 7. Press ENTER A dialog box will be displayed. 8. Use the arrows to select the Alpha planes check box and press ENTER Image 7-166 Note: 7.9.7.5 It will take a certain time for the alpha plane to be applied Black level Overview • Introduction • Internal black level • Beta planes 7.9.7.5.1 Introduction Brightness uniformity In a multi channel system the brightness can vary over the different channels/projectors.
7. Advanced Internal black level versus Beta Planes In the same way as for the soft edge adjustment (Internal vs Alpha planes) this black level adjustment can be fixed internally by using a dialog box or externally by uploading a user defined Beta plane. This beta plane will contain the values for the brightness offset to be applied to the image. Both methods will allow to compensate for the typical double brightness phenomenon in the soft edge zones by increasing the brightness of the rest of the image.
7. Advanced 3. Push the ↓ key to pull down the menu. 4. Push ↓or ↑ to select Soft edge and alpha beta planes 5. Push the → key to pull down the menu. 6. Push the cursor key ← or → to highlight Black level... Image 7-168 7. Press ENTER A dialog box will be displayed. Black Level Planes Level Internal 0 Beta planes Image 7-169 8. Use the arrows to select the Internal check box and press ENTER Note: It will take a certain time for the internal black level to be applied 9.
7. Advanced 6. Push the cursor key ← or → to highlight Black level... Image 7-170 7. Press ENTER A dialog box will be displayed. Black Level Planes Level Internal 0 Beta planes Image 7-171 8. Use the arrows to select the Beta planes check box and press ENTER Note: It will take a certain time for the beta plane to be applied 7.9.7.
7. Advanced The soft edge dialog box will be displayed. 8. Uncheck all the edges 9. Adjust the soft edge as desired (same procedure as above) 10.Press BACK to return to the Display setup menu. 7.9.8 AutoImage Setup What can be done ? AutoImage allows to detect automatically the characteristics of the source (total pixels per line,...) and uses this information to adapt the image to the display.
7. Advanced 6. Use the arrow keys to select the desired check box and press ENTER to activate or deactivate the item. 7.10 Installation Overview • Internal Patterns • Scaled patterns • Formatter patterns • LFR • Convergence Not all the menu items of the Installation menu are handled in this chapter. The other items are treated in the Installation or Setup chapter . 7.10.
7. Advanced Image 7-180 H pattern Image 7-179 HGBWS Image 7-181 Convergence Level -1 Level -16 Min Level: 0 Level +1 Level +16 Max Level: 255 Gray Levels Red Levels Green Levels Blue Levels Image 7-182 Purity How to select an internal pattern ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Installation menu 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the menu 4.
7. Advanced Image 7-183 5. Press → to Pull down the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired internal pattern 7. Press ENTER The active selection is shown with a white bullet 7.10.2 Scaled patterns Overview Unlike the Internal Patterns, the Scaled Patterns will be distorted according to the active Geometry File.
7. Advanced Image 7-186 Scaled patterns : Stereo pattern How to select an internal pattern ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Installation menu 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Internal Patterns Image 7-187 5. Press → to Pull down the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired pattern 7.
7. Advanced 7.10.3 Formatter patterns Overview Image 7-188 Horizontal ramp Image 7-189 Vertical ramp How to select a formatter pattern ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Installation menu 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Formatter Patterns Image 7-190 5. Press → to Pull down the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired pattern 7. Press ENTER The active selection is shown with a white bullet 7.10.4 LFR How to use the LFR ? 1.
7. Advanced 7.10.5 Convergence What can be done? It is possible to electronically force a spacial delay (expressed in pixels) to one of the main colors. This can be done both in horizontal and in vertical way. The goal is for each pixel to position the red channel, the green channel and the blue channel on top of each other.
7. Advanced Image 7-192 How to adjust the convergence? 1. In the box Adjustment guide go to the radio button On and hit Enter This will switch on the internal pattern. 2. In the box Horizontal use the slider bars or enter a value (0 .. 3) in the data box of the color you want to shift horizontally. 3. In the box Vertical use the slider bars or enter a value (0 .. 3) in the data box of the color you want to shift horizontally. 7.
7. Advanced Image 7-193 5. Press ENTER A dialog box is displayed Image 7-194 6. Fill in the key by using the digit and the arrow keys 7.11.3 Calibration of CLO sensor How to calibrate the CLO sensor ? 1. See the service manual for the complete procedure 7.11.4 Operation options Overview • AutoImage • Warning messages 7.11.4.1 AutoImage What can be done ? AutoImage can be disabled. In case of a new (unknow) source, no automatic file selection will be done.
7. Advanced 7.11.4.2 Warning messages What can be done? It is possible to block some Warning messages during projector runtime. The table below gives an overview of those messages that can be suppressed during runtime. Warning message Sim 5W Galaxy NH-12 Description Galaxy NW-12 Galaxy NW-7 x NO SIGNAL x Lamp error icon x Lamp runtime warning x x Max lamp runtime almost reached Lamp runtime exceeded x x Max lamp runtime exceeded x Desktop input signal resolution is out of specification.
8. Maintenance 8. MAINTENANCE About this chapter This chapter contains detailed maintenance procedures like lens cleaning, etc. These procedures can easily be performed by the operator or owner of the projector. Overview • Cleaning the lens • Cleaning the exterior of the projector • Regular check of the cooling liquid level 8.1 Cleaning the lens To minimize the possibility of damage to optical coatings, or scratches to lens surfaces, we have developed recommendations for cleaning.
8. Maintenance Image 8-1 Types of reservoirs Interval of the level check The liquid level of the cooling system must be checked on a regular basis. This must be done by a trained and qualified technician. The interval depends on the size of the reservoir.
9. Trouble shooting 9. TROUBLE SHOOTING Overview • Error codes • Trouble shooting through the OSD • Basic troubleshooting guide 9.1 Error codes 9.1.1 Introduction Error display The LCD module is located at the front side of the projector underneath the input module. It will display error codes in case a problem is encountered. standby NW-12 P11 Power Fail Image 9-1 LCD Display : error display Syntax of the error codes The error code exists out of a prefix, two digits and a short message. E.g.
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9. Trouble shooting A text box is displayed Image 9-3 How to display the Lamps and power supply diagnostic menu ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Service item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Diagnostics 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Lamps and power supply and press ENTER Image 9-4 A text box is displayed Image 9-5 How to display the formatter status information ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2.
9. Trouble shooting Image 9-6 A text box is displayed Image 9-7 How to display the temperatures and the fan speeds ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Service item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Diagnostics 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Cooling...
9. Trouble shooting A text box is displayed Image 9-9 How to display the Display mode info ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Service item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Diagnostics 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Display mode...and press ENTER Image 9-10 A text box is displayed Image 9-11 How to enable the warning messages ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Service item 3.
9. Trouble shooting 6. Press ↓ to select Warning messages 7. Press → to pull down the menu 8. Use ↑ or ↓ to select On 9. Press ENTER Image 9-12 A white bullet shows the active setting 9.3 Basic troubleshooting guide About this chapter In this section we start from the symptoms that can be seen in case of an unusual situation to come to a possible cause and solution or to detect which module is causing the problem.
9. Trouble shooting Check external power supply POWER CORD NOT HOT Replace the power cord NO POWER POWER CORD NOT PLUGGED Plug in the power cord Switch ON MAINS SWITCH OFF Cool down the room TEMP.
10. Image files 10. IMAGE FILES Overview • List of standard Image files 10.1 List of standard Image files Overview Table 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Name1 Ltot2 Lact3 Ptot4 Pact5 DOS3@56.xml 440 400 848 640 VGA@75.xml 500 480 840 640 VGA1@85.xml 509 480 832 640 VGA@73.xml 520 480 832 640 NTSC_LIMO_X2@60.xml 520 482 1024 834 VGA@60.xml 525 480 800 640 NTSC@60.xml 525 482 858 675 Video525@60.xml 525 472 720 680 RgbVideo525@60.xml 525 472 720 680 PAL_LIMO_X2@50.
10. Image files 172 Name1 Ltot2 Lact3 Ptot4 Pact5 MXGA@100.xml 930 864 1568 1152 1600@60.xml 932 900 2128 1600 EXGA2@70.xml 945 864 1512 1152 EXGA@80.xml 958 864 1440 1152 SXGA2@60.xml 1000 960 1800 1280 EXGA2@75.xml 1002 864 1464 1152 SXGA2@85.xml 1011 960 1728 1280 COMPUSC4@60.xml 1025 960 1296 1024 SXGA_L@60.xml 1041 1024 1344 1280 SXGA@50.xml 1047 1024 1680 1280 WSXGA@60.xml 1060 1024 2144 1600 SXGA_1@72.xml 1061 1024 1680 1280 SXGA@76.
Glossary GLOSSARY CEE7/7 European power plug to connect the power cord to the wall outlet. NEMA L6-20P American power plug to connect the power cord to the wall outlet. On-Axis projection Projection where the projector is positioned so as to have the centre of the lens coinciding with the centre of the screen.
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Index INDEX A Accessing the Soft edge menu address 42 rcu 42 advanced 55 Advanced 109, 115 General 115 Lamp info 109 Alpha planes 146 aspect ratio 65 Auto Image 76 AutoImage 151, 159 Setup 151 AutoImage Setup 151 Automatic Gain 64 Automatic startup 47 Axis link 96 136 B Beta planes 149 black color matching 130 introduction 130 Black Color Matching 130–131 set1 131 black level 148 internal 148 Black level 147 Blanking 150 brightness 61 C Calibration 127 Calibration of CLO sensor 159 Change password 48 ch
Index sharpness 103 wizard 89 Geometry 83–84, 88, 99, 101, 107, 150 distortions 84 edit 88 Edit 99, 101, 150 Blanking 150 hard edge 150 Shift Adjustment 99 Transport Delay 101 File 107 Copy 107 Introduction 83 Geometry adjustment wizard 89 geometry edit 88 access 88 Geometry Edit Modes 91 Geometry Reset 104 getting started 53 adjust 53 Getting started 53, 55 using the menu 55 H Hard edge 150 Hot areas 10 I Identification 115 image 60, 63, 69 Color temperature 69 input balance 69 noise reduction 63 setting
Index phase 63 Positioning 19 Power connection 22 power up 39 preferences 47 automatic startup 47 Preferences 46 projector 42 address 42 Projector position 11 R RCU address 42 Rename 106 representation 118 synchronous 118 reset 104 geometry 104 Reset all levels 104 restore 104 geometry 104 RS232 33 communications 33 S S-Video 58 Scaled patterns 154 Selecting a source 53 service 158–159 CLO sensor calibration 159 diagnostics 158 Service 158–159 Operation options 159 setup 39, 43–44, 46, 49 baud rate 46 len
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List of tables LIST OF TABLES 4-3 7-2 7-4 7-5 7-6 7-10 Maximum shift range in function of lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 dialog box legend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Lamp Information . . . . . . . . . .
