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Barco Athena User Manual

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    Athena user manual r5906789/00 16/12/2016.

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    Barco visual (beijing) electronics co., ltd 地址：北京市 昌平区 中关村科技园 昌平园 昌盛路 16号 phone: +86 10 8010 1166 fax: +86 10 8970 2793 support: www.Barco.Com/en/support visit us at the web: www.Barco.Com barco nv president kennedypark 35, 8500 kortrijk, belgium phone: +32 56.36.82.11 fax: +32 56.36.883.86 support:...

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    Changes barco provides this manual ’as is’ without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied war- ranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Barco may make improvements and/or changes to the product(s) and/or the program(s) desc...

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    This software and the accompanying files are sold “as is” and without warranties as to performance or merchantability or any other war- ranties whether expressed or implied. In no event shall barco be liable for damage of any kind, loss of data, loss of profits, business interruption or other pecuni...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents table of contents 1. Welcome ............................................................................................................. 3 1.1 about this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Table of contents 2 r5906789 athena 16/12/2016.

  • Page 7: 1. Welcome

    1. Welcome 1. Welcome congratulations may we congratulate you on your purchase of a barco athena! It is our sincere wish that this digital projector meets up to your every expectation and that you thereby take a little time to page through this important manual. Familiarizing yourself with it’s feat...

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    1. Welcome 4 r5906789 athena 16/12/2016.

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    2. Safety & environmental information 2. Safety & environmental information about this chapter read this chapter attentively. It contains important information to prevent personal injury while installing and using your athena. Furthermore, it includes several cautions to prevent damage to your athen...

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    2. Safety & environmental information notice on safety this equipment is built in accordance with the requirements of the international safety standards iec60950-1, en60950-1, ul60950-1 and can/csa c22.2 no.60950-1, which are the safety standards of information technology equipment including electri...

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    2. Safety & environmental information 2.3 important safety instructions to prevent the risk of electrical shock • installation according to the local electrical code and regulations by qualified technical personnel only. • a readily accessible disconnect device must be incorporated externally to the...

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    2. Safety & environmental information to prevent fire hazard • do not place flammable or combustible materials near the projector! • projection rooms must be well ventilated or cooled in order to avoid build up of heat. It is necessary to vent hot exhaust air from console to the outside of the build...

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    2. Safety & environmental information c aution : xenon compact arc lamps are highly pressurized. When ignited, the normal operating temperature of the bulb increases the pressure to a level at which the bulb may explode if not handled in strict accordance to the manufacturer’s instructions. The bulb...

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    2. Safety & environmental information pr image 2-2 2.5 hd in function of the lens throw ratio (tr) tr (throw ratio) the ratio of the distance to the screen (throw) to the screen width. Hazard distance hd [m ] tr 0 0,2 0,4 0,6 0,8 1 1,2 1,0 1,2 1,4 1,6 1,8 2,0 2,2 2,4 2,6 2,8 3,0 3,2 3,4 3,6 3,8 4,0 ...

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    2. Safety & environmental information 2.6 disposal information disposal information waste electrical and electronic equipment this symbol on the product indicates that, under the european directive 2012/19/eu governing waste from electrical and electronic equipment, this product must not be disposed...

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    2. Safety & environmental information 2.7 rohs compliance 中国大 陆 rohs (chinese mainland rohs) 根据中国大 陆《电器电子产品有害物质限制使用管理办法》（也称为中国大陆rohs）， 以下部分列出了barco产品中可能包含的有毒 和 /或有害物 质的名称和含量。中国大陆rohs指令包含在中国信息产业部mcv标准：“电子信息产品中有毒物质的限量要求”中。 according to the “management methods for the restriction of the use of hazardou...

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    2. Safety & environmental information 零件 项目(名称) component name 有毒有害物 质或元素 hazardous substances or elements 铅 (pb) 汞 (hg) 镉 (cd) 六价 铬 (cr6+) 多 溴联苯 (pbb) 多 溴二苯醚 (pbde) 装置配件 installation kit o o o o o o 本表格依据 sj/t 11364的 规定编制 this table is prepared in accordance with the provisions of sj/t 11364. O: 表示...

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    2. Safety & environmental information 2.10 contact information barco contact information president kennedypark 35, 8500 kortrijk, belgium importers contact information to find your local importer, contact barco directly or one of barco’s regional offices via the contact information given on barco’s ...

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    3. Lenses & lens selection 3. Lenses & lens selection about this chapter this chapter gives an overview of available lenses for your athena and explains how to select the best suited lens for a specific situation using the lens calculator. Also, it is explained how to install and remove a lens from ...

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    3. Lenses & lens selection it’s recommended to place the plastic cover of the original projector packaging, back into the lens opening to prevent intrusion of dust. 3.2 lens shift, zoom & focus motorized lens adjustment the athena is equipped with a motorized lens shift and zoom & focus functionalit...

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    3. Lenses & lens selection how to focus? 1. Use the “+” and “-” focus buttons on the local keypad to focus the image on the screen. Focus image 3-5 take into account that the lens focus may slightly drift while the lens is warming up from cold to operation temperature. This is a typical phenomenon f...

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  • Page 23: 4. Input & Communication

    4. Input & communication 4. Input & communication about this chapter this chapter describes the functionality of the local keypad, the projector status light (tail light) and the different input and com- munication ports of your athena. Note that all information about the icmp is gathered into one s...

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    4. Input & communication 4.2 local keypad identification of the buttons dowser 1 4 2 5 3 6 zoom zoom focus shift shift 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 image 4-2 functionality of the buttons 1 numeric buttons (no.1 - 6) all the numeric buttons (reference 1 image 4-2) of the local keypad have a white backl...

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    4. Input & communication 9 star button star button (reference 9 image 4-2). Pressing the star button a few seconds will activate the icmp reset process. 10 key button the (security) key button (reference 10 image 4-2) is used for the authorization procedure to clear tamper errors etc. (service purpo...

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    4. Input & communication image 4-3 status overview depending on the condition of the projector the status light may have 4 colors: green, yellow, red or blue. Each color represent a different state: blinking green projector is booting up. (fully booted up when test pattern button is white as well) g...

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    4. Input & communication 4.4 cinema controller location of the communication ports 5 6 7 4 3 2 1 image 4-4 functionality 1 diagnostic leds the front plate of the cinema controller contains 4 diagnostic leds to display the status of the power supply (reference 6 image 4-4): • +vtec supply (not used o...

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    4. Input & communication 7 local area network (lan: 10/100/1000 base-t) local area network (lan: 10/100/1000 base-t) with built-in ethernet switch (port i and port ii, reference 7 image 4-4). Use for projector control and automation. E.G. Touch panel, content server, ... (not for content streaming!)...

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    4. Input & communication 4.5 integrated cinema processor (icp) in case the projector is equipped with a barco icmp no icp board is inserted. All icp functionality is integrated in the barco icmp. Leds and ports on the integrated cinema processor usb out usb in icp power sw stat os stat fmt stat icp ...

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    4. Input & communication 4.6 hd-sdi input module (optional) depending on the projector configuration the projector card cage is either equipped with an icp or icmp. In case an icp is installed then an imb, ims, or hdsdi input module can be optionally inserted into the slot below the icp. This is not...

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    4. Input & communication source: 2k general settings advanced settings port port type mode scan type color space pixel mapping calibration progressive progressive - field bit normal progressive - field bit inverted progressive sf - 2nd field dominant 4:4:4 10 bits/color progressive sf- 1st field dom...

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    4. Input & communication source: 2k-3d general settings advanced settings port port type mode scan type color space pixel mapping calibration single 3g - level b - interleaved dual (separate left / right eye) single 3g - level a - interleaved dual (separate left / right eye) single 4:4:4 12 bits/col...

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    4. Input & communication 4.7 integrated media block/server (optional) depending on the projector configuration the projector card cage is either equipped with an icp or icmp. In case an icp is installed then an imb, ims, or hdsdi input module can be optionally inserted into the slot below the icp. T...

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  • Page 35: 5. Icmp

    5. Icmp 5. Icmp about this chapter this chapter describes the icmp in general, the hdds, the input ports and the communication ports. Furthermore, the status leds are described and the importance of the device certificate is illustrated. Image 5-1 overview • icmp introduction • icmp hdd • icmp commu...

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    5. Icmp 2 1 image 5-2 1 icmp with video mezzanine 2 hdds for icmp as an integrated component of the projector, installation and maintenance of the icmp requires the same skills and the same pre- cautions as an intervention on the projector itself. For order info see www.Barco.Com . Front face of the...

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    5. Icmp 5.2 icmp hdd about icmp hdd the three hdds (local storage) in the icmp, are set up in a raid 5 configuration. This storage technique, that combines multiple hdd components into a logical unit, manages enough redundancy information to continue to operate properly after the loss of one hdd. Im...

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    5. Icmp 5.3 icmp communication ports location of the communication ports 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 image 5-6 functionality 1 audio-aes 1-8 (9-16) icmp outputs sixteen audio signals equitably distributed over these two rj45 connectors, which can be configured independently. The mapping of audio channels (content...

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    5. Icmp usb universal serial bus (usb) is an industry standard developed in the mid-1990s that defines the cables, connectors and communications protocols used in a bus for connection, communication, and power supply between computers and electronic devices. Usb 2.0 (also called "hi-speed"), adding ...

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    5. Icmp hdcp high-bandwidth digital content protection is a form of digital copy protection developed by intel corporation to prevent copying of digital audio and video content as it travels across displayport, digital visual interface (dvi), high-definition multimedia interface (hdmi), gigabit vide...

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    5. Icmp notes: • displaymode = single : is applicable to both displayport a, and displayport b input, separately. • displaymode = a+b : inputs displayport a and displayport b are combined to 1 larger image; in this case the 2 displayport links need to be genlocked ( = synchronous and in phase). • in...

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    5. Icmp dual-link hd-sdi is mainly two standard hd-sdi signals carrying a single image stream split between the two cables. The main advantage is that color subsampling is no longer required, and the image can be transmitted in 4:4:4 quality, which then also allows the rgb (or xyz) color space to be...

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    5. Icmp dual-link hd-sdi (smpte 372m) formats smpte standard source resolution frame rate display rate scan type smpte 274m smpte 428-8 1920 x 1080 2048 x 1080 23.976 24 25 29.970 30 23.976 24 25 29.970 30 progressive y cb cr 4:2:2 12-bit only y cb cr 4:4:4 10 or 12-bit rgb (xyz) 4:4:4 10 or 12-bit ...

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    5. Icmp smpte standard source resolution frame rate display rate scan type smpte 274m 3 1920 x 1080 50 59.940 60 50 59.940 60 progressive y cb cr 4:2:2 10-bit smpte 274m 1920 x 1080 23.976 24 25 29.97 30 23.976 24 25 29.97 30 progressive y cb cr 4:2:2 12-bit only y cb cr 4:4:4 10 or 12-bit rgb (xyz)...

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    5. Icmp 4k video timings (icmp 1.2.0) • 3840 x 2160 @ 24, 25, 30 fps • 4096 x 2160 @ 24, 25, 30 fps 3d video timings (icmp 1.2.2) • frame packing: - 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98 / 24 fps - 1280 x 720p @ 50 fps - 1280 x 720p @ 59.94 / 60 fps • top/bottom: - 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98 / 24 fps - 1280 x 720p @ 50 fp...

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    5. Icmp 1 2 pwr/error ready icmp status blinking green off boot loader blinking green blinking orange operating system start up blinking green orange security manager - image integrity tests blinking green blinking yellow security manager - self test blinking green yellow security manager - fpga sel...

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    5. Icmp situation solution one disk failed (red led) + error 10580 “local storage not available”. Note: the disk status (error code) can be retrieved via the (web) commander. See user guide of the (web) commander. 1. Switch off the power. 2. Replace the defect hdd with an original hdd spare part. Se...

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    5. Icmp .Pem icmp communicator, commander, web commander. Studios device manufacturer kdm dcp content distributors (key supplier) tdl barco signed x.509 device certificate (pki ca) barco-icmp- 0123456789 .Pem qr 0123456789 image 5-10 trusted device list (tdl) the goal of the tdl is to maintain timel...

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    5. Icmp digital cinema package (dcp) a digital cinema package (dcp) is a collection of digital files used to store and convey digital cinema (dc) audio, image, and data streams. The term has been defined by digital cinema initiatives (dci). General practice adopts a file structure that is organized ...

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    5. Icmp 5.12 icmp reset this procedure requires that icmp version 1.2.4 or later is installed. Icmp reset possibilities • the star button on the local keypad (not for c- and b-series) • the icmp reset button in the gui of the communicator. • the icmp reset button in the gui of the commander. • the i...

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    5. Icmp 5.13 obtaining the barco icmp certificate necessary tools smartphone (with auto-focus) or control software (e.G. Communicator, commander or web commander) using the certid label to download the icmp certificate 1. Scan the qr code (reference 1) on the front face of the icmp with a smartphone...

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    5. Icmp image 5-14 4. Pull the hdd out of its slot. Image 5-15 to install the hdd see procedure "installing a hdd into the icmp", page 48. 5.15 installing a hdd into the icmp this procedure assumes that the hdd slot of the icmp is empty. If not, see procedure "removing a hdd from the icmp", page 47....

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    5. Icmp image 5-16 3. Insert the hdd into the hdd slot. Ensure that the handle is sufficiently open so that the hook (reference 1) of the handle can pass the front plate of the icmp. 1 image 5-17 4. Push the hdd completely and firmly inside its slot, close the handle, and move the latch towards the ...

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    6. Communicator touch panel 6. Communicator touch panel about this chapter this chapter gives a short introduction of the communicator touch panel, describes how to install the communicator touch panel interface onto the top of your athena and how to connect the interface. For operation instructions...

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    6. Communicator touch panel parts location of the touch panel interface 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 image 6-2 1 touch screen 2 communication panel 3 knob to operate central swivel clamp 4 base of swivel arm 5 power input 12 vdc, 1.5a 6 rs232 port (sub-d) 7 ethernet port (rj45) touch panel power/data customized ca...

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    6. Communicator touch panel 1 2 image 6-4 2. Slide a washer (4) over the base of the swivel arm (3) and insert the base of the swivel arm into one of the four possible mounting holes (a & b) at the top of the projector. Note: which mounting hole to use depends on the operator preferences. In the ill...

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    6. Communicator touch panel image 6-7 5. Remove the right side cover 6. Connect the circular plug of the customized cable with the circular socket (6) at the right side of the local keypad of the projector. Caution: to avoid connector damage, align the pins before you connect the customized cable. N...

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    6. Communicator touch panel 7 image 6-9 3. Move the touch panel interface to the desired position. 4. Fasten the central swivel clamp by turning the knob clockwise. C aution : never release the central swivel lock without supporting the touch panel interface. R5906789 athena 16/12/2016 55.

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  • Page 61: 7. Starting Up

    7. Starting up 7. Starting up about this chapter this chapter contains the switch on and switch off procedures of your athena. These procedures highlight all important points to be checked prior to switching the projector on. This is to ensure a safe startup of the projector. Overview • switching th...

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    7. Starting up when for any reason a restart of the projector is required, the content server should be restarted also. 7.2 switching the athena off how to switch the athena off? 1. Press the standby button on the local keypad or use the communicator touch panel to switch the projector from lamp on ...

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    8. Specifications 8. Specifications about this chapter this chapter gives an overview of the specification of your athenaas well as the dimensions, the center of gravity and the dimensions of the optional pedestal. Overview • specifications of the athena • specifications of the icmp • dimensions of ...

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    8. Specifications 8.2 specifications of the icmp specifications integrated cinema media processor dci 4k 2d up to 60fps* dci 4k 3d (24 or 30 fps per eye)* dci high frame rates 2k 3d up to 120fps (60fps per eye) jpeg 2000 bit-rates up to 625mbps dual-channel color-correction mpeg-2 (4:2:0 and 4:2:2 u...

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    8. Specifications barco communicator projector installation & configuration projector update & maintenance barco cinemate app (ios & android) - free options 4k 60 fps / 4k 3d license* auro 11.1 license barco escape license dual projector license live 3d*** ghostbusting*** * 4k 24fps is standard. For...

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    8. Specifications 8.4 dimensions of the universal pedestal dimensions 566,7 866,8 876,3 image 8-2 dimensions given in millimeters. 8.5 technical regulations certificates image 8-3 eac mark 10 image 8-4 rohs rohs image 8-5 rohs ok image 8-6 ce mark image 8-7 ccc mark 62 r5906789 athena 16/12/2016.

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    9. Environmental information 9. Environmental information overview • disposal information • rohs compliance • hazards • production address • importers contact information 9.1 disposal information disposal information waste electrical and electronic equipment this symbol on the product indicates that...

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    9. Environmental information c aution : to avoid breaking the lamps, repack carefully when storing and transporting them. C aution : lamps may not be disposed as normal household trash. Contact your local waste disposal facility for information on the recycling program for hid (high intensity discha...

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    9. Environmental information 零件 项目(名称) component name 有毒有害物 质或元素 hazardous substances or elements 铅 (pb) 汞 (hg) 镉 (cd) 六价 铬 (cr6+) 多 溴联苯 (pbb) 多 溴二苯醚 (pbde) 光 盘说明书 cd manual o o o o o o 装置配件 installation kit o o o o o o 本表格依据 sj/t 11364的 规定编制 this table is prepared in accordance with the provisions ...

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    9. Environmental information 9.4 production address factories barco nv noordlaan 5, b-8520 kuurne (belgium) cfg barco (beijing) electronics co. Ltd. 中影巴可（北京） 电子有限公司 3rd floor, barco factory, no.16 changsheng road, changping district, 102200, beijing, p.R.C. 北京市昌平区中 关村科技园区昌平园昌盛路16号巴可工厂第3层 邮政编码：102200...

  • Page 71: Glossary

    Glossary glossary *.Pem privacy-enhanced electronic mail. File format used to distribute digital signed certificates. Base64 encoded der certificate, en- closed between "-----begin certificate-----" and "-----end certificate-----" 3g-sdi serial digital interface (sdi) is a serial link standardized b...

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    Glossary key delivery message (kdm) the security key for each movie is delivered in a unique kdm for each digital cinema server. The security key is encrypted within the kdm, which means that the delivery of a kdm to the wrong server or wrong location will not work, and thus such errors cannot compr...

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    Index index numerics/symbols 3g-sdi 35 a about this manual 3 address 66 audio-aes 34 awake 22, 57 sleep 57 b backlight 17, 21 color 17, 21 c card cage 25 icp 25 certid 43 cinema controller 23 color 17, 21 backlight 17, 21 communication 19, 23, 34 audio-aes 34 gpi 34 gpo 34 introduction 19 lan 34 syn...

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    Index m manual 3 use 3 mercury vapor warnings 7 n network time protocol 45 notice on safety 6 o obtain 47 device certificate 47 owner’s record 6 p pedestal 62 dimensions 62 position 54 touch panel 54 production 66 production address 13 projector status 22 r raid broken 33 raid recovery 33 remove 15,...