Barco AutoAlign Brochure - page 12
Why LCD?
Why DLP
TM
?
LCD technology separates the light
source from the modulator, enabling
you to reach far higher light outputs.
The delay commonly associated with
image processing, makes standard off-
the-shelf LCD projectors unfit for full
mission rehearsal simulators.
Barco LCD projectors provide:
•
"Zero Delay" through TDR and WARP
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Well-established and stable technology
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Compact, rugged, portable
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UXGA resolution available
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Integrated WARP 6™ geometry
distortion
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DynaColor
TM
for perfect primary color
matching
•
Extended Contrast Ratio (ECR) dimmer
for enhanced night-time contrast
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High-quality optical blending
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User-friendly maintenance
•
Quick internal projector alignment
and easy setup
DLP™ technology uses a small mirror
for each pixel to manipulate light
digitally and is used when high light
output combined with a good contrast
ratio is indispensable. DLP™ processing
requires a full frame time before the
image is displayed. A total system
latency due of 33ms at 60Hz confines
DLP™ based projectors to applications
where interaction to the projected
image is less critical, such as air traffic
control and ship bridge simulators.
Barco's DLP
TM
projectors provide:
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Superior DLP™ picture quality
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Optimized optical engine components
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Minimized frame delay using F
LEX
4
geometry predistortion
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Linked CLO and DynaColor™ for cross-
channel color and brightness control
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Extended Contrast Ratio (ECR)
dimmer for enhanced night-time
contrast
•
Full installation flexibility through
lens shift & Scheimpflug
•
User friendly maintenance
Why LCoS?
LCoS (or Liquid Crystal on Silicone) is
the latest in reflective light valve
technology that works by light passing
through a liquid crystal layer and
bouncing off a reflective surface. LCoS
offers several advantages for flight
simulation, such as high resolution, fast
switching speeds for low smearing,
high-contrast ratio, and longer lifetime
over transmissive light-valve techno-
logies. Its large pixel aperture results in
smooth, continuous realistic images.
Barco’s LCoS projectors provide:
•
Optimized results for multi-channel
visualization
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Smear-free operation
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Advanced, zero frame delay warping
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Extended Contrast Ratio for accurate
night/dusk training
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Full-brightness operation when
options are disabled
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Motion-base simulator compatibility
•
Stimulated NVG capability
NLR Tower Research Simulator - Photo Courtesy of the National Air and Space Laboratory, Amsterdam, The Netherlands