Barco CINE 6 Installation Manual - Installation Guidelines
Installation Guidelines
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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
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Installation guidelines
Ambient Temperature Conditions
Careful consideration of things such as image size, ambient light level, projector placement and type of screen to use are critical
to the optimum use of the projection system.
Max. ambient temperature : 40
0
C (104
0
F)
Min. ambient temperature : 0
0
C (32
0
F)
Environment
Do not install the projection system in a site near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust or humidity. Be aware that room heat rises to the ceiling; check that the temperature near the installation site
is not excessive.
What about ambient light ?
The ambient light level of any room is made up of direct or indirect sunlight and the light fixtures in the room. The amount of
ambient light will determine how bright the image will appear. So, avoid direct light on the screen. Windows that face the screen
should be covered by opaque drapery while the set is being viewed. It is desirable to install the projecting system in a room
whose walls and floor are of non-reflecting material. The use of recessed ceiling lights and a method of dimming those lights
to an acceptable level is also important. Too much ambient light results in a ‘wash out’ of the projected image. This appears
as less contrast between the darkest and lightest parts of the image. With bigger screens, the ‘wash out’ becomes more important.
As a general rule, darken the room to the point where there is just sufficient light to read or write comfortably. Spot lighting is
desirable for illuminating small areas so that interference with the screen is minimal.
Which screen type?
There are two major categories of screens used for projection equipment. Those used for front projected images and those for
rear projection applications.
Screens are rated by how much light they reflect (or transmit in the case of rear projection systems) given a determined amount
of light projected toward them. The ‘GAIN’ of a screen is the term used. Front and rear screens are both rated in terms of gain.
The gain of screens range from a white matt screen with a gain of 1 (x1) to a brushed aluminized screen with a gain of 10
(x10) or more. The choice between higher and lower gain screens is largely a matter of personal preference and another
consideration called the Viewing angle.
In considering the type of screen to choose, determine where the viewers will be located and go for the highest gain screen
possible.
A high gain screen will provide a brighter picture but reduce the viewing angle.
For more information about screens, contact your local screen supplier.
What image size? How big should the image be?
The BARCO CINE 6 is designed for projecting an image width from 1.4m (4.6') to 7m (23') with an aspect ratio of 4 to 3. It leaves
the BARCO factory, adjusted as a ceiling front projector for a screen width of 2.4m. Changing the image size from the factory
preset requires a re-alignment of the projector.