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Barco FLM HD18 User Manual

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    Flm hd18 users manual r9004450 r5976986/08 15/03/2010

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    Barco nv events noordlaan 5, b-8520 kuurne phone: +32 56.36.82.11 fax: +32 56.36.88.24 e-mail: sales.Events@barco.Com visit us at the web: www.Barco.Com printed in belgium.

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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. Safety ................................................................................................................. 5 1.1 general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Table of contents 8. Input menu .........................................................................................................59 8.1 overview flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Table of contents 12.5 warp geometry settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 12.5.1 about warp geometry setting...

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    Table of contents 14.9 refill mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174 14.10 broadcast mo...

  • Page 9: 1. Safety

    1. Safety 1. Safety about this chapter read this chapter attentively. It contains important information to prevent personal injury while installing and using an flm hd18 projector. Furthermore, it includes several cautions to prevent damage to the flm hd18. Ensure that you understand and follow all ...

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    1. Safety product article number product serial number dealer 1.2 important safety instructions to prevent the risk of electrical shock • this product should be operated from a mono phase ac power source. Power input voltage range must be between 200-240 vac, 50–60 hz, 20 amps at 230 vac • the power...

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    1. Safety • when mounting the projector to the ceiling or to a rigging system, always mount security chains. • warning: protection from ultraviolet radiation: do not look directly in the light beam. The lamp contained in this product is an intense source of light and heat. One component of the light...

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    1. Safety on servicing • do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage potentials and risk of electric shock. • refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. • fence off a restricted area of at least 3 meters around the proje...

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    2. General 2. General about this chapter read this chapter before installing your flm hd18. It contains important information concerning installation requirements for the flm hd18, such as minimum and maximum allowed ambient temperature, humidity conditions, required safety area around the installed...

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    2. General 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...

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    2. General 3. Remove the carton box, the inner carton sleeve and the foam around the projector. See image 2-2. Note: the projector is still attached to a wooden plate, which is detached from the below pallet. 4. Gently turn the projector upside down to gain access to the four bolts, which secure the...

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    2. General 2.4 flm flight case introduction of the flm flight case the flm flight case is designed to transport the flm hd18 in a safe and secure manner. The four caster wheels, provided with breaks, and the eight handles make the flm flight case easy to handle. The floor of the flight case wagon is...

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    2. General f/c audience f/t floor sc r e en image 2-6 rear projection the projector is installed, either in a table mount or ceiling mount configuration, at the other side of the screen opposite the audience. Audience backstage r/c r/t floor sc r ee n image 2-7 r5976986 flm hd18 15/03/2010 13.

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    2. General positioning the projector floor sc r e e n sc r e e n pd a cd screen sw sw sh b sh b cd image 2-8 the projector should be installed at right angles (horizontally and vertically) to the screen at a distance pd. Note the distance (a) between lens centre and table surface is slightly variabl...

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    2. General u +110% -110% -52% +52% d l r p f u d side view p f +110% -110% top view p f l r -52% +52% image 2-9 p dmd. F field of view. It’s mechanical possible to shift outside the recommended field of view (±120% up/down and ±70% left/right), but this will result in a slightly decline of image qua...

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    2. General 2.6 projector air inlets and outlets air inlets and outlets image 2-11 the flm hd18 has 5 air inlet channels and one air outlet. The air outlet is located at the rear of the projector. The air inlets are located at the front, bottom, top and right side of the projector. 2.7 free download ...

  • Page 21: 3. Physical Installation

    3. Physical installation 3. Physical installation about this chapter this chapter explains how to install and set up your flm projector. If you are familiar with the projector and want to quickly set it up for temporary use, follow the “quick setup” instructions below. For a more complete setup, fol...

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    3. Physical installation c xlr adaptor. Overview • rcu battery installation • rcu rugged case installation • rcu xlr adaptor installation • using the xlr adaptor of the rcu • rcu usage possibilities 3.1.1 rcu battery installation where to find the batteries for the remote control ? The batteries are...

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    3. Physical installation 3.1.2 rcu rugged case installation how to install the rugged case of the remote control ? 1. Slide the bottom of the rcu into the rugged case and then pull the top of the rugged case over the top of the rcu as illustrated. Image 3-5 3.1.3 rcu xlr adaptor installation install...

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    3. Physical installation image 3-7 3.1.5 rcu usage possibilities summarized possibilities ref. Possibility description comment a. Rcu not wired b. Rcu wired (mini-jack) backlight illuminates continuously when wire is connected. Infra red disabled. C. Rcu with rugged case not wired d. Rcu with rugged...

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    3. Physical installation 3.2 lenses overview • available lenses • lens selection • lens formulas • lens installation • lens removal 3.2.1 available lenses available lenses for the flm hd18 projector the tld and the tld hb (high brightness) lens series can be used on the flm hd18 projector. Note that...

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    3. Physical installation image 3-15 r9840910: tld zoom lens (5.0 - 8.0 : 1) ; r9842120: tld hb zoom lens (5.0 - 8.0 : 1) image 3-16 r9829997: tld+ zoom lens (7.5 - 11.2 : 1) 3.2.2 lens selection how to select the right lens for your application ? 1. Determine the required screen width (sw). 2. Deter...

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    3. Physical installation lens throw ratio for flm hd metric formulas (meter) inch formulas (inch) tld (5.0 – 8.0 : 1) tld hb (5.0 – 8.0 : 1) 4.35 – 6.95 pd min = (4.17 x sw ) - 0.01 pd max = (6.95 x sw ) - 0.29 pd min = (4.17 x sw ) - 0.39 pd max = (6.95 x sw ) - 11.42 tld+(7.5 – 11.2 : 1) 6.93 - 10...

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    3. Physical installation image 3-20 8. Check if the lens is really secured by trying to pull the lens out of the lens holder. C aution : never transport the projector with a lens mounted in the lens holder. Always remove the lens before transporting the projector. Neglecting this can damage the lens...

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    3. Physical installation image 3-22 it’s recommended to place the lens caps of the original lens packaging, back on both sides of the removed lens to protect the optics of the lens. It’s recommended to place the foam rubber of the original projector packaging, back in the lens opening to prevent int...

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    3. Physical installation 3.4 alignment of a ceiling mount flm projector necessary tools 17 mm open ended spanner. How to align a ceiling mount flm projector ? 1. Install the projector in the desired location. See installation procedure "suspension of the flm projector with rigging clamps", page 26. ...

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    3. Physical installation necessary parts • four rigging clamps (r820411). • safety chains. How to install and to use the rigging clamps ? 1. Measure the distance, center tube as reference, between the two used support bars of the truss. X mm image 3-28 2. Turn the projector upside down and slide the...

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    3. Physical installation image 3-31 5. Place the projector (upside down) under the truss installation and lower the truss until the support bars of the truss are nearby the rigging clamps mounted on the projector. Image 3-32 6. Lift up the projector and hook the four rigging clamps over the support ...

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    3. Physical installation proceed with the alignment procedure, see "alignment of a ceiling mount flm projector", page 26. R5976986 flm hd18 15/03/2010 29.

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    4. Stacking flm projectors 4. Stacking flm projectors general three interlocking adapters at the top and at the bottom of the flm projector allows an easy and fast stacking without using extra tools or accessories. W arning : maximum stack three (3) flm projectors in a table mount configuration. Max...

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    4. Stacking flm projectors 4. Are these projectors stacked for a ceiling mount configuration? If yes, secure the projectors with safety chains as follows: a) release the safety hook (h) at both sides of the lowest projector and guide the safety cable around its carrying handle (c) as illustrated. C ...

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    4. Stacking flm projectors w arning : never open an interlocking adapter of a stacked projector which is still suspended. First place the stacked projectors on the floor. 4.2 aligning stacked flm projectors necessary tools 8 mm allen key. How to align two stacked flm projectors ? 1. Make sure that t...

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    4. Stacking flm projectors skew q image 4-8 6. Shift the hatch pattern horizontally and vertically until the outline of the hatch pattern is most symmetrically placed with respect to the reference hatch pattern. Note: note that the “shift” function is motorized, which means that you have to access t...

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    5. Connections 5. Connections about this chapter this chapter describes more in detail the power (p), the input source (s) and the communication (c) connections of the flm hd18. P c s image 5-1 overview • power connection • input source connections • communication connections 5.1 power connection c ...

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    5. Connections the voltmeter (m) will immediately indicate the value of the mains voltage as soon as the projector is connected with the power net. 1 2 m s h p image 5-2 w arning : do not attempt operation if the ac supply and cord are not within the specified voltage and power range. C aution : onc...

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    5. Connections 5.2 input source connections general the input and communication unit is equipped with four input slots, which accept any type of input module designed for the flm projector. The modularity of the input modules makes the flm projector very flexible regarding input source connectivity....

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    5. Connections the flm hd18 is standard equipped with one 5 cable input module, one hdsdi - sdi input module and one dvi input module. Input slot number 4 (lowermost) is covered with a input cover plate. For more information about the flm input modules see chapter “specifications”. 5.3 communication...

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    5. Connections female xlr output port (n). So, the following projector in the daisy chain will still receive his rc5 code. Note that the rc5 in/out signals are without carrier. Mini jack plug xlr – remote ctrl in xlr – remote ctrl out pin description pin description pin description s gnd 1 gnd 1 gnd...

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    5. Connections rs232/422 input port rs232/422 output port pin description pin description 8 cts : clear to send 8 — (not connected) — 9 ri : ring indicator 9 — (not connected) — 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 9 8 7 6 6 7 8 9 a b image 5-13 a pin numbering male db–9 connector. B pin numbering female db-9 connec...

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    5. Connections 10/100 base-t — rj45 port pin description 7 — 8 — usb port the communication interface is equipped with a master usb port, type “a” connector (h). This usb port will simplify the service procedures for taking backup files from the projector without network connection. An usb-stick is ...

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    6. Getting started 6. Getting started about this chapter this chapter describes the functions on the remote control and local keypad and gives an overview how to start up the projector. If gives also a brief overview of the direct adjustment possible with these controls. Overview • rcu & local keypa...

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    6. Getting started menu exit ent er pause text phase tint color brightn contr 9 0 7 8 5 6 3 4 1 2 lens lens zoom lens shift lens focus 1 22 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 17 15 16 19 20 18 l sharp n lens shift 21 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 menu exit enter rgb stby pause text pattern window pip lens rigging...

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    6. Getting started ind. Key name description 14 phase used to remove the horizontal instability of the image (usually for rgb source). It adjusts the phase of the pixel sampling clock relative to the incoming signal. 15 freeze to freeze the actual projected image. Freeze sign is displayed in the upp...

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    6. Getting started the actual input voltage is indicated on the voltmeter just above the power switch. Starting image projection via the standby key. 1. Press stand by key once on the local keypad or on the remote control. Menu exit enter pause text phase tint color brightn contr 9 0 7 8 5 6 3 4 1 2...

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    6. Getting started switching to standby. When the projector is running and you want to go to standby, press the standby key for 2 seconds. Do not press any longer on the standby key otherwise the projector will restart. All custom settings are written to the internal backup device. A message ’save d...

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    6. Getting started 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 me n u exi t en te r r gb st by pa us etex t pa tt ern w i n dowpi p l en s r i ggi n g a ut o 2 1 3 p us h 2 1 3 p us h p c ca rd po rt 1 po rt 2 10 /1 00 ba sed -t u sb di agno sti c c ode ir rec ei ver s td /on wa rn in g i r r em ot e ct rl in r em ot e ct ...

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    6. Getting started 6.5 quick setup adjustments overview • text boxes on or off • quick lens adjustment • quick picture in picture • quick layout selection with rigging key • quick language selection 6.5.1 text boxes on or off text toggle function the on-screen text boxes can be switched off so that ...

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    6. Getting started the shift menu will be displayed. Image 6-9 3. Push the cursor key ▲ or ▼ to shift the image up or down and ◄ or ► to shift the image left or right. 4. When finished, press exit key to return or enter to continue to zoom/focus. Press the lens key to switch to another pattern. Diff...

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    6. Getting started image 6-11 6.5.4 quick layout selection with rigging key what can be done ? When the projector is playing, changing from one layout to another is possible without displaying any on screen selection menu. The current image is not disturbed as long no selection is made. Press the ri...

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    6. Getting started the current active language is indicated with an asterisk (*). Image 6-13 image 6-14 image 6-15 6.6 projector address 6.6.1 displaying and programming addresses displaying the projector address on the screen. 1. Press address key (recessed key on the rcu) with a pencil. The projec...

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    6. Getting started 6.6.2 controlling the projector projector address address installed in the projector to be individually controlled. Common address projector will always execute the command coming from a rcu programmed with that common address. Why a projector address ? As more than one projector ...

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    6. Getting started 6.8 controlling the projector picture controls when an image control is pressed, a text box with a bar scale, icon and function name of the control, e.G. ’brightness...’ appears on the screen (only if text is on). See example screen. The length of the bar scale and the value of th...

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    7. Start up of the adjustment mode 7. Start up of the adjustment mode overview • about the adjustment mode • about the use of the remote control and the local keypad • start up the adjustment mode • navigation and adjustments • on screen menus versus lcd display menus • test patterns in adjustment m...

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    7. Start up of the adjustment mode the main menu of the adjustment mode opens. Image 7-1 7.4 navigation and adjustments how to navigate in the menu structure? Once in the menu structure, use the ▲ or ▼ keys on the remote control (or the ▲ or ▼ (+ or -) key on the local keypad) to scroll through the ...

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    7. Start up of the adjustment mode when quitting the menu structure, the backlighting of the lcd panel is switched off after a few seconds. 7.6 test patterns in adjustment mode overview when the adjustment mode is started, a test pattern can be called at any moment just by pressing the pattern key o...

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  • Page 63: 8. Input Menu

    8. Input menu 8. Input menu overview • overview flow • slot module type • input locking • minimum delay • native resolution • source switching • no signal 8.1 overview flow overview level 1 level 2 level 3 input slot module type 5-cable hd-sdi - sdi dvi dvi hdcp input locking free running automatic ...

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    8. Input menu c aution : always install a cover plate on an unused input slot. This to prevent dust intrusion into the pro- jector. 8.2.2 input configuration how to change? 1. Press menu to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select input and press enter. The input menu is displayed. 3. Use...

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    8. Input menu image 8-5 press enter to toggle between [analog] and [ttl]. For a hdsdi - sdi module when enter is pressed on a hdsdi or sdi module, the following menu appears: image 8-6 use the ▲ or ▼ key to select the desired configuration and press enter to select. When an input with priority is se...

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    8. Input menu image 8-7 image 8-8 image 8-9 when: free run output is locked on an internal sync (60 hz) automatic output is locked on the selected input for the main window input 1 output is locked on source 1 input 2 output is locked on source 2 input 3 output is locked on source 3 input 4 output i...

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    8. Input menu genlock off (default position) locking done on input source of main window, when automatic was selected or on the selected input source when a specific input was selected. Projector detects automatically the vertical frequency and clock frequency of the input signal. A slightly differe...

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    8. Input menu image 8-14 when the show native resolution function is in the on position, the projector handles the source as follows: source projected image name ratio resolution ratio resolution xga 4:3 1024x768 4:3 1024x768 image projected with black borders sxga 5:4 1280x1024 5:4 1280x1024 image ...

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    8. Input menu when native resolution is on, some other menus such as aspect ratio, timings are greyed out. 8.6 source switching switching from one source to another to minimize undesired effects when switching from one source to another one can use the switching mode, using the fade effect. Image 8-...

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    8. Input menu what can happen when no signal when no signal available, a blue or black background color can be displayed or the projector can be shutdown with a certain retarding time. 8.7.1 background color how to change the color 1. Press menu to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select...

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    8. Input menu the input menu is displayed. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select shutdown time and press enter. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to change the value. Or, enter the desired value with the keyboard. When trying to exceed the maximum allowed value, the system will set it back to the maximum value. Image...

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  • Page 73: 9. Image Menu

    9. Image menu 9. Image menu overview • overview flow • how to select the image adjustments? • image settings • aspect ratio • timings • image files services • save custom settings 9.1 overview flow overview level 1 level 2 level 3 level 4 image image settings contrast brightness saturation tint phas...

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    9. Image menu level 1 level 2 level 3 level 4 vertical start advanced settings clamp delay clamp width field polarity film mode detection image file services manual load delete delete all rename copy options load file save custom settings 9.2 how to select the image adjustments? Start up 1. Use the ...

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    9. Image menu 9.3.1 contrast about contrast the contrast function is used to adjust the contrast between the light and dark areas of the displayed image. How to change the contrast? 1. Press menu to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select image and press enter. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to s...

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    9. Image menu the higher the value, the higher the brightness. Image 9-7 image 9-8 image 9-9 image 9-10 9.3.3 saturation about (color) saturation the color function is used to adjust the color saturation levels. How to change the saturation? 1. Press menu to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key...

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    9. Image menu 9.3.4 tint (hue) about tint the tint function is used to adjust color hue to obtain true color reproduction and is only active for video and s-video when the ntsc color system is used. For pal and secam sources, tint is not accessible. How to change the saturation? 1. Press menu to act...

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    9. Image menu how to change the phase? 1. Press menu to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select image and press enter. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select image settings and press enter. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select phase and press enter. The phase progress bar appears. 5. Use ◄ or ► to c...

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    9. Image menu image 9-24 image 9-25 image 9-26 image 9-27 9.3.7 noise reduction about noise reduction reduces noise and pixel jitter in all video sources. How to change? 1. Press menu to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select image and press enter. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select image ...

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    9. Image menu 9.3.8 color temperature what can be done ? The color temperature can be selected according to the type of source: there are 5 different preset color temperatures: • projector white • computer : 9300 k • video : 6500 k • film : 5400 k • broadcast : 3200 k these calibrated presets can be...

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    9. Image menu image 9-35 9.3.8.2 set a custom color temperature how to enter a custom value? 1. Press menu to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select image and press enter. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select image settings and press enter. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select color temperature a...

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    9. Image menu 9.3.9 input balance overview • introduction to input balance • adjusting the input balance 9.3.9.1 introduction to input balance introduction: unbalanced color signals when transporting signals, there is always a risk of deterioration of the information contained in the signals. In cas...

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    9. Image menu one can conclude here that a good data conversion can only be met by using three previously (input) balanced color signals 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 in...

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    9. Image menu an alternative to a full screen white/black pattern is the standard gray scale pattern, the white bar will be used for white balance and the black bar for black balance. Image 9-45 black balance 1. Press menu to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select image and press enter....

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    9. Image menu the projected image should now be noisy full black if one uses a gray scale pattern, the bright spots should appear in the black bar. Performing white input balance 1. Connect the source you want to project. 2. Press menu to activate the menus. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select image and...

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    9. Image menu 9.4 aspect ratio aspect ratio relation between the horizontal & vertical dimension in which the window will be displayed, e.G. 4 by 3 or 16 by 9. Can also be expressed as a decimal number, such as 1.77. The larger the ratio or decimal, the wider are less square the image. What can be d...

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    9. Image menu use the or key to adjust the horizontal size of the image. When the desired aspect ratio is obtained, press exit. Image 9-60 image 9-61 9.5 timings 9.5.1 source timings adjustable items • horizontal start in pixels : number of pixels between the beginning of the input signal and the st...

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    9. Image menu the corresponding adjustment box is displayed. E.G. Horizontal total pixels. Image 9-65 5. Use the ▲ or ▼ key (or ◄ or ► key) to change the value. 6. Press enter to activate the new value. 7. If necessary to change other settings, repeat from step 4. 9.5.2 advanced settings about the a...

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    9. Image menu image 9-67 image 9-68 image 9-69 image 9-70 how to change the field polarity? 1. Press menu to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select image and press enter. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select advanced settings and press enter. The advanced settings menu is displayed. 4. Use t...

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    9. Image menu image 9-74 9.5.3 advanced settings, film mode detection about film mode detection this mode detects whether film or video is displayed. When enabled, the hardware looks for tell-tale signs of 3:2 or 2:2 pull-down sequences. These are the result of converting cinema material recorded at...

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    9. Image menu auto detects for film and it starts to avoid deinterlacing artefacts, and it results in a perfect artefact-free display. Off no detection for film mode. When film with a banner is projected at the same time, and film mode is auto, the banner will shown possible artefacts as the softwar...

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    9. Image menu possible file manipulations the following file manipulations are possible : • load : installation of a file for a new source. • rename : renaming a file. • delete : deleting a file (only custom files) • delete all : delete all custom files • options : way of loading a file when a sourc...

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    9. Image menu 9.6.3 delete file how to delete? 1. Press menu to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select image and press enter. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select file services and press enter. The file service menu is displayed. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select delete and press enter. The de...

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    9. Image menu image 9-87 image 9-88 image 9-89 image 9-90 or, if you are not sure to delete all custom files, select no and press enter to activate the selection. 9.6.5 rename a file how to rename? 1. Press menu to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select image and press enter. 3. Use the...

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    9. Image menu image 9-94 image 9-95 9.6.6 copy a file how to copy? 1. Press menu to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select image and press enter. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select file services and press enter. The file service menu is displayed. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select copy and p...

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    9. Image menu 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select image and press enter. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select image services and press enter. The image service menu is displayed. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select options and press enter. Image 9-101 image 9-102 image 9-103 the options window opens. 5. Use the ...

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    9. Image menu the custom settings are written to the internal backup device. A message menu “save data ...” is displayed during the save operation. Image 9-106 image 9-107 image 9-108 r5976986 flm hd18 15/03/2010 93.

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  • Page 99: 10. Layout Menu

    10. Layout menu 10. Layout menu overview • overview flow • main window • pip window • layout file services • zoom - focus 10.1 overview flow overview level 1 level 2 level 3 level 4 layout main window source size position pip window pip window [on/off] source size position layout file services load ...

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    10. Layout menu image 10-1 image 10-2 the first character is highlighted. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select the desired character and press or key to select the next character in the name. Press exit to return. The new file is generated. 10.2.1 source selection what can be done ? The source of the main w...

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    10. Layout menu image 10-7 size adjustment main window a width adjustment b height adjustment the size can be changed with respect to the original aspect ratio. How to adjust with respect to the original aspect ratio? 1. Press menu to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select layout and pr...

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    10. Layout menu image 10-11 [ ] = no lock between height and width. [x] = width and height are locked. 6. Use or▲ ▼ to adjust the size with respect to the original aspect ratio. When the desired size is reached, press exit. A save window opens. Image 10-12 how to adjust height and width separately? ...

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    10. Layout menu image 10-16 [ ] = no lock between height and width. [x] = width and height are locked. 6. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to adjust the height. Use the ◄ or ► key to adjust the width. When the desired size is reached, press exit. A save window opens. Image 10-17 7. Select with the ▲ or ▼ key yes ...

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    10. Layout menu use the ◄ or ► key to adjust left start point. When the desired size is reached, press exit. A save window opens. Image 10-19 image 10-20 image 10-21 image 10-22 image 10-23 6. Select with the ▲ or ▼ key save and press enter. Select with the ▲ or ▼ key delete, when no save is desired...

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    10. Layout menu image 10-24 position of pip a top position b left position 10.3.2 picture in picture activation how to activate pip? 1. Press menu to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select layout and press enter. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select pip window and press enter. The pip window...

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    10. Layout menu the source selection window opens. 5. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select the desired source and press enter to activate this source. Image 10-28 image 10-29 image 10-30 image 10-31 10.3.4 picture in picture size of the window what can be done? The width and height of the picture in picture...

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    10. Layout menu image 10-33 size pip window remark how to change the size with respect to the aspect ratio? 1. Press menu to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select window and press enter. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select pip window and press enter. The main window opens. 4. Use the ▲ or ...

  • Page 108

    10. Layout menu a save window opens. Image 10-38 7. Select with the ▲ or ▼ key yes and press enter. Select with the ▲ or ▼ key no, when no save is desired and press enter. How to change the height and width separately? 1. Press menu to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select window and p...

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    10. Layout menu a save window opens. Image 10-43 7. Select with the ▲ or ▼ key yes and press enter. Select with the ▲ or ▼ key no, when no save is desired and press enter. 10.3.5 picture in picture, position window what can be done? The picture in picture window can be position on any place on the d...

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    10. Layout menu 10.4 layout file services overview • load layout • rename a layout • delete a layout • copy / save as a layout 10.4.1 load layout when loading a layout which required two sources, the pip window on/off setting will be switched to on. How to load? 1. Press menu to activate the menus. ...

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    10. Layout menu 10.4.2 rename a layout only custom created layouts can be renamed. How to rename? 1. Press menu to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select window and press enter. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select layout and press enter. The layout services window opens. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ k...

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    10. Layout menu the layout services window opens. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select delete and press enter. The delete window opens. Image 10-57 image 10-58 image 10-59 image 10-60 the first 3 layouts are default layouts and cannot be delete. 5. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select the layout that must be del...

  • Page 113

    10. Layout menu image 10-61 image 10-62 image 10-63 image 10-64 10.5 zoom - focus what can be done ? When changing from one layout to another, the zoom/focus settings can be different for each layout or they can be kept the same for all layouts. How to set the zoom - focus setting 1. Press menu to a...

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  • Page 115: 11. Lamp Menu

    11. Lamp menu 11. Lamp menu overview • overview flow • lamp power mode • lamp power • lamp identification • z-axis adjustment 11.1 overview flow overview level 1 level 2 level 3 level 4 lamp power mode normal economic power clo mode [on / off] clo target lumens identification serial number article n...

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    11. Lamp menu image 11-1 image 11-2 image 11-3 remarks 1. When mode is set to [normal], then clo mode can be switched on and off. 2. When switching the power mode to [economic] while the clo mode is on, then the clo mode is switched to off. 3. When the power mode is [economic] and the clo mode is sw...

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    11. Lamp menu 11.4 lamp identification about the lamp identification menu gives an overview of the most important parameters of the used lamp. These parameters are: • serial number lamp • article number of the used lamp • run time since first start up of the lamp • remaining run time for a safe oper...

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    11. Lamp menu the z-axis dialog box is display and indicates the current light output.. Image 11-11 image 11-12 image 11-13 114 r5976986 flm hd18 15/03/2010

  • Page 119: 12. Alignment Menu

    12. Alignment menu 12. Alignment menu about this chapter this chapter describes the alignment of the projector once the physical installation is finished. Via the software, the image will be perfectly aligned on the screen. Overview • overview flow • orientation • lens adjustment • side keystone • w...

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    12. Alignment menu level 1 level 2 level 3 gamma internal patterns checker board color bars convergence focus full screen black full screen blue full screen green full screen red full screen white hatch outline color space projector ebu smpte custom scenergix status white level black level show patt...

  • Page 121

    12. Alignment menu image 12-1 image 12-2 image 12-3 for more information about the physical installation, see chapter “general”, “projector configurations”. 12.3 lens adjustment quick way to enter the lens adjustment setting; press the lens button on the local keypad or the remote control. Access to...

  • Page 122

    12. Alignment menu 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to zoom the lens. Use the ◄ or ► key to focus the lens. 3. Press enter to go to the shift adjustments. Lens shift 1. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select shift and press enter or when in the zoom/focus menu press enter to toggle to the shift menu. Image 12-9 image 12...

  • Page 123

    12. Alignment menu 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select alignment and press enter. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select side keystone and press enter. The keystone dialog box appears. 4. Use the ◄ or ► key to adjust the keystone of the image. When the upper part of the image is wider than the lower part of th...

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    12. Alignment menu image 12-16 example 1 : distorted image image 12-17 example 2 : distorted image the warp functions can slow down the switching from one source to another when input locking is set to automatic and there is a difference in frequency between both sources. 12.5.2 warp status differen...

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    12. Alignment menu 12.5.3 horizontal keystone correction what can be done? Horizontal keystone adjustment is used to align the image if the projector is mounted at a non standard projection angle. In some cases, horizontal keystone has to be used in combination with vertical keystone. When adjusting...

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    12. Alignment menu image 12-25 12.5.4 vertical keystone correction what can be done ? Vertical keystone adjustment is used to align the image if the projector is mounted at a non standard projection angle. In some cases, vertical keystone has to be used in combination with horizontal keystone. When ...

  • Page 127

    12. Alignment menu image 12-27 image 12-28 image 12-29 image 12-30 12.5.5 rotation what can be done ? A rotation is used to turn the image on the projection surface when the projector is slightly rotated around its axes. Image 12-31 rotation how to rotate 1. Press menu to activate the menus. 2. Use ...

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    12. Alignment menu image 12-32 image 12-33 image 12-34 image 12-35 12.5.6 pincushion - barrel correction what can be done ? A barrel distortion or pincushion distortion can adjusted so that a normal image is displayed. Positive adjustments introduce more barrel distortion. Negative adjustments intro...

  • Page 129

    12. Alignment menu image 12-37 image 12-38 image 12-39 image 12-40 12.5.7 4 corner correction what can be done ? Each corner of the image can be moved individually in the x and y direction to correct a distortion. Take in account that the aspect ratio can be changed while moving one of the corners. ...

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    12. Alignment menu 5. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select a corner and press enter. 6. Use ▲ or ▼ key to move the selected point in the x position and use ◄ or ► key to move the selected point in the y position. Image 12-42 image 12-43 image 12-44 image 12-45 image 12-46 12.5.8 reset warp settings what can...

  • Page 131

    12. Alignment menu image 12-47 image 12-48 image 12-49 12.5.9 load warp file what can be done ? Special corrections which are not possible with the functions inside the projector are possible by loading a file which contains these corrections. This file should be created on an external computer and ...

  • Page 132

    12. Alignment menu image 12-54 12.6 contrast enhancement purpose increase the contrast for all video and data sources. How to change 1. Press menu to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select alignment and press enter. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select contrast enhancement and press enter. T...

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    12. Alignment menu which blanking adjustments are available ? • top blanking • bottom blanking • left blanking • right blanking image 12-59 blanking a top blanking b bottom blanking c left blanking d right blanking the reset function brings all blanking settings back to zero. How to adjust the blank...

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    12. Alignment menu 12.8 gamma about gamma gamma is an image quality enhancement function that offers a richer image by brightening the already darker portions of the image without altering the brightness of the brighter portions (contrast feeling enhanced). How to adjust gamma? 1. Press menu to acti...

  • Page 135

    12. Alignment menu the selected pattern is displayed. The following patterns are available: - checker board - color bars - convergence - focus - full screen black - full screen blue - full screen green - full screen red - full screen white - hatch - outline - purity - scenergix 12.10 color space col...

  • Page 136

    12. Alignment menu 6. When custom is selected, use the ► key to view the details. To adjust the custom values, select the desired color point using the ▲ or ▼ key and change the value with ◄ or ► key until the desired value is reached. When finished, press exit to return. Image 12-72 12.11 scenergix...

  • Page 137

    12. Alignment menu adjustable overlapping area 50% 100% 50% 100% image 2 image 1 image 2 image 1 light output per image total composite light output image 12-74 scenergix basic principle 12.11.2 preparations scenergix preparations to ensure proper scenergix adjustment, be sure that the following adj...

  • Page 138

    12. Alignment menu 12.11.4 scenergix overlap zone (horizontal scenergix) definitions image 12-78 scenergix set up overlap : number of pixels that overlap horizontal resolution of 1 projector total horizontal screen resolution : [(horizontal resolution of 1 projector) x 2] minus overlap. Horizontal r...

  • Page 139

    12. Alignment menu how to set for the second projector 1. Go to layout → main window → size 2. Enter the value for the width as follow: total horizontal screen resolution / 2 - 0.5 x overlap zone. 3. Position = original start + horizontal width of projector 1 - overlap zone image 12-83 image 12-84 i...

  • Page 140

    12. Alignment menu how to set for the first projector 1. Go to layout → main window → size 2. Enter the value for the height as follow: total vertical screen resolution / 2 - 0.5 x overlap zone. 3. Position remains the same. Image 12-89 image 12-90 image 12-91 image 12-92 how to set for the second p...

  • Page 141

    12. Alignment menu image 12-96 image 12-97 12.11.6 scenergix size adjustment (white level) what can be done with the white level menu? The white level menu contains top, bottom, left or right item to set the blending zone. The scenergix menu items are only accessible when status is [on]. How to set ...

  • Page 142

    12. Alignment menu a pattern with the different areas is displayed. Image 12-102 width selections 6. Use the cursor keys to move the border of the overlap area to the desired position. Set first the width for the first projector and repeat for the second one. Image 12-103 width set up for projector ...

  • Page 143

    12. Alignment menu image 12-104 width set up for projector 2 12.11.7 adjusting the black level of the images why black level adjustment for dark images, the overlap zone will be brighter then the rest of the images. Typically for dlp projectors, next to the overlap zone, a brighter area is recognize...

  • Page 144

    12. Alignment menu 5. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select one of the four size adjustments and press enter. Image 12-106 image 12-107 image 12-108 image 12-109 image 12-110 dlp leakage area 1 overlap area 2 dlp leakage area 6. Use the cursor keys to move the green border line to the desired position. 140 r...

  • Page 145

    12. Alignment menu the leakage area for this overlap is defined and will be excluded during black level adjustment. How to adjust 1. Press menu to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select alignment and press enter. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select scenergix and press enter. 4. Use the ▲ or...

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  • Page 147: 13. Projector Control

    13. Projector control 13. Projector control about this chapter this chapter explains the setup of the control part of the software such as projector address and all types of communication with the external world. Overview • overview flow • projector address • serial communication • network • ir cont...

  • Page 148

    13. Projector control level 1 level 2 level 3 shortcut keys menu position menu bar scale local lcd local lcd time out local lcd contrast language english français deutsch español italiano 13.2 projector address overview • individual projector address • common address 13.2.1 individual projector addr...

  • Page 149

    13. Projector control image 13-1 image 13-2 image 13-3 image 13-4 13.2.2 common address about common address a common address can be ’0’ or ’1’. Any command coming from a remote control programmed with that common address will be executed. How to change the common address? 1. Press menu to activate ...

  • Page 150

    13. Projector control image 13-8 13.3 serial communication overview • baud rate setup • interface standard • rs422 termination 13.3.1 baud rate setup what can be done? The baudrate for a serial connection with a computer can be set up. How to set up? 1. Press menu to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲...

  • Page 151

    13. Projector control 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select serial communication and press enter. The serial communication menu opens. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select interface standard and press enter to toggle between [rs232] or [rs422].. Default: [rs232] image 13-12 image 13-13 image 13-14 13.3.3 rs422...

  • Page 152

    13. Projector control 13.4.1 introduction to a network connection dhcp dynamic host configuration protocol. Dhcp is a communications protocol that lets network administrators manage centrally and automate the assignment of ip addresses in an organization’s network. Using the internet protocol, each ...

  • Page 153

    13. Projector control [on] = dhcp is activated. Automatic assigning of an address is activated. [off ] = dhcp is deactivated. A fixed address will be used. Image 13-18 image 13-19 image 13-20 13.4.3 ip-address set up how to set up? 1. Press menu to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select...

  • Page 154

    13. Projector control 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select projector control and press enter. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select network and press enter. The ethernet menu opens. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select subnet mask and press enter to select. Note: an address contains 4 octets with a maximum value of...

  • Page 155

    13. Projector control image 13-29 image 13-30 image 13-31 image 13-32 6. Press exit to return. 13.5 ir control switching what can be done? Each ir receiver inside the projector can be activated or deactivated. When an ir receiver is deactivated, no ir signal send to this ir receiver will be processe...

  • Page 156

    13. Projector control overview • dmx address • dmx universe • dmx monitor • dmx mode • art-net activation • home lens at startup art-net dmx when using a dmx console compatible with art-net, the ethernet network serves as the link for dmx control. Make sure that your lighting desk and all projectors...

  • Page 157

    13. Projector control how to set a dmx universe 1. Press menu to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select projector control and press enter. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select art dmx and press enter. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select dmx universe and press enter. 5. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to sele...

  • Page 158

    13. Projector control image 13-44 image 13-45 image 13-46 image 13-47 when selecting dmx monitor and no dmx device is connected, the message “no dmx data, check connection to display channels” appears on the screen. When enter is pressed the same window appears as dmx monitor but without values. 13....

  • Page 159

    13. Projector control image 13-48 image 13-49 image 13-50 13.6.5 art-net activation what can be done ? Dmx via art-net can be activated [on] or blocked [off]. Default value : off how to toggle 1. Press menu to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select projector control and press enter. 3. ...

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    13. Projector control [on] : home lens will be executed during power on. [off] : home lens will not be executed during power on. Image 13-54 image 13-55 image 13-56 13.7 buttons functionality some buttons on the rcu or local keypad can have a different functionality depending on the need of the proj...

  • Page 161

    13. Projector control 13.7.2 apa (auto) button what can be done? The function of the apa (auto) button can be configured according the wishes of the user. The function can be: • align only (only aligning of the preview window is executed) • auto-image menu. This function opens an auto image menu whe...

  • Page 162

    13. Projector control image 13-66 13.8 menu position overview • on screen menu • bar scale 13.8.1 on screen menu what is possible? The on screen menu can be positioned on 3 different places on the screen but always vertically centered on the screen. The horizontal position can be: • centered • top a...

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    13. Projector control 13.8.2 bar scale what is possible? The bar scale can be positioned on 3 different places on the screen but always vertically on the right side. The horizontal position can be: • centered • top aligned • bottom aligned brightness: 60 0 100 brightness: 60 0 100 brightness: 60 0 1...

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    13. Projector control image 13-75 image 13-76 image 13-77 13.9.2 local lcd contrast what is possible? The contrast of the local lcd can be adapted the needs of the environment. How to change? 1. Press menu to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select projector control and press enter. 3. U...

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    13. Projector control the following languages are available: • english • french • german • spanish • italians all available languages are indicated in the language of the country. The current active language is indicated by an asterisk (*). How to change the language 1. Press menu to activate the me...

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  • Page 167: 14. Service Menu

    14. Service menu 14. Service menu about this chapter this chapter refers to the service menu in which the customer can find valuable information when calling the barco help desk. 14.1 overview flow overview level 1 level 2 level 3 service identification diagnosis version voltages temperatures fan sp...

  • Page 168

    14. Service menu the following items will be displayed: • projector address • type of projector • package • configuration • baud rate • ip address • mac address • text • serial number of projector: this number can be useful when calling for technical assistance. • runtime • lamp runtime • customer i...

  • Page 169

    14. Service menu 14.3 diagnosis what can be seen? The diagnosis menu gives the possibility to get an overview of the working of the projector. 14.3.1 how to start up the diagnosis? Start up 1. Press menu to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select service and press enter. The service wind...

  • Page 170

    14. Service menu image 14-11 use the ▲ or ▼ item in the menu to select the previous or next page with information. 14.3.3 voltages how to display an overview? 1. Press menu to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select service and press enter. The service window opens. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key...

  • Page 171

    14. Service menu use the ▲ or ▼ item in the menu to select the previous or next page with information. 14.3.4 i²c diagnosis how to select? 1. Press menu to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select service and press enter. The service window opens. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select diagnosis...

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    14. Service menu the temperature overview menu will be displayed. Image 14-20 image 14-21 image 14-22 image 14-23 use the ▲ or ▼ item in the menu to select the previous or next page with information. 14.3.6 fan speeds overview how to get an overview? 1. Press menu to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲...

  • Page 173

    14. Service menu image 14-24 image 14-25 image 14-26 image 14-27 use the ▲ or ▼ item in the menu to select the previous or next page with information. 14.3.7 spi how to get an overview 1. Press menu to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select service and press enter. The service window op...

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    14. Service menu image 14-31 14.3.8 error logging overview how to get an overview? 1. Press menu to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select service and press enter. The service window opens. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select diagnosis and press enter. The diagnosis screen will be displayed...

  • Page 175

    14. Service menu the convergence pattern is displayed. Press enter to toggle to another pattern. Press exit to return to the menu. Image 14-35 image 14-36 image 14-37 5. To adjust the convergence of the selected pattern, use the ◄ or ► for a horizontal adjustment and ▲ or ▼ for a vertical adjust- me...

  • Page 176

    14. Service menu the internal service pattern window opens. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select the desired patterns and press enter. When a pattern is selected, press enter to toggle to other patterns of the selected type. Press exit to return to the internal service pattern menu. Image 14-40 image 14-...

  • Page 177

    14. Service menu how to return to the default settings 1. Press menu to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select service and press enter. The service window opens. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select restore factory defaults and press enter. The factory defaults confirmation window opens. 4. ...

  • Page 178

    14. Service menu 14.8 save custom settings what is done? The current custom settings can be saved to the internal backup device in the same way as it would be done when the projector was switched to standby. How to save 1. Press menu to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select service and...

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    14. Service menu yes will switch the projector in refill mode. When no is selected, the projector stays in normal mode. Image 14-54 image 14-55 image 14-56 c aution : restart of the projector is necessary to terminate the refill mode. Before restarting, switch off the projector and reinstall first t...

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    14. Service menu when broadcast mode on, switch also genlock to on (input → input locking → automatic + options) and enter the correct values for this source. 14.11 usb memory what is possible with an usb device? An usb device, fat 16 formatted can be used, to save custom settings from the projector...

  • Page 181

    14. Service menu the custom settings on the projector are stored on the usb device together with the serial number of the projector. Different saves can be made from different projectors on the same usb device. When there is no usb device connected to the usb slot, a message, no usb device found, is...

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  • Page 183: 15. Maintenance

    15. Maintenance 15. Maintenance about this chapter this chapter contains detailed maintenance procedures like dust filter replacement, lens cleaning etc. These procedures can easily be performed by the operator of the projector. C aution : all hepa filters of the projector must be replaced on a regu...

  • Page 184

    15. Maintenance c aution : never install a used hepa filter. Always install a new hepa filter. 15.2 replacement of the dust filter on the bottom side necessary parts • new hepa dust filter for the bottom side (r9854480). • 2.5 mm allen key. How to replace the hepa dust filter on the bottom side of t...

  • Page 185

    15. Maintenance a a image 15-4 7. Reinstall the side cover of the projector, see "installation of the side cover", page 195. C aution : never install a used hepa filter. Always install a new hepa filter. 15.3 replacement of the dust filter on the top side necessary parts new hepa dust filter for the...

  • Page 186

    15. Maintenance 2. Check the pressure indicated on the internal manometer of the liquid cooling circuit. 1 0.5 image 15-6 3. This pressure should be between 0,5 and 1 bar. If the pressure, indicated on the manometer, is out of range, inform the respon- sible and qualified technicians, so they may ta...

  • Page 187: 16. Servicing

    16. Servicing 16. Servicing about this chapter this chapter contains general servicing procedures like lamp replacement, input unit replacement etc. Note that some of these procedures may only be performed by qualified technical service personnel. Overview • removal of the lamp house • removal of th...

  • Page 188

    16. Servicing 4. Clasp the lamp house by the handles and pull the lamp house out of the projector. Image 16-2 while starting up the projector, the electronics detect if a lamp is installed. If no lamp is installed, it is not possible to start up the projector. 16.2 removal of the input & communicati...

  • Page 189

    16. Servicing image 16-4 16.3 removal of an input module the procedure below is applicable to all input modules of the input & communication unit of the projector. Necessary tools phillips screw driver ph1. How to remove an input module out of the input & communication unit of the projector ? 1. Swi...

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    16. Servicing image 16-6 c aution : ensure that all unused input slots of the input & communication unit are always covered with a dummy front plate. After removing one of the input modules, immediately replace with an other one or install a dummy front cover on the unused input slot. 16.4 installat...

  • Page 191

    16. Servicing 4. Push the lamp house forward until it slides fully into the projector. 5. Secure the correct position of the lamp house by tightening all three spring lock screws as illustrated. Image 16-8 6. Reinstall the lamp cover of the projector, see "installation of the lamp cover", page 196. ...

  • Page 192

    16. Servicing image 16-9 4. Push the input & communication unit forward until you feel the connectors of the unit fit in their sockets. The back of the front plate of the unit must touch the chassis of the projector. 5. Secure the input & communication unit by fastening the four captive screws in th...

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    16. Servicing g image 16-11 3. Push the input module forward until you feel that the connector of the input module fit in the socket of the input slot. The back of the front plate of the module must touch the front plate of the input & communication unit. 4. Secure the input module by fastening both...

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  • Page 195

    17. Removal of the projector covers 17. Removal of the projector covers about this chapter most maintenance and servicing procedures demand removing one or more of the projector covers to gain access to the parts to maintain or to service. To avoid redundancy, all procedures about cover removing or ...

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    17. Removal of the projector covers image 17-2 17.2 removal of the side cover c aution : remove the side cover of the projector only in a clean and dust free area. Never remove the side cover in an area which is subject to airborne contaminants such as that produced by smoke machines or similar. Nec...

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    17. Removal of the projector covers 17.3 removal of the lamp cover w arning : this procedure may only be performed by qualified technical service personnel. Necessary tools 7 mm flat screw driver. How to remove the lamp cover of the projector ? 1. Release the two captive screws at the top and bottom...

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    17. Removal of the projector covers image 17-7 2. Remove the input cover from the projector doing the following: a) gently pull out the right bottom corner (a) of the input cover, b) then gently pull out the right top corner (b) of the input cover, c) then move the input cover away from the projecto...

  • Page 199

    17. Removal of the projector covers image 17-9 4. Secure the front cover by locking the captive screw in the middle at the bottom of the front cover. Image 17-10 5. Reinstall the rubber dust ring around the lens holder. See image 17-10. 17.6 installation of the side cover necessary tools 7 mm flat s...

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    17. Removal of the projector covers image 17-12 4. Secure the side cover by locking the captive screw in the middle at the bottom of the side cover. Image 17-13 17.7 installation of the lamp cover necessary tools 7 mm flat screw driver. How to install the lamp cover of the projector ? 1. Install the...

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    17. Removal of the projector covers 17.8 installation of the input cover necessary tools 7 mm flat screw driver. How to install the input cover of the projector ? 1. Install the input cover of the projector doing the following: a) bring the input cover towards its final position (a), b) then gently ...

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  • Page 203: A. Dimensions

    A. Dimensions a. Dimensions overview • dimensions of the flm hd18 • dimensions of the flm flight case • dimensions of the rigging clamps a.1 dimensions of the flm hd18 dimensions 730 250 520 643 14.8 13 0 14 8 14 8 480 485 459 485 643 676.1 771.1 771. 1 104 0 598. 05 483. 5 512. 6 310. 5 47. 5 115 2...

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    A. Dimensions point of gravity 233 359 224. 5 image a-2 dimensions given in millimeters. A.2 dimensions of the flm flight case dimensions 1194 66 0 81 7. 5 80 8 1175 819 800 image a-3 dimensions given in millimeters. 200 r5976986 flm hd18 15/03/2010

  • Page 205

    A. Dimensions a.3 dimensions of the rigging clamps dimensions 99 50 m10 26.5 18 sw17 40 45 30 30 75 29 .8 2 12 0 image a-4 dimensions given in millimeters. R5976986 flm hd18 15/03/2010 201.

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  • Page 207: B. Standard Source Files

    B. Standard source files b. Standard source files b.1 table overview table overview the following standard image files are pre-programmed in the projector. Name 2 fvert hz 3 fhor khz 4 fpix mhz 5 ptot 6 pact 7 ltot 8 lact 9 640x350@85 85,079 37,860 31,500 832 640 445 350 640x400@85 85,079 37,860 31,...

  • Page 208

    B. Standard source files name 2 fvert hz 3 fhor khz 4 fpix mhz 5 ptot 6 pact 7 ltot 8 lact 9 1400x1050rb@60 59,946 64,742 100,997 1560 1400 1080 1050 1600x1200@60 60,001 75,002 162,004 2160 1600 1250 1200 1600x1200@65 64,998 81,248 175,496 2160 1600 1250 1200 1600x1200@70 69,997 87,497 188,993 2160 ...

  • Page 209: C. Dmx Chart

    C. Dmx chart c. Dmx chart overview • dmx chart, basic • dmx chart, extended • dmx chart, full c.1 dmx chart, basic overview chan- nel function value action 0 - 5 mechanical shutter 1 intensity 0 - 255 electronic contrast 2 function selection 0 - 7 no function 8 - 15 layout 1 16 - 23 layout 2 24 - 31...

  • Page 210

    C. Dmx chart c.2 dmx chart, extended overview chan- nel function value default actions 0 - 5 mechanical shutter closed 1 intensity 0 - 255 contrast 0 - channel 3 2 brightness 0 - 255 128 adjusts the brightness between 0 and 100% (slm/xlm doesn’t adjust on dvi) 3 contrast 0 - 255 128 adjusts the cont...

  • Page 211

    C. Dmx chart chan- nel function value default actions 9 zoom (lsb) 0 - 255 fine zoom adjustment 0 - 7 lamp power 100% 8 - 15 lamp power 98% 16 - 23 lamp power 96% 24 - 31 lamp power 94% 32 - 39 lamp power 91% 40 - 47 lamp power 89% 48 - 55 lamp power 86% 56 - 63 lamp power 84% 64 - 71 lamp power 82%...

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    C. Dmx chart chan- nel function value default action 0 - 7 no function 8 - 15 layout 1 (execution takes 5 sec) 16 - 23 layout 2 (execution takes 5 sec) 24 - 31 layout 3 (execution takes 5 sec) 32 - 39 layout 4 (execution takes 5 sec) 40 - 47 layout 5 (execution takes 5 sec) 48 - 55 layout 6 (executi...

  • Page 213

    C. Dmx chart chan- nel function value default action 0 - 26 0 powered at 100% 27 - 52 powered at 98% 53 - 79 powered at 96% 80 - 105 powered at 94% 106 - 131 powered at 91% 132 - 157 powered at 89% 158 - 183 powered at 86% 184 - 209 powered at 84% 210 - 235 powered at 82% 9 lamp power 236 - 255 powe...

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  • Page 215: D. Troubleshooting

    D. Troubleshooting d. Troubleshooting d.1 error codes overview when the error code is preceded by a ’-’ sign, then the error means a real error for the projector. When the error code is preceded by a ’+’ sign, then the error code means a warning. The projector does not fail yet, but take care for th...

  • Page 216

    D. Troubleshooting error code description error warning caused by action 2802 lps start failed yes - lps (address 0x28) replace lps 2203 boost start failed yes - lps (address 0x20) replace lps 2503 boost start failed yes - lps (address 0x22) replace lps 2803 boost start failed yes - lps (address 0x2...

  • Page 217

    D. Troubleshooting error code description error warning caused by action 7694 red front dmd temp high yes yes high temperature on red dmd check if air slots are free. Clean air filters. If problem persists, call a qualified service engineer 7693 red front dmd temp open yes yes temperature sensor on ...

  • Page 218

    D. Troubleshooting error code description error warning caused by action 7664 blue block temp high yes yes high temperature on blue dmd cooling block check if air slots are free. Clean air filters. If problem persists, call a qualified service engineer 7663 blue block temp open yes yes temperature s...

  • Page 219

    D. Troubleshooting error code description error warning caused by action 7980 blue dmd temp high yes yes high temperature on dmd check if air slot are free; clean air filters if problem persists, call a qualified service engineer 7978 lamp temp high yes yes high temperature lamp check if air slot ar...

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    D. Troubleshooting error code description error warning caused by action 7954 vtec voltage high no yes supply voltage for dmd cooling too high if problem persists, call a qualified service engineer 7953 vmtr voltage low no yes supply voltage for motors too low if problem persists, call a qualified s...

  • Page 221

    D. Troubleshooting error code description error warning caused by action 9398 maximum image files reached yes no reaching the maximum allowed number of files delete some unnecessary files 10498 unsupported module yes no module with obsolete firmware call a qualified service engineer r5976986 flm hd1...

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  • Page 223: E. Specifications

    E. Specifications e. Specifications overview • specifications flm hd18 • specifications flm 5 cable input (multi purpose) • specifications flm hdsdi – sdi input • specifications flm dvi input • specifications flm dvi hdcp input e.1 specifications flm hd18 overview light output 16,000 ansi lumen 18,0...

  • Page 224

    E. Specifications communication • 1x rs-232c in (d-9 connector) • 1x rs-232c out (d-9 connector) • 1x rs-232c in (xlr connector) • 2x prop. Protocol (rj45 connector) • mini-jack for wired remote control compatibility • all current video sources (pal, secam, ntsc) in composite, s-vhs, component or rg...

  • Page 225

    E. Specifications e.2 specifications flm 5 cable input (multi purpose) front view 5 cable input sycn ok sel 5-cable input r/p r g/y/video b/p b h/s v/c r image e-1 signal connectivity input signal r / p r g / y / video b / p b h / s v / c r rgbhv r g b h v rgbs r g b s composite sync or video as syn...

  • Page 226

    E. Specifications • diagnostic led’s on front panel: - green led: lights up in case input module is selected - yellow led: lights up in case sync detected e.3 specifications flm hdsdi – sdi input input front view hdsdi – sdi input hdsdi - sdi input input 1 input 2 loop output sync ok sel image e-2 s...

  • Page 227

    E. Specifications e.4 specifications flm dvi input input front view sync ok sel dvi input image e-3 specifications • dvi type: dvi-i (dvi-integrated), but the analog signals are not supported. Single-link configuration. • single link dvi for pixelclocks up to 165mhz • vertical frequencies: 24 - 75 h...

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  • Page 229: F. Order Info

    F. Order info f. Order info f.1 spare part order info order info: order info description r9854490 flm/slm adaptor plate (for stacking an slm projector upon an flm projector). R9854540 flm lamp house (3.5kw lamp included). R9854541 flm lamp house refurbish (3.5kw lamp included). R9854430 5 cable inpu...

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    F. Order info 226 r5976986 flm hd18 15/03/2010

  • Page 231: Glossary

    Glossary glossary 2:2 pull-down the process of transferring 24-frames/sec film format into video by repeating each frame (used for pal dvd’s) as two video fields. ( ad ) 3:2 pull-down method used to map the 24 fps of film onto the 30 fps (60 fields) or 25 fps (50 fields), so that one film frame occu...

  • Page 232

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

  • Page 233: Index

    Index index a address 52 program 52 rcu 52 adjustment 49–50 quick set up 49–50 lens 49 lens functions 50 lens key 49 pip 50 adjustment mode 55–57 about 55 lcd display menus 56 local keypad 55 menu memory 57 navigation 56 on screen menus 56 rcu 55 start up 55 test patterns 57 air flow 16 align 25–26,...

  • Page 234

    Index dmx universe 152 download plug-in 16 download projector toolset 16 dust filter 179–181 bottom 180 front 179 top 181 e error codes 211 error logging 170 start up 170 ethernet 40 exterior 182 cleaning 182 f fan speeds 168 diagnosis 168 file services 88 manual load file 88 film mode detection 86 ...

  • Page 235

    Index selection 130 ir communication 38 ir control 151 k keystone 118 l lamp 111–113, 189 identification 113 overview flow 111 power 112 power mode 111 realign 189 z-axis 113 lamp house 183, 186 install 186 remove 183 lamp identification 113 lamp power 112 lamp power mode 111 language 51, 160 select...

  • Page 236

    Index shortcut keys 157 standby 156 ir control 151 language 160 selection 160 local lcd 159 local lcd contrast 160 local lcd time out 159 menu position 158–159 bar scale 159 on screen menu 158 network 147–150 dhcp 148 gateway 150 introduction 148 ip-address 149 subnet-mask 149 projector address 144–...

  • Page 237

    Index diagnosis 169 stacked 33 align 33 stacking 31 start up 46, 55 adjustment mode 55 errors and warnings 46 startup errors 46 startup warnings 46 suspend 26 projector 26 switching off 47 switching to standby 46 t table mount 25 align 25 temperatures 167 diagnosis 167 test patterns 57 adjustment mo...

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  • Page 239

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