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Barco Galaxy NH-12 User Manual

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    Barco galaxy nh-12 user guide r9040400 r59770122/06 20/01/2015.

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    Factory: barco nv, simulation division noordlaan 5, b-8520 kuurne phone: +32 56.36.82.11 fax: +32 56.36.84.86 support: www.Barco.Com/esupport 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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    The contract, all guarantee claims of the purchaser will be rendered invalid. Not included in the guarantee coverage are system failures which are attributed to programs or special electronic circuitry provided by the purchaser, e.G. Interfaces. Normal wear as well as normal maintenance are not subj...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents table of contents 1. Introduction ......................................................................................................... 5 1.1 about . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Table of contents 7.3.6 dvi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 7.4 image . . . . . ....

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    Table of contents 7.9.7.1 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 7.9.7.2 choosing dynacolor sets . . . . . ...

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    Table of contents glossary ............................................................................................................... 209 index.................................................................................................................... 211 list of tables ...................

  • Page 9: 1. Introduction

    1. Introduction 1. Introduction 1.1 about about this manual this manual describes the barco galaxy nh-12 projector. It contains 4 main chapters : 1. Installation : the mechanical setup of the projector. 2. Setup : adjusting the projection parameters in order to get the best image reproduction. 3. Ge...

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    1. Introduction 6 r59770122 barco galaxy nh-12 20/01/2015.

  • Page 11: 2. Packaging

    2. Packaging 2. Packaging 2.1 unpacking cee7/7 european power plug to connect the power cord to the wall outlet. Nema l6-20p american power plug to connect the power cord to the wall outlet. Content • 1 projector (weight ± 70 kg or ± 175 lbs) • 1 remote control unit rcu + 2 batteries. • 2 power cabl...

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    2. Packaging save the original shipping carton and packing material, they will be necessary if you ever have to ship your projector. For maximum protection, repack your projector as it was originally packed at the factory. 8 r59770122 barco galaxy nh-12 20/01/2015.

  • Page 13: 3. Installation Guidelines

    3. Installation guidelines 3. Installation guidelines overview • general installation guidelines • air flow guidelines • projector position • free space 3.1 general installation guidelines w arning : before installing the projector, read first the safety instructions in the safety manual (r5976125) ...

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    3. Installation guidelines which screen type ? There are two major categories of screens used for projection equipment. Those used for front projected images and those for rear projection applications. Screens are rated by how much light they reflect (or transmit in the case of rear projection syste...

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    3. Installation guidelines 3.3 projector position c aution : not respecting the projector tilt range will cause lamp flicker or even premature lamp failure. Projector tilt range the tilt range of the projector is restricted by the tilt range of the lamp. The images below show the maximum tilt range ...

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    3. Installation guidelines 200 mm 200 mm 200 mm 500 mm 500 mm 500 mm image 3-5 dimensions: free space around the projector 12 r59770122 barco galaxy nh-12 20/01/2015.

  • Page 17: 4. Installation

    4. Installation 4. Installation overview • battery installation in the rcu • lens installation • projector configuration • positioning the projector • connections • controls overview projector dimensions dimensions are given in mm and inch (1inch = 25.4 mm) weight (without lens) : 70kg (175 lbs) r59...

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    4. Installation ba rco ic on n h -1 2 90 261 460 408 166 635 465 130 589 913 805 108 104 408 182 air outlets 350 320 190 30 image 4-1 dimensions 4.1 battery installation in the rcu how are the batteries delivered ? The batteries (not yet installed to save the battery life time) are delivered inside ...

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    4. Installation 2. Lift up the top side of the cover at the same time. 3. Insert the 2 new 1,5 v batteries as indicated in the rcu. + + rcu top 1 2 3 image 4-2 battery installation 4. Put the battery cover back on its place. 4.2 lens installation overview • lens range • lens formulas • shift capabil...

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    4. Installation metric formulas (meter) inch formulas (inch) tld+ (1.5–2.0:1) pd min = (1.42 x sw) + 0.08 pd max = (1.88 x sw) + 0.12 pd min = (1.42 x sw) + 3.20 pd max = (1.88 x sw) + 4.90 tld+ (2.0–2.8:1) pd min = (1.88 x sw) + 0.07 pd max = (2.57 x sw) + 0.07 pd min = (1.88 x sw) + 2.90 pd max = ...

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    4. Installation lens range vertical shift horizontal shift tld+ (1.2:1) tld+ (1.5-2.0:1) tld+ (2.0-2.8:1) tld+ (2.8-4.5:1) tld (4.5-7.5:1) up/down : 137% left/right : 57% table 4-3 maximum shift range in function of lens projector screen horizontal shift in nominal position horizontal shift : +100% ...

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    4. Installation up image 4-6 assembling the lens, screening up to the top side image 4-7 lens interface plate, screening up to the top side 3. Mount the assembly (lens + interface plate) on the lens holder insert and tighten the 4 screws with one hand while supporting the lens with the other hand ca...

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    4. Installation image 4-8 lens assembly mounting 4.3 projector configuration c aution : projectors in ceiling configuration must have their second pump being connected mechanically and electrically! If no second pump is present in the projector, the corresponding kit must be installed first. Contact...

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    4. Installation 4.4 positioning the projector on-axis projection projection where the projector is positioned so as to have the centre of the lens coinciding with the centre of the screen. Positioning the projector the position of the projector with reference to the screen may also be different depe...

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    4. Installation p pd x f a b c s s b sh sw sh sw f cd=b-a a ref : front plate image 4-11 off-axis projector installation a side view b top view c back view x optical axis projection lens p projector s screen f floor a 100% off-axis position means that the position of the centre of the lens is shifte...

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    4. Installation 4.5 connections overview • power connection • the front panel • connecting an rgb signal • connecting a component video signal • connecting a dvi signal • connecting a composite video signal • connecting an s-video signal • connecting a computer • connecting a source to the desktop i...

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    4. Installation open locked image 4-13 power plug spring system 4.5.2 the front panel view the front panel of the projector can be divided in 2 major parts : 1. Signal input/output section 2. System input/output section desktop input desktop input r / pr r / pr g / y g / y b / pb b / pb hs / cs hs /...

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    4. Installation desktop input desktop input r / pr r / pr g / y g / y b / pb b / pb hs / cs hs / cs vs vs video video s-video s-video dvi dvi in1 in1 in2 in2 l1 l1 stereo input stereo input stereo output stereo output l2 l2 l3 l3 in1 in1 in2 in2 in1 in1 in2 in2 computer computer rs 232 c rs 232 c dv...

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    4. Installation desktop input desktop input r / pr r / pr g / y g / y b / pb b / pb hs / cs hs / cs vs vs video video s-video s-video dvi dvi in1 in1 in2 in2 l1 l1 stereo input stereo input stereo output stereo output l2 l2 l3 l3 in1 in1 in2 in2 in1 in1 in2 in2 computer computer rs 232 c rs 232 c dv...

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    4. Installation desktop input desktop input r / pr r / pr g / y g / y b / pb b / pb hs / cs hs / cs vs vs video video s-video s-video dvi dvi in1 in1 in2 in2 l1 l1 stereo input stereo input stereo output stereo output l2 l2 l3 l3 in1 in1 in2 in2 in1 in1 in2 in2 computer computer rs 232 c rs 232 c dv...

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    4. Installation 4.5.6 connecting a composite video signal how to connect a composite video signal ? 1. Connect the bnc connector to the projector’s video input desktop input desktop input r / pr r / pr g / y g / y b / pb b / pb hs / cs hs / cs vs vs video video s-video s-video dvi dvi in1 in1 in2 in...

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    4. Installation desktop input desktop input r / pr r / pr g / y g / y b / pb b / pb hs / cs hs / cs vs vs video video s-video s-video dvi dvi in1 in1 in2 in2 l1 l1 stereo input stereo input stereo output stereo output l2 l2 l3 l3 in1 in1 in2 in2 in1 in1 in2 in2 computer computer rs 232 c rs 232 c dv...

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    4. Installation the projector can be connected to a lan or can be connected to a desktop pc via a crossed cable (as indicated above). The desktop can be enabled/disabled, "desktop", page 125 using the desktop input makes only sense when using the barco desktop integration software. The desktop integ...

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    4. Installation r / pr r / pr g / y g / y b / pb b / pb hs / cs hs / cs vs vs video video s-video s-video dvi dvi in1 in1 in2 in2 l1 l1 stereo input stereo input stereo output stereo output l2 l2 l3 l3 in1 in1 in2 in2 in1 in1 in2 in2 computer computer rs 232 c rs 232 c dvi dvi r.C. R.C. R / pr g / y...

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    4. Installation • stereo input settings in the image menu : to match the image generator to the projector. "input stereo sync", page 75 • stereo output & system settings in the display setup menu : to match the projector to the emitters ,..."stereo system setup", page 146 • stereo display settings i...

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    4. Installation following operations are made possible : • file transfer for firmware upgrade • easy adjustment of projector • storage of multiple projector configurations and set ups. • wide range of control possibilities. • linking the projectors to allow uniform color (linked dynacolor) and brigh...

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    4. Installation desktop input desktop input r / pr r / pr g / y g / y b / pb b / pb hs / cs hs / cs vs vs video video s-video s-video dvi dvi in1 in1 in2 in2 l1 l1 stereo input stereo input stereo output stereo output l2 l2 l3 l3 in1 in1 in2 in2 in1 in1 in2 in2 computer computer rs 232 c rs 232 c dv...

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    4. Installation following parameters are available : mac address mac address of the projector (this is a non-adjustable value programmed into the ethernet board). Ip address (current) ip address of the projector (this is a non-adjustable value). Subnet mask subnet mask (this is a non-adjustable valu...

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    4. Installation image 4-30 5. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the desired parameter. 6. Use the cursor key ← or → , the numeric keys on the rcu, or the local keypad, to edit and change the values. 7. Press apply settings to apply the changes a dialog box is shown. The different executed oper...

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    4. Installation desktop input desktop input r / pr r / pr g / y g / y b / pb b / pb hs / cs hs / cs vs vs video video s-video s-video dvi dvi in1 in1 in2 in2 l1 l1 stereo input stereo input stereo output stereo output l2 l2 l3 l3 in1 in1 in2 in2 in1 in1 in2 in2 computer computer rs 232 c rs 232 c dv...

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    4. Installation desktop input r / pr g / y b / pb hs / cs vs video s-video dvi in1 in2 l1 stereo input stereo output l2 l3 in1 in2 in1 in2 computer rs 232 c dvi r.C. Desktop input r / pr g / y b / pb hs / cs vs video s-video dvi in1 in2 l1 stereo input stereo output l2 l3 in1 in2 in1 in2 computer rs...

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    4. Installation desktop input r / pr g / y b / pb hs / cs vs video s-video dvi in1 in2 l1 stereo input stereo output l2 l3 in1 in2 in1 in2 computer rs 232 c dvi r.C. Desktop input r / pr g / y b / pb hs / cs vs video s-video dvi in1 in2 l1 stereo input stereo output l2 l3 in1 in2 in1 in2 computer rs...

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    4. Installation 4.6 controls overview rcu f1 f1 f2 f2 f3 f3 menu menu back back enter enter pause pause auto image auto image pc pc rgb rgb video video fire wire fire wire dvi dvi iq-pc iq-pc sdi sdi s-video s-video phase phase pip pip tint tint color color brightn brightn contr contr focus focus le...

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    4. Installation the lcd display the lcd display on the bottom of the front panel allows to inform the user on the status of the projector and other information like warnings etc. Desktop input galaxy nh-12 standby image 4-37 lcd display see the appendix for a listing of the existing error messages. ...

  • Page 45: 5. Setup

    5. Setup 5. Setup overview • powering up the projector • starting up the projector • setting up the remote control unit address • setting up the projector address (only if necessary) • setting up the orientation • adjusting the lens • setup the baud rate for serial communication • preferences • setu...

  • Page 46: Galaxy Nh-12

    5. Setup in normal conditions, the network detection takes about 25 seconds. This means that the total time needed to go from power on to standby mode can take up to 85 seconds. This value can vary depending on the speed of the network connection. If the network cable is plugged in, but no real netw...

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    5. Setup 9 0 enter menu back digi zoom phase pause pip logo image 5-5 barc o ic on n h-1 2 sou rce lens image 5-6 2. The projection lamp is started up. This may take up to 15 seconds. During this phase the lcd display and the keypad are lit (1). The progression is shown with the asterisk characters ...

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    5. Setup once the projector is operational, the information strings are rotating in the same way as in the standby mode (see standby status) 5.3 setting up the remote control unit address rcu remote control unit what has to be done? To allow the communication between the rcu and the projector the rc...

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    5. Setup 5.4 setting up the projector address (only if necessary) what can be done ? The projector is shipped with projector address set to ”0” in some cases the projector address must be changed, for example if an unique rcu is used to control 2 or more projectors (inde- pendently). In the osd menu...

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    5. Setup 5.5 setting up the orientation what must be done ? Depending on the mechanical orientation of the projector, the projector’s internal settings have to be adapted. The projector is shipped (default) with a table/front orientation. How to set the orientation ? 1. Press menu to activate the to...

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    5. Setup how to zoom/focus or shift via the rcu (or keypad) 1. Press lens zoom or lens focus or lens shift on the rcu 3 1 4 2 lens zoom lens sh ift lens focus vo l co ntr brightn image 5-12 2. Use the arrow keys to adjust 9 0 enter menu back digi zoom phase pause pip logo image 5-13 how to zoom/focu...

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    5. Setup a text box appears on the screen, follow the instructions. Image 5-15 image 5-16 the use of a sheet of paper held in front of the screen can be useful to determine the focus plane (position for best focus) 5.7 setup the baud rate for serial communication what can be done ? The rs232 in port...

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    5. Setup always select the highest rate unless otherwise specified. 5.8 preferences overview • language setting • automatic startup • change password 5.8.1 language setting how to change the language ? 1. Press menu to activate the tool bar 2. Press → to select the installation item 3. Press ↓ to pu...

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    5. Setup c aution : if the automatic startup function is enabled one must be aware of the fact that it involves safety precautions make sure that the projector (or the operators!) will not be affected by altered environmental conditions when restarting at power resume. Unless it is required, it is a...

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    5. Setup image 5-20 5. Press enter image 5-21 5.9 setup of the linked projectors in a multichannel system what can be done ? The user interface of the projector allows to link up to 10 (slave) projectors to a single master projector. The linking itself is done through an ethernet connection (see com...

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    5. Setup in the master projector, stereo mode may not be set to auto. Either always active or infitec must be selected. The bnc cords between the projectors(coaxial link for stereo sync genlock) must be connected prior to check- ing the stereo boxes in the linked projectors dialog box of the master ...

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    5. Setup a dialog box is displayed image 5-23 how to set a projector to master ? 1. In the linked projector menu of the projector to be set as master, select the master check box and press enter r59770122 barco galaxy nh-12 20/01/2015 53.

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    5. Setup image 5-24 how to set a projector as slave ? 1. In the linked projector menu of the master projector, select the hostx check box and press enter the ip address edit box is enabled 2. Fill in the ip address or host name of the projector to be declared as slave i.E. To be controlled by the ma...

  • Page 59: 6. Getting Started

    6. Getting started 6. Getting started overview • starting up the projector • selecting a source • adjusting the image 6.1 starting up the projector how to start up the projector ? 1. Press the standby button on the rcu or on the local keypad. See setup for the detailed projector startup sequence. 6....

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    6. Getting started 56 r59770122 barco galaxy nh-12 20/01/2015.

  • Page 61: 7. Advanced

    7. Advanced 7. Advanced overview • using the menu • using the dialog boxes • source selection • image • image files • geometry • lamps • general • display setup • installation • service 7.1 using the menu menu layout a grey line (menu separator) indicates the transition between standard and advanced...

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    7. Advanced how to exit the submenu ? 1. Press back to exit a submenu press menu to exit the menu when the menu has been exited for more than 1 minute, the advanced user password has to be re entered. 7.2 using the dialog boxes how to use the dialog boxes ? Some parameters are modified by means of a...

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    7. Advanced in some cases an alphanumeric value (file name, ...) has to be entered. Use ↑ or ↓ to scroll through the char- acter values once the input field is activated. Following characters can be browsed in this particular order: decimal scroll list: 0123456789 signed decimal scroll list: 0123456...

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    7. Advanced 4. Press enter to confirm your choice a bullet indicates the selected composite video source which now appears on the screen. Adjustments on a composite video signal the projectors allows different adjustments on a composite video signal. Depending on the type of signal (ntsc /pal) the t...

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    7. Advanced the menu will contain one menu lx rgb-yuv, x being the layer on which the rgb signal is connected (for example l1 rgb-yuv if the signal is connected to layer 1). 3. Use ↑ or ↓ to select lx rgb-yuv 4. Use → to open the menu 5. Use ↑ or ↓ to select rgb or yuv image 7-6 6. Press enter to co...

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    7. Advanced 7.3.6 dvi when select dvi when in presence of digital data signal connected to the dvi input of the projector. These signals are often available on a pc or other image generator. How to select the dvi input ? 1. Press menu to activate the tool bar 2. Press ↓ to pull down the source selec...

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    7. Advanced 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select contrast 7. Press enter on the screen appears now a slider box image 7-9 8. Use ←or → , the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the contrast 7.4.1.2 setting the brightness brightness adjustment adjusting the brightness will affect the dark areas of...

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    7. Advanced on the screen appears now a slider box image 7-11 8. Use ←or → , the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the color 7.4.1.4 tint (ntsc video signals only) tint adjustment tint adjustment is only applicable for ntsc video signals. The tint adjustment allows the reddish and ...

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    7. Advanced 7.4.1.6 gamma gamma adjustment the gamma parameter determines the way your encoded (luminance) signal is transformed into brightness at the output of the pro- jector. A correct gamma setting will allow the use of a maximum of gradations (brightness levels) in the projected image. Changin...

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    7. Advanced 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select settings 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select noise reduction 7. Press enter on the screen appears now a slider box image 7-16 8. Use ←or → , the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the noise reduction 7.4.2 gain control on vide...

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    7. Advanced the agc can be disturbing in case of macrovision encoded signals, therefore the agc can be disabled (off) at any time 7.4.2.2 manual gain control on video what can be done ? Beside the automatic gain control there is the possibility to manually set the gain of the incoming video signal. ...

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    7. Advanced 4:3 16:9 2.35:1 image 7-20 common non- anamorphic aspect ratios in (non-hdtv) dvd sources 16:9 2.35:1 image 7-21 anamorphic aspect ratios in (non-hdtv) dvd sources in native hdtv dvd players the image is a real 16:9 format i.E. It does not contain any horizontal black bars (when set in 1...

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    7. Advanced native 16:9 projector setting source 4:3 16:9 4:3 16:9 4:3 16:9 16:9 4:3 image 7-23 we can conclude that the thumb rule for dvd projection is to always leave the projector in 4:3 format (except when dealing with anamorphic sources). When in presence of a native hdtv source it is recommen...

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    7. Advanced the aspect ratio settings are greyed out in case the show native resolution or the full screen representation setting is enabled. How to set a custom aspect ratio ? 1. Press menu to activate the tool bar 2. Press → to select image 3. Press ↓ to pull down the image menu image 7-25 4. Use ...

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    7. Advanced in the desktop integration mode the color temperature can be set for each window separately. How to select a preset color temperature ? 1. Press menu to activate the tool bar 2. Press → to select the image item 3. Press ↓ to pull down the image menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select color temperat...

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    7. Advanced the same absolute black and white level for the three colors allows the same reference for brightness and contrast control of the picture! These two references also set the range in which the adc will work for that particular source (this also explains why each input balance setting is l...

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    7. Advanced 7. Press ↓ to pull down the menu 8. Use ↑ or ↓ to enable (on) or to disable (off) automatic black level image 7-32 9. Press enter to confirm a white bullet shows the active setting performing black input balance 1. Select a black pattern (or gray scale as alternative) 2. Press menu to ac...

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    7. Advanced if one uses a checkerboard pattern, the bright spots should appear in the black blocks. Black level... Is greyed out if automatic black level is enabled (on). Performing white input balance 1. Select a white pattern (or gray scale as alternative) 2. Press menu to activate the tool bar 3....

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    7. Advanced the input balance settings are stored in the image file, each source has its own input balance. 7.4.6 input stereo sync what can be done? This menu allows different settings on the incoming stereo sync signal to allow the perfect match with the image generator or pc. With swapped fields ...

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    7. Advanced image 7-38 7. Press enter a white bullet shows the active setting how to select a field ? 1. Press menu to activate the tool bar 2. Press → to select the image item 3. Press ↓ to pull down the image menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select input stereo sync 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↓ ...

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    7. Advanced 7.5.1 introduction to image files image files an image file contains the main characteristics of a source (number of active lines,...). The projector’s memory contains a list of files corresponding to the most common sources : standard files. When a new source corresponds to one of these...

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    7. Advanced 5. Press enter a dialog box is displayed image 7-42 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired file tip: for more information (specifications) on the image files see the appendix section 7. Press enter the file is loaded and the image is adapted. What to do if the image is not perfect ? If the ...

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    7. Advanced image 7-43 note: inputs that are not hardware compatible with this layer are greyed out. Note: if a file is already forced for that input it will be shown on the right. 9. Press enter the load dialog box is displayed 10.Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired file (for example /standard/sxga+@6...

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    7. Advanced 2. Press → to select the image files item 3. Press ↓ to pull down the image files menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select auto image 5. Press → to open the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired file scan method image 7-44 7. Press enter autoimage acts on the active window. The image in the windo...

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    7. Advanced image 7-45 5. Press enter a dialog box containing the active file is displayed image 7-46 6. Use ←or →, the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to edit and change the values, confirm with enter note: greyed out fields can not be updated (total pixels) which items can be adjusted ? ...

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    7. Advanced image 7-47 video signal video signal frame blanking hi egalisation image 7-48 hi agc hold interval the comb filter is by default enabled. The agc hold interval is the time interval in which the agc is inhibited (agc hold = no update in video amplitude measurement), the advanced parameter...

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    7. Advanced usepicturebox can be disabled (0) or enabled (1). By default, it is disabled which means that only few timings can be changed. In case of a dvi source this is not a problem. In very specific situations however (e.G. Iblend), more changes to the timings may be needed, such as the setting ...

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    7. Advanced 7.5.7 rename file how to rename a file ? 1. Press menu to activate the tool bar 2. Press → to select the image files item 3. Press ↓ to pull down the image files menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select rename image 7-54 5. Press enter a dialog box is displayed use ←or →, ↓ or ↑ the numeric keys on ...

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    7. Advanced image 7-56 5. Press enter a dialog box is displayed image 7-57 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the file to be copied 7. Press enter the file name is copied in the edit field 8. Use the keys on the remote to change the name of the destination file 7.5.9 delete how to delete a file ? 1. Press menu...

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    7. Advanced a dialog box is displayed image 7-59 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired file 7. Press enter the selected file is deleted and is removed from the list 7.6 geometry overview • introduction • geometry files • accessing the geometry menu • geometry distortions • load • edit • rename a geome...

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    7. Advanced standard file directory, also the type of file : custom or standard dist_file1 file name xml file extension available geometry operations • load : loads an existing standard or custom geometry file • edit : allows to edit a custom geometry file • rename : allows to rename the geometry fi...

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    7. Advanced modes and levels the geometry adjustment is divided in 6 groups or modes : • 2x2 • 3x3 • 5x5 • 9x9 • 17x17 • 33x33 these modes represent 21 levels, each level represents a group of points (or zones). Each level will interact with other levels, adjusting a point on a certain level will af...

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    7. Advanced level 2 level 3 3x3 level 4 level 5 level 6 level 7 level 9 level 11 level 12 level 13 level 14 level 15 level 10 level 8 5x5 9x9 17x17 level 16 level 17 level 18 level 19 level 20 level 21 33x33 level 1 2x2 image 7-64 geometry level hierarchy on top of this hierarchy, the 2x2 points. Ad...

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    7. Advanced 5. Press enter a dialog box is displayed image 7-65 6. Use the cursor key ↑ and ↓ to select the desired geometry file 7. Press enter tip: when starting a new geometry setup it is advised to select the “no_distortion” file. The file is loaded and the geometry settings are adapted. 7.6.6 e...

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    7. Advanced image 7-66 7.6.6.2 geometry edit wizard the geometry wizard when entering the edit mode, the edit dialog box is displayed. When selecting a point in a certain adjustment, a yellow box shows the selection and a blue dotted box is placed around the selected grid point, indicating the inter...

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    7. Advanced image 7-68 note that the dialog box is transparent so as to allow the preview of the adjustment over the whole screen during the adjustment (the image to be adjusted is not hidden by the dialog box) description of the edit dialog box an intuitive user interface is used to perform all the...

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    7. Advanced field /adjustment description notes colom column corresponding to the selected point in a 2x2 adjustment column will be between 0 and 32 (steps of 32) row row corresponding to the selected point in a 2x2 adjustment row will be between 0 and 32 (steps of 32) pixelx this slider box adjusts...

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    7. Advanced image 7-71 image 7-72 image 7-73 94 r59770122 barco galaxy nh-12 20/01/2015.

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    7. Advanced how to select an edit mode ? 1. When the edit dialog box is displayed, the select mode is selected by default. 2. To go to the next mode (go to the right) press enter. 3. To return to a previous mode (go to the left) use back 7.6.6.4 editing a geometry file introduction the following pro...

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    7. Advanced 31 30 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 1 4 3 2 25 29 24 23 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 26 28 27 32 31 30 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 1 4 3 2 25 29 24 23 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 26 28 27 32 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 16 16 16 1...

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    7. Advanced a dialog box is displayed. The select mode is enabled and the top/left (row = 0 ; colom = 0) corner is selected image 7-77 image 7-78 how to select another point ? 1. Press → to select the next adjustment point r59770122 barco galaxy nh-12 20/01/2015 97.

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    7. Advanced the column is adapted to 32 image 7-79 image 7-80 2. Press ↓ to select the next adjustment point the row is adapted to 32 98 r59770122 barco galaxy nh-12 20/01/2015.

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    7. Advanced image 7-81 image 7-82 3. Press ← to select the next adjustment point r59770122 barco galaxy nh-12 20/01/2015 99.

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    7. Advanced image 7-83 image 7-84 how to adjust using the adjust mode ? Adjusting point (row =0 ; column =0) by 100 (pixels) along the x axis in the 2x2 mode 1. Press enter to go to the adjust mode the adjust mode is selected 100 r59770122 barco galaxy nh-12 20/01/2015.

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    7. Advanced image 7-85 2. Use ← and → to adapt the value of pixelsx tip: use ↑ and ↓ to adapt the value of pixelsy the image is distorted along the x axis. Notice the unaffected regions. Image 7-86 the adjustment is done in small steps. Adjusting for instance from 0 to 100 using the adjust mode is n...

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    7. Advanced the edit mode is selected image 7-87 2. Use ↑ and ↓ to select the pixelsx edit box the pixelsx edit box is focused 3. Press enter the pixelsx edit box is put in edit mode image 7-88 4. Use ← and → to select the digit and use ↑ and ↓ to increment/decrement the digit tip: one can also use ...

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    7. Advanced following example will show a basic 2x2 adjustment with axislink set on and off. 1. Start with a non distorted image, assume the left top corner is selected. 0,0 image 7-89 2. Shift the left top corner +300 pixels to the left. 0,0 image 7-90 r59770122 barco galaxy nh-12 20/01/2015 103.

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    7. Advanced 3. Shift the left corner +300 pixels downwards. Axislink = on the coordinate system used for the adjustment will coincide with the edges of the distorted image, this will result in a quick adjustment when dealing with complex setups. Axislink = off the coordinate system used for the adju...

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    7. Advanced image 7-92 3. Use ↑ and ↓ to select the axislink radio buttons image 7-93 4. Use ← and → to select the on or off radio buttons 5. Press enter to enable/disable the selected radio button 6. Press back to return to the geometry edit menu. 7.6.6.6 shift adjustment what can be done with the ...

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    7. Advanced the edit mode is selected image 7-94 5. Use ↑ and ↓ to select the pixelsx edit box the pixelsx edit box is focused image 7-95 6. Press enter 106 r59770122 barco galaxy nh-12 20/01/2015.

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    7. Advanced the pixelsx edit box is put in edit mode image 7-96 7. Use ← and → to select the digit and use ↑ and ↓ to increment/decrement the digit tip: one can also use the numeric digits to fill in the desired value ? The image is shifted along the x axis. Image 7-97 geometry: shift 8. Press back ...

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    7. Advanced frame b frame c frame d frame b frame c frame d z z = transport delay or tdr signal coming from pmp (1st step) signal processing in pmp (2nd step) image 7-98 transport delay during this delay all image information is stored in a memory block on the pmp. A transport delay set to the maxim...

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    7. Advanced image 7-100 the transport delay dialog box will be displayed. Image 7-101 3. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to select the radio buttons 4. Press enter to check the desired radio button 5. Press back to return to the geometry edit menu. How to adjust the transport delay manually? 1. Display t...

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    7. Advanced how to adjust the geometry sharpness ? 1. Start up the geometry edit menu 2. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight sharpness... And press enter to select. Image 7-103 the sharpness dialog box will be displayed. Image 7-104 3. Use the cursor key ← or → , the numeric keys on the rcu, or ...

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    7. Advanced image 7-105 all the levels are reset. If these levels contained geometry corrections, this will be noticed in the image by a jump. 5. Press back to return to the geometry edit menu. 7.6.6.9.2 restore to a level what can be done ? Restore to a level means that all the higher level geometr...

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    7. Advanced image 7-106 geometry restore example : restoring to a 9x9 level how to restore to a level ? 1. Start the geometry edit menu 2. Push ↓ or ↑ to select reset 3. Push the → key to pull down the menu. 4. Push ↓ or ↑ to highlight the desired level to restore, restore to .... 112 r59770122 barc...

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    7. Advanced image 7-107 the higher levels are reset. If these levels contained geometry corrections, this will be noticed in the image by a more or less accentuated jump. 5. Press back to return to the geometry edit menu. 7.6.7 rename a geometry file how to rename a geometry file ? 1. Start up the g...

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    7. Advanced a dialog box is displayed image 7-109 4. Use the cursor key ← or → to go to the next or previous characters and use ↓ or ↑ to browse through the characters 5. Press enter the file is renamed. 6. Press back to return to the geometry edit menu 7.6.8 copy a geometry file how to copy a geome...

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    7. Advanced image 7-111 4. Use the cursor key ↑ and ↓ to select the desired geometry file 5. Press enter to select. 6. Use the cursor key ← or → , the numeric keys on the rcu, or the local keypad, to edit and change the values, confirm with enter. 7. Press back to return to the geometry edit menu. 7...

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    7. Advanced 4. Use the cursor key ↑ and ↓ to select the desired geometry file and press enter to select. A message will be displayed. Image 7-114 5. Press enter to confirm. The selected file is deleted and removed from the list. 6. Press back to return to the geometry edit menu. 7.7 lamps overview •...

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    7. Advanced values description serial number unique serial number of the lamp article number article number of the lamp eeprom version version of the eeprom used in the lamp housing table 7-5 lamp information how to display the lamp info ? 1. Press menu to activate the tool bar 2. Press → to select ...

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    7. Advanced how to set the lamp runtime warning ? 1. Press menu to activate the tool bar 2. Press → to select the lamps item 3. Press ↓ to pull down the lamps menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select runtime warning... Image 7-117 5. Press enter a dialog box is displayed image 7-118 6. Use ←or →, the numeric ke...

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    7. Advanced image 7-119 7. Press enter a drop or rise in light output can be noticed 7.7.5 constant light output (clo) overview • constant light output mode • clo target • linked clo 7.7.5.1 constant light output mode what can be done? Constant light output allows to force a constant light output (s...

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    7. Advanced 100 20 40 60 80 200 400 600 800 1000 relative light output (%) runtime (hrs) constant light output working area image 7-121 clo can not be enabled (on) if the lamp is working in economic mode. How to set the clo on or off ? 1. Press menu to activate the tool bar 2. Press → to select the ...

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    7. Advanced 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select clo 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select target 7. Press → to pull down the menu 8. Use ↑ or ↓ to select normal mode ... Image 7-123 9. Press enter a dialog box is displayed image 7-124 10.Use ←or →, the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypa...

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    7. Advanced 10.Use ←or →, the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the target value. 7.7.5.3 linked clo introduction projectors in a multichannel setup use the same kind of lamp. These lamps may slightly differ in their output and will in certain cases have different runtimes, this wi...

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    7. Advanced on the screen appears a text box. Image 7-128 6. Press menu or back to exit or to go back to the previous menu 7.8.2 pause pause the pause function allows to stop the image display, the projector remaining with full power for immediate restart. The image display is interrupted and the pr...

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    7. Advanced image 7-130 5. Press enter to activate the freeze function the image can also be frozen using the freeze key on the rcu 7.8.4 standby timer what can be done ? If there is no (sync) signal at any of the input connectors, and the standby timer is enabled, the projector will shut down after...

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    7. Advanced 7.8.5 desktop what can be done ? An external source can be connected to the projector in order to be used as desktop i.E. As background for the connected sources. The desktop source which is in general a pc can then be used to manage the projector sources which act as source windows on t...

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    7. Advanced 3. Press ↓ to pull down the display setup menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select textbox 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↓ or ↑ to enable (on) or disable (off) the textbox image 7-134 7. Press enter a white bullet shows the active setting 7.9.2 stereo display settings overview • introducti...

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    7. Advanced 48 120 f(hz) full screen synchronous mode = off async @120hz stereo mode = always active source = mono in this case: all the mono sources (for all the vertical refresh rates) are displayed “asynchroneously” at 120 hz. Image 7-135 mono source : full screen synchronous representation off a...

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    7. Advanced • full screen synchronous representation following illustrations give an overview on how a stereo source will be displayed in function of its vertical refresh rate and for the different settings mentioned above. 48 60 96 120 sync sync async async async f(hz) full screen synchronous mode=...

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    7. Advanced 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select stereo mode 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↓ or ↑ to select auto, always or infitec image 7-141 7. Press enter a white bullet shows the active setting 7.9.3 full screen synchronous representation settings overview • full screen synchronous representation ...

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    7. Advanced how to enable/disable the full-screen synchronous representation in (galaxy) nw-12/nh-12, nw-12, id lh12, icon nh-12 ? 1. Press menu to activate the tool bar 2. Press → to select the display setup item 3. Press ↓ to pull down the display setup menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select full-screen syn...

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    7. Advanced a bullet shows the active setting 7.9.3.2 asynchronous frequency what can be done ? The frequency can be set to either low or high. In the synchronous mode, the display will be refreshed at the same vertical frequency as the displayed source. In the asynchronous mode, the display will be...

  • Page 136

    7. Advanced 2. Press → to select the display setup item 3. Press ↓ to pull down the display setup menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select menu bar position menu 5. Press enter image 7-145 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to position the menu bar 7.9.5 status bar position what can be done ? The status bar (wizard menu) can be cen...

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    7. Advanced 7.9.6 slider box position what can be done ? The slider box function allows to display or hide the different boxes used for instance for picture settings (contrast, ...). How to reposition the slider box? 1. Press menu to activate the tool bar 2. Press → to select the display setup item ...

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    7. Advanced image 7-148 the cie chromaticity diagram a projector can only reproduce a certain color gamut within this diagram. This color gamut is defined by the triangle formed by the x, y coordinates of red, green, and blue. These parameters are used by the dynacolor™ adjustment in the projector. ...

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    7. Advanced image 7-151 common color gamut the common color gamut in a basic setup with 2 projectors, the perimeter of the common color gamut is described by the 6 points of intersection of the 2 separate color gamuts. G1 g2 r1 r2 b1 w1 0 x y .1 .2 .3 .4 .5 .6 .7 .1 .2 .3 .4 .5 .6 .7 .8 b2 w2 gc wc ...

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    7. Advanced b2 blue projector 2 w1 white projector 1 w2 white projector 2 rc red common color gamut gc green common color gamut bc blue common color gamut cc cyan common color gamut mc magenta common color gamut yc yellow common color gamut wc white common color gamut the following parameters can be...

  • Page 141

    7. Advanced factory preset sets the measured parameters back to the factory preset for the current set calibration this starts the calibration procedure for the measured points of the current set (changing these settings may seriously affect the performance of the projector). Default desired this wi...

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    7. Advanced overview of dynacolor sets depending on the projector settings, different dynacolor sets are enabled and/or available: • monoscopic mode: two dynacolor sets (set 1 and set 2) can be selected and adjusted; • active stereo mode: two dynacolor sets (set 1 and set 2) can be selected and adju...

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    7. Advanced 2. Press → to select the display setup item 3. Press ↓ to pull down the display setup menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select dynacolor 5. Press → to open the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select enable 7. Press → to open the menu 8. Use ↑ or ↓ to select on image 7-155 9. Press enter a white bullet indicat...

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    7. Advanced image 7-156 the cpu of the master now reads the native (i.E. Measured) color triangle of each host, calculates a common triangle and writes the coordinates of the common triangle as desired values in the selected dynacolor™ set and of itself. Make sure to link (i.E. Match) the dynacolor ...

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    7. Advanced image 7-157 7. Press enter common color coordinates are calculated and filled in the desired values. 7.9.7.6 changing color reproduction concept dynacolor allows setting a desired color reproduction - within the limits of the device - by digitally changing the primary and secondary color...

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    7. Advanced fine tuning colors if the color impression amongst different devices in a multiple channel display system is slightly different, you can manually fine tune the desired x and y value of the white point in the active dynacolor set to match the colors. Always keep the cie chromaticity diagr...

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    7. Advanced image 7-160 3. In the dynacolor set dialog, enter a well-considered new value for x and/or y of white. Image 7-161 note: make sure that the new [x, y]-position is within the desired color triangle. R59770122 barco galaxy nh-12 20/01/2015 143.

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    7. Advanced for example, if you increase the x-value of the white point in the desired field from 0.3260 to 0.3560, the white point will shift towards the red region and the overall look of the image will be more reddish. G1 r1 b1 x y 0.1 0.0 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0...

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    7. Advanced 7.9.7.7.2 black color adjustment for set 1 how to adjust black color for set 1 ? 1. Press menu to activate the tool bar 2. Press → to select the display setup item 3. Press ↓ to pull down the display setup menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select dynacolor 5. Press → to open the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ t...

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    7. Advanced 10.Use ← or → or ↑ or ↓, the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the settings. 7.9.8 stereo system setup overview • dark time • invert stereo • stereo phase the stereo system settings allow to match the stereo peripherals (glasses, emitters,...) 7.9.8.1 dark time for acti...

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    7. Advanced left shutter open op en ing op en ing clo sin g clo sin g closed right shutter open closed dlp mirrors active blanking time opening too early and/or closing too late = cross talk t s t e r e o g l a s s e s image 7-166 shutters closing too late and/or opening too early cause cross-talk c...

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    7. Advanced 2. Press → to select the display setup item 3. Press ↓ to pull down the display setup menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select stereo 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↓ or ↑ to select dark time... Image 7-168 7. Press enter a slider box is displayed image 7-169 8. Use ←or →, the numeric keys ...

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    7. Advanced left stereo sync left right right inverted stereo sync left right normal t left image 7-170 inverted stereo the invert stereo function acts at the output (stereo emitters) while the swapped fields (see image) acts on the input stage. How to invert stereo ? 1. Press menu to activate the t...

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    7. Advanced a white bullet shows the active setting 7.9.8.3 stereo phase for active infitec+ , phase can also be adjusted for optimal stereo separation what can be done? With stereo phase it is possible to apply an adjustable time delay on the stereo emitter signal. Image frame left stereo sync left...

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    7. Advanced image 7-173 7. Press enter a slider box is displayed image 7-174 8. Use ←or →, the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the stereo phase setting. 7.9.9 soft edge overview • introduction • soft edge adjustments • accessing the soft edge menu • soft edge edit • black level •...

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    7. Advanced adjustable overlapping area 50% 100% 50% 100% image 2 image 1 image 2 image 1 light output per image total composite light output image 7-176 soft edge basic principle internal versus external (alpha planes) the projector offers 2 methods to achieve soft edging : 1. Internal soft edges :...

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    7. Advanced image 7-177 soft edge : adjustment points image 7-178 soft edge : points numbering, top and bottom side edges r59770122 barco galaxy nh-12 20/01/2015 153.

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    7. Advanced image 7-179 soft edge : points numbering, left and right side edges levels the soft edge adjustment is divided in 6 levels. Each level represents a group of points and interacts with other levels, adjusting a point on a certain level will affect points in the levels underneath. The level...

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    7. Advanced level hierarchy the fact that the adjustment affects other points means that a certain hierarchy must be respected when adjusting the geometry. The hierarchy or levels are indicated in the following image level 2 level 3 level 4 level 5 level 6 level 1 image 7-181 soft edge : level hiera...

  • Page 160

    7. Advanced 7.9.9.4.1 the soft edge edit wizard the geometry wizard when entering the edit mode, the edit dialog box is displayed. Description of the edit dialog box an intuitive user interface is used to perform all the soft edge adjustments. Image 7-183 field /adjustment description notes planes a...

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    7. Advanced image 7-184 image 7-185 image 7-186 image 7-187 r59770122 barco galaxy nh-12 20/01/2015 157.

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    7. Advanced how to select an edit mode ? 1. When the edit dialog box is displayed, the select mode is selected by default. 2. To go to the next mode press enter. 3. To return to a previous mode use back 7.9.9.4.3 creating/editing a soft edge description in this example we will create an internal sof...

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    7. Advanced the item is focused image 7-189 2. Press enter the internal soft edge is selected image 7-190 how to enable the soft edges ? 1. Push ↓or ↑ to select the desired edges check box r59770122 barco galaxy nh-12 20/01/2015 159.

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    7. Advanced the item is focused image 7-191 2. Press enter the selected check boxes are checked image 7-192 3. Do the same for the other desired edges the default soft edge is applied on the selected edges how to select the source (background) ? 1. Push ↓or ↑ to select the desired source check box. ...

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    7. Advanced the item is focused image 7-193 2. Press enter the selected check box is checked and a full white image is displayed with the soft edges on the 4 sides image 7-194 r59770122 barco galaxy nh-12 20/01/2015 161.

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    7. Advanced image 7-195 how to enable the adjustment guide ? 1. Push ↓or ↑ to select the check box on to enable the adjustment guide the item is focused image 7-196 2. Press enter 162 r59770122 barco galaxy nh-12 20/01/2015.

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    7. Advanced the selected check box is checked and the guide is displayed (vertical and horizontal grey scale bars) image 7-197 image 7-198 how to set the hierarchy level ? 1. Push ↓or ↑ to select the hierarchy level slider box r59770122 barco galaxy nh-12 20/01/2015 163.

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    7. Advanced the item is focused image 7-199 2. Use the ← and → to select the level (from 1 to 6) how to adjust the soft edge ? 1. Press adjust a edit dialog box is displayed and the left side soft edge zone is selected. The default level is the level 1. Image 7-200 2. Use the arrows to select a poin...

  • Page 169

    7. Advanced the selected point is displaced to the new position (x=100 ; y=0). Image 7-201 8. Press back to exit a dialog box is displayed. Press enter to confirm all the points of the higher levels (level 2, ...) are altered by this adjustment. The points that belong to the same level (level 1) rem...

  • Page 170

    7. Advanced 6. Push the cursor key ← or → to highlight edit... Image 7-202 7. Press enter a dialog box will be displayed. 8. Use the arrows to select the alpha planes check box and press enter image 7-203 note: it will take a certain time for the alpha plane to be applied 7.9.9.5 black level overvie...

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    7. Advanced internal black level versus beta planes in the same way as for the soft edge adjustment (internal vs alpha planes) this black level adjustment can be fixed internally by using a dialog box or externally by uploading a user defined beta plane. This beta plane will contain the values for t...

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    7. Advanced how to adjust the internal black level ? 1. Press the menu key to activate the tool bar. 2. Push the cursor key ← or → to highlight display setup 3. Push the ↓ key to pull down the menu. 4. Push ↓or ↑ to select soft edge and alpha beta planes 5. Push the → key to pull down the menu. 6. P...

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    7. Advanced how to activate a beta plane ? 1. Press the menu key to activate the tool bar. 2. Push the cursor key ← or → to highlight display setup 3. Push the ↓ key to pull down the menu. 4. Push ↓or ↑ to select soft edge 5. Push the → key to pull down the menu. 6. Push the cursor key ← or → to hig...

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    7. Advanced image 7-209 7. Press enter the soft edge dialog box will be displayed. 8. Uncheck all the edges 9. Adjust the soft edge as desired (same procedure as above) 10.Press back to return to the display setup menu. 7.9.10 autoimage setup what can be done ? Autoimage allows to detect automatical...

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    7. Advanced image 7-210 5. Press enter a dialog box is displayed. Image 7-211 6. Use the arrow keys to select the desired check box and press enter to activate or deactivate the item. 7.9.11 true motion reproduction (tmr) what can be done? If the image shows fast moving images like airplanes, smeari...

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    7. Advanced image 7-212 7.10 installation overview • active infitec tm wheel index • internal patterns • scaled patterns • formatter patterns • stereo sync out • lfr • convergence not all the menu items of the installation menu are handled in this chapter. The other items are treated in the installa...

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    7. Advanced image 7-213 5. Press enter a dialog box is displayed use ←or →, ↓ or ↑ the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to edit and change the values. Image 7-214 7.10.2 internal patterns overview the projector is equipped with different internal patterns which can be used for adjustment pu...

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    7. Advanced image 7-217 color bars image 7-218 checkerboard image 7-219 hgbws image 7-220 h pattern image 7-221 convergence gray levels red levels green levels blue levels level -1 level -16 min level: 0 level +1 level +16 max level: 255 image 7-222 purity how to select an internal pattern ? 1. Pres...

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    7. Advanced 3. Press ↓ to pull down the menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select internal patterns image 7-223 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired internal pattern 7. Press enter the active selection is shown with a white bullet 7.10.3 scaled patterns overview unlike the interna...

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    7. Advanced image 7-226 scaled patterns : stereo pattern how to select an internal pattern ? 1. Press menu to activate the tool bar 2. Press → to select the installation menu 3. Press ↓ to pull down the menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select internal patterns image 7-227 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Us...

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    7. Advanced 7.10.4 formatter patterns overview image 7-228 horizontal ramp image 7-229 vertical ramp how to select a formatter pattern ? 1. Press menu to activate the tool bar 2. Press → to select the installation menu 3. Press ↓ to pull down the menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select formatter patterns image...

  • Page 182

    7. Advanced 7.10.5 stereo sync out what can be done ? The sync signal present on the stereo output bnc connectors can be disabled. In a multichannel stereo linked system multiple projectors can be linked via the bnc stereo output connectors to allow them to be synchronized. The stereo sync out funct...

  • Page 183

    7. Advanced how to launch the convergence dialogbox? 1. Press menu to activate the tool bar 2. Press → to select the installation menu 3. Press ↓ to pull down the menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select convergence image 7-232 5. Press enter the dialog box to adjust the convergence is displayed. Image 7-233 ho...

  • Page 184

    7. Advanced 2. In the box horizontal use the slider bars or enter a value (0 .. 3) in the data box of the color you want to shift horizontally. 3. In the box vertical use the slider bars or enter a value (0 .. 3) in the data box of the color you want to shift horizontally. 7.11 service overview • di...

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    7. Advanced 7.11.4 operation options overview • autoimage • warning messages 7.11.4.1 autoimage what can be done ? Autoimage can be disabled. In case of a new (unknow) source, no automatic file selection will be done. Instead, a more or less suited file will be selected, resulting in a misaligned im...

  • Page 186

    7. Advanced how to enable/disable warning messages? 1. Press menu to activate the tool bar 2. Press → to select the service item 3. Press ↓ to pull down the service menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select operation options 5. Press → to pull down the operation options menu 6. Use ↑ of ↓ to select warning messa...

  • Page 187: 8. Maintenance

    8. Maintenance 8. Maintenance about this chapter this chapter contains information about the timing of maintenance tasks and it includes details about the maintenance procedures that can be performed by the operator or by qualified technical service personnel. Contact a qualified product specialist ...

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    8. Maintenance runtime driven maintenance frequency maintenance task description to be performed by color alignment 1 qualified product specialist 500 hours lamp runtime brightness alignment 1 qualified product specialist lamp replacement qualified technical service personnel 750 hours lamp runtime ...

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    8. Maintenance remove any foreign elements or substances. 3. Check on moisture or liquid. Keep the projection lens dry at all times. Visual check of the projected image 1. Display each of the listed test patterns in turn and evaluate the projected image for each of them. - full white - full black - ...

  • Page 190

    8. Maintenance c aution : do not apply any liquid to the lens, nor the cleaning cloth. Do not use fabric softener when washing the cleaning cloth or softener sheets when drying it. Do not wipe back and forward across the lens surface as this tends to grind dirt into the coating. 8.5 checking the coo...

  • Page 191

    8. Maintenance w arning : burn hazard! Before removing any cover, respect the cooling time of the projector and its lamp! C aution : do not touch the front glass cover of the lamp with your fingers, since this will reduce the lamp output of the lamp. If the front glass cover of the lamp has been tou...

  • Page 192

    8. Maintenance projector type description article number refurbished xenon lamp r9834095 picture image 8-2 lamp (xenon lamp) 8.6.2 removing the rear cover necessary tools philips ph2 how to remove the rear cover? 1. Remove the fixing screw image 8-3 rear cover: fixing screw 2. Lift the back side of ...

  • Page 193

    8. Maintenance image 8-4 tilt the back side of the rear cover image 8-5 pull the rear cover backward image 8-6 rear cover removed 8.6.3 removing the fan outlet necessary tools slotted screwdriver 5 mm how to remove the fan outlet? 1. Remove the rear cover (see concerning chapter) 2. Remove the fixin...

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    8. Maintenance how to remove the lamp? Make sure the projector has finished its cooling down cycle and wait for 15 more minutes before starting this procedure. 1. Remove the rear cover (see concerning chapter) 2. Remove the fan outlet (muffler) (see concerning chapter) 3. Release the two no-drop scr...

  • Page 195

    8. Maintenance 8.6.5 installing the lamp necessary tools slotted screwdriver 4 mm or 6 mm how to install the lamp? 1. Put the lamp in that position where the lamp feet fit the slider slot tip: use the top handle of the lamp image 8-13 lamp feet image 8-14 lamp house: slider slot 2. Push the lamp dow...

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    8. Maintenance - cathode - anode - lamp info connector (bottom side of the lamp) caution: if the lamp doesn’t slide in smoothly, gently wiggle it until it does. Since the lamp info connector has some backlash, it might not be fully in line with its plug (especially if the projector is not in table m...

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    8. Maintenance image 8-19 fan outlet: fixing screw 3. Install the rear cover (see concerning chapter) 8.6.7 installing the rear cover necessary tools philip screwdriver ph2 how to install the rear cover? 1. Put both clamps of the rear cover in the holes on the top cover tip: the rear cover must be t...

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    8. Maintenance image 8-24 installing the rear cover: step 5 194 r59770122 barco galaxy nh-12 20/01/2015.

  • Page 199: 9. Troubleshooting

    9. Troubleshooting 9. Troubleshooting overview • error codes • troubleshooting using the osd • basic troubleshooting guide 9.1 error codes 9.1.1 introduction error display the lcd module is located at the front side of the projector underneath the input module. It will display error codes in case a ...

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    9. Troubleshooting description location prefix code message fan side lps pb f 11 lps side fan error pump pb f 14 pump error fan pmp pb f 22 pmp fan error fan cold mirror pb f 23 mirror fan error fan bottom lamp pb f 24 lamp fan error fan power box pb f 26 pb fan error fan engine top xfan f 30 top fa...

  • Page 201

    9. Troubleshooting description location prefix code sw >= v1.20 message lps failure lps1 l 32 lps1 lps failure boost failure lps1 l 33 lps1 boost failure ? Lps1 l 34 lps1 error ? Lps1 l 35 lps1 error current error lps1 l 36 lps1 current error voltage error lps1 l 37 lps1 voltage error power error lp...

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    9. Troubleshooting 9.2 troubleshooting using the osd what can be done ? The projector bus allows the diagnostic of different hardware components divided in two main groups. • i 2 c diagnostics : a number of internal electronic boards can be diagnosed and a graphical interface shows whether an error ...

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    9. Troubleshooting image 9-4 a text box is displayed image 9-5 how to display the formatter status information ? 1. Press menu to activate the tool bar 2. Press → to select the service item 3. Press ↓ to pull down the menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select diagnostics 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↑...

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    9. Troubleshooting a text box is displayed image 9-7 how to display the temperatures and the fan speeds ? 1. Press menu to activate the tool bar 2. Press → to select the service item 3. Press ↓ to pull down the menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select diagnostics 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ t...

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    9. Troubleshooting a text box is displayed image 9-9 how to display the display mode info ? 1. Press menu to activate the tool bar 2. Press → to select the service item 3. Press ↓ to pull down the menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select diagnostics 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select displ...

  • Page 206

    9. Troubleshooting 6. Press ↓ to select warning messages 7. Press → to pull down the menu 8. Use ↑ or ↓ to select on 9. Press enter image 9-12 a white bullet shows the active setting 9.3 basic troubleshooting guide about this chapter in this section we start from the symptoms that can be seen in cas...

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    9. Troubleshooting galaxy nh-12 troubleshooting no power back to standby no image artefacts poor image no control power cord not hot check external power supply replace the power cord power cord not plugged plug in the power cord mains switch off switch on temp. Out of range cool down the room humid...

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    9. Troubleshooting 204 r59770122 barco galaxy nh-12 20/01/2015.

  • Page 209: A. Image Files

    A. Image files a. Image files overview • list of standard image files a.1 list of standard image files overview table name 2 ltot 3 lact 4 ptot 5 pact 6 dos3@56.Xml 440 400 848 640 vga@75.Xml 500 480 840 640 vga1@85.Xml 509 480 832 640 vga@73.Xml 520 480 832 640 ntsc_limo_x2@60.Xml 520 482 1024 834 ...

  • Page 210

    A. Image files name 2 ltot 3 lact 4 ptot 5 pact 6 mxga@100.Xml 930 864 1568 1152 1600@60.Xml 932 900 2128 1600 exga2@70.Xml 945 864 1512 1152 exga@80.Xml 958 864 1440 1152 sxga2@60.Xml 1000 960 1800 1280 exga2@75.Xml 1002 864 1464 1152 sxga2@85.Xml 1011 960 1728 1280 compusc4@60.Xml 1025 960 1296 10...

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    B. Environmental information b. Environmental information b.1 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 ...

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    B. Environmental information 208 r59770122 barco galaxy nh-12 20/01/2015.

  • Page 213: Glossary

    Glossary glossary cee7/7 european power plug to connect the power cord to the wall outlet. Nema l6-20p american power plug to connect the power cord to the wall outlet. On-axis projection projection where the projector is positioned so as to have the centre of the lens coinciding with the centre of ...

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    Glossary 210 r59770122 barco galaxy nh-12 20/01/2015.

  • Page 215: Index

    Index index a about 5 accessing the soft edge menu 155 active infitec 31 connections 31 active infitec tm wheel index 172 address 44 rcu 44 address 207 advanced 57, 116, 122 general 122 lamp info 116 lamps 116 alpha planes 165 auto image 79 autoimage 170, 181 setup 170 autoimage setup 170 automatic ...

  • Page 216

    Index galaxy nw-7 131 front panel 23 connections 23 full screen synchronous representation 129 settings 129 g gain control 66–67 automatic 66 manual 67 gain control 66 gamma 65 general 122 identification 122 general 9, 122, 124 installation guidelines 9 standby timer 124 geometry 86–87, 89–91, 93, 9...

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    Index linked stereo 37 linking 139 dynacolor 139 liquid cooling level 186 load 89 load file 77–78 m maintenance 183–186 cleaning 185 projection lens 185 cooling liquid level 186 timing 183 visual checks 184 projected image 184 projection lens 184 projector housing 184 projector support 184 matching ...

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    Index stereo 126, 178 introduction 126 sync out 178 stereo 75, 126, 146, 150 display settings 126 input stereo sync 75 phase 150 stereo connections 29 stereo introduction 126 stereo mode 128 display setup 128 stereo mode 128 stereocreator tm 128 stereo sync out 178 stereocreator tm 128 t technical r...

  • Page 219: List Of Tables

    List of tables list of tables 4-3 maximum shift range in function of lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 7-2 dialog box legend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    List of tables 216 r59770122 barco galaxy nh-12 20/01/2015.

  • Page 221: List Of Images

    List of images list of images 1-2 eac mark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1-3 ce mark . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    List of images 7-170 inverted stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 7-172 stereo phase adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...