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Barco R9040406 User Manual

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    Galaxy nw series user guide r9040411 - r9240411 r9040406 - r9240406 r59770718/01 20/06/2013.

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    Barco nv advanced visualization systems 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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    You should have received a copy of the gnu general public license along with ecos; if not, write to the free software foundation, inc., 59 temple place, suite 330, boston, ma 02111-1307 usa. As a special exception, if other files instantiate templates or use macros or inline functions from this file...

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    Projector part name toxic or hazardous substances and elements pb hg cd cr6+ pbb pbde metal parts o o o o o o plastic parts x o o o o o pcb or pcba x o o o o o lamp o x o o o o power supply/adapter x o o o o o power cable x o o o o o connectors and cables x o o o o o fans x o o o o o heat radiation ...

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    Turkey rohs compliance türkiye cumhuriyeti: eee yönetmeliğine uygundur. [republic of turkey: in conformity with the eee regulation].

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents table of contents 1. General ............................................................................................................... 5 1.1 about this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Table of contents 5.5 image files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 5.5.1 introductio...

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    Table of contents 5.9.9.4.2 the soft edge edit modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 5.9.9.4.3 creating/editing a soft edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Table of contents 4 r59770718 galaxy nw series 20/06/2013.

  • Page 11: 1. General

    1. General 1. General 1.1 about this manual manual layout this manual describes the galaxy nw series projector. It contains 4 main chapters : 1. Installation: the mechanical setup of the projector. 2. Setup: adjustment of the projection parameters in order to get the best image reproduction. 3. Gett...

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    1. General another option is xds control center: a desktop image, generated by a desktop generating computer, is projected with multiple pip’s at the same time. Each of the pip’s can show: • a 2d mono image of a hard-wired source; • a 3d stereo image of a hard-wired source; • a 2d mono image of a re...

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    1. General b c a image 1-2 unpacking the projector 2. Remove the cardboard cover (label b). 3. Remove the smaller carton: it contains the accessories! 4. Open the large cardboard (label c). Image 1-3 unpacking the projector 5. Remove the foam parts. 6. Remove the projector from the pallet. Save the ...

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    1. General 8 r59770718 galaxy nw series 20/06/2013.

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    2. Installation 2. Installation overview • general installation guidelines • projector position guidelines • battery installation in the rcu • lens installation • projector configuration • positioning the projector • connections • controls overview 2.1 general installation guidelines w arning : prio...

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    2. Installation special care for laser beams special care should be used when dlp projectors are used in the same room as performant laser equipment. Direct or indirect hitting of a laser beam on to the lens can severely damage the digital micromirror devices™ in which case there is a loss of warran...

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    2. Installation ba rco ic on n h -1 2 90 261 460 408 166 635 465 130 589 913 805 108 104 408 182 350 320 190 30 image 2-1 dimensions dimensions below are given in mm and inch (1 inch = 25.4 mm) air flow guidelines the hot air outlet at the rear side of the projector can reach high temperatures due t...

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    2. Installation the cool air inlet at the bottom side of the projector may never be blocked. Always keep enough distance between projector’s bottom and support plate to allow a good air flow in. It is advised to also use an open projector support frame rather than a full support plate. Image 2-3 coo...

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    2. Installation 360° image 2-6 projector tilt range c aution : not respecting the projector tilt range causes lamp flicker or even premature lamp failure. Service area make sure that sufficient free space (area free from obstacles - see the image below) should be available around the projector for m...

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    2. Installation + + rcu top 1 2 3 image 2-8 battery installation 4. Put the battery cover back on its place. 2.4 lens installation overview • lens range • lens formulas • shift capabilities • lens installation 2.4.1 lens range overview table lens partnumber tld+ (0.73:1) r9842041 tld+ (1.2:1) r98407...

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    2. Installation the distances are measured starting from the back side of the flange of the projector lens. Image 2-9 2.4.3 shift capabilities description the maximum vertical and horizontal shift range depends on the lens. Shifting outside this range will not guarantee a full image i.E. Some corner...

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    2. Installation projector projector screen vertical shift in nominal position screen screen vertical shift : +100% vertical shift : -25% projector image 2-11 example of a vertical shift of +100% and -25% 2.4.4 lens installation necessary tools hexagonal key 4 mm (hexagonal) - delivered with the proj...

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    2. Installation image 2-13 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 caution: mind the orientation of the lens assembly: the screenin...

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    2. Installation 1 2 3 4 image 2-15 projector configurations 2.6 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 refere...

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    2. Installation p p d x f a b c s s b s h s w s h s w f c d = s h /2 + b -a a re f. : f ront plat e image 2-16 on-axis projector installation a side view b top view c back view x optical axis projection lens p projector s screen f floor r59770718 galaxy nw series 20/06/2013 19.

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    2. Installation p pd x f a b c s s b sh sw sh sw f cd=b-a a ref : front plate image 2-17 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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    2. Installation 2.7 connections overview • power connection • the front panel • connecting a dvi signal • connecting an xds desktop computer • dvi output • stereo connections • active infitec tm • network connection • network settings • serial connection • multichannel display systems 2.7.1 power co...

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    2. Installation open locked image 2-19 power plug spring system 2.7.2 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 dvi dvi dvi dvi 1 2 desktop input desktop input in1 in1 in2 in2 l1 l1 stereo inp...

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    2. Installation dvi dvi dvi dvi 1 2 desktop input desktop input 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 rs 232 c rs 232 c dvi dvi r.C. R.C. Layer 1 layer 3 layer 5 layer 4 layer 2 image 2-21 input layers layer 3, 4 and 5...

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    2. Installation dvi dvi dvi dvi 1 2 desktop input desktop input 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 rs 232 c rs 232 c dvi dvi r.C. R.C. Image 2-23 desktop input tip: an ethernet connection must also be set to allow d...

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    2. Installation c aution : if the selected input signal is a stereo signal, a black image is displayed at the dvi output. 2.7.6 stereo connections what can be done ? The stereo sources sync signals have to be connected to the 4th layer of the front panel. The stereo input layer holds 6 mini din conn...

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    2. Installation dvi dvi dvi dvi 1 2 desktop input desktop input 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 rs 232 c rs 232 c dvi dvi r.C. R.C. Ir emitter active glasses ir emitter image generator image generator image 2-27 ...

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    2. Installation see the display setup menu (for the stereo output and system settings) and the image menu (for the stereo input settings) 2.7.7 active infitec tm the active infitec tm feature is optional: a software key is needed to activate it. How to connect when using active infitec tm stereo ? 1...

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    2. Installation the linking of projectors is treated in the section “setup of the linked projectors in a multichannel system” 2.7.9 network settings c aution : make sure that a dhcp server is available in the network and works fine. In normal conditions, the network detection takes few seconds. This...

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    2. Installation image 2-30 a dialog box will be displayed. Image 2-31 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 r597707...

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    2. Installation a dialog box is shown. The different executed operations are shown with a checkbox. The last operation restarting network takes a few seconds more. Image 2-32 2.7.10 serial connection what is possible with the rs232 connection? 1. Remote control: sending serial commands to control th...

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    2. Installation dvi dvi dvi dvi 1 2 desktop input desktop input 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 rs 232 c rs 232 c dvi dvi r.C. R.C. Dvi dvi dvi dvi 1 2 desktop input desktop input in1 in1 in2 in2 l1 l1 stereo inp...

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    2. Installation dvi dvi dvi dvi 1 2 desktop input desktop input 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 rs 232 c rs 232 c dvi dvi r.C. R.C. Dvi dvi dvi dvi 1 2 desktop input desktop input in1 in1 in2 in2 l1 l1 stereo inp...

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    2. Installation 2.8 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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    2. 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 nw-12 standby image 2-38 lcd display see the appendix for a listing of the existing error messages. ...

  • Page 41: 3. Setup

    3. Setup 3. 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...

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    3. 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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    3. Setup 9 0 enter menu back digi zoom phase pause pip logo image 3-5 barc o ic on n h-1 2 sou rce lens image 3-6 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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    3. Setup once the projector is operational, the information strings are rotating in the same way as in the standby mode (see standby status) 3.3 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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    3. Setup 3.4 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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    3. Setup 3.5 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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    3. 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 3-12 2. Use the arrow keys to adjust 9 0 enter menu back digi zoom phase pause pip logo image 3-13 how to zoom/focu...

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    3. Setup a text box appears on the screen, follow the instructions. Image 3-15 image 3-16 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) 3.7 setup the baud rate for serial communication what can be done ? The rs232 in port...

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    3. Setup always select the highest rate unless otherwise specified. 3.8 preferences overview • language setting • automatic startup • change password 3.8.1 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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    3. 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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    3. Setup image 3-20 5. Press enter image 3-21 3.9 setup of 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 communi...

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    3. 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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    3. Setup a dialog box is displayed image 3-23 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 r59770718 galaxy nw series 20/06/2013 47.

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    3. Setup image 3-24 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...

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    4. Getting started 4. Getting started overview • starting up the projector • selecting a source • adjusting the image 4.1 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. 4....

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    4. Getting started 50 r59770718 galaxy nw series 20/06/2013.

  • Page 57: 5. Advanced

    5. Advanced 5. Advanced overview • using the menu • using the dialog boxes • source selection • image • image files • geometry • lamps • general • display setup • installation • service 5.1 using the menu menu layout a grey line (menu separator) indicates the transition between standard and advanced...

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    5. 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. 5.2 using the dialog boxes how to use the dialog boxes ? Some parameters are modified by means of a...

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    5. 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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    5. Advanced image 5-4 4. Press enter to confirm your choice a bullet indicates the selected dvi source which now appears on the screen. Adjustments on a dvi signal the digital nature of this signal eliminates the need of most adjustments 5.4 image overview • image settings • aspect ratio • color tem...

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    5. Advanced on the screen appears now a slider box image 5-5 8. Use ←or → , the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the contrast 5.4.1.2 setting the brightness brightness adjustment adjusting the brightness will affect the dark areas of the image. Increase the brightness to “lighten”...

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    5. Advanced on the screen appears now a slider box image 5-7 8. Use ←or → , the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the gamma 5.4.1.4 phase (rgb signals only) phase adjustment a bad phase adjustment will result in bad transitions and sometimes noise. (for example text will not be cle...

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    5. Advanced 16:9 2.35:1 image 5-10 anamorphic aspect ratios in (non-hdtv) dvd sources in native hdtv dvd players the image is a real 16:9 format. 16:9 2.35:1 image 5-11 aspect ratios in native hdtv dvd sources 16:10 image 5-12 aspect ratio for wuxga (1920x1200) what can be done ? The aspect ratio se...

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    5. Advanced 4:3 16:9 native16:9 16:10 16:10 4:3 source projector setting image 5-13 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). The auto function calculates an aspect ratio based on the informati...

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    5. Advanced image 5-14 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select aspect ratio 5. Use → open the aspect ratio menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired ratio 7. Press enter to confirm the aspect ratio settings are greyed out in case the show native resolution or the full screen representation setting is enabled. How to...

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    5. Advanced 5.4.3 color temperature what can be done ? The color temperature can be selected for the white point of the source. This is done according to the type of source: • projector white • computer : 9300 k • video : 6500 k • film : 5400 k • broadcast : 3200 k these calibrated presets can be se...

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    5. Advanced black level Δ g ΔΒ Δ r r g b image 5-19 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 input source. Black level setting : brightness white level setting : contrast the same ...

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    5. Advanced an alternative to a full screen white/black pattern is a black-and-white checkerboard pattern where the white blocks will be used for white balance and the black blocks for black balance. Image 5-21 how to set automatic black level ? 1. Press menu to activate the tool bar 2. Press → to s...

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    5. Advanced image 5-23 8. Press enter a dialog box is displayed 9. Adjust the red black level on a minimal value image 5-24 10.Adjust the blue black level to a minimal value note: this minimal value is not necessary , provided that the 2 other colors are not influencing too much the color to be adju...

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    5. Advanced image 5-25 8. Press enter a dialog box is displayed 9. Adjust the red white level (gain) on a minimal value image 5-26 10.Adjust the blue white level (gain) to a minimal value note: this minimal value is not necessary , provided that the 2 other colors are not influencing too much the co...

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    5. Advanced field 1 (left) stereo sync left right field 2 (right) swapped fields stereo sync left right normal t field 1 (left) image 5-27 stereo swapped fields it is also possible to select only field 1 or only field 2 this will, of course, remove the stereoscopic effect in the projected image. The...

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    5. Advanced 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 ↓ or ↑ to select only field 1 or only field 2 image 5-29 7. Press enter a white bullet shows the active setting 5.4.6 passive infitec introduction passive infitec is t...

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    5. Advanced image 5-31 2. Press enter to confirm the selection. The passive infitec filter moves out of the light path. Note: it takes some time before the passive infitec filter has fully moved out of the light path. 5.4.7 passive to active stereo introduction if your galaxy nw projector has two du...

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    5. Advanced l1 pc l1 dvi l3 dvi-1 l3 dvi-2 source selection image 5-32 two dvi signals detected 3. Browse to image > passive to active stereo... And click enter. Image 5-33 4. Click the button next to source 1. Image 5-34 5. From the list select the input connector to which the right input signal is...

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    5. Advanced 7. Store the settings by clicking apply or store the settings and leave the menu by clicking ok. How to display an active stereo image starting from two passive stereo input signals? 1. Browse to image > passive to active stereo... And click enter. Image 5-36 2. Check the radio button ne...

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    5. Advanced quick check of the active stereo image 1. Make sure that both previous procedures in this section have been performed in a correct way. 2. Open the source selection drop down menu: both the connectors that have been linked to the sources should have a bullet to indicate that they are cur...

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    5. Advanced when a new source corresponds to one of these files, a custom file is created. The custom file is automatically saved if a setting is altered (contrast, ...). The save as... Function allows to create and save a custom file. The active file can always be edited in order to fit exactly the...

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    5. Advanced image 5-43 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 displayed image is not correct after auto...

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    5. Advanced image 5-44 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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    5. Advanced image 5-45 7. Press enter autoimage acts on the active window. The image in the window may move and change in aspect during the autoimage process. Auto image can also be launched via the rcu with the dedicated autoimage key. 5.5.5 edit what can be done with the edit file menu ? The edit ...

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    5. Advanced image 5-47 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 ? The following items can be adjusted : • total horizontal pixels • active horizo...

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    5. Advanced advanced settings for digital data sources (dvi and hdsdi) the advanced button enables the advanced settings for a dvi source. Image 5-49 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...

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    5. Advanced image 5-52 5.5.7 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 5-53 5. Press enter a dialog box is displayed use ←or →, ↓ or ↑ the numer...

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    5. Advanced image 5-55 5. Press enter a dialog box is displayed image 5-56 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 5.5.9 delete how to delete a file ? 1. Press menu...

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    5. Advanced a dialog box is displayed image 5-58 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired file 7. Press enter the selected file is deleted and is removed from the list 5.6 geometry overview • introduction • geometry files • accessing the geometry menu • geometry distortions • load • edit • rename a geome...

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    5. 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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    5. 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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    5. 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 5-63 geometry level hierarchy on top of this hierarchy, the 2x2 points. Ad...

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    5. Advanced 5. Press enter a dialog box is displayed image 5-64 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. 5.6.6 e...

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    5. Advanced image 5-65 5.6.6.2 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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    5. Advanced image 5-67 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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    5. 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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    5. Advanced image 5-70 image 5-71 image 5-72 r59770718 galaxy nw series 20/06/2013 87.

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    5. 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 5.6.6.4 editing a geometry file introduction the following pro...

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    5. 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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    5. Advanced a dialog box is displayed. The select mode is enabled and the top/left (row = 0 ; colom = 0) corner is selected image 5-76 image 5-77 how to select another point ? 1. Press → to select the next adjustment point 90 r59770718 galaxy nw series 20/06/2013.

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    5. Advanced the column is adapted to 32 image 5-78 image 5-79 2. Press ↓ to select the next adjustment point the row is adapted to 32 r59770718 galaxy nw series 20/06/2013 91.

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    5. Advanced image 5-80 image 5-81 3. Press ← to select the next adjustment point 92 r59770718 galaxy nw series 20/06/2013.

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    5. Advanced image 5-82 image 5-83 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 r59770718 galaxy nw series 20/06/2013 93.

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    5. Advanced image 5-84 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 5-85 the adjustment is done in small steps. Adjusting for instance from 0 to 100 using the adjust mode is n...

  • Page 101

    5. Advanced the edit mode is selected image 5-86 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 5-87 4. Use ← and → to select the digit and use ↑ and ↓ to increment/decrement the digit tip: one can also use ...

  • Page 102

    5. 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 5-88 2. Shift the left top corner +300 pixels to the left. 0,0 image 5-89 96 r59770718 galaxy nw series 20/06/2013.

  • Page 103

    5. 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...

  • Page 104

    5. Advanced image 5-91 3. Use ↑ and ↓ to select the axislink radio buttons image 5-92 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. 5.6.6.6 shift adjustment what can be done with the ...

  • Page 105

    5. Advanced the edit mode is selected image 5-93 5. Use ↑ and ↓ to select the pixelsx edit box the pixelsx edit box is focused image 5-94 6. Press enter r59770718 galaxy nw series 20/06/2013 99.

  • Page 106

    5. Advanced the pixelsx edit box is put in edit mode image 5-95 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 5-96 geometry: shift 8. Press back ...

  • Page 107

    5. 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 5-97 transport delay during this delay all image information is stored in a memory block on the pmp. A transport delay set to the maxim...

  • Page 108

    5. Advanced image 5-99 the transport delay dialog box will be displayed. Image 5-100 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 th...

  • Page 109

    5. 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 5-102 the sharpness dialog box will be displayed. Image 5-103 3. Use the cursor key ← or → , the numeric keys on the rcu, or ...

  • Page 110

    5. Advanced image 5-104 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. 5.6.6.9.2 restore to a level what can be done ? Restore to a level means that all the higher level geometr...

  • Page 111

    5. Advanced image 5-105 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 .... R59770718 galaxy n...

  • Page 112

    5. Advanced image 5-106 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. 5.6.7 rename a geometry file how to rename a geometry file ? 1. Start up the g...

  • Page 113

    5. Advanced a dialog box is displayed image 5-108 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 5.6.8 copy a geometry file how to copy a geome...

  • Page 114

    5. Advanced image 5-110 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. 5...

  • Page 115

    5. Advanced 4. Use the cursor key ↑ and ↓ to select the desired geometry file and press enter to select. A message will be displayed. Image 5-113 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. 5.7 lamps overview •...

  • Page 116

    5. Advanced image 5-114 5. Press enter a text box is displayed image 5-115 5.7.2 lamp runtime warning what can be done ? When the lamp has reached a predetermined runtime , a warning message will be displayed on the screen. The lamp runtime warning can be set in a range from 30 to 200 hours. The run...

  • Page 117

    5. Advanced 5. Press enter a dialog box is displayed image 5-117 6. Use ←or →, the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the runtime warning setting. 5.7.3 lamp power mode what can be done? The lamp can be set to the normal or economic mode. Following mode settings are available: norma...

  • Page 118

    5. Advanced 5.7.4.1 constant light output mode what can be done? Constant light output allows to force a constant light output (set in the clo target ... Menu) of the projector over a certain period. This will eliminate uncontrolled light output drop caused by natural aging of the lamp. The light ou...

  • Page 119

    5. Advanced 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select mode 7. Press → to pull down the menu 8. Use ↑ or ↓ to select on or off image 5-121 9. Press enter a bullet shows the active setting 5.7.4.2 clo target what must be done? The light output target for the clo is set in this menu. Thi...

  • Page 120

    5. Advanced a dialog box is displayed image 5-123 10.Use ←or →, the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the target value. 5.7.4.3 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 ...

  • Page 121

    5. Advanced image 5-124 5. Press enter on the screen appears a text box. 6. Press menu or back to exit or to go back to the previous menu 5.8.2 pause pause the pause function allows to stop the image display, the projector remaining with full power for immediate restart. The image display is interru...

  • Page 122

    5. Advanced image 5-126 5. Press enter to activate the freeze function the image can also be frozen using the freeze key on the rcu 5.8.4 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...

  • Page 123

    5. Advanced 5.8.5 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...

  • Page 124

    5. 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 5-130 7. Press enter a white bullet shows the active setting 5.9.2 stereo display settings overview • introducti...

  • Page 125

    5. 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 5-131 mono source : full screen synchronous representation off a...

  • Page 126

    5. 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=...

  • Page 127

    5. 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 5-137 7. Press enter a white bullet shows the active setting 5.9.3 full screen synchronous representation settings overview • full screen synchronous representation ...

  • Page 128

    5. 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...

  • Page 129

    5. Advanced a bullet shows the active setting 5.9.3.2 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 130

    5. 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 5-141 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to position the menu bar 5.9.5 status bar position what can be done ? The status bar (wizard menu) can be cen...

  • Page 131

    5. Advanced 5.9.6 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 ...

  • Page 132

    5. Advanced image 5-144 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. ...

  • Page 133

    5. Advanced image 5-147 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 ...

  • Page 134

    5. 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 135

    5. 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...

  • Page 136

    5. 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...

  • Page 137

    5. 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 5-151 9. Press enter a white bullet indicat...

  • Page 138

    5. Advanced image 5-152 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 ...

  • Page 139

    5. Advanced image 5-153 7. Press enter common color coordinates are calculated and filled in the desired values. 5.9.7.6 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...

  • Page 140

    5. 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...

  • Page 141

    5. Advanced image 5-156 3. In the dynacolor set dialog, enter a well-considered new value for x and/or y of white. Image 5-157 note: make sure that the new [x, y]-position is within the desired color triangle. R59770718 galaxy nw series 20/06/2013 135.

  • Page 142

    5. 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...

  • Page 143

    5. Advanced 5.9.7.7.2 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...

  • Page 144

    5. Advanced 10.Use ← or → or ↑ or ↓, the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the settings. 5.9.8 stereo system setup overview • dark time • invert stereo • stereo phase the stereo system settings allow to match the stereo peripherals (glasses, emitters,...) 5.9.8.1 dark time for acti...

  • Page 145

    5. 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 5-162 shutters closing too late and/or opening too early cause cross-talk c...

  • Page 146

    5. 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 5-164 7. Press enter a slider box is displayed image 5-165 8. Use ←or →, the numeric keys ...

  • Page 147

    5. Advanced left stereo sync left right right inverted stereo sync left right normal t left image 5-166 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...

  • Page 148

    5. Advanced a white bullet shows the active setting 5.9.8.3 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...

  • Page 149

    5. Advanced image 5-169 7. Press enter a slider box is displayed image 5-170 8. Use ←or →, the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the stereo phase setting. 5.9.9 soft edge overview • introduction • soft edge adjustments • accessing the soft edge menu • soft edge edit • black level •...

  • Page 150

    5. 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 5-172 soft edge basic principle internal versus external (alpha planes) the projector offers 2 methods to achieve soft edging : 1. Internal soft edges :...

  • Page 151

    5. Advanced image 5-173 soft edge : adjustment points image 5-174 soft edge : points numbering, top and bottom side edges r59770718 galaxy nw series 20/06/2013 145.

  • Page 152

    5. Advanced image 5-175 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...

  • Page 153

    5. 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 5-177 soft edge : level hiera...

  • Page 154

    5. Advanced 5.9.9.4.1 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 5-179 field /adjustment description notes planes a...

  • Page 155

    5. Advanced image 5-180 image 5-181 image 5-182 image 5-183 r59770718 galaxy nw series 20/06/2013 149.

  • Page 156

    5. 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 5.9.9.4.3 creating/editing a soft edge description in this example we will create an internal sof...

  • Page 157

    5. Advanced the item is focused image 5-185 2. Press enter the internal soft edge is selected image 5-186 how to enable the soft edges ? 1. Push ↓or ↑ to select the desired edges check box r59770718 galaxy nw series 20/06/2013 151.

  • Page 158

    5. Advanced the item is focused image 5-187 2. Press enter the selected check boxes are checked image 5-188 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. ...

  • Page 159

    5. Advanced the item is focused image 5-189 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 5-190 r59770718 galaxy nw series 20/06/2013 153.

  • Page 160

    5. Advanced image 5-191 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 5-192 2. Press enter 154 r59770718 galaxy nw series 20/06/2013.

  • Page 161

    5. Advanced the selected check box is checked and the guide is displayed (vertical and horizontal grey scale bars) image 5-193 image 5-194 how to set the hierarchy level ? 1. Push ↓or ↑ to select the hierarchy level slider box r59770718 galaxy nw series 20/06/2013 155.

  • Page 162

    5. Advanced the item is focused image 5-195 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 5-196 2. Use the arrows to select a poin...

  • Page 163

    5. Advanced the selected point is displaced to the new position (x=100 ; y=0). Image 5-197 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 164

    5. Advanced 6. Push the cursor key ← or → to highlight edit... Image 5-198 7. Press enter a dialog box will be displayed. 8. Use the arrows to select the alpha planes check box and press enter image 5-199 note: it will take a certain time for the alpha plane to be applied 5.9.9.5 black level overvie...

  • Page 165

    5. 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...

  • Page 166

    5. 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...

  • Page 167

    5. 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...

  • Page 168

    5. Advanced image 5-205 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. 5.9.10 autoimage setup what can be done ? Autoimage allows to detect automatical...

  • Page 169

    5. Advanced image 5-206 5. Press enter a dialog box is displayed. Image 5-207 6. Use the arrow keys to select the desired check box and press enter to activate or deactivate the item. 5.9.11 true motion reproduction (tmr) what can be done? If the image shows fast moving images like airplanes, smeari...

  • Page 170

    5. Advanced image 5-208 5.10 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...

  • Page 171

    5. Advanced image 5-209 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 5-210 5.10.2 internal patterns overview the projector is equipped with different internal patterns which can be used for adjustment pu...

  • Page 172

    5. Advanced image 5-213 color bars image 5-214 checkerboard image 5-215 hgbws image 5-216 h pattern image 5-217 convergence gray levels red levels green levels blue levels level -1 level -16 min level: 0 level +1 level +16 max level: 255 image 5-218 purity how to select an internal pattern ? 1. Pres...

  • Page 173

    5. Advanced 3. Press ↓ to pull down the menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select internal patterns image 5-219 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 5.10.3 scaled patterns overview unlike the interna...

  • Page 174

    5. Advanced image 5-222 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 5-223 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Us...

  • Page 175

    5. Advanced 5.10.4 formatter patterns overview image 5-224 horizontal ramp image 5-225 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 176

    5. Advanced 5.10.5 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 177

    5. 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 5-228 5. Press enter the dialog box to adjust the convergence is displayed. Image 5-229 ho...

  • Page 178

    5. 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. 5.11 service overview • di...

  • Page 179

    5. Advanced 5.11.4 operation options overview • autoimage • warning messages 5.11.4.1 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 180

    5. 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 181: 6. Maintenance

    6. Maintenance 6. 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 ...

  • Page 182

    6. 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 ...

  • Page 183

    6. 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 184

    6. 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. 6.5 checking the coo...

  • Page 185

    6. Maintenance 6.6.1 lamp description description the lamp is a 2 kw xenon lamp. A lamp that has reached its end of life, can be refurbished a number of times. This implicates that the housing is partly reused a few times and the bulb is replaced only. The content of the flash memory is also updated...

  • Page 186

    6. Maintenance image 6-2 rear cover: fixing screw 2. Lift the back side of the rear cover and pull it backward to remove it image 6-3 tilt the back side of the rear cover image 6-4 pull the rear cover backward image 6-5 rear cover removed 6.6.3 removing the fan outlet necessary tools slotted screwdr...

  • Page 187

    6. Maintenance image 6-7 fan outlet: lift to remove 6.6.4 removing the lamp necessary tools slotted screwdriver 4 mm or 6 mm 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 ...

  • Page 188

    6. Maintenance 5. Lift the lamp to remove it tip: use the handle at the top side of the lamp. Image 6-10 lamp: removing image 6-11 lamp: removed 6.6.5 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 fi...

  • Page 189

    6. Maintenance 3. Slide the lamp to the right side of the projector (= towards the connector) image 6-15 lamp: installation 4. Push the lamp to plug in the connectors - cathode - anode - lamp info connector (bottom side of the lamp) caution: if the lamp doesn’t slide in smoothly, gently wiggle it un...

  • Page 190

    6. Maintenance image 6-17 fan outlet: installing 2. Fix the fan outlet to the projector using the fixing screw image 6-18 fan outlet: fixing screw 3. Install the rear cover (see concerning chapter) 6.6.7 installing the rear cover necessary tools philip screwdriver ph2 how to install the rear cover? ...

  • Page 191

    6. Maintenance image 6-20 installing the rear cover: step 2 image 6-21 installing the rear cover: step 3 image 6-22 installing the rear cover: step 4 3. Fix the rear cover using the fixing screw image 6-23 installing the rear cover: step 5 r59770718 galaxy nw series 20/06/2013 185.

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  • Page 193: 7. Trouble Shooting

    7. Trouble shooting 7. Trouble shooting overview • error codes • trouble shooting through the osd • basic troubleshooting guide 7.1 error codes 7.1.1 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 ca...

  • Page 194

    7. Trouble shooting 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 f...

  • Page 195

    7. Trouble shooting hardware errors description location prefix code message invalid firmware pb h 10 pb firmware pb comm pb h 11 power fail power supply fail pb h 12 power fail invalid firmware xfan h 20 xfan firmware xfan comm xfan h 21 cooling fail cooling supply fail xfan h 22 cooling fail cyclo...

  • Page 196

    7. Trouble shooting image 7-2 a text box is displayed image 7-3 how to display the lamps and power supply diagnostic menu ? 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 me...

  • Page 197

    7. Trouble shooting 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 ↑ or ↓ to select formatter... And press ente...

  • Page 198

    7. Trouble shooting a text box is displayed image 7-9 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 disp...

  • Page 199

    7. Trouble shooting 6. Press ↓ to select warning messages 7. Press → to pull down the menu 8. Use ↑ or ↓ to select on 9. Press enter image 7-12 a white bullet shows the active setting 7.3 basic troubleshooting guide about this chapter in this section we start from the symptoms that can be seen in ca...

  • Page 200

    7. Trouble shooting galaxy nw-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 humi...

  • Page 201: A. Image Files

    A. Image files a. 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 vga@60.Xml 525 480 800 640 svga@75.Xml 625 600 1056 800 svga@56.Xml 625 600 1...

  • Page 202

    A. Image files name 2 ltot 3 lact 4 ptot 5 pact 6 wsxga@60.Xml 1060 1024 2144 1600 sxga_1@72.Xml 1061 1024 1680 1280 sxga@76.Xml 1066 1024 1664 1280 sxga@75.Xml 1066 1024 1688 1280 sxga@60.Xml 1066 1024 1688 1280 sxga+_1@60.Xml 1066 1050 1688 1400 sxga_2@72.Xml 1069 1024 1690 1280 sxga@85.Xml 1072 1...

  • Page 203: Index

    Index index a accessing the soft edge menu 147 active infitec 27 connections 27 active infitec tm wheel index 164 address 38 rcu 38 advanced 109, 114 general 114 lamp info 109 lamps 109 advanced menu items 51 air flow 10 guidelines 10 alpha planes 157 aspect ratio 56 auto image 73 autoimage 162, 173...

  • Page 204

    Index freeze 115 frequency 123 asynchronous 123 galaxy nw-7 123 front panel 22 connections 22 full screen synchronous representation 121 settings 121 g galaxy nw series 5 gamma 55 general 9, 114 identification 114 installation guidelines 9 general 114, 116 standby timer 116 general information 5 geo...

  • Page 205

    Index m maintenance 175–178 cleaning 177 projection lens 177 cooling liquid level 178 timing 175 visual checks 176 projected image 176 projection lens 176 projector housing 176 projector support 176 matching 132 dynacolor 132 infitec a 132 infitec b 132 mechanical check 7 menu 56 image menu 56 aspec...

  • Page 206

    Index display settings 118 input stereo sync 64 phase 142 stereo introduction 118 stereo mode 120 display setup 120 stereo mode 120 stereocreator tm 120 stereo sync 25 connection 25 stereo sync out 170 stereocreator tm 120 t temperature 9 ambient 9 textbox 117 the soft edge edit wizard 148 timer 116...

  • Page 207: List Of Images

    List of images list of images 1-2 unpacking the projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1-3 unpacking the projector . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 208

    List of images 5-163 shutters closing too early and/or opening too late cause color artifacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 5-166 inverted stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 209

    Revision sheet to: barco nv advanced visualization systems noordlaan 5, b-8520 kuurne phone: +32 56.36.82.11, fax: +32 56.36.84.86 support: www.Barco.Com/esupport, web: www.Barco.Com from: date: please correct the following points in this documentation (r59770718/01): page wrong correct r59770718 g ...