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    Sim 7qp series user guide r92112121 - r92112122 r92112123 - r92112181 r92112182 - r92112183 r9211223 - r9211225 r59770330/10 08/12/2014.

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    Factory: 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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    Interruption or other pecuniary loss arising directly or indirectly. Any liability of the seller will be exclusively limited to replacement of the product or refund of purchase price. Gnu-gpl code if you would like a copy of the gpl source code contained in this product shipped to you on cd, please ...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

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

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    Table of contents 7.4.3 edit file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 7.4.4 save as (create a...

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    Table of contents 7.8.10.5 clo-tod color tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 7.8.11 gray level definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Table of contents 4 r59770330 sim 7qp series 08/12/2014.

  • Page 9: 1. Introduction

    1. Introduction 1. Introduction overview • about the projector • about the manual 1.1 about the projector sim 7qp series projectors the sim 7qp series projectors are lcos (liquid crystal on silicon) based high resolution projectors developed for high demanding simulation applications. Image 1-1 sim ...

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    1. Introduction image 1-2 racu hand held control unit symbol overview the following icons are used in the manual : caution warning info, term definition. General info about the term. Note, gives extra information about the described subject. Tip, gives extra advice about the described subject. Font ...

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    1. Introduction image 1-3 osd in portrait mode image 1-4 osd in portrait mode movements indicated on the osd will be inverted on the image, i.E. The x-axis and y-axis are rotated 90° ccw. This means that when the vertical lens shift in the lens shift menu is activated, the image will move horizon- t...

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    1. Introduction 8 r59770330 sim 7qp series 08/12/2014.

  • Page 13: 2. Packaging

    2. Packaging 2. Packaging overview • unpacking 2.1 unpacking cee7/7 european power plug to connect the power cord to the wall outlet. Nema5 american power plug to connect the power cord to the wall outlet. Content description quantity sim 7 projector 1 remote control unit (rcu) + batteries 1 power c...

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    2. Packaging c aution : never transport the projector with the lens mounted on it ! Always remove the lens before transporting the projector. C aution : make sure that the projection lens has the one-to-one match with the projector and please contact barco in case of replacement of the projection le...

  • Page 15: 3. Installation Guidelines

    3. Installation guidelines 3. Installation guidelines overview • safety warnings • installation guidelines 3.1 safety warnings w arning : before installing the projector, first read the safety instructions in the safety manual (r5975258) delivered with the projector. Insure that the room can be easi...

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    3. Installation guidelines or similar (these deposit a thin layer of greasy residue upon the projectors internal optics and imaging electronic surfaces, degrading performance), then it is highly advisable and desirable to have this contamination removed prior to it reaching the projectors clean air ...

  • Page 17: 4. Installation

    4. Installation 4. Installation overview • dimensions • fixation points • projector tilt • rcu battery installation • lens installation • projector configuration • connections 4.1 dimensions dimensions: projector without frame the dimensions are stated in mm (1 inch = 25.4 mm). Image 4-1 sim 7qp ser...

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    4. Installation dimensions: projector with frame image 4-2 sim 7qp series dimensions: front view and right view image 4-3 sim 7qp series dimensions: top view projector weight part weight projector (no lens, no frame) 30.5 kg frame 4.5 kg projection lens 0.8:1 2.3 kg projection lens 1.0–1.4:1 2.2 kg ...

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    4. Installation image 4-4 sim 7qp series: fixation points fixation points of the projector without frame if the standard projector frame is not used, three bolts can be screwed into the threaded holes at the bottom of the projector to fix it to a custom frame. The bolts must meet the following speci...

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    4. Installation +20° -20° image 4-6 projector tilt range 360° image 4-7 projector tilt range 4.4 rcu battery installation where to find the batteries for the remote control ? The batteries are not placed in the remote control unit to avoid control operation in its package, resulting in a shorter bat...

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    4. Installation 1 2 image 4-8 2. Insert the two aa size batteries, making sure the polarities match the + and - marks inside the battery compartment. + + - - image 4-9 3. Insert (1) the lower tab of the battery cover in the gap at the bottom of the remote control, and press (2) the cover until it cl...

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    4. Installation 4.5.1 portrait mode projector important remark as this is a portrait mode projector, the remarks below must be taken into account: • lens formulas: sw indicates the longest side of the screen • shift capabilities: the table and the diagram below indicate the lens shift ranges as if t...

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    4. Installation 4.5.4 shift capabilities overview lens vertical shift horizontal shift (if vertical shift is 0%) horizontal shift (if vertical shift is 100%) qsd (0.8:1) up/down : 12.8% - - qsd (1.0–1.4:1) up/down : 100% left/right : 70% left/right : 20% qsd (1.4–2.0:1) up/down : 100% left/right : 7...

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    4. Installation +100% -100% -70% -20% +20% -20% +20% +70% image 4-14 lens shift: range the best image quality is obtained in nominal lens position (i.E. 0% shift). Shifting the image to the limit of its range starts introducing some falloff. The exact range in the area indicated by the red dashed li...

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    4. Installation 4.5.5 installing the lens and adjusting the scheimpflug w arning : in case of a projector with nvg option, do not insert your fingers in the lens holder if the lens is removed. They could get hit by the smearing reduction wheel! Image 4-17 c aution : make sure that the projection len...

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    4. Installation image 4-18 screws to lock the lens scheimpflug settings (left side) image 4-19 screws to lock the lens scheimpflug settings (right side) how to mount the lens on the projector and adjust the scheimpflug? 1. Remove the top lens cover (6 screws) image 4-20 top lens cover: fixing screws...

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    4. Installation image 4-22 lens: scheimpflug springs 4. Slide the lens over the 3 studs image 4-23 lens positioned 5. Put a washer and a lock nut on each stud image 4-24 lens fixation nuts 6. Fix the lock nuts until the lens flange touches the lens holder plate at the 3 fixation points (nominal posi...

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    4. Installation image 4-25 lens: scheimpflug securing bolts and nuts 9. Secure the smaller allen bolts m4 by tightening the nuts (see “2” on image 4-25) to the lens flange. 10.Install the bottom lens cover 11.Install the top lens cover 4.5.6 connecting the lens what must be done ? The lens must be c...

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    4. Installation image 4-27 projector lens connector 2. Secure the connection by turning and fastening the locking ring 4.5.7 lens data ecr extended contrast ratio allows to increase the contrast of the image while the light output decreases. Ecr (extended contrast ratio ) the lenses used in the proj...

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    4. Installation also see the lens connection procedure. 4.6 projector configuration the different configurations depending on the installation the projector can be mounted in different ways, the 4 different configurations are: 1. Rear/ceiling 2. Rear/table 3. Front/ceiling 4. Front/table 1 2 3 4 ima...

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    4. Installation image 4-30 connectors: mains power 3. Secure the connection with the locking spring. Closed open image 4-31 c aution : to prevent damage to the projector always ensure that the locking spring is well engaged ! R59770330 sim 7qp series 08/12/2014 27.

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    4. Installation 4.7.2 signal connections overview • input section • input specifications • connecting a dvi source • connecting an rgb source 4.7.2.1 input section overview the input section consists of 2 input layers and a communication layer: • input layer 1: twin dual link dvi input • input layer...

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    4. Installation ig 1 ig 2 channel 1 image 4-35 connections : connecting 2 dvi sources how to connect a dual channel dvi source ? 1. Connect the dual channel image generator source to the projector by connecting the dvi male connector of channel 1 into the projector’s dvi 1 female input connector and...

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    4. Installation 4.7.3 communication overview • network connections • network settings 4.7.3.1 network connections what can be done ? The projector can be connected to a network allowing it to be accessed from any connected network device. The ethernet connection can be used to upload/download projec...

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    4. Installation hub lan image 4-39 network connection through a hub see network settings to set the communication port. 4.7.3.2 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 mea...

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    4. Installation 2. Push the cursor key ← or → to highlight installation in the menu bar. 3. Push the ↓ key to pull down the installation menu. 4. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight network settings and press enter to select. Image 4-40 a dialog box will be displayed. Image 4-41 5. Push the curs...

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    4. 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 4-42 r59770330 sim 7qp series 08/12/2014 33.

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  • Page 39: 5. Setup

    5. Setup 5. Setup overview • warranty: continuous mode / automatic shutdown mode • powering the sim 7 projector • setting the rcu address • starting the projector • setting the projector address (only if necessary) • setting the orientation • lens adjustments 5.1 warranty: continuous mode / automati...

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    5. Setup image 5-1 barco sim7 : power switch l3 and l1 light up red. After the initialization period l1 turns off. Image 5-2 image 5-3 standby state : l3 is red 5.3 setting the rcu address what has to be done ? To allow the communication between the rcu and the projector the rcu has to be programmed...

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    5. Setup 9 0 e n t e r m e n u b a c k d i g i z o o m p h a se p a u se pi p l o g o image 5-4 all the led’s (3) on the top cover of the projector go out. Then led1 starts blinking green the number of hundreds. After that led2 starts blinking the number of tens. Finally led3 starts blinking green t...

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    5. Setup if the address setting is wrong the projector will not respond to the rcu, see the next step to set the address. 5.5 setting 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 ch...

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    5. Setup 5.6 setting the orientation what must be done ? Depending on the mechanical orientation of the projector (see projector configuration in the installation section), the projector’s internal settings have to be adapted. The projector is shipped (default) with a table/front orientation. How to...

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    5. Setup necessary tools • torx screwdriver t10 • allen key 2 mm (hexadecimal key) • allen key 3 mm (hexadecimal key) how to lock the lens holder? 1. Make sure the lens is in the correct position 2. Remove the top lens cover image 5-9 lens top cover: fixing screws 3. Slide both fixation blocks for t...

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    5. Setup 5. Block the vertical shift by tightening the bolt which can be reached through the small slot at the left side of the projector (seen from the rear of it) image 5-13 fixation screw for vertical lens shift locking system 6. Reinstall the top lens cover c aution : the shift motors will be da...

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    5. Setup image 5-14 engaging the zoom/focus locking system how to unlock the zoom ring and the focus ring of the lens? Both zoom ring and focus ring are unlocked at the same time. 1. Release (i.E. Counterclockwise) the zoom/focus locking knob until no resistance is felt anymore image 5-15 unlocking ...

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    5. Setup 1 1 1 1 2 image 5-16 back focal length adjustment. 1 locking screws 2 adjustment hole image 5-17 a wrong back focal length adjustment will not allow optimal focus throughout the full zoom range. Necessary tools • bfl adjustment tool • allen key 2.5 mm (hexagonal key) how to adjust ? 1. Loos...

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    5. Setup image 5-18 back focal length: fixation screws note: the fourth screw is located underneath the lens 2. Put the bfl tool in the adjustment hole image 5-19 back focal length adjustment tool 3. Zoom the lens to wide position 4. Focus the image on the screen using the bfl tool image 5-20 back f...

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    5. Setup 7. Repeat step 3 to step 6 until the image stays in focus regardless to the zoom position 8. Fix the 4 screws 5.7.4 adjusting the lens description the shift adjustment is done during the installation phase. The other adjustments possible on the lenses are: • motorized zoom • motorized focus...

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    5. Setup image 5-22 5. Press enter a text box appears on the screen, follow the instructions. Image 5-23 image 5-24 6. Use the keys on the rcu to perform the desired action 9 0 e n t e r m e n u b a c k d i g i z o o m p h a se p a u se pi p l o g o image 5-25 how to adjust the zoom / focus using th...

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    5. Setup image 5-26 5. Press enter a text box appears on the screen, follow the instructions. Image 5-27 6. Use the keys on the rcu to perform the desired action 9 0 e n t e r m e n u b a c k d i g i z o o m p h a se p a u se pi p l o g o image 5-28 the use of a sheet of paper held in front of the s...

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  • Page 53: 6. Getting Started

    6. Getting started 6. Getting started overview • starting up the projector • selecting a source • adjusting the image • switching the projector to standby 6.1 starting up the projector how to start up the projectors via the rcu ? 1. Switch the mains power switch to on 2. Press the standby button on ...

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    6. Getting started 6.3 adjusting the image how to adjust the image ? 1. Use the image setting buttons on the rcu aut auto image o image pc pc rgb rgb video video fire w fire wire ire dvi dvi iq-pc iq-pc sdi sdi s-video s-video phase phase tint tint color color brightn brightn contr contr zoom zoom d...

  • Page 55: 7. Advanced

    7. Advanced 7. Advanced overview • using the dialog boxes • source selection • image • image files • geometry • lamp • general • display setup • installation 7.1 using the dialog boxes how to use the dialog boxes ? Some parameters are modified by means of a dialog box, where selections can be made 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 image 7-4 5. Press enter to confirm your choice a bullet indicates the selected source which now appears on the screen. Adjustments on an rgb signal the projector allows different adjustments on an rgb signal : • contrast • brightness • phase • input balance • auto image : or manual edit...

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    7. Advanced 7.3.2 image settings overview • setting the contrast • setting the brightness • gamma • phase (rgb signals only) 7.3.2.1 setting the contrast contrast adjustments adjust the contrast to “brighten” the white parts of the image. It is recommended to adjust the brightness before adjusting t...

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    7. Advanced on the screen appears now a slider box image 7-7 8. Use ←or → , the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the brightness 7.3.2.3 gamma gamma adjustment the gamma parameter determines the way your encoded (luminance) signal is transformed into brightness at the output of the...

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    7. Advanced 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 phase 7.3.3 scaling what can be done? The scaling of the source image can be chosen from three presets. Depending on the setting, the source signal will be displaye...

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    7. Advanced 1. In a first phase, the dimming will be (mainly) done by the ecr (enhanced contrast ratio) 2. When the ecr is at its minimum value, the ccd (constant contrast dimmer) starts further dimming the light output until it is 0 for the high contrast (hc) versions, the minimum ecr value is cali...

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    7. Advanced b black level 0.7v image 7-13 black level Δ g ΔΒ Δ r r g b image 7-14 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 leve...

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    7. 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 7-16 how to set automatic black level ? 1. Press menu to activate the tool bar 2. Press → to s...

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    7. Advanced image 7-18 8. Press enter a dialog box is displayed 9. Adjust the red black level on a minimal value image 7-19 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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    7. Advanced image 7-20 8. Press enter a dialog box is displayed 9. Adjust the red white level (gain) on a minimal value image 7-21 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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    7. Advanced 7.4.1 load file when to load a file ? In some cases the user wants a particular file to be used for the display of a particular source. In this case the user should load the desired file from the image files menu. The load file option will allow the user to choose between several files c...

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    7. Advanced 7.4.2 auto image what can be done ? Auto image creates the best suited image file for the connected source. It calculates/measures several source parameters : • total pixels per line • start pixel • phase • contrast/brightness levels auto image only works for data images. The measure of ...

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    7. Advanced in this case a dvi source is used. A dvi source does not need any image file setting. All the fields are therefore greyed out. See the dialog box below. How to edit 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...

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    7. Advanced image 7-27 • color space : allows to select between 5 different color spaces - rgb - itu_bt_709 - smpte_240m - itu_bt_601 - ebu • clamp position : allows to set the clamp pulse position in the clamping circuit • clamp width : allows to set the width of clamp pulse in the clamping circuit...

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    7. Advanced image 7-30 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 file name, confirm with enter. Image 7-31 7.4.5 rename file how to rename a file ? 1. Press menu to activate the tool bar 2. Press → to select the im...

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    7. Advanced image 7-33 7.4.6 copy copy a file the copy function allows to copy a file (standard or custom) to a custom file (to the custom directory). How to copy 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....

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    7. Advanced 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 7.4.7 delete how to delete a file ? 1. Press menu to activate the tool bar 2. Press → to select the image files ...

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    7. Advanced 5. Press → to open the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired layer (for example layer 1) 7. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired input (for example data on bnc) image 7-38 note: inputs that are not hardware compatible with this layer are greyed out. Note: if a file is already forced for t...

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    7. Advanced 7.5.2 geometry files description a geometry file contains the geometry corrections. The projector’s memory contains a list of files created for demo purposes e.G. To demonstrate the warping capabilities of the projector. These files are called standard files. The active file can always b...

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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 image 7-41 the screen is divided in 33x33 regions modes and levels the geometry adjustment is divided in 6 gro...

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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 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 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 ...

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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 7-43 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 7-44 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. 7.5.6 e...

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    7. Advanced image 7-45 7.5.6.2 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 7-47 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 7-50 image 7-51 image 7-52 78 r59770330 sim 7qp series 08/12/2014.

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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 7.5.6.4 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 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 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 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 ...

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    7. Advanced image 7-56 image 7-57 how to select another point ? 1. Press → to select the next adjustment point 82 r59770330 sim 7qp series 08/12/2014.

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    7. Advanced the column is adapted to 32 image 7-58 image 7-59 2. Press ↓ to select the next adjustment point r59770330 sim 7qp series 08/12/2014 83.

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    7. Advanced the row is adapted to 32 image 7-60 image 7-61 3. Press ← to select the next adjustment point 84 r59770330 sim 7qp series 08/12/2014.

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    7. Advanced image 7-62 image 7-63 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 r59770330 sim 7qp series 08/12/2014 85.

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    7. Advanced the adjust mode is selected image 7-64 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 7-65 the adjustment is done in small steps. Adjusting for instance from 0 to 10...

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    7. Advanced how to adjust using the edit and change mode ? Adjusting point (row =0 ; column =0) by 100 (pixels) along the x axis in the 2x2 mode 1. Press 2 times enter to go to the edit mode the edit mode is selected image 7-66 2. Use ↑ and ↓ to select the pixelsx edit box the pixelsx edit box is fo...

  • Page 92

    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 7-68 2. Shift the left top corner +300 pixels to the left. 0,0 image 7-69 88 r59770330 sim 7qp series 08/12/2014.

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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 7-71 3. Use ↑ and ↓ to select the axislink radio buttons image 7-72 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. 7.5.6.6 shift adjustment what can be done with the ...

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    7. Advanced the edit mode is selected image 7-73 5. Use ↑ and ↓ to select the pixelsx edit box the pixelsx edit box is focused image 7-74 6. Press enter r59770330 sim 7qp series 08/12/2014 91.

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    7. Advanced the pixelsx edit box is put in edit mode image 7-75 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 7-76 8. Press back to return to the...

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    7. Advanced 7.5.6.7 transport delay what is transport delay ? The transport delay is the interval between the time at which an image frame is received from the first fpga of the pmp and the time at which the processing of this frame starts in the second fpga of the pmp. Frame b frame c frame d frame...

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    7. Advanced image 7-79 the transport delay dialog box will be displayed. Image 7-80 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 the...

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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 7-82 the sharpness dialog box will be displayed. Image 7-83 3. Use the cursor key ← or → , the numeric keys on the rcu, or th...

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    7. Advanced image 7-84 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. 7.5.6.9.2 restore to a level what can be done ? Restore to a level means that all the higher level geometry...

  • Page 101

    7. Advanced image 7-85 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 .... R59770330 sim 7qp s...

  • Page 102

    7. Advanced image 7-86 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. 7.5.7 rename a geometry file how to rename a geometry file ? 1. Start up the ge...

  • Page 103

    7. Advanced a dialog box is displayed image 7-88 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 7.5.8 copy a geometry file how to copy a geomet...

  • Page 104

    7. Advanced image 7-90 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....

  • Page 105

    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 7-93 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. 7.6 lamp c aution : r...

  • Page 106

    7. Advanced a text box is displayed image 7-95 7.6.2 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 runtime warning is displayed by...

  • Page 107

    7. Advanced 3. Press ↓ to pull down the lamps menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select history image 7-98 5. Press enter a text box is displayed image 7-99 7.6.4 reset lamp runtime when to reset the lamp runtime ? Reset the lamp runtime whenever you replace a lamp w arning : lamp runtime reset as well as the la...

  • Page 108

    7. Advanced 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the lamp to be reset 7. Press enter a dialog box is displayed image 7-101 8. Use ←or →, the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to enter the serial number of the new lamp (serial number 000000 will not be accepted). 7.6.5 lam...

  • Page 109

    7. Advanced a dialog box appears: image 7-103 3. Confirm by selecting yes . A drop or rise in light output is noticed. 7.6.6 clo mode the adjustment and calibration of the clo is done via the hand held control unit racu. For more information, see the dedicated system manual. 7.6.6.1 constant light o...

  • Page 110

    7. Advanced a bullet shows the active setting 7.6.6.2 clo target what must be done? The light output target for the clo is set in this menu. This value is forced on the projector provided the clo has been set on and the target can be met. The clo target can be set in the range 200 .. 30000 for sim 7...

  • Page 111

    7. Advanced how to pause the image display ? 1. Press menu to activate the tool bar 2. Press → to select general 3. Press ↓ to pull down the general menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select pause image 7-107 5. Press enter the image display is stopped the projection can also be interrupted using the pause key o...

  • Page 112

    7. Advanced image 7-109 5. Press enter on the screen appears a text box. Image 7-110 6. Press menu or back to exit or to go back to the previous menu 7.8 display setup overview • textbox • menu bar position • slider box position • sync variance limit • soft edge • auto image setup • smearing reducti...

  • Page 113

    7. Advanced image 7-111 7. Press enter a white bullet shows the active setting 7.8.2 menu bar position what can be done ? The menu tool bar can be centered vertically , the range being from top of the screen to the middle of the screen. This can be useful in applications where the top image content ...

  • Page 114

    7. Advanced how to reposition the slider box? 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 slider box position image 7-113 5. Press enter a slider box is displayed. Use the 4 arrow keys to dr...

  • Page 115

    7. Advanced frame b frame b frame c frame b frame d frame d x frame b frame a frame c frame b frame d frame c v x (= sync variance limit) is critical v (= sync variance limit) is too small ( frame b frame b frame c frame c frame d frame d z z (= sync variance limit) is good (>x) incoming signal sign...

  • Page 116

    7. Advanced 7.8.5 soft edge overview • introduction • accessing the soft edge menu • soft edge edit • black level • blanking the soft edge adjustment can be done on the hand held remote control unit racu as well. 7.8.5.1 introduction what can be done? When working in a multichannel setup the soft ed...

  • Page 117

    7. Advanced 1. Internal soft edges : the contour and shape can be adjusted in the projector using the soft edge edit wizard 2. External alpha planes : an external file is sent to the projector and is memorized. This file contains data corresponding to the shape contour of the soft edge soft edge pre...

  • Page 118

    7. Advanced 7.8.5.3.1 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 7-120 field /adjustment description notes planes a...

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    7. Advanced image 7-121 image 7-122 image 7-123 image 7-124 r59770330 sim 7qp series 08/12/2014 115.

  • Page 120

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

  • Page 121

    7. Advanced the item is focused image 7-126 2. Press enter the internal soft edge is selected image 7-127 how to enable the soft edges ? 1. Push ↓or ↑ to select the desired edges check box r59770330 sim 7qp series 08/12/2014 117.

  • Page 122

    7. Advanced the item is focused image 7-128 2. Press enter the selected check boxes are checked image 7-129 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 123

    7. Advanced the item is focused image 7-130 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 7-131 how to enable the adjustment guide ? 1. Push ↓or ↑ to select the check box on to enable the adjustment guide r59770330 sim 7...

  • Page 124

    7. Advanced the item is focused image 7-132 2. Press enter the selected check box is checked and the guide is displayed (vertical and horizontal grey scale bars) image 7-133 how to set the hierarchy level ? 1. Push ↓or ↑ to select the hierarchy level slider box 120 r59770330 sim 7qp series 08/12/201...

  • Page 125

    7. Advanced the item is focused image 7-134 2. Use the ← and → to select the level (from 1 to 6) how to adjust the soft edge ? 1. Press adjust an edit dialog box is displayed and the left side soft edge zone is selected. The default level is level 1. 2. Use the ← and → to select a point within the s...

  • Page 126

    7. Advanced the alpha plane will only be applied if it has been activated in the edit... Menu’s dialog box (see procedure above) how to activate an alpha 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 th...

  • Page 127

    7. Advanced 7.8.5.4 black level overview • introduction • internal black level • beta planes 7.8.5.4.1 introduction brightness uniformity in a multi channel system the brightness can vary over the different channels/projectors. The brightness level can be matched using : 1. Clo: in this case the lig...

  • Page 128

    7. Advanced the black level adjustment has to be done for all the channels (projectors) 7.8.5.4.2 internal black level what can be done ? Internal black level can be adjusted via the projector’s software using a dialog box. The dialog box allows to add an offset to the black level of the image in th...

  • Page 129

    7. Advanced uploading a beta plane file beta planes must be uploaded in the following projector directory (accessible via ftp) : /d/display/softedge the file must be named as follows : beta.Tiff the free storage capacity on the d-drive is about 8 mb. It is needed to store the image files, geometry f...

  • Page 130

    7. Advanced the adjustment of hard edges is done in the same menu as the soft edge with the edges disabled (unchecked). How to setup a hard edge shape ? 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....

  • Page 131

    7. Advanced 2. Press → to select the display setup item 3. Press ↓ to pull down the display setup menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select auto image setup image 7-143 5. Press enter a dialog box is displayed. Image 7-144 6. Use the arrow keys to select the desired check box and press enter to activate or deact...

  • Page 132

    7. Advanced image 7-145 with smearing (smearing reduction off) image 7-146 without smearing (smearing reduction on) w arning : during the switch off of the smearing reduction system the image will present a flicker. Some people may have seizures or blackouts triggered by light flashes or patterns. A...

  • Page 133

    7. Advanced when disabling (off) the smearing reduction the flicker will be noticeable (frequency will decrease notice- ably). See warning above. When disabling the smearing reduction, the projector will try to get the full image displayed. This can take up to one minute! 7.8.7.3 adjusting the phase...

  • Page 134

    7. Advanced 7.8.8 true motion reproduction what can be done? Some visible artefacts on moving images can be avoided by switching on true motion reproduction. How to enable/disable true motion reproduction? 1. Press menu to activate the tool bar 2. Press → to select the display setup item 3. Press ↓ ...

  • Page 135

    7. Advanced how to select a preset color temperature ? 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 color temperature 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↓ or ↑ to select the desired pres...

  • Page 136

    7. Advanced image 7-152 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. Im...

  • Page 137

    7. Advanced image 7-155 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 3 points of intersection of the 2 separate color gamuts. 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 x y g1 w1 g2 w2 r...

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    7. Advanced w2 white projector 2 rc red common color gamut gc green common color gamut bc blue common color gamut wc white common color gamut the following parameters can be adjusted within dynacolor™: • the x, y coordinates and l (light output) of the 6 common color gamut perimeter points. • the x,...

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    7. Advanced image 7-157 r59770330 sim 7qp series 08/12/2014 135.

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    7. Advanced image 7-158 dynacolor sets depending on the projection mode, projector type, software version and availability of options, different dynacolor sets can and will be used (if the dynacolor feature is enabled): • standard dynacolor set • dynacolor set with advanced color tracking through cl...

  • Page 141

    7. Advanced 7.8.10.2 enabling dynacolor enabling dynacolor can be done by the operator. What can be done ? Enabling dynacolor changes the projector’s native color range to the color range as specified in the active dynacolor set. Disabling dynacolor will keep the original colors determined by the so...

  • Page 142

    7. Advanced dynacolor adjustment versus dynacolor calibration • single channel setup: each projector is color calibrated during production. This means that projectors in single channel setup do not need to be calibrated anymore. Only specific color requests from the user may require some dynacolor a...

  • Page 143

    7. Advanced the recalibration/adjustment is explained in the procedure below. 7.8.10.3.2 calibration (for multiple projectors) what has to be done ? The calibration of dynacolor consists of measuring the color values of each projector. The measurements have to be done in a dark environment. Make sur...

  • Page 144

    7. Advanced a dialog box is displayed for the red color image 7-162 10.Fill in the measured x and y and coordinates and the y value note: the y value will be transformed in a l value by the projector 11.Press proceed a green test pattern is displayed 12.Proceed in the same way for green, blue and wh...

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    7. Advanced image 7-163 how to calibrate dynacolor for projector 2 1. Proceed in the same way as for projector 1 the values will slightly differ form the ones of the first projector. 7.8.10.3.3 common color values what can be done ? The common color values can be determined manually. Calculating the...

  • Page 146

    7. Advanced 7.8.10.3.4 factory preset description during factory calibration of the projector, the projector’s native colors are measured in ideal conditions and entered as measured values in the projector. If at any time the dynacolor parameters are changed and a bad color reproduction is observed,...

  • Page 147

    7. Advanced image 7-165 7. Press enter a dialog box is displayed image 7-166 8. Use ←or →, the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the settings. 7.8.10.5 clo-tod color tracking description clo-tod color tracking is used to compensate for color variation caused by changing the dimmer ...

  • Page 148

    7. Advanced image 7-167 enabling clo-tod color tracking 1. In the osd, browse to display setup > dynacolor > clo-tod color tracking > on. 2. Press enter to confirm. 7.8.11 gray level definition gld gray level definition glc gray level correction the gld alignment can be used to optimize the black to...

  • Page 149

    7. Advanced applying a correction in a certain zone also influences the adjacent zones. The hierarchical levels are selected in a way that the first hierarchy level influences the entire transition from black to white (0% to 100%) with the main correction done at 25%. Below you can find the table of...

  • Page 150

    7. Advanced gld correction on hierarchy level 1 when a correction is applied to hierarchy level 1 (blue line), its main influence is visible on 25% level. The sum of the adjustment and the linear transition results in a transition as it is presented by the dash-dotted red line in the graph below. Ad...

  • Page 151

    7. Advanced adjustment linear response sum intensity adj. Value signal 0 1.0 1.5 0.5 512 1024 0 25% 50% 75% 100% image 7-171 gld correction on level 1 and 3 it is very important to perform the gld alignment starting from hierarchical level 1 and going up to hierarchy level 4. 7.8.11.3 gld correction...

  • Page 152

    7. Advanced 7.8.11.3.2 performing gld correction enabling gray level definition 1. In the osd menu of the projector, browse to display setup > gray level definition > mode > on image 7-172 2. Press enter to enable gld setting the gld user interface 1. Browse to display setup > gray level definition ...

  • Page 153

    7. Advanced image 7-174 how to perform the gld correction? 1. Use the arrows to select the hierarchy level and confirm by pressing enter image 7-175 warning: to perform gld correction, you must start at hierarchy level 1, then go to level 2, then level 3 to end at level 4. 2. Highlight adjust and co...

  • Page 154

    7. Advanced 5. In case of external patterns, make sure that the correct test pattern is active warning: this external pattern must meet the selected gray range (see the edit box in the level section) and it must take into account the correct gamma setting. See appendix b. 6. Use the arrows ↑ or ↓ to...

  • Page 155

    7. Advanced image 7-178 5. Press enter a dialog box is displayed image 7-179 6. Use ←or → , the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the values note: the range of the vertical adjustment for green is only -4 to +4 (in pixels), whereas all other adjustment ranges are from -8 to +8 pixe...

  • Page 156

    7. Advanced • scaled patterns • combiner patterns • driver patterns • change password 7.9.1 lens adjustments how to adjust the lens ? 1. See the setup section. 7.9.2 projector address how to change the projector address ? 1. See the setup section. 7.9.3 orientation how to set up the orientation ? 1....

  • Page 157

    7. Advanced in case off has been selected, a warning will be displayed to make sure that the operator is fully aware of the fact that the lamp warranty will expire when the projector stays in active mode for over 24 hours continuously. A confirmation is asked for. The operator can then choose to agr...

  • Page 158

    7. Advanced • hatch image 7-183 internal hatch pattern • color bars image 7-184 internal color bars pattern • checkerboard image 7-185 internal checkerboard pattern 154 r59770330 sim 7qp series 08/12/2014.

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    7. Advanced • full white image 7-186 internal full white pattern • hgbws image 7-187 internal hgbws pattern • character set image 7-188 internal character set pattern r59770330 sim 7qp series 08/12/2014 155.

  • Page 160

    7. Advanced • h-pattern h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h ...

  • Page 161

    7. Advanced • ansi: which indicated the exact measure positions to do a ansi lumen measurement image 7-194 ansi pattern • focus image 7-195 internal focus pattern • fine res h layout image 7-196 internal fine res h layout pattern • purity purity pattern this allows the user to check the gradual tran...

  • Page 162

    7. Advanced following dialog box is displayed when the internal purity pattern is selected, use the buttons to change the transition level: gray levels red levels green levels blue levels level -1 level -16 min level: 0 level +1 level +16 max level: 255 image 7-197 internal purity dialog box how to ...

  • Page 163

    7. Advanced 7.9.7 scaled patterns what can be done? These scaled patterns can be used for measurement purposes, unlike the internal pattern, the scaled patterns will be distorted according to the active geometry file. Available scaled patterns following pictures show the available scaled patterns wi...

  • Page 164

    7. Advanced image 7-201 7. Press enter to confirm. The selected scaled pattern is displayed. 8. Use the dialog box to adapt the colors red, green and blue. 9. Press back to return to the installation menu. 7.9.8 combiner patterns what can be done? The projector is equipped with different combiner pa...

  • Page 165

    7. Advanced image 7-202 7. Press enter to confirm the internal pattern will be displayed. 8. Press back to return to the installation menu. 7.9.9 driver patterns what can be done? The projector is equipped with different driver patterns which can be used for adjustment purposes. Geometry adjustments...

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    7. Advanced image 7-203 7. Press enter to confirm the internal pattern will be displayed. 8. Press back to return to the installation menu. 7.9.10 change password what can be done ? The osd advanced items under more ...Can be protected by a password. The items are by default protected by the passwor...

  • Page 167

    7. Advanced a dialog box is displayed. Image 7-205 6. Use ← or → , the numeric keys on the remote , or the keypad to enter the old password and to enter and confirm the new password. Each character is displayed as an asterisk. The new password is accepted if the new password and the confirmed passwo...

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  • Page 169: 8. Maintenance

    8. Maintenance 8. Maintenance about this chapter this chapter contains the lamp replacement procedure, which can be done by a trained operator. Next to that, some information about air filter replacement is available. The air filter replacement itself can only be performed by barco qualified service...

  • Page 170

    8. Maintenance 2. Clean the housing of the projector with a damp cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth lightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. 8.3 air filters replacement c aution : extreme care must be taken to avoid dust intrusion in or dust infection of the projector. W arni...

  • Page 171

    8. Maintenance image 8-3 air filters: removing 8.3.2 installing the air filters necessary tools torx screwdriver t10 how to install the air filters? 1. Insert the new filters, the seals pointing towards the projector r59770330 sim 7qp series 08/12/2014 167.

  • Page 172

    8. Maintenance image 8-4 air filters: inserting 2. Place the filter cover in its correct position 3. Tighten the fixing screws to fix the filter cover filter cover image 8-5 air filter cover: fixing screws 8.4 lamp replacement description the projector lamp must be replaced at the end of its lifetim...

  • Page 173

    8. Maintenance can come off. In that case it is required to remove the failing lamp, vacuum clean the lamp area in the projector to remove all glass particles and install the new lamp. W arning : the lamp removal and lamp installation procedures may only be performed by barco trained and qualified s...

  • Page 174

    8. Maintenance 1 1 1 1 2 2 4 5 3 image 8-7 lamp cover removal (sim 7qp hb & sim 7qp hb&c) 2. Remove the lamp cover: - sim 7qp & sim 7qp hc: see (5) in image 8-6; - sim 7qp hb & sim 7qp hb&c: first tilt it a bit (3), then slide it up (4), and finally remove it (5). See image 8-7. 3. In case of sim 7q...

  • Page 175

    8. Maintenance 1 1 1 2 image 8-10 lamp door removal (sim 7qp hb & sim 7qp hb&c) warning: make sure the lamp power wire does not get stuck between the lamp door and the projector frame. 5. In case of sim 7qp hb & sim 7qp hb&c, disconnect the lamp power connector. Image 8-11 lamp power connector (sim ...

  • Page 176

    8. Maintenance image 8-13 unlocking the lamp (sim 7qp hb & sim 7qp hb&c) 7. Slide out the lamp in a straight way. Image 8-14 lamp removal (sim 7qp & sim 7qp hc) image 8-15 lamp removal (sim 7qp hb & sim 7qp hb&c) 8.4.2 lamp installation necessary tools torx screwdriver t10 installing the lamp 1. Ope...

  • Page 177

    8. Maintenance image 8-16 lift lamp locking handle (sim 7qp & sim 7qp hc) image 8-17 lift lamp locking handle (sim 7qp hb & sim 7qp hb&c) 2. Slide the lamp in the projector in the correct orientation: the connector towards the projector’s front side. Image 8-18 lamp power connector (sim 7qp & sim 7q...

  • Page 178

    8. Maintenance image 8-19 lamp power connector (sim 7qp hb & sim 7qp hb&c) 3. Release the lamp locking handle and firmly push the bottom side of the lamp (1) until it is locked (“click”). 2 2 1 1 3 3 image 8-20 lamp fixation (sim 7qp & sim 7qp hc) 2 2 1 1 3 3 image 8-21 lamp fixation (sim 7qp hb & s...

  • Page 179

    8. Maintenance 2 2 2 1 image 8-22 lamp door installation (sim 7qp & sim 7qp hc) 2 2 2 1 image 8-23 lamp door installation (sim 7qp hb & sim 7qp hb&c) 8. In case of sim 7qp & sim 7qp hc, plug in the lamp power connector. Image 8-24 lamp power connector (sim 7qp & sim 7qp hc) 9. Install the lamp cover...

  • Page 180

    8. Maintenance 4 4 4 4 1 image 8-25 lamp cover installation (sim 7qp & sim 7qp hc) 4 4 4 4 5 5 2 1 3 image 8-26 lamp cover installation (sim 7qp hb & sim 7qp hb&c) 10.Tighten the four fixing screws (4). See image 8-26. 11.In case of sim 7qp hb & sim 7qp hb&c, tighten screws (5). See image 8-26. 8.4....

  • Page 181

    8. Maintenance image 8-27 2. Press enter to confirm. A dialog box is displayed image 8-28 3. Enter the serial number of the new lamp. 4. Press accept to confirm the serial number. The lamp runtime is now set to zero. 5. Exit the menu. R59770330 sim 7qp series 08/12/2014 177.

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  • Page 183: 9. Troubleshooting

    9. Troubleshooting 9. Troubleshooting overview • diagnostic leds • basic troubleshooting guide 9.1 diagnostic leds position of the diagnostic leds the diagnostic leds can be found near the local keypad of the projector. Led 1 backlight led 2 led 3 image 9-1 sim 7: leds description of the diagnostic ...

  • Page 184

    9. Troubleshooting sim 7q(p): troubleshooting no power power cord not hot check external power supply replace the power cord power cord not plugged plug in power cord mains switch off switch on back to standby temperature out of range internal temp. Clean/replace air filter external temp. Cool down ...

  • Page 185

    10. Environmental information 10. Environmental information overview • disposal information • rohs compliance • hazards • production address • importers contact information • technical regulations 10.1 disposal information disposal information waste electrical and electronic equipment this symbol on...

  • Page 186

    10. Environmental information 零件 项目(名称) component name 有毒有害物 质或元素 hazardous substances or elements 铅 pb 汞 hg 镉 cd 六价 铬 cr6+ 多 溴联苯 pbb 多 溴二苯醚 pbde 外接 电(线)缆 external cables x o o o o o 內部线路 internal wiring o o o o o o 散 热片(器) heatsinks o o o o o o 光学 镜头 optical lenses x o x o o o 镜头支架 lensholder x o o...

  • Page 187: Rohs

    10. Environmental information turkey rohs compliance türkiye cumhuriyeti: aeee yönetmeliğine uygundur. [republic of turkey: in conformity with the weee regulation] 10.3 hazards mercury notice hg lamp contains mercury, dispose according to state/local law. This barco product consists of materials tha...

  • Page 188

    10. Environmental information 184 r59770330 sim 7qp series 08/12/2014.

  • Page 189

    A. Nvg option (for sim 7qp) a. Nvg option (for sim 7qp) overview • description • description of a full dimming cycle a.1 description nvg option modes the nvg (night vision goggles) is an option at order time, that can be implemented during production on a sim 7 to ensure a realistic night vision sim...

  • Page 190

    A. Nvg option (for sim 7qp) 1. First phase (tod value is increased from 100 on): ccd is moving to higher transmission until is has reached full transmission 2. Second phase (tod value is increased until 1000): ecr is moving to full transmission 3. Third phase (tod is set to 1001): - nvg filter moves...

  • Page 191

    B. Nvg option (for sim 7qp hc) b. Nvg option (for sim 7qp hc) overview • description • description of a full dimming cycle b.1 description nvg option modes the nvg (night vision goggles) is an option at order time, that can be implemented during production on a sim 7 to ensure a realistic night visi...

  • Page 192

    B. Nvg option (for sim 7qp hc) 1. First phase (tod value is increased from 100 till 1000): ccd is moving to higher transmission until is has reached ± full trans- mission 2. Second phase (tod is set to 1001): - nvg filter moves out of the light path - ecr is still at its minimum, being 25% - ccd clo...

  • Page 193: C. Gld Alignment

    C. Gld alignment c. Gld alignment overview • gamma values c.1 gamma values description this is the reference value to be used for the gray pattern in a scale from black (0) to white (255) depending on the gamma you select to use on the system. Gamma 1,2 1,4 1,6 1,8 2 2,2 2,4 2,6 2,8 3 3,2 hierar- ch...

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  • Page 195: D. Image Files

    D. Image files d. Image files overview • image files d.1 image files overview of the image files the standard image files mentioned in the table below are pre-programmed in the projector. Only the 60hz sources will be shown synchronous on the projector. Sources with other vertical refresh rates are ...

  • Page 196

    D. Image files name 4 resolution 5 fvert hz 6 fhor khz 7 fpix mhz 8 ptot 9 pact 10 ltot 11 lact 12 xga_2@70.Xml 1024x768 70 57.05 78.044 1368 1024 815 768 exga@60.Xml 1152x864 60 53.7 81.624 1520 1152 895 864 exga@85.Xml 1152x864 85 77.095 121.502 1576 1152 907 864 exga1@70.Xml 1152x864 70 63.84 97....

  • Page 197

    D. Image files name 4 resolution 5 fvert hz 6 fhor khz 7 fpix mhz 8 ptot 9 pact 10 ltot 11 lact 12 uxgap1@59.Xml 1200x1600 59 95.58 119.666 1252 1200 1620 1600 uxgap2@60.Xml 1200x1600 60 99.36 163.745 1648 1200 1656 1600 wuxga@50.Xml 1920x1200 50 61.9 158.464 2560 1920 1238 1200 sgi@96.Xml 1280x1024...

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    D. Image files 194 r59770330 sim 7qp series 08/12/2014.

  • Page 199: Glossary

    Glossary glossary bfl back focal length ccd constant contrast dimming cee7/7 european power plug to connect the power cord to the wall outlet. Ecr extended contrast ratio extended contrast ratio allows to increase the contrast of the image while the light output decreases. Glc gray level correction ...

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    Glossary 196 r59770330 sim 7qp series 08/12/2014.

  • Page 201: Index

    Index index a accessing the soft edge menu 113 address 36 rcu 36 address 38, 183 projector address 38 adjusting 39 lens 39 adjusting the lens 45 advanced 51 air filters 166–167 installing 167 removing 166 replacement 166 alpha planes 121 auto image 63, 126 setup 126 auto image setup 126 automatic sh...

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    Index modes 77 files 70 load 73 rename 98 reset 95 all levels 95 restore 96 sharpness 94 wizard 75 geometry 69–70, 90, 93, 99, 125 distortions 70 edit 90, 93, 125 blanking 125 hard edge 125 shift adjustment 90 transport delay 93 file 99 copy 99 introduction 69 geometry adjustment wizard 75 geometry ...

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    Index using the dialog boxes 51 menu bar 109 menu structure 51 using the dialog boxes 51 n network 31 network 31 settings 31 network connections 30 network settings 152 nvg 185, 187 description 185, 187 dimming cycle 185, 187 nvg option (for sim 7qp hc) 187 nvg option (for sim 7qp) 185 o orientation...

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    Index 200 r59770330 sim 7qp series 08/12/2014.

  • Page 205: List Of Images

    List of images list of images 1-1 sim 7qp series: smearing reduction and blur reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1-2 racu hand held control unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    List of images 7-182 internal outline pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 7-183 internal hatch pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...