BarcoReality SIM 5plus/SIM 5ROwner’s ManualR9040380R9040381R5976870/0304/04/2007
1. Safety Instructions6 R5976870 BARCOREALITY SIM 5PLUS/SIM 5R 04/04/2007
8. Geometry MenuImage 8-465x5 V side (Level 4) Pixel X adjustment8.5.3.6 Selecting the 5x5 Center (Level 5)How to select the 5x5 Center (Level 5)?1. P
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8. Geometry MenuImage 8-515x5 center (Level 5) Pixel Y adjustment8.5.3.8 Selecting the 5x5 Quadrant (Level 6)How to select the 5x5 Quadrant (Level 6)?
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8. Geometry MenuImage 8-565x5 quadrant (Level 6) Pixel Y adjustment8.5.4 9x9 Adjustment (Level 7-10)Overview•Starting up the 9x9 Adjustment (Level 7-1
8. Geometry MenuImage 8-57Image 8-588.5.4.2 Selecting the 9x9 H-side (Level 7)How to select the 9x9 H-side (Level 7)?1. By default H-side is already s
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8. Geometry Menu6. Press BACK to return to the Geometry Edit menu.Image 8-61Image 8-629x9 H side (Level 7) Pixel X adjustmentR5976870 BARCOREALITY SIM
2. Packaging and Dimensions2. PACKAGING AND DIMENSIONSOverview• Box Content• Projector Packaging• Weight• Dimensions2.1 Box ContentCEE7European power
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8. Geometry MenuImage 8-689x9 V side (Level 7) Pixel Y adjustment8.5.4.6 Selecting the 9x9 Center (Level 8)How to select the 9x9 Center (Level 8)?1. P
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8. Geometry MenuImage 8-739x9 center (Level 8) Pixel Y adjustment8.5.4.8 Selecting the 9x9 Quadrant (Level 9)How to select the 9x9 Quadrant (Level 9)?
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8. Geometry MenuImage 8-76Image 8-779x9 quadrant (Level 9) Pixel X adjustment114 R5976870 BARCOREALITY SIM 5PLUS/SIM 5R 04/04/2007
8. Geometry MenuImage 8-789x9 quadrant (Level 9) PixelY adjustment8.5.4.10 Selecting the 9x9 Fine points (Level 10)How to select the 9x9 Fine points (
2. Packaging and DimensionsPULLTO OPEImage 2-1Remove the bandingSIM 5 PlusImage 2-2Take the projector out of its shipping cartonSave the original ship
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8. Geometry MenuImage 8-839x9 quadrant (Level 10) Pixel Y adjustment8.5.5 17x17 Adjustment (Level 11-15)8.5.5.1Starting up the 17x17 Adjustment (Level
8. Geometry MenuImage 8-858.5.5.2 Selecting the 17x17 H-side (Level 11)How to select the 17x17 H-side (Level 11)?1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to high
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8. Geometry MenuImage 8-9017x17 H side (Level 11) Pixel Y adjustment8.5.5.4 Selecting the 17x17 V-side (Level 11)How to select the 17x17 V-side (Level
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8. Geometry MenuImage 8-9517x17 V side (Level 11) Pixel Y adjustment8.5.5.6 Selecting the 17x17 Center (Level 12)How to select the 17x17 Center (Level
2. Packaging and Dimensions281 mm(11.06 inch)305,2 mm(12.02 inch)152,6 mm(6.01 inch)380,6 mm(14.98 inch)45 mm487 mm (Length without Cable Basket)(19.1
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8. Geometry MenuImage 8-10017x17 Center (Level 12) Pixel Y adjustment8.5.5.8 Selecting the 17x17 Quadrant (Level 13)How to select the 17x17 Quadrant (
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8. Geometry MenuImage 8-103Image 8-10417x17 Quadrant (Level 13) Pixel X adjustment130 R5976870 BARCOREALITY SIM 5PLUS/SIM 5R 04/04/2007
8. Geometry MenuImage 8-10517x17 Quadrant (Level 13) Pixel Y adjustment8.5.5.10 Selecting the 17x17 Fine points (Level 14)How to select the 17x17 Fine
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8. Geometry MenuImage 8-11017x17 Fine (Level 14) Pixel Y adjustment8.5.5.12 Selecting the 17x17 Local points (Level 15)How to select the 17x17 Local p
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2. Packaging and Dimensions415 mm(16.34 inch)Image 2-6Rear view dimensions565 mm (Length with Cable Basket)(22.24 inch)Image 2-7Right view dimensions4
8. Geometry MenuImage 8-113Image 8-11417x17 Local (Level 15) Pixel X adjustment136 R5976870 BARCOREALITY SIM 5PLUS/SIM 5R 04/04/2007
8. Geometry MenuImage 8-11517x17 Local (Level 15) Pixel Y adjustment8.5.6 Shift AdjustmentWhat can be done with the Shift adjustment ?With Shift adjus
8. Geometry MenuImage 8-116Image 8-1178.5.7 Transport DelayWhat can be done?The Transport Delay is the interval between T1 = the time when the image i
8. Geometry Menu3. Push the ↓ key to pull down the Geometry menu.4. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Edit.5. Push the → key to pull down the Ed
8. Geometry Menu9. Press ENTER to scroll through the available coarse shape selections: top, bottom, left and right. (image 8-123)10.Push the cursor k
8. Geometry MenuImage 8-123Shape selections8.5.9 SoftedgeWhenever Softedge is mentioned in this chapter this always refer to Electronic Soft Edge.This
8. Geometry MenuImage 8-124Whatcanbedone?What is the Basic Principal of Soft Edge ?The principle of edge blending is archived by linear modulation of
8. Geometry Menu7. Push the → key to pull down the Blanking / Softedge menu. (image 8-126)Image 8-1268.5.9.3 Softedge ShapeWhat can be done?Before cre
8. Geometry MenuImage 8-128Shape selectionsPress the LOGO key on the RCU to switch between displaying the internal or external pattern.144 R5976870 BA
8. Geometry Menu8.5.9.4 Basic Softedge Shape SetupThe following procedures will adjust the Shape of a basic Electronic Soft Edge set up with 2 project
3. Installation Guidelines3. INSTALLATION GUIDELINESOverview• Safety Warnings• General Installation Guidelines• Projector Position•Airflow• Projector
8. Geometry MenuImage 8-131Basic Shape set up for Projector 1Setting up the Shape for Projector 21. Use the combination of ENTER and the cursor key ←
8. Geometry Menu8.5.9.5 Softedge WidthWhat can be done?Within this menu the width of the blending zone is set up.Softedge Width Selections1. Push the
8. Geometry Menu2. Push the cursor key ← or → to adjust the right width until it matches or exceeds the width of the overlap zone. (image 8-137)Image
8. Geometry MenuImage 8-139Basic Width set up for Projector 28.5.10 Geometry Reset8.5.10.1 Starting UpHow to Start Up Geometry Reset?1. Press the MENU
8. Geometry Menu8.5.10.2 Reset All LevelsWhat can be done?This will restore the geometry setting for all 15 adjustment levels.How to reset all Geometr
8. Geometry MenuImage 8-143Image 8-1448.5.10.4 Restore 5x5What can be done?This will restore to 5x5 geometry settings, this is a reset of levels 7 to
8. Geometry MenuImage 8-145Image 8-1468.5.10.5 Restore 9x9What can be done?This will restore to 9x9 geometry settings, this is a reset of levels 7 to
8. Geometry MenuImage 8-147Image 8-1488.5.10.6 Reset Softedge WidthWhat can be done?This will restore all Softedge Width settings.How to reset the Sof
8. Geometry MenuImage 8-149Image 8-1508.5.10.7 Reset Softedge AllWhat can be done?This will restore all Softedge settings.How to reset Softedge All?1.
8. Geometry MenuImage 8-151Image 8-1528.5.10.8 Full ResetWhat can be done?This will reset all Geometry and Softedge settings.How to perform a Full Res
3. Installation GuidelinesEnvironmentDo not install the projection system in a site near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place su
8. Geometry MenuImage 8-153Image 8-1548.6 Rename Geometry FileWhat can be done?This menu item is used to rename a geometry custom file.How to Rename a
8. Geometry MenuImage 8-155Image 8-156Image 8-1578.7 Copy Geometry FileWhat can be done?Thismenu item is used to copy a preset or custom geometry file
8. Geometry MenuImage 8-159Image 8-1608.8 Delete Geometry FileWhat can be done?This menu item is used to delete a geometry custom file.How to Delete a
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9. Tools Menu9. TOOLS MENUOverview• Tools Menu Overview• Diagnostics• Ethernet Connection• Picture in Picture9.1 Tools Menu OverviewTools Menu Overvie
9. Tools MenuImage 9-1Image 9-29.2.2 Lamps and Power SupplyWhat can be done?Following errors are logged into the Lamp and Power Supply menu:• Ambient
9. Tools MenuImage 9-49.2.3 FormatterPicture in PictureThis menu item is grayed out and will be implemented in the near future.9.3 Ethernet Connection
9. Tools MenuImage 9-5Image 9-69.4 Picture in PictureHow to Start Up Picture in Picture?1. Press the MENU key to activate the Menu bar.2. Push the cur
9. Tools MenuImage 9-8How to select the Picture in Picture Source?1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Pip Wizard and press ENTER to select. (im
3. Installation Guidelines• +/- 20° roll around projector lens+20° Roll around projector lens-20° Roll around projector lensImage 3-1+/- 20° roll arou
9. Tools MenuImage 9-9Image 9-10Image 9-11HowtoactivatethePipStatus?1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Pip Status. (image 9-12)2. Press ENTER
9. Tools Menu6. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to adjust the Pip window by moving the left side, press EXIT to return to the Pip menu.Image 9-13Image 9-14
9. Tools MenuHow to adjust the Pip Intensity?1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Pip Intensity and press ENTER to select. (image 9-17)The Pip I
10. Lamps Menu10. LAMPS MENUOverview• Lamps Menu Overview• Lamp Runtimes• Mode• Lamp History• Lamp Reset Runtime• Clear Lamp Error• Lamp Runtime Warni
10. Lamps MenuImage 10-1Image 10-210.3 ModeWhat can be done?TheBarcoRealitySIM5plusprojectorcanbeusedin2differentlampmodes:• Single Mode• Dual ModeSin
10. Lamps MenuImage 10-3Single mode operation: switching principleDual ModeBoth lamps are working.When one lamp fails, the projector continues the pro
10. Lamps MenuImage 10-4Image 10-510.4 Lamp HistoryWhat can bedone?This overview will display the serial number and the total runtime of the current l
10. Lamps MenuImage 10-710.5 Lamp Reset RuntimeWhen to reset the Runtime?This will reset the Lamp Runtime to 0.CAUTION:Reset lamp run time is only all
10. Lamps MenuImage 10-8Image 10-910.6 Clear Lamp ErrorClear Lamp ErrorThis menuitem is grayed out and will be implemented in the near future.10.7 Lam
10. Lamps MenuImage 10-10Image 10-1110.8 Light OutputOverview• Light Sensor• Constant Light Output (CLO)• Dimmer• Dimmer Reference Positions10.8.1 Lig
3. Installation Guidelines• full pitching allowed (360°)Full pitchingallowed (360 °)Image 3-2Full pitching allowed (360°)• Do not put the projector on
10. Lamps MenuImage 10-12Image 10-13Image 10-14The useoftheDimmer catalog box is explained in the paragraph Dimmer.CAUTION: The automatic adjustment o
10. Lamps Menu4. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Light O utput.5. Push the → key to pull down the Light Output menu.6. Push the cursor key ↑ o
10. Lamps Menu9. Press BACK to return to the Lamp menu.Image 10-17Image 10-1810.8.4 Dimmer Reference PositionsCAUTION: Changing these settings may ser
10. Lamps MenuImage 10-19Image 10-20Image 10-21How to perform the Dimmer Reference Positions calibration?1. Use the arrow keys on the RCU to highlight
10. Lamps MenuImage 10-22 Image 10-23Image 10-24Press the double right arrow key until the dimmer appears on the top edge of the screen.Image 10-25Use
10. Lamps MenuImage 10-26Image 10-27Press the double right arrow key until the dimmer appears on the bottom edge of thescreenImage 10-28Use the fine a
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11. Image Files Menu11. IMAGE FILES MENUOverview• Image Files Menu Overview• Source Files• Load•FileLoad•Edit• Rename• Copy• Delete11.1 Image Files Me
11. Image Files MenuppppXpppp active pixel ratingi i or blanki = interlaced fileblank = not interlacedAvailable Source File ManipulationsThe following
11. Image Files MenuImage 11-211.4 File LoadWhat can be done?This menu item will set the desired File Load Setting.AutomaticThe projector willautomati
3. Installation Guidelines• Air intake ventCold Air In Cold Air InImage 3-4Air intake vent• Exhaust ventHot Air OutImage 3-5CAUTION: To protect the Ba
11. Image Files MenuFollowing items can be adjusted in the main dialog box:Horizontal Total PixelsIf the value for "Horizontal Total Pixels"
11. Image Files MenuImage 11-5Image 11-6How to use the Advanced Edit mode?1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Advanced and press ENTER to selec
11. Image Files MenuClamp width The width of the clamp pulse can be any value between 0 and 255.Input formatThese settings are used to "tell more
11. Image Files Menu11.7 CopyWhat can be done?This menu item is used to copy a preset or custom source file to a new custom source file.How to Copy a
11. Image Files MenuThe selected file is deleted and removed from the list.Image 11-14Image 11-15190 R5976870 BARCOREALITY SIM 5PLUS/SIM 5R 04/04/2007
12. Display Setup Menu12. DISPLAY SETUP MENUOverview• Menu Bar Position• Status Bar position• Sliderbox Position• Text Box12.1 Menu Bar PositionWhat c
12. Display Setup Menu2. Push the cursor key ← or → to highlight Display Setup in the menubar.3. Push the ↓ key to pull down the Display Setup menu.4.
12. Display Setup Menu12.4 Text BoxWhat can be done?The text box function is used to display different sliderboxes for e.g. picture settings, contrast
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13. Installation Menu13. INSTALLATION MENUOverview• Lens Adjustment• Identification• Projector Address• Orientation• Color Wheel Index• RS232• Interna
Product revisionSoftware version: V1.31Barco nv Simulation Products600 Bellbrook Ave, Xenia OH 45385Phone: +1 (937) 372 7579Fax: +1 (937) 372 8645E-ma
3. Installation Guidelines3.5 Projector ConfigurationAvailable ConfigurationsThe projector can be installed to project images in four different config
13. Installation MenuImage 13-1Image 13-2 Image 13-3The BarcoReality SIM 5plus has a off-axis adjustable Vertical Lens Shift Range from +115% to –25%
13. Installation MenuFollowing information is displayed:•ProjectorType• Projector Address• Software Version• Pip Option Status• Video Selector Option
13. Installation MenuWhat is Projector Address?Each projector can be set to an individual Projector Address, this can be set between ’0’ and ’255’.Pro
13. Installation MenuImage 13-8 Image 13-913.4 OrientationWhat can be done?The way of physical installation of the projector can be defined to the pro
13. Installation MenuHow to set the Color Wheel Index?1. Press the MENU key to activate the Menu bar.2. Push the cursor key ← or → to highlight Instal
13. Installation MenuImage 13-1313.7 Internal PatternsWhat can be done?The projector is equipped with different internal patterns which can be used fo
13. Installation MenuAvailable Internal Patterns• OutlineImage 13-14Internal Outline pattern•HatchImage 13-15Internal Hatch pattern• Color BarsImage 1
13. Installation Menu• CheckerboardImage 13-17Internal Checkerboard pattern• Full WhiteImage 13-18Internal Full White pattern•RGBWSImage 13-19Internal
13. Installation Menu• Character SetImage 13-20Internal Character Set pattern•PurityPurity PatternThis allows the user to check the gradual transition
13. Installation MenuImage 13-2213.8 Scaled PatternsWhat can be done?These Scaled Patterns can be used for measurement purposes, unlike the Internal P
3. Installation GuidelinesProjectorPDOptical axis projection lensSide viewBottom viewBack viewScreenScreenBSHSWSHSWCeilingCeilingFront CeilingCD=SH/2+
13. Installation Menu•HatchImage 13-24Scaled Hatch pattern• Horizontal GrayscaleImage 13-25Scaled Horizontal Grayscale pattern• Vertical GrayscaleImag
13. Installation Menu• Horizontal GraybarsImage 13-27Scaled Horizontal Graybars pattern• Vertical GraybarsImage 13-28Scaled Vertival Graybars pattern•
13. Installation Menu• Vertical ColorbarsImage 13-31Scaled Vertical Colorbars pattern•PurityImage 13-32Scaled Purity pattern• Horizontal ColorscaleIma
13. Installation MenuHow to display an Scaled Pattern?1. Press the MENU key to activate the Menu bar.2. Push the cursor key ← or → to highlight Instal
13. Installation Menu4. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Automatic Startup.5. Push the → key to pull down the Automatic Startup menu.6. Push th
13. Installation MenuImage 13-3813.11 Factory Preset CWIWhat can be done?This will reset the Color Wheel Index (CWI) to the Factory Preset.How to set
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14. Service Menu14. SERVICE MENUOverview•Options• Version Table14.1 OptionsOptionsThis menu item is grayed out and will be implemented in the near fut
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15. Adjustment Menu15. ADJUSTMENT MENUOverview• Preset Input Balance• Force Lamp Mode15.1 Preset Input BalanceCAUTION: Changing these settings may ser
3. Installation Guidelines• QCLD 1.1 – 1.3 :1 (Full off-axis)Optional Motorized LensesMotorized lens: motorized zoom and focus adjustment.• CLD 1.2 –
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A. Standard Image FilesA. STANDARD IMAGE FILESA.1 Table overviewTable overviewThe following standard image files are pre-programmed in the projector.N
A. Standard Image FilesName4Resolution5FvertHz6FHorkHz7FpixMHz8Ptot9Pact10Ltot11Lact12hd_30p 1920x1080 30,000 33,750 74,000 2200 1920 1125 1080hd_60p
A. Standard Image FilesName4Resolution5FvertHz6FHorkHz7FpixMHz8Ptot9Pact10Ltot11Lact12S1600_671600x1280 67 89,286 200,000 2240 1600 1334 1280SDI_62567
A. Standard Image FilesName4Resolution5FvertHz6FHorkHz7FpixMHz8Ptot9Pact10Ltot11Lact12SXGA+_601280x1024 60 63,980 107,997 1688 1280 1066 1024SXGA2_601
A. Standard Image FilesName4Resolution5FvertHz6FHorkHz7FpixMHz8Ptot9Pact10Ltot11Lact12XGA_EOS1024x768 63,000 50,000 67,200 1344 1024 796 768XGA75_GS10
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B. Scheimpflug Lens AdjustmentB. SCHEIMPFLUG LENS ADJUSTMENTThe Scheimpflug Lens Version is available as an option.B.1 IntroductionWhy performing the
B. Scheimpflug Lens AdjustmentCentre–Top Scheimpflug Adjustment1. Turn bolt A counterclockwise (max 1/8thof a turn) to tilt the lens from top to botto
B. Scheimpflug Lens AdjustmentImage B-4Lens must be tilted from bottom to topImage B-5Turn bolt A clockwise to tilt the lens from bottom to top.B.3 Le
3. Installation GuidelinesImage 3-8Make sure the lens lock holder is in the left position.Image 3-9R5976870 BARCOREALITY SIM 5PLUS/SIM 5R 04/04/2007 1
B. Scheimpflug Lens AdjustmentImage B-6Lens must be tilted from left to right.Image B-7Unscrew bolt B to tilt the lens from left to right.Centre-Right
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C. Calibrate Measured ValuesC. CALIBRATE MEASURED VALUESOverview• Calibrate Measured ValuesC.1 Calibrate Measured ValuesNecessary toolsColor meter (e.
C. Calibrate Measured ValuesImage C-2Image C-3How to Calibrate the Measured Values?1. A full red pattern is displayed, note the Red X, Y and Z values
C. Calibrate Measured Values2. Enter the Red X, Y and Z values, measured with the Color meter, and press ENTER to continue.3. A full green pattern is
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D. Software UpdateD. SOFTWARE UPDATEOverview• Software UpdateD.1 Software UpdateCAUTION: Do not switch off the projector during the upload process wit
D. Software UpdateImage D-1Image D-2Image D-3The FTP error windowImage D-4Select Login as from the File menu ofInternet Explorer234 R5976870 BARCOREAL
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3. Installation GuidelinesImage 3-10The female jack on the lens (A) must be in front of the male jack (B) located in the upper-left part of the housin
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E. TroubleshootE. TROUBLESHOOTE.1 TroubleshootTroubleshootBefore calling the Barco Service Center try the correct the operating problem by consulting
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IndexINDEXNumerics/Symbols17x17 118–120, 122–123, 125–126, 128–129, 131–132, 134–135Center (Level 12) 126Adjusting 126Fine points (Level 14) 131–132Ad
IndexDimmer 177–178Reference 178Positions 178Display 191Setup 191Menu 191DVI 27Input 27Dyancolor™ 52Adjustment 52Preparations 52Interface 52L (Light O
IndexLamps Supply 162Laser Beams 12Lens 18, 21–22, 195Adjustment 195Cleaning 22Formulas 18Installation 18Shift Capability 21Light 175Output 175Sensor
IndexTools 161Menu 161Overview 161Transport Delay (Geometry) 138Troubleshoot 237VVersion 213Table 213Video 65WWeight 8Windowing 57–59, 61–62Blanking 5
Revision SheetTo:Barco nv Simulation ProductsNoordlaan 5, B-8520 KuurnePhone: +32 56.36.82.11, Fax: +32 56.36.84.86E-mail: [email protected], Web: www.ba
3. Installation GuidelinesHow to remove the Lens?1. Support the lens with one hand.2. The lens lock handle is located on the front side of the project
3. Installation GuidelinesVertical Lens Shift Range• Off-axis adjustable Vertical Lens Shift Range: +100% to –30%:Projector ProjectorScreenVertical Sh
3. Installation Guidelines2. Always wipe lenses in a single direction.Warning: Do not wipe back and forwards a cross the lens surface as this tends to
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4. Connections4. CONNECTIONSOverview• Connections Overview• Power Cord Connection• Source Input Connections• Communication Connections4.1 Connections
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4. Connections5DVI Input (Single link up to 165 MHz)6VGA D15 connectorStereo Connections7Not used8 Not usedCommunication Connections9RS232 Input (DB9
4. Connections4.3.1 5–Cable InputWhich signals can be connected to the 5–Cable Input?Input Signal / BNCConnectorRGB H VRGBHVRGB H VRGBSRGBS–RGsBRGsB–
4. ConnectionsR / PR G / Y B / PB Hs / Cs Vs OptionalOptionalDVICOMPUTER RS 232 CRS232/422 OUTRS232/422 ININ L/R Signal10/100Base-TCommunicationR.C.O
4. ConnectionsR / PR G / Y B / PB Hs / Cs Vs OptionalOptionalDVICOMPUTER RS 232 CRS232/422 OUTRS232/422 ININ L/R Signal10/100Base-TCommunicationR.C.O
4. ConnectionsR / PR G / Y B / PB Hs / Cs Vs OptionalOptionalDVICOMPUTER RS 232 CRS232/422 OUTRS232/422 ININ L/R Signal10/100Base-TCommunicationR.C.O
4. ConnectionsR / PR G / Y B / PB Hs / Cs Vs OptionalOptionalDVICOMPUTER RS 232 CRS232/422 OUTRS232/422 ININ L/R Signal10/100Base-TCommunicationR.C.O
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5. Getting Started5. GETTING STARTED5.1 Operating the ProjectorHow to Operate the Projector?The projector can be controlled by using:• the Remote Cont
5. Getting Started7MUTE Not used8 Auto image Not used9 Digit buttons Direct input selection10 Lens controlUse these button to obtain the desired ZOOM,
5. Getting StartedThe following table gives an overview of the different functionalities of the keys that can be found on the Local Keypad:19Cursor ke
5. Getting StartedLed # / Led Color GreenRedLed 2 Not used Hardware errorLed 3 IR acknowledgementStandby Status5.5 Switching OnHowtoSwitchOntheProject
5. Getting StartedImage 5-7Lamp Runtime WarningThe total lamp runtime for a safe operation is max. 1500 hours, do not use it longer.The Lamp RuntimeWa
5. Getting Started5.8 Pointing the RCUPointing directly to the IR Sensor on the ProjectorWhen using the wireless remote control, make sure you are wit
5. Getting StartedWhen to use Common Address 0?• Since the RCU is default set to address ’0’, this is used by default to control the projector in a si
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6. Source Selection6. SOURCE SELECTIONOverview• Introduction• Source Selection Overview• Source Selection Shortcut Keys• Source Selection6.1 Introduct
6. Source Selection5. Press ENTER to confirm your choice.The selected source will be displayed on the screen.Image 6-142 R5976870 BARCOREALITY SIM 5PL
7. Image Menu7. IMAGE MENUOverview• Image Menu Overview• Input Balance• Dynacolor™• Infitec• Windowing• Settings• Video7.1 Image Menu OverviewIntroduc
7. Image MenuThe objective of input balancingThe objective in input balancing is to “set” the same black level and the same white level for the three
7. Image MenuImage 7-3How to adjust the Black Input Balance?1. Generate a black signal, ideally a 100 % black (background) full screen pattern on the
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7. Image MenuImage 7-7Image 7-8Perfect Black Balance settingIf one usesa gray scale pattern, the bright spots should appear in the black bar.How to ad
7. Image MenuImage 7-9Full white image on the sourceImage 7-10Image 7-11Image 7-12Perfect White Balance settingIf one uses a gray scale pattern, the b
7. Image MenuHow to return to the Factory Preset?1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Preset and press ENTER to select. (image 7-13)The Input Ba
7. Image MenuDue to the tolerance on optical components the x, y values of this color gamut of each projector will differ.Image 7-16The color gamut of
7. Image MenuG1G2R1R2B1W10xy.1 .2 .3 .4 .5 .6 .7.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8B2W2GcWcYcRcMcBcCcImage 7-18The Common Color GamutR1 Red projector 1R2 Red projector 2
7. Image Menu5. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Status.6. Press ENTER to toggle between enable or disable.Image 7-19Image 7-20R5976870 BARCORE
7. Image MenuDyancolor™ L (Light Output) ValueThe value L in the Dyancolor™ interface represents a relative light output.L=1 is the maximum available
7. Image MenuGreen L Green Light OutputGreen Lmax Maximum available Green Light OutputBlue LBlue Light OutputBlue LmaxMaximum available Blue Light Out
7. Image MenuSelect a coordinate that is present in the common gamut e.g. with the desired values for red set to x=633 and y= 328. (im-age 7-25)7. Rep
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7. Image Menu650640310320330660R1R2Image 7-23Red coordinates for both projectors650640310320330660R1R2RcImage 7-24Coordinate is not present within the
7. Image Menu650640310320330660R1R2RcImage 7-25Select a coordinate that is present in the common gamut7.4 InfitecHow to activate Infitec?1. Push the c
7. Image Menu7.5.1 IntroductionWhat can be done?Within the Windowing menu it is possible to perform some basic image adjustments while keeping the pre
7. Image MenuImage 7-29Image 7-30Blanking (Windowing) adjustment7.5.4 ShiftWhat can be done with the Shift Adjustment?With the Shift function it is po
7. Image Menu3. Use the cursor key ← or → , the numeric keys on the RCU, or the local keypad, to shift the image to the desired position.(image 7-33,
7. Image Menu7.5.5 SizeWhat can be done with Size?With the Size function it is possible to adjust the size of the image while keeping the pre-distorte
7. Image Menu7.5.6 Blanking – SoftedgeWhat can be done with Blanking – Softedge?When setting up a soft edge (see Electronic Softedge), these settings
7. Image Menu2. Use the cursor keys ← or → or the numeric keys on the RCU to change the contrast of the displayed image.Image 7-40Image 7-417.6.3 Brig
7. Image Menu7.6.4 GammaIn a multi channel application it is advised to set the gamma values of all projectors to the same setting.How to use the Gamm
7. Image MenuImage 7-477.6.6 SharpnessHow to use the Sharpness Adjustment?1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Sharpness and press ENTER to sele
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7. Image MenuImage 7-50Image 7-517.7.2 ColorHow to use theColor Adjustment?1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Color and press ENTER to select.
7. Image MenuAGC is only for video signals.How use AGC on video?1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight AGC on video and press ENTER to continue. (
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8. Geometry Menu8. GEOMETRY MENUOverview• Introduction• Geometry Menu Overview• Geometry Files• Load Geometry File• Edit Geometry File• Rename Geometr
8. Geometry Menu8.3 Geometry FilesWhat can be done?Geometry settings are stored into geometry files, some geometry preset files are already available
8. Geometry Menu• t_globe.t03Image 8-3Geometry Preset: globe• t_sphear.t04Image 8-4Geometry Preset: sphearR5976870 BARCOREALITY SIM 5PLUS/SIM 5R 04/04
8. Geometry Menu• t_keystn.t05Image 8-5Geometry Preset: keystn• t_fishey.t06Image 8-6Geometry Preset: fisheyAvailable Geometry File ManipulationsThe f
8. Geometry MenuImage 8-7Image 8-88.5 Edit Geometry FileOverview• Introduction• 3x3 Adjustment (Level 1-3)• 5x5 Adjustment (Level 4-6)•9x9Adjustment (
8. Geometry Menu8.5.1 IntroductionHow does it work?• The geometry adjustment is devided in 4 groups, representing 15 levels, each level represents a g
8. Geometry Menu• This interaction is also visible in the adjustment menu, when selecting a grid point of a certain level, a selection box is placedro
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8. Geometry Menu• At the bottom of the structure we find the matrix with 17 x 17 points, adjusting grid points on level 15 will not affect any othergr
8. Geometry MenuImage 8-14Press the LOGO key on the RCU to switch between displaying the internal or external pattern.8.5.2.2 Selecting the 3x3 Corner
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8. Geometry Menu2. Shift the left top corner +300 pixels to the left.300,0X: +300Image 8-18Shift the left top corner 300 pixels to the left.R5976870 B
8. Geometry Menu3. Shift the left corner +300 pixels downwards.AxisLink [ON] The coordinate system used for the adjustment will coincide with the edge
8. Geometry Menu3. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the Pixels Y edit box and press ENTER to select.4. Use the cursor key ← or → , the numeric
8. Geometry MenuImage 8-223x3 corner (Level 1) PixelY adjustmentImage 8-23Keystone correction8.5.2.4 Selecting the 3x3 Side Bows (Level 2)What can be
8. Geometry Menu2. Press ENTER to scroll through the available 3x3 selections until side bows is displayed. (image 8-24)3. Push the cursor key ← or →
8. Geometry MenuThis will result in a bow shaped pre-distorted image (Follow this procedure in a similar way to apply the desired bow shapeddistortion
8. Geometry Menu8.5.2.6 Linearity adjustment using 3x3 Side BowsThe Linearity adjustment is best done when a reference test pattern is projected on th
1. Safety Instructions1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1.1 WarningsTo prevent personnel injuryInsure that the projector is installed in an easy to evacuate room
8. Geometry MenuImage 8-29Using side bows to perform a coarse linearity adjustment8.5.2.7 Selecting the Center (Level 3)What can be done?With the 3x3
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8. Geometry Menu6. Press BACK to return to the Geometry Edit menu.Image 8-32Image 8-333x3 corner (Level 3) Pixel X adjustment88 R5976870 BARCOREALITY
8. Geometry MenuImage 8-343x3 corner (Level 3) Pixel Y adjustment8.5.3 5x5 Adjustment (Level 4-6)Overview• Starting Up the 5x5 Adjustment (Level 4-6)•
8. Geometry MenuImage 8-35Image 8-368.5.3.2 Selecting the 5x5 H-side (Level 4)What can be done?This adjustment can be used to correct e.g. the vertica
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8. Geometry Menu6. Press BACK to return to the Geometry Edit menu.Image 8-39Image 8-405x5 H side (Level 4) Pixel X adjustment92 R5976870 BARCOREALITY
8. Geometry MenuImage 8-415x5 H side (Level 4) Pixel Y adjustment8.5.3.4 Selecting the 5x5 V-side (Level 4)What can be done?This adjustment can be use
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