Barco LR-6 User Manual

iD LR-6User GuideR9010342R59770134/0127/05/2011

1. PackagingHow to unpack the projector1. Release the cord straps.PULLTO OPENImage 1-22. Remove the assembly from the pallet3. Remove the cardboard co

6. Advanced2. Press → to select the Image fi les item3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image files menu4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Forced file load5. Press → to op

6. Advanced7. Press ENTERThe full screen representation will not guarantee the best image quality, therefore the Show native resolutionhas to be selec

6. Advanced6.9.4 Take screenshotWhat can be done ?A screenshot can be taken from an active projected image. This screenshot is then saved in a 4 MB RA

6. Advanced2. Press → to select the Display setup item3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Display setup menu4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Status bar position5. Pres

6. AdvancedA dialog box is displayed.Image 6-1116. Use the arrow keys to select the desired item and press ENTER to activate or disactivate the item.H

6. AdvancedNote that here the blanking is only done on the display i.e. the setting is not saved in the image file. in otherwords only one type of blan

6. AdvancedImage 6-114Why Soft Edge?What is the Basic Principal of Soft Edge?The principle of edge blending is achieved by linear modulation of the li

6. Advanced6.9.10.2 Soft Edge overlap zone (horizontal Soft Edge)DefinitionsImage 6-116Scenergix set upOverlap : number of pixels that overlapHorizonta

6. Advanced2. Press → to select the Display s etup item.Image 6-1173. Press ↓ to pull down the Display setup menu.4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Soft Edge.5.

6. AdvancedSet firstthewidthofthefirst projector and repeat for the second one.Image 6-119Width set up for projector 1Image 6-120Width set up for projec

2. Installation guidelines2. INSTALLATION GUIDELINES2.1 Safety warningsWARNING: Before installing the projector, fi rst read the safety instructions in

6. AdvancedHow to adjust1. Press MENU to activate the menu bar.2. Press → to select the Display s etup item.Image 6-1213. Press ↓ to pull down the Dis

6. Advanced6.10.1 Lens adjustmentsWhat can be done ?Motorized lenses can be adjusted in the installation menu or via the dedicated keys on the remote.

6. AdvancedHow to activate the security mode ?1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar2. Press → to select the installation item3. Press ↓ to Pull down

6. AdvancedA dialog box is displayedEnter your name, company name,... (this information is displayed in the identification menu)Image 6-1289. Press ACC

6. Advanced6.10.3 Change passwordHow to change the password ?1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar2. Press → to select the Installation item3. Press

7. Image files7. IMAGE FILES7.1 Table overviewTable overviewThe following standard image files are pre-programmed in the projector.Name4Resolution5Fver

7. Image filesName4Resolution5FvertHz6FHorkHz7FpixMHz8Ptot9Pact10Ltot11Lact12IQPC_XGA_2 1024x768 60 48,485 65,164 1344 1024 807 768IQPC_XGA_D 1024x768

7. Image filesName4Resolution5FvertHz6FHorkHz7FpixMHz8Ptot9Pact10Ltot11Lact12SUNXGA70 1024x768 70,041 56,596 74,250 1312 1024 808 768SUNXGA77 1024x768

7. Image filesName4Resolution5FvertHz6FHorkHz7FpixMHz8Ptot9Pact10Ltot11Lact12XGA_43 1024x384 87 35,500 44,872 1264 1024 409 384XGA_60 1024x768 60,000

8. Troubleshoot8. TROUBLESHOOT8.1 Using the OSDWhat can be done ?The projector bus allows the diagnostic of different hardware components divided in t

2. Installation guidelinesWhat about ambient light ?The ambient light level of any room is made up of direct or indirect sunlight and the light fixture

8. TroubleshootA text box is displayedImage 8-3For Barco certified service technicians only: For more information on possible hardware failures refer t

9. Maintenance9. MAINTENANCE9.1 Cleaning the lensTo minimize the possibility of damage to optical coatings, or scratches to lens surfaces, we have dev

9. MaintenanceImage 9-1location of the filters1lampfilter 12lampfilter 23x-cubefilter4 input filter9.2.2 CleaningHow to clean the dustfilters ?1. Place the

9. MaintenanceImage 9-5Input filter removalImage 9-6Input filter removed4. Clean the dust filter with a dry cloth.5. Re-insert the dust filter by sliding

9. Maintenance9.3 The UHP Lamp9.3.1 Reset lamp runtime9.3.1.1 Reset runtimeWhen to reset the lamp runtime ?The lamp runtime should only be reset when

9. MaintenanceHow to reset the lamp runtime in the SIM5Plus?1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar2. Press → to select the Lamp item3. Press ↓ to Pull

9. MaintenanceImage 9-112. Pull the lamp locking handle to unlock the lampImage 9-12Unlock the lamp3. Take out the lamp unit122R59770134 ID LR-6 27/05

9. MaintenanceImage 9-13Image 9-14Lamp removed9.3.3 Mounting the lamp unit(s)What has to be done ?1. The lamp has to be mounted2. The lamp has to be c

9. MaintenanceCAUTION: Always insure that the lamp is well mounted, locked and in line with the optical frame. If the lampis misaligned, this will cau

GlossaryGLOSSARYAGCAutomatic Gain Control: allows an automatic amplitude (gain) control of the incoming video signalCEE7/7European power plug to conne

3. Installation3. INSTALLATIONOverview• Battery installation in the RCU• Lens installation• Projector confi guration• Positioning the projector• Connec

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IndexINDEXAaddress 29RCU 29Address 30Projector address 30Adjustments 107lens 107advanced 42source selection 42Advanced 41AGC 73Audio 22connection 22Au

IndexMMaintenance 117Menu 30–31, 33–34, 41, 49–53, 57–58, 73–80, 82–84, 86–87,89, 93–99, 107, 110, 120Image files menu 87, 89, 93–95copy file 94delete fi

IndexUUnpacking 5VVideo 19–20, 73–74AGC 73Composite Video 19manual gain control 74S-Video 20WWhite peaking 60R59770134 ID LR-6 27/05/2011129

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List of imagesLIST OF IMAGES3-5 location of the lens handle ... ...

3. InstallationLensLength of projectorCLD (1.2-1.6:1)530 mmCLD (1.6-2.4:1)525 mmCLD (2.4-4.3:1)550 mmQCLD (1.1-1.3:1)580 mmQCLD (0.85:1)610 mm3.1 Batt

3. Installation3.2 Lens installation3.2.1 Lens installationHow to install ?1. Take the lens out of its packing material2. Fix the lens by placing it i

3. InstallationLens PartnumberCLD (2.4-4.3:1)R9849890QCLD (1.1-1.3:1)R9849850QCLD (0.85:1)R9849860See the Maintenance appendix for more information ab

3. Installation1234Image 3-6The configuration should also be communicated to the projector. This is done in the Installation menu throughthe Projector

3. InstallationPPDxFabc SSBSHSWSHSWFCD=SH/2+B-AAfront plateImage 3-714 R59770134 ID LR-6 27/05/2011

3. InstallationPPDFabc SSBSHSWSHSWFCD=B-AAfront plateImage 3-8A 100% Off-Axis position means that the position of the centre of the lens is shifted by

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3. InstallationCAUTION: Never place the projector on either side !FloorFloorImage 3-93.5 Connections3.5.1 Power connectionAC power (mains) cord connec

3. Installation3.5.2.1 Input sectionInput LayersThe input section is divided in layers, each of them regrouping several inputs, this architecture allo

3. InstallationLayer 3 can be an optional audio&video layer or an optional SDI (SDI Input/Output)Image 3-10source input section with optional SDI

3. InstallationImage 3-12Component VideoIn Component Video the term component describes a number of elements that are needed to make up the video pic-

3. InstallationHow to select a Composite Video Input ?1. Press 3 on the RCUNote: Another way for selecting this input is via Source on the local keypa

3. InstallationImage 3-15a DVI-I type connector, analog link (4 pins at the right side of the connector) not supportedHow to select the DVI Input ?1.

3. InstallationInput specificationsSDI input : BNCSDI output : BNC (=loop through)typical : 0.8 Vpp75Ω terminatedoutput impedance: 75ΩImage 3-17How to

3. InstallationImage 3-183.5.2.10 Communications ConnectionsOverview• RS232 IN connection3.5.2.10.1 RS232 IN connectionWhat can be connected to the RS

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4. Setup4. SETUPOverview• RCU & Local keypad• Terminology overview• Switching on• Setting the RCU address• Projector address• Orientation• Adjusti

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4. SetupRemote control functions.This remote control includes a battery powered infrared (IR) transmitter that allows the user to control the projecto

4. SetupImage 4-21 Function keys user programmable keys with functions for direct access.2 MENU Menu key, to enter or exit the Toolbar menu.3 Address

4. Setup16 ENTERto confirm an adjustment or selection in the MENU.On the local keypad the ENTER button additionally accesses the PIP window resize func

4. Setup4.4 Setting the RCU addressWhat has to be done ?To allow the communication between the RCU and the projector the RCU has to be programmed with

4. Setup4.5 Projector addressWhat can be done ?The projector is shipped with projector address set to ”0”In some cases the projector address must be c

4. SetupA dialog box appears on the screen.Entering the new common address ?1. Enter the new projector address with the digit keys on the RCU, the loc

4. SetupThe lens can also be adjusted via the dedicated keys on the remote.How to Zoom/focus or shift via the RCU (or keypad)1. Press LENS ZOOM orLENS

4. SetupA textbox appears on the screen, follow the instructions.Image 4-12Image 4-13The use of a sheet of paper held in front of the screen can be us

4. Setup7. Press ENTERThe language is adapted and a black bullet shows the active configuration.4.8.2 Quick access keysWhat can be done ?The 3 function

4. SetupThis means that the automatic startup allows immediate restart of the projector after a power failure (breakdown), i.e. without passingthrough

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5. Getting started5. GETTING STARTED5.1 Start upHow to start up the projector ?1. Press the Standby button on the RCU or the local keypad90EN T ERMENU

5. Getting startedImage 5-3Image 5-43. Follow the instruction wizard (size, position, order)4. Repeat the previous steps to add the RGB source5. Save

5. Getting started5.3 Adjusting the imageHow to adjust the image1. Use the PiP adjust button on the RCU to select the desired windowF1F2F3MENUBACKImag

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6. Advanced6. ADVANCED6.1 Using the Dialog boxesHow to use the dialog boxes ?Some parameters are modified by means of a dialog box, where selections ca

6. Advanced6.2 Source SelectionOverview• Source selection• Composite Video• S-Video6.2.1 Source selectionSelecting a sourceThe Source selection menu a

6. AdvancedOn the screen appears now the selected source.The Barco logo on the menu indicates the presence of a signal, the digit indicates the shortc

6. AdvancedThe composite video sources can also be selected using the video selector or via the dedicated key 3 on theRCU. Key 3 allows to browse thro

6. Advanced6.3.1 PauseInterrupting the image projectionWith the Pause function, the image projection can be stopped, the projector remains with full p

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6. Advanced6.3.3 Standby TimerPurpose of the Standby TimerIf there is no signal, and the standby timer is enabled, a dialogbox is displayed and the pr

6. Advanced3. Press ↓ to Pull down the General menu4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Audio setupImage 6-115. Press ENTERA dialog box is displayedImage 6-12- LED

6. AdvancedImage 6-135. Press ENTERA dialog box is displayedImage 6-146. Use the arrow keys to select and change the settingsNote: The default value f

6. AdvancedOn the screen appears a text box.In this case the projector is an iDR500Image 6-166. Press MENU or BACK to exit or to go back to the previo

6. AdvancedImage 6-17Image 6-186.4.1.1 ContrastContrast adjustmentAdjust the contrast to “brighten” the white parts of the image.It is recommended to

6. Advanced6.4.1.2 BrightnessBrightness adjustmentAdjusting the brightness will affect the dark areas of the image. Increase the brightness to “lighte

6. Advanced6. Use ↓ or ↑ to select Tint7. Press ENTEROn the screen appears now a sliderbox8. Use ←or → , the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad

6. AdvancedOn the screen appears now a sliderboxImage 6-228. Use ←or → , the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the Phase6.4.1.8 Nois

6. Advanced•4:3• 16:9•5:4•AutoThe settings do not refer to the aspect ratio of the source !4:316:92.35:116:9 anamorphic2.35:1 anamorphicProjector sett

6. AdvancedImage 6-264. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Aspect ratio5. Use → open the A spect ratio menu6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired ratio7. Press ENTER t

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6. AdvancedWhat can be done ?The aim here is to always show the resolution of the source independently of the resolution of the LCD panels. This way b

6. AdvancedWhen show native resolution is ON and the resolution of the source is higher than the panel resolution , usethe arrow keys to scroll throug

6. Advanced6.4.5 Color temperatureWhat can be done ?The color temperature can be selected according to the type of source:There are 4 different preset

6. Advanced042831251674080120160FILM24 f/sVIDEO PAL50f/sNTSC VIDEO60 f/s01/20s1/30s50831331672/23/2Image 6-35film to video conversion: 2/2 and 2/3 pull

6. AdvancedImage 6-377. Press ENTERA white bullet shows the active setting6.4.7 White peakingWhite peakingWhite peaking function will allow you to adj

6. AdvancedA slider box is displayedImage 6-396. Adjust the white peaking to the desired value6.4.8 Dynacolor™What can be done?DynaColor™ will elimina

6. AdvancedImage 6-42The color gamut of each projector will differWhen working with a multichannel setup, these color differences between different pr

6. AdvancedG1G2R1R2B1W10xy.1 .2 .3 .4 .5 .6 .7.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8B2W2GcWcYcRcMcBcCcImage 6-44The Common Color GamutR1 Red projector 1R2 Red projector 2G1

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6. AdvancedThe Dynacolor dialog box will be displayed.Image 6-465. Push the cursor key ← or → select enable/diasable and then ENTER.Dynacolor™ g (Ligh

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6. AdvancedImportant ! In the projectors iD R600 and iD Pro R600 (R9010340 and R9010350) the measuring is done withwhite peaking = 0.In the projectors

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6. Advanced4. We start by setting both projectors to the common red coordinate.Tip: Draw a quick sketch of both gamuts as a graphical help.65064031032

6. AdvancedSelect a coordinate that is present in the common gamut e.g. with the desired values for red set to x=633 and y= 328.650640310320330660RcR1

6. AdvancedBlack levelΔGΔΒΔRRGBImage 6-53The objective of input balancingThe objective in input balancing is to “set” the same black level and the sam

6. AdvancedAn alternative to a full screen White/black pattern is the standard gray scale pattern, the white bar will be usedfor white balance and the

6. Advanced9. Adjust the blue white level (gain) on a minimal valueNote: this m inimal value is not necessary , provided that the 2 other colors are n

6. AdvancedImage 6-58The AGC can be disturbing in case of Macrovision encoded signals, therefore the AGC can be disabled (OFF)at any time6.4.12 Manual

6. AdvancedA scroll bar is displayedImage 6-606. Use ← or →, the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the gain so as to obtain homogene

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6. Advanced• PiP layout 1–33These are factory layouts, they can be edited and saved.• Personal layoutsBeside the 2 fixed layouts and the 3 factory layo

6. AdvancedA white bullet shows the active layoutImage 6-63The PiP configuration can also be selected via the dedicated PiP key on the RCU.6.5.3 PiP ad

6. Advanced6.5.4 PiP remove windowHow to remove a window ?1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar2. Press → to select the To o ls item3. Press ↓ to Pul

6. AdvancedIf sa ve as has been selected, a dialog box is displayedImage 6-67Use ← or →, the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to enter the na

6. AdvancedA dialog box is displayedImage 6-70Use ← or →, the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to enter the name and exit with BACK or MENU.6

6. AdvancedThis can also be done by using the dedicated PiP Adjust key on the RCUImage 6-72PiP adjust in case of 2by2 layoutA Data1 window has the foc

6. AdvancedImage 6-73Zebra on a single colorImage 6-74Full color imageImage 6-75Result image after color keyingThe color keying function is only relev

6. AdvancedImage 6-767. Press ENTERA white bullet shows the active effect.The next source switching will be done using the selected effectThe Random m

6. Advanced7. Press ENTERThe logo display is only possible in the full screen mode, a logo can thus not be displayed (rescaled) in awindow in the PiP

6. AdvancedWhen the lamp fails or reaches its maximum runtime the projector switches automatically to the other lamp without interrupting theprojectio

1. Packaging1. PACKAGING1.1 UnpackingCEE7/7European power plug to connect the power cord to the wall outlet.NEMA5American power plug to connect the po

6. AdvancedA bullet shows the active mode.When switching from the dual mode to the single mode the lamp with the longest runtime is switched off.If th

6. Advanced2. Press → to select the Lamp item3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Lamp menu4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Runtime warningImage 6-845. Press ENTERA dia

6. AdvancedImage 6-865. Press ENTERA dialog box is displayedImage 6-876. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired fileTip: For m ore info abo ut the available

6. AdvancedThe measure of the total number of pixels per line can be done through 2 methods• Limited scan: a windowing is used to allow fast tracking.

6. Advanced2. Press → to select the Image fi les item3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image files menu4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select EditImage 6-905. Press ENTERA d

6. AdvancedA dialog box is displayedImage 6-929. Use ←or →, the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to edit and change the values, confirm with E

6. Advancedvideo signalvideo signalframe blankingHIegalisationImage 6-94HI AGC Hold intervalThe Comb filter is by default enabled.The AGC hold interva

6. Advanced• a progressive signal (32 kHz frequency video signal ) is connected to the BNC’s (select the source with Data on BNC’s in theSource select

6. AdvancedA text box is displayedImage 6-99Use ←or →, ↓ or ↑ the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to edit and change the values, confirm with

6. AdvancedIf the AutoImage function does not succeed in finding a file and no file is loaded (load list is empty), whichmeans that the source is not dis