Barco iD H250 Specifications

Barco iD H250/500Owners manualR9010520R9010570R59770079/0123/07/2007

2. Installation guidelineswarranty null and void. In such a case the client shall be held solely responsible for all costs incurred during any repair.

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10. Troubleshooting10. TROUBLESHOOTING10.1 Using the OSDWhat can be done ?The projector bus allows the diagnostic of different hardware components div

10. TroubleshootingOnly when applicable : the air pressure value shown is the actually set environmental air pressure (note thatin case of extreme air

IndexINDEXAaddress 29RCU 29Address 30Projector address 30Advanced 41AGC 61Auto Image 71automatic startup 36BBlack level 91brightness 49brilliant color

Indexcopy file 75custom file 74delete file 76edit file 72rename file 74Image menu 53, 57aspect ratio 53film mode detection 57Installation 30projector

3. Installation3. INSTALLATIONOverview• Battery installation in the RCU• Lens installation• Removing the lens• Lens range• Lens Formulas• Projector co

3. Installation3.1 Battery installation in the RCUHow to install the ba tteryTwo batteries are packed together with the RCU. Before using your RCU, in

3. InstallationImage 3-3Note: In case of a motorized lens the female jack must be in front of the m ale jack loca ted in the upper-left part of the ho

3. InstallationLensPartnumberCLD (1.6-2.4:1)R9849880CLD (2.4-4.3:1)R9849890See the Maintenance appendix for more information about lens cleaning.When

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

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3. InstallationPPDFabc SSBSHSWSHSWFCD=B-AAfront plateImage 3-8A 100% Off-Axis position m ea ns that the p osition of the centre of the lens is shifted

3. InstallationCAUTION: Never place the projector on either side !FloorFloorImage 3-914 R59770079 BARCO ID H250/500 23/07/2007

4. Connections4. CONNECTIONSOverview• Power connection• Signal connections• Communication connections4.1 Power connectionPower connection1. Use the su

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4. Connections• HD SDI/SDI input output input module on Layer 3When using the HD SDI op tio n, there is always a p ossibility to connect a VGA signal

4. Connections4.2.2 Connecting a Composite video signalComposite video connectionA Composite video signal is often available on a yellow cinch connect

4. Connections• 3 for the color signals R,G,B• 2 for the sync signals H (horizontal sync), V (vertical sync)RGBS : If the source disposes of a composi

4. ConnectionsHow to connect a Component video signal ?1. Connect the 3 BNC connectors to the projector’s RGB inputDVD PlayerImage 4-8In case of a “pr

4. ConnectionsImage 4-9Note that the 2 DVI outputs are identical and are proces sed in the same way in the projector4.2.7 Connecting a computer signal

4. ConnectionsImage 4-11The DVI output is at 1920x1080 (projector’s native resolutio n)Image 4-124.3 Communication connectionsOverview• RS232/RS422 Co

4. Connections4.3.1 RS232/RS422 ConnectionsWhat is possible with the RS232/RS422 Connections?1. Remote control :- easy adjustment of projector when co

4. Connections10/100 Base-TImage 4-14Ethernet connection2. Connect the other end of the TCP/IP cable into the ’10/100Base-T’ port on the projector.The

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5. Setup5. SETUPOverview• RCU & Local keypad• Terminology overview• Switching on• Setting up the RCU address• Setting up the projector address (on

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5. SetupImage 5-1Local keypad layoutRemote control functions.This remote control includes a battery powered infrared (IR) transmitter that allows the

5. Setup5.2 Terminology overviewOverviewThe following table gives an overview of the keys.Image 5-21 Function keysuser programmable keys with function

5. Setup10 Lens controluse these buttons to obtain the desired ZOOM, SHIFT, FOCUS.11VOL use this button to obtain the desired sound level (audio = opt

5. SetupIt m ay take a bout 60 seconds before image projection, i.e. no projection until the completion of several oper-ations (software initializ ati

5. SetupFor example : if the projector address is 3, then press "3" on the RCU to set the RCU’s address to match theprojector’s address .Com

5. SetupA dialog box appears on the screenImage 5-66. Enter the new projector address with the digit keys on the RCU, the local keypad or the cursor k

5. SetupAll these lens parameters can be adjusted using the RCU, the local keypad or in the Installation menu of the projector’s OSD.• Zoom (only for

5. SetupA text box appears on the screen, follow the instructions.Image 5-11 Image 5-12The use of a sheet of p aper held in front of the screen can be

5. Setup7. Press ENTERAlways select the highest rate (115200) unless o therw ise specified.5.9 Network settingsWhat can be done?These settings are use

5. SetupA dialog box will be displayed.Image 5-155. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the desired parameter.6. Use the cursor key ← or → , the n

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5. Setup2. Press → to select the Installation item3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Installation menu4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Lang uage5. Press → to pull dow

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6. Getting started6. GETTING STARTEDOverview•Startup• Selecting a source• Adjusting the image6.1 Start upHow to start up the pro je ctor ?1. Press the

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7. Advanced7. ADVANCEDNote that the Installation menu is h a ndled in the Installation chapter and the Tools menu is handled in theTroubleshooting sec

7. AdvancedWhen the menu has been exited for more than 1 minute, the advanced user password has to be re entered.7.2 Using the Dialog boxesHow to use

7. Advanced7.3 Source selectionOverview• Source selection• Composite video•S-Video•RGB-YUV•PC•DVI7.3.1 Source selectionSelecting a sourceThe Source se

7. AdvancedAdjustments on a Composite video signalThe projectors allows different adjustments on a composite video signal. Depending on the type of si

7. Advanced5. Use ↑ or ↓ to select RGB or YUVImage 7-56. Press ENTER to confirm your choiceA bullet indicates the selected source which now appears on

Table of contentsTABLE OF CONTENTS1. Packaging...

7. AdvancedSelect DVI when in presence of digital data signal connected to a DVI input of the projector. These signals are often available on aPC or o

7. AdvancedHow to pause the image display?1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar2. Press → to select G eneral3. Press ↓ to Pull down the General menu4

7. AdvancedImage 7-115. Press ENTEROn the screen appears a text box.In this case the projector is an iCon H400Image 7-126. Press MENU or BACK to exit

7. Advanced7.5.1 Image settings7.5.1.1 Setting the ContrastContrast adjustmentsAdjust the contrast to “brighten” the white parts of the image.It is re

7. Advanced7.5.1.3 ColorColor adjustmentAdjust the Color to obtain more or less saturated colors.How to change the Color1. Press MENU to activate the

7. Advanced5. Press → to pull down the menu6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Sharpness7. Press ENTEROn the screen appears now a slider boxImage 7-188. Use ←or →

7. AdvancedImage 7-20How to adjust the Phase1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar2. Press → to select the Image item3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image

7. AdvancedOn the screen appears now a slider boxImage 7-228. Use ←or → , the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the Noise Reduction7

7. Advanced4:316:92.35:116:9 anamorphic2.35:1 anamorphicProjector settingSource4:3 16:95:4Image 7-25Possible aspect ratio settings and theireffect on

7. AdvancedImage 7-264. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Aspect ratio5. Use → open the Aspect ratio menu6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired ratio7. Press ENTER to

Table of contents7.5.1.8 Noise Reduction (only for video signals) . ...527.5

7. Advanced7.5.3 Color temperatureWhat can be done ?The color temperature can be selected according to the type of source:There are 4 different preset

7. AdvancedA slider box for the red custom setting is displayed as well as a wizard text box in the lower part of the screen.Image 7-30Follow the inst

7. AdvancedImage 7-34The film mode detection insures that these converted signals are shown without artefacts, especially motion artefacts due to badd

7. AdvancedBBlack level0.7VImage 7-36Black level∆G∆Β∆RRGBImage 7-37The objective of input balancingThe objective in input balancing is to “set” the sa

7. AdvancedAn alternative to a full screen W hite/black pattern is the standard gray scale p attern, th e white bar will be u sedfor white balance and

7. Advanced10.Adjust the Green white level (gain) until bright spots appear on the white part of the image11.Adjust the Blue white level (gain) until

7. Advanced7.5.7 Manual gain controlWhat can be done ?Beside the AGC there is the possibility to manually set the gain of the incoming video signal. W

7. AdvancedImage 7-455. Press ENTERA text box is displayedImage 7-467.6.2 Lamp modeSingle modeThe projector will always switch to the lamp with the sh

7. AdvancedImage 7-47Single mode operation: switching principleDual modeBoth lamps are working at the same time.When one lamp fails, the projector con

7. AdvancedWhen switching from the du al mode to the s in gle mode the lamp with the longest runtime is switched off.If the runtimes are equal (if the

1. Packaging1. PACKAGING1.1 UnpackingCEE7European power plug to connect the power cord to the wall outlet.ANSI 73.11American power plug to connect the

7. AdvancedHow to reset the lamp runtime ?1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar2. Press → to select the Lamp item3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Lamp men

7. AdvancedA lamp failin g to startup will be noticed by a low light output of the projector since the projector goes in singlelamp mode.In case of a

7. AdvancedA dialog box is displayedImage 7-566. Use ←or →, the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the runtime warning setting.WARNIN

7. Advanced7.7.2 Load fileWhen to lo ad a file ?In some cases the user wants a particular file to be used for the display of a particular source. In t

7. AdvancedWhat to do if the image is not perfect ?If the displayed image is not correct after AutoImage or after selecting the best fitting file, go

7. Advanced7.7.4 Auto ImageWhat can be done ?AutoImage creates the best suited image file for the connected source.It calculates/measures several sour

7. Advanced7.7.5 Edit fileWhat can be done with the Edit file menu ?The Edit file menu makes it possible to change the settings of the file according

7. AdvancedWhich items can be adjusted ?The following items can be adjusted :• Active horizontal pixels• Horizontal start in pixels• Horizontal period

7. AdvancedImage 7-67It is recommended to use the default values.7.7.6 Save as (create a custom file)Creating a custom fileWhen the loaded file is a s

7. Advanced3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image files menu4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select RenameImage 7-705. Press ENTERA dialog box is displayedUse ←or →, ↓ or

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

7. AdvancedImage 7-725. Press ENTERA dialog box is displayedImage 7-736. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the file to be copied7. Press ENTERThe file name is copi

7. AdvancedImage 7-745. Press ENTERA dialog box is displayedImage 7-756. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired file7. Press ENTERThe selected file is delet

7. AdvancedImage 7-76The CIE chromaticity diagramA projector can only reproduce a certain color gamut within this diagram. This color gamut is defined

7. AdvancedImage 7-79Common Color GamutThe Common Color GamutIn a basic setup with 2 projectors, the perimeter of the Common Color Gamut is described

7. AdvancedG2 Green Projector 2B1 Blue Projector 1B2 Blue Projector 2W1 White Projector 1W2 White Projector 2Rc Red Common Color GamutGc Green Common

7. AdvancedThe Dynacolor dialog box will be displayed.Image 7-825. Push the cursor key ← or → select enable/disable and then ENTER.Dynacolor™ g (Light

7. AdvancedThe Dynacolor™ InterfaceFollowing parameters are available in the Dyancolor™ Interface:Measured Values These are the colors the projector d

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7. Advanced4. We start by setting both projectors to the common red coordinate.Tip: Draw a quick sketch of both gamu ts as a graphical help.6506403103

2. Installation guidelines2. INSTALLATION GUIDELINESOverview• Safety warnings• Installation guidelines2.1 Safety warningsWARNING: Before installin g t

7. 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

7. AdvancedA slider box is displayed.5. Put the slider box on ’0’ (Brilliant color disabled ) or on ’1’ (Brilliant color enabled)Image 7-897.8.3 Full

7. Advanced5. Press → to pull down the menu6. Use ↓ or ↑ to enable/disable the text boxImage 7-917. Press ENTER7.8.5 Menu bar positionWhat can be done

7. Advanced3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Display setup menu4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Status bar positionImage 7-935. Press ENTER6. Use ↑ or ↓ to position

7. Advanced7.8.8 SoftedgeOverview• Softedge Border• Black level7.8.8.1 Softedge BorderWhat can be done?Before creating a softedge, an overlap zone had

7. Advanced9. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Top, Bottom, Left or Right and use ← or → to adjust the width (or use the text field with ↑ or ↓)10.Press BACKA mes

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8. Maintenance8. MAINTENANCE8.1 Cleaning the lensTo minim ize the possibility of d amage to optical coatings, or scratches to len s su rfaces, we have

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9. Image files9. IMAGE FILES9.1 Image filesTable overviewThe following standard image files are pre-programmed in the projector.Name1Resolution2FvertH