Barco R5976924 User Manual

Projector ToolsetReference manua lR5976924/0516/04/2009

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7. Configurator, Projector alignment settingsAll internal stored patterns are retrieved and displayed in Test pattern dialog box. Some of those willbe

7. Configurator, Projector alignment settingsThe value in the input field of the spin box will change accordingly.Adjusting via the up down controls1.

7. Configurator, Projector alignment settingsImage 7-9Side keystoneA Keystone adjustment with positive valuesB Keystone adjustment with negative value

7. Configurator, Projector alignment settingsImage 7-11BlankingA Top blankingB Bottom blankingC Left blankingD Right blankingHow to adjust a side blan

7. Configurator, Projector alignment settingsImage 7-12Blanking adjustmentUse Reset to set all blanking settings to zero.7.7 ScenergiX7.7.1 Introducti

7. Configurator, Projector alignment settingsWhat is the Basic Principal of ScenergiX ?The principle of edge blending is achieved by linear modulation

7. Configurator, Projector alignment settingsImage 7-15Enable - disable ScenergiX7.7.4 ScenergiX overlap zone (horizontal ScenergiX)DefinitionsImage 7-

7. Configurator, Projector alignment settingsHorizontal resolution of 1 projector : 1024 for Graphics versions, 1280 for Reality versions, 1400 for SX

7. Configurator, Projector alignment settingsVertical resolution of 1 projector : 768 for Graphics versions, 1024 for Reality versions, 1050 for SXGAp

7. Configurator, Projector alignment settingsImage 7-18Width selectionHow to set a blending zone1. Click on the up down control of the spin box of the

1. Basic concepts1. BASIC CONCEPTSOverview• Introduction• About a Configuration• About a Snapshot• About storing Configurations and Snapshots1.1 Introdu

7. Configurator, Projector alignment settingsImage 7-19ScenergiX size adjustmentUse Reset to set all overlap zones back to zero (0).7.7.7 Adjusting th

7. Configurator, Projector alignment settingsImage 7-20DLP Leakage area set upHow to set the leakage area width1. Click on the up down control of the

7. Configurator, Projector alignment settingsImage 7-21Leakage area adjustmentImage 7-22DLP leakage area108 R5976924 PROJECTOR TOOLSET 16/04/2009

7. Configurator, Projector alignment settings1 Overlap area2 DLP Leakage areaHow to adjust the black level1. Click on the slider an move this slider t

7. Configurator, Projector alignment settingsACBImage 1Image 2Image 7-24ScenergiX, black level adjustmentWhen Linked is checked, R, G and B are adjust

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settings8. CONFIGURATOR, PROJECTORADJUSTMENT SETTINGSOverview• Native resolution• Window and Source selection•Co

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settingsHow to set native resolution1. Check the checkbox in front of Use native resolution. (image 8-2)Checked

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settingsOr,click on the desired window name in the Selection - Window - Slot - Input pane (a2). (image 8-3)In th

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settings8.3 Configuring an input slotWhat should be done?Some input modules can accept different sources. The pro

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settingsImage 8-6Input mode selectionPossible resultsInputmoduleIndication DescriptionRGB HS/VS - CS RGB input w

1. Basic conceptsConfigurations are directly under the subdirectory Workspace and have the extension .config. Snapshotsare stored in a subdirectory of W

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settings8.4 Status input window, visible - not visibleTo toggle the status of a window via the properties1. Sele

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settingsImage 8-8PiP window status via context menuImage 8-9PiP window status via context menu8.5 Input filesOver

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settings• Input color temperature8.5.1 IntroductionAbout filesBeforeanewsourcecanbeused,acorrectfile has to instal

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settingsLoad via the input window1. Select first a window.2. Click on Adjust (a). (image 8-11)The Input dialog bo

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settings4. Click on the desired file in the list (e) and click Open or Select (f).When a standard file is selected

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settings2. Click on Adjust.(image8-13)The Input dialog box is displayed. The current used input file is indicated

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settingsWhen changes are made in the Input dialog box and when closing this box without first saving, the softwar

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settingsAn Input dialog box opens (e). The current name is filled out.3. Select the current name (f) and enter a

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settingsImage 8-16Rename via input settings8.5.7 Deleting an input fileWhat is possible?Any custom input file can

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settingsImage 8-17Delete custom file via iconHow to delete, way 21. Click on Adjust.(image8-18)The Input dialog b

2. Installation2. INSTALLATIONOverview• General requirements• Free download of Projector Toolset• Projector Toolset installation•Startingup• Manual in

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settingsImage 8-18Delete custom file via input settings8.5.8 Aspect ratio for selected inputWhat can be done?The

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settings4/35/416/9Video Signal Pal/SecamVideo Signal NTSCVideo Signal 16/94/3 RGB SignalImage 8-19Some examples

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settingsImage 8-20Select aspect ratioIf custom is selected1. If custom is selected as aspect ratio (a), the Aspe

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settingsImage 8-21Custom aspect ratio8.5.9 Input balance8.5.9.1 Introduction to Input BalanceIntroduction: Unbal

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settingsOne can conclude here that a good color tracking can only be met by using three previ-ously (input) bala

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settingsABImage 8-25White balance : In the projector, we will set the contrast for each color until we get a 100

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settings6. Select Black balance green and adjust the Green black level until bright spots appear on the screen.7

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settings4. Select White balance blue and adjust the blue white level (gain) on a minimal value.Note: This minima

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settingsImage 8-28Color temperature134 R5976924 PROJECTOR TOOLSET 16/04/2009

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settingsImage 8-29Select a specific color temperatureA Custom color temperatureWhen Custom is selected,1. Click o

2. InstallationRecommended hardware specifications :• PC Pentium IV or equivalent, 2.4 GHz•512MBRAM• 140 MB hard disk free space• SXGA resolution (1280

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settings8.6 Image settingsOverviewThe following image settings can be adjusted depending on the source type:• Co

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settingsImage 8-31Input settings adjustmentAdjusting via dragging1. Click on the slider bar of a specific adjustm

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settings8.7 Layout settingsOverview• General introduction•Loadalayout• Show window border• Re-size a layout wind

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settingsImage 8-32Load layout8.7.3 Show window borderWhat can be done?The border of the layout window can be dis

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settingsRe-size via drag and drop1. Select the window you want to re-size. (image 8-34)The window border becomes

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settingsImage 8-36Move a windowMove via the coordinates1. Select the window you want to move. (image 8-37)2. Cha

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settingsImage 8-38Aspect ratio lockingThe input window is represented by white dotted area.When re-sizing the ou

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settingsImage 8-40Lock window8.7.8 Set input window to full sizeAspect ratio will be unlocked.Via the context me

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settings8.7.9 Save a layoutThe save is executed on the projector.When changes are made on a system file, a ’save

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settingsImage 8-44Save-as layout8.7.11 Rename a layoutWhat can be done?Any custom layout file can be renamed. Sta

2. InstallationTo install on Microsoft WindowsThe process of installing your software involves the following steps:1. Browse to the directory where th

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settingsImage 8-45Rename a layout8.7.12 Delete a layoutWhat can be done?Any custom created layout can be deleted

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settingsImage 8-46Delete layout8.7.13 Edit window textureWindow textureBackground of window representation in La

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settingsImage 8-47Edit window texture8.7.13.2 Color fillColor fill or notTo apply a Color fill to a window, the win

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settingsImage 8-48Edit window textureNote: When Picture fill is displayed, click first on Color fill tab.Select a c

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settingsImage 8-49Color value via swatchesImage 8-50Color value via HSB150 R5976924 PROJECTOR TOOLSET 16/04/2009

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settingsImage 8-51Color value via RGB8.7.13.3 PictureTo apply a picture to a window, a window must be selected fi

8. Configurator, Projector adjustment settingsImage 8-52Window texture, pictureSupported types• bitmap (bmp)•gif•jpeg2•pngRemoval of a picture1. Click

9. Configurator, Color alignment9. CONFIGURATOR, COLOR ALIGNMENTOverview• Ways to set up color temperature• Color space• Custom color space set up• Wh

9. Configurator, Color alignmentcustom preset). A temporary custom adjustment is possible. The maximum color space which can bedisplayed is the projec

9. Configurator, Color alignment3. To change the coordinate values for a color, click on the up down control of the spin box of the corre-sponding col

2. InstallationImage 2-1File propertiesOnly Projector Toolset framework is installed. To start using it, first install one or moredevice plug-ins. The

9. Configurator, Color alignmentImage 9-4Adjustment via color gamutNote that it is common practice to set the targets outside the projector color spac

9. Configurator, Color alignment9.4.2 Free white point adjustmentUncheck Use color temp. t raject. The white point can be moved to any location (f).Se

9. Configurator, Color alignmentImage 9-6Custom white point adjustment via the gamut9.4.3 White point adjustment using color temperature trajectCheck

9. Configurator, Color alignment3. When Custom is selected, the slider can be moved to any position so that any value can be reachedalong the temperat

9. Configurator, Color alignmentImage 9-8Custom white adjustment via curve9.5 Save custom settingsWhat has to be done?When creating a custom color spa

9. Configurator, Color alignmentImage 9-9Diagram preview set upR5976924 PROJECTOR TOOLSET 16/04/2009 161

9. Configurator, Color alignment162 R5976924 PROJECTOR TOOLSET 16/04/2009

10. Configurator, Installation settings10. CONFIGURATOR, INSTALLATIONSETTINGSOverview• Image orientation• Lamp settings10.1 Image orientationThe diffe

10. Configurator, Installation settingsIndicates the status of the lamp.Lamp on Image projection possibleLamp offImage projection not possibleImage 10

10. Configurator, Installation settingsNormalMaximum allowed power is fed to the lamp. Maximum light output is reached inthis way.Economica reduced wa

2. InstallationImage 2-2Start up splash screenImage 2-3Overview downloaded plug-insImage 2-4Plug-ins installedR5976924 PROJECTOR TOOLSET 16/04/2009 13

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11. Configurator, Communication settings11. CONFIGURATOR, COMMUNICATIONSETTINGSOverview• Network settings• Serial network address•DMXsettings• Infrare

11. Configurator, Communication settings• use the DHCP setting so that a automatic address will be assigned.• Assign manually an IP address, Subnet-ma

11. Configurator, Communication settings5. Click Apply to activate (c).Image 11-2Network settings, manuallyThe PC’s IP Address MUST be within the same

11. Configurator, Communication settingsFourth example• PC IP Address : 192.168.200.1• PC Subnet Mask : 255.255.0.0• Projector IP Address : 192.168.10

11. Configurator, Communication settingsImage 11-4DMX addressHow to set a DMX address1. Click on the up down control of the spin box until the desired

11. Configurator, Communication settingsHow to set the mode1. Click on the drop down box (a) and select the desired mode.2. Click Apply.11.3.3 DMX uni

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12. Configurator, Warping12. CONFIGURATOR, WARPINGOverview• About warping• Type of warping selection• Warp with commands• Warp via User interface12.1

2. InstallationLaunching Projector Toolset on Mac OS XTo start the Projector Toolset software on Mac OS X system:1. With Finder, go to the Application

12. Configurator, Warping12.3 Warp with commands12.3.1 StatusOverviewThe status of the warping board can be seen next to Warping board.• On : warping

12. Configurator, WarpingImage 12-4Keystone adjustmentA Left keystoneB Right keystoneC Bottom keystoneD Top keystoneHow to adjust the keystone1. For h

12. Configurator, Warping12.3.4 RotationWhat can be done ?The image can be rotated clockwise or counter clockwise until the desired position is reache

12. Configurator, WarpingImage 12-8Barrel and pincushion correctionA BarrelB PincushionHow to adjust1. Click on the slider and move it to the left or

12. Configurator, WarpingThe title above the slide bars changes accordingly (2).2. Adjust the selected corner by moving it left right or up down just

12. Configurator, WarpingImage 12-12Startup warp UI12.4.2 Upload Warp fileWhat can be done ?Before a created warp file can be loaded in the warp board,

12. Configurator, WarpingImage 12-1312.4.3 Download Warp fileWhat can be done ?Warp files stored on a projector can be downloaded to the computer runnin

12. Configurator, WarpingImage 12-14Download warp file12.4.4 Delete Warp file on projectorWhat can be done ?Awarpfile stored on the projector can be dele

12. Configurator, WarpingImage 12-15Delete warp file12.4.5 Activate warp fileWhat can be done ?Awarpfi le stored on the projector can be activated and is

12. Configurator, WarpingImage 12-16Activate warp fileR5976924 PROJECTOR TOOLSET 16/04/2009 185

2. Installation4. Click OK to install the selected plug-ins.When all plug-ins are installed, a restart message is displayed. (image 2-4)5. Click Yes t

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13. Configurator, Warp User Interface13. CONFIGURATOR, WARP USERINTERFACEOverview• About the Warp UI• About the Floater menu• Increasing - decreasing

13. Configurator, Warp User Interface13.1 About the Warp UIOverviewImage 13-11Activefield2 Selected active node3 Active node4 Interpolation node5 Inter

13. Configurator, Warp User Interface13.2 About the Floater menuOverview and functionsDepending on the selection, the Floater menu can have a differen

13. Configurator, Warp User Interface16Save current warping setting to a file.17Close the warping user interface.13.3 Increasing - decreasing the numbe

13. Configurator, Warp User Interface13.4 Make node selectionSelecting a single node1. Click on a node in the grid. (image 13-6)An active area is crea

13. Configurator, Warp User InterfaceImage 13-7Multi node selectionSelecting all nodes in a row/column1. First select a single node.An active area is

13. Configurator, Warp User InterfaceImage 13-8All nodes on a row selectedMulti deselect1. While multiple active nodes are selected, right click in th

13. Configurator, Warp User InterfaceImage 13-9Multi deselect13.5 Change selection to new active nodeWhat can be done ?The selection, active node and

13. Configurator, Warp User Interface13.6 Making an adjustment via drag and dropHow to make the adjustment1. Click on the selected node and hold down

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2. InstallationPlug-in files are .tpi files and are mostly located in the Plugins subdirectory of Projector Toolset’s installdirectory.The Install devic

13. Configurator, Warp User InterfaceAs long as the dots remain green, the warping board can execute this new position. The coordinatesand the status

13. Configurator, Warp User InterfaceThe Floating menu changes.2. Click on Add vertical (A) and or Add horizontal hard edge (B) icon on the Floating m

13. Configurator, Warp User InterfaceImage 13-16Move hard edge13.10 Remove a hard edgeHow to remove1. Select the hard edge to remove by clicking on it

13. Configurator, Warp User InterfaceHow to toggle hard edges on or off1. Right click on the grid. (image 13-18)The context menu opens.2. Click on Sho

13. Configurator, Warp User InterfaceImage 13-19Save configurationThe number of active nodes per row or column are not saved in the fi le.13.13 Load a c

13. Configurator, Warp User InterfaceImage 13-20Open configuration file13.14 Start up cylindrical warpingHow to start up1. Right click on the grid.The c

13. Configurator, Warp User InterfaceImage 13-21Cylindrical warping menuImage 13-22Cylindrical warping menuA Type of cylinderB Indentation. Internal o

13. Configurator, Warp User InterfaceABImage 13-23Indentation, cylindrical warpingA Positive indentationB Negative indentationHow to adjust1. Within t

13. Configurator, Warp User InterfaceImage 13-25GradientThe gradient setting is used to adjust the image so that it looks normal on the cylindrical su

13. Configurator, Warp User InterfaceStart up a preview via the context menu1. Right click on the grid. (image 13-28)The context menu opens.2. Select

2. InstallationImage 2-8Finish the installation2.6 Uninstall Projector ToolsetHow to uninstall on a Microsoft Windows platformTo uninstall the program

13. Configurator, Warp User InterfaceHow to re-size and center1. While in preview mode, click on the re-size and center icon of the Cylindrical warpin

13. Configurator, Warp User Interface• an embedded image•black•white• a custom selected colorHow to make the selection1. Right click on the grid. (ima

13. Configurator, Warp User InterfaceImage 13-33Active node intersections lines13.20.3 Interpolation node intersectionWhat can be done ?The interpolat

13. Configurator, Warp User InterfaceHow to select the color1. Right click on the grid. (image 13-35)The context menu opens.2. Select Preferences and

13. Configurator, Warp User InterfaceA color can be selected in 2 ways:- Slide the slider next to the color gamut until the wanted color in the color

13. Configurator, Warp User InterfaceImage 13-38Color value via RGBR5976924 PROJECTOR TOOLSET 16/04/2009 211

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14. Update module14. UPDATE MODULEOverview• Introduction• Updating the projector•Versioninfo14.1 IntroductionOverviewThe firmware of the projector/devi

14. Update moduleHow to update1. Select the projector in the preview pane.2. Click on Update settings.Projector ID and serial number is given.3. Click

14. Update module(a)(c)(d)(e)(b)Image 14-2Update wizardImage 14-3Update progress14.3 Version infoRetrieving version info is only possible when connect

2. InstallationThe following icons are used in the manual :CautionWarningInfo, term definition. General info about the term.Note, gives extra informati

14. Update moduleImage 14-4Version info216 R5976924 PROJECTOR TOOLSET 16/04/2009

15. Diagnostics module15. DIAGNOSTICS MODULEOverview• Introduction•Actualmode• History mode15.1 IntroductionOverviewDiagnostics gives the possibility

15. Diagnostics module15.2.1 Run time, lamp run time and strikesOverviewImage 15-3Lamp and projector run time, strikesLamp run timeThelampruntimeisspl

15. Diagnostics module15.2.3 TemperaturesOverviewAn overview of the current measured temperatures are given in the table Temperatures. No indication o

15. Diagnostics module15.3.1 History overviewOverviewThe diagnostics logging file stored inside the projector is displayed in the Projector Toolset int

15. Diagnostics moduleImage 15-8Set list filterThe History view options window opens (b).Click on the drop down box and select the desired filter (c) (d

15. Diagnostics moduleImage 15-9Number of linesThe History view options window opens (b).Click in the input field next to Number of lines to show and s

16. Lens calculator16. LENS CALCULATOROverview• Introduction• Launching the lens calculator• Functions of the lens calculator• Calculate a lens• Calcu

16. Lens calculatorImage 16-1Start up lens calculator16.3 Functions of the lens calculatorCalculate lensStarting from a typical projector type, , the

16. Lens calculatorCalculate screenStart by selecting a projector and the a lens. Enter the distance between the projector and the screen.The minimum

3. Menus3. MENUSOverview• General• Menu and button bar• Main window•Shortcutkeys• Workspace Explorer• How to adjust a setting• About Projector Toolset

16. Lens calculator16.5 Calculate distanceHow to calculate distance1. Click on the drop down box below Choose projector and select the desired project

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17. Service module17. SERVICE MODULEOverview• Introduction• Standard Maintenance• Services FLM group17.1 IntroductionOverviewThe content of the servic

17. Service module17.3 Services FLM group17.3.1 Upgrade projectorWhat can be done ?Rhe Barco FLM R20+ or the Barco FLM HD18 can be upgraded to respect

17. Service moduleImage 17-2Upgrade projectorR5976924 PROJECTOR TOOLSET 16/04/2009 231

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GlossaryGLOSSARYAspect ratioRelation between the horizontal & vertical dimension in which the window will be displayed, e.g. 4 by 3 or16 by 9. Can

GlossaryRS232An Electronic Industries Association (EIA) serial digital interface standard specifying the characteristics ofthe communication path betw

IndexINDEXAAbout Projector Toolset 22–25Module details 24Plug-in details 25System details 23About this manual 17Access level 36Preferences 36Alignment

3. Menus3.3 Main windowOverviewThe content of the main window changes when a other navigation (module) button is activated, but themain parts are the

IndexDelete layout 146Layout ’save as’ 144Layout delete 146Layout rename 145Load layout 138Lock input 142Move layout window 140Re-size layout window 1

IndexGetting settings 82–84Advanced controls 82–84Contrast enhancement 84Image load mode 82Minimum frame delay 83Group 59Projectors 59IImage load mode

IndexNo signal 81PPause projector 74PC requirements 9Plug-in installation 15Manually 15Preferences 35–38, 40–42Access level 36Appearance 37Bug report

IndexHard edge 196–198Add 196Move line 197Remove 198Keystone 176Load configuration 200Nodes 194–195, 198Adjust via drag and drop 195Adjust via floater m

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3. Menusinformation in the pane. Vertical scroll bars are the bars on the right side of the pane. Horizontal scrollbars are the bars at the bottom of

3. MenusImage 3-4Workspace explorerWhat can be doneThe workspace explorer window gives an overview of the existing Configurations.To select a configurat

3. MenusThe versions indicated on the illustrations are only given as info and these versions canbe different with the current versions.How to start u

3. MenusImage 3-6System detailsModule detailsClick on Module details to get an overview of the installed modules.Image 3-7Module details24 R5976924 PR

3. MenusFirst of all the software version and the release date are indicated in Module manager.Module details gives an overview of the installed modul

ChangesBarco provides this manual ’as is’ without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but notlimited to the implied warrantie

3. MenusImage 3-9More info device plug-inRelease information, plug-in description and license agreement is given.3.8 Snapshot managementOverview• Abou

3. Menus3.8.1 About snapshotsOverviewAt any moment the settings for a configuration can be saved in a snapshot file. This snapshot file can beloaded agai

3. MenusImage 3-10Snapshot view3.8.3 Take a snapshotWhat can be done?As a snapshot is collection of setting at a certain point in time, a snapshot of

3. MenusThe following levels are available:- All settings- All layout settings: only layout settings are saved- All input settings: only input setting

3. Menus3.8.4 Apply a snapshotWhat can be done?A snapshot can be fully or partially apply to the current configuration.When there is no warning symbol

3. MenusImage 3-12Apply snapshot3.8.5 Delete a snapshotHow to delete1. Click on the snapshot icon on the manage button bar (a). (image 3-13)The Snapsh

3. MenusImage 3-13Delete snapshot3.8.6 Add shot cut key to a snapshotWhat can be done?To each snapshot a key stroke can be associated so that it can b

3. Menus6. Click OK to save the new short cut status (h).Image 3-14Associate short cut to snapshot3.8.7 Remove shot cut key associationHow to remove a

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4. Preferences4. PREFERENCESOverview• Introduction• Start up the preferences• Access level• Software Appearance• Bug report setup• Logging• Workspace

4. PreferencesImage 4-2Preference window4.3 Access levelWhat can be done ?Some actions and functions of the Projector Toolset are restricted to certai

4. PreferencesImage 4-3Access levelsTo read out the dongle settings, click on Read dongle. The current level of the inserted dongle is indicatednext t

4. PreferencesImage 4-4Language selectionLook and feel of the software1. Click on Appearance (image 4-2).The appearance window opens.2. Click on the c

4. PreferencesImage 4-5Look and feel softwareScreen shots in this manual are made for a Java look and feel.Use of specific fond1. Click on Appearance (

4. PreferencesImage 4-6Use of specific font4.5 Bug report setupSMTPSMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is a TCP/IP protocol used in sending E-mail.Set

4. PreferencesThe following settings should be entered :- Your E-mail address- Organization- Barco’s E-mail address, automatically filled out when inst

4. PreferencesImage 4-10Logging and debugging preferencesLogging levelClick on the slider bar to set the desired logging level.The following levels ar

4. PreferencesThe workspace selection dialog box opens.2. To change to another workspace, click on the drop down box and select the desired workspace.

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5. Configurator5. CONFIGURATOROverview• Introduction•Configurator window• Create a new configuration• Add projector to a configuration• Reconnect a proje

Table of contentsTABLE OF CONTENTS1. Basic concepts ...71.1 Introduc

5. ConfiguratorOr,press Ctrl + N.The New configuration dialog box opens (b).2. Fill out a name for the new configuration next to Configuration name. The

5. Configurator5.4.1 Add projectorThe possible projectors types depends on the installed plug-ins.About adding a projectorTo m ak e i t m o re e asy t

5. ConfiguratorWhen adding twice the same projector, once via a network connection and once via aserial connection, a message will be displayed to war

5. ConfiguratorNo serial connection possible when using Projector Toolset on MAC OS X or on a Linuxsystem !5.4.3.1 Set up a serial connectionOnly poss

5. ConfiguratorImage 5-5Set up a serial connectionScan projectorIf the projector address and the communication port are not known, click on Device sca

5. ConfiguratorImage 5-6Detect serial connected projectorsFill out the address range (b) and click Start detection (c).A Serial scan result dialog box

5. ConfiguratorHost nameThis is the name that will be returned, along with the IP address in response to the UDP broad-cast query for projectors/touch

5. Configurator4. Click in the input field and enter the host name (d).5. Click OK to make the connection.Image 5-8Create connection via host nameMakin

5. ConfiguratorImage 5-9Create a connection via device scanVia a projector scan multiple connection (batch)1. Select the Connection properties tab (a)

5. ConfiguratorImage 5-10Batch connection of projectors5.4.4 Decorator setupWhat is a decoratorDecorator information is extra data about the projector

Table of contents5.10.1 Background color...635.10.2 Background im

5. ConfiguratorImage 5-11Decorator propertiesImage 5-12Decorator position and contentA Decorator north of graphB Decorator south of graphC Decorator w

5. ConfiguratorDecorator positionThe extra information can be place in the north, south, east or west of the projector pictograph.Click on the desired

5. ConfiguratorImage 5-14Connect projector via menuVia the projector properties1. Select a not connected projector in the preview pane. (image 5-15)2.

5. ConfiguratorImage 5-15Reconnect via the properties dialog box5.6 Move projector to a groupWhat can be done ?Projectors can be grouped in new groups

5. Configurator3.TheproposednamenexttoGroup name is selected. Enter a name for the new group (d)..4. Select a groups color by clicking on one of the p

5. ConfiguratorImage 5-18Edit projector properties via menuVia the context menu1. Right click on a projector graph in the configuration preview. (image

5. ConfiguratorImage 5-19Edit projector properties via right click5.8 Configuration previewProjector statusThe border color around the pictograph indic

5. ConfiguratorOr,right click in the preview pane of the configuration preview, but not on a pictograph (a2). (image 5-20)The Configuration properties d

5. Configurator4. Click on Select a color.The Select color dialog box opens.5. 3 ways are now possible to select a color, represented by a tab in the

5. ConfiguratorImage 5-22Select color via swatchesImage 5-23Select color via HSBR5976924 PROJECTOR TOOLSET 16/04/2009 65

Table of contents8.5.7 Deleting an input file ... 1248.5.8 Aspect ratio

5. ConfiguratorImage 5-24Select color via RGB5.10.2 Background imageHow to set background image1. Right click in the preview pane but not on a pictogr

5. ConfiguratorImage 5-25Set background image5.10.3 Rearrange pictographs in preview paneHow to rearrange1. Right click in the preview pane but not on

5. Configurator5.11 Multiple projector selectionWhat be done?Multiple projectors, same type or different type can be selected in the preview pane. The

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6. Configurator, General projector settings6. CONFIGURATOR, GENERALPROJECTOR SETTINGSOverview•Startup• Control interface• Basic controls, Lamp ON/OFF•

6. Configurator, General projector settingsImage 6-1Start up general settings72 R5976924 PROJECTOR TOOLSET 16/04/2009

6. Configurator, General projector settings6.2 Control interfaceOverviewImage 6-2Control interfaceThe following items can be consulted and are read on

6. Configurator, General projector settings• red: lamp is off, text indication: Lamp off• green: lamp is on, text indication: Lamp onImage 6-4Lamp swi

6. Configurator, General projector settingsHow to toggle1. Press Pause button to toggle between Paused and Not paused.6.5 Basic control, Text ON/OFFWh

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6. Configurator, General projector settings2. To clear a projected pattern, click Clear.Image 6-8Test pattern selection6.7 Test patterns, othersWhat c

6. Configurator, General projector settingsImage 6-9Test pattern selection6.8 Advanced controlsOverview• Input locking• Source switching•Nosignal• Ima

6. Configurator, General projector settingsWhen:None Output is locked on an internal sync (60 Hz)AutomaticOutput is locked on the selected input for t

6. Configurator, General projector settingsImage 6-11Input locking, free run optionsManual lock can be switched On or Off just by checking the check b

6. Configurator, General projector settings6.8.2 Source switchingSwitching from one source to anotherTo minimize undesired effects when switching from

6. Configurator, General projector settingsImage 6-14Source switching6.8.3 No signalWhat can happen when no signal?When no signal available, a blue or

6. Configurator, General projector settingsOr,click in the input box, select the current value and enter a new value with the keyboard.Image 6-15No si

6. Configurator, General projector settingsImage 6-16Image load mode6.8.5 Minimum frame delayPurposeIn normal mode, the processing (scaling and de-int

6. Configurator, General projector settingsImage 6-17Minimum frame delay set up6.8.6 Contrast enhancementPurposeTo increase the contrast of all video

6. Configurator, General projector settingsImage 6-18Contrast enhancement6.8.7 Calibrate lens zoom and focusWhat can be done ?With the calibration but

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6. Configurator, General projector settingsImage 6-196.8.8 Lens settings for all layoutsPurposeWhen changing from one layout to another, the zoom/focu

6. Configurator, General projector settingsImage 6-206.8.9 Auto picture alignmentWhat can be done ?The auto picture alignment function can be deactiva

6. Configurator, General projector settingsImage 6-216.8.10 LCD timeout settingsWhat can be done ?The backlight time of the LCD panel on the projector

6. Configurator, General projector settingsImage 6-226.9 MaintenanceOverview• Reset to factory defaults• Reset electronics6.9.1 Reset to factory defau

6. Configurator, General projector settings2. Check the items which may also be reset during the reset operation (b).The following items are normally

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7. Configurator, Projector alignment settings7. CONFIGURATOR, PROJECTORALIGNMENT SETTINGSOverview• Lens control• Alignment pattern• Gamma adjustment•

7. Configurator, Projector alignment settings7.1.2 Lens mid positionWhat can be done?When the lenses are motorized, it is possible to put the lens it

7. Configurator, Projector alignment settingsImage 7-4Lens focusHow to focus1. Click on the up or down arrow button in the focus pane.Click until the