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1 Introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 2 7 Thank you Training Symbols used in this documentation Safety and compliance 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.5 9 General safety considerations Information/Warning - Potential Mercury Vapour Health Issues FCC compliance Disposal information Statement WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Disposal of batteries in the product Turkey RoHS compliance Service 3 What is in the box? 13 4 Installation 15 4.1 4.2 4.2.1 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.6.1 4.6.2 4.6.3 4.
5 Overview 25 english 5.1 Keypad and indicator 5.2 Wireless remote control 5.3 Connectors 5.3.1 Signal connectors 5.3.2 Control connectors 5.4 Menu system 5.4.1 Top menu 5.5 3D main menu 5.5.1 3D > Dual head setup sub menu 5.6 Picture main menu 5.6.1 Picture > RealColor sub menu 5.6.2 Picture > Advanced sub menu 5.7 Installation main menu 5.7.1 Installation > EDID sub menu 5.7.2 Installation > Synchronization sub menu 5.8 Settings menu 5.8.1 Settings > Pin Code sub menu 5.8.
7 Optimising the image 53 english 7.1 Calibration data 7.1.1 Updating RealColor™ calibration data 7.1.2 RealColor™ modes 7.2 Setting a white point or color temperature 7.2.1 Defining the system color gamut 7.
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english 1 Introduction 1.1 Thank you Thank you for purchasing this projector. When referring to the term F50 in this document the content is applicable for the following Barco products: • F50 1080 (1920x1080) • F50 WUXGA (1920x1200) • F50 WQXGA (2560x1600) • F50 Panorama (2560x1080) The F50 series projectors set an industry benchmark for projectors in its size and performance category.
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2.1 General safety considerations 9 • Use only the cables and cords supplied with the projector or original replacement cables. Using other cables or cords may lead to malfunction and permanent damage to the unit. • Always use 3-prong (grounded) power cord to ensure proper grounding of the unit. Never use 2-prong power cords, as this is dangerous and could lead to electrical shock. • Never open the unit. The projector contains no user serviceable parts. Refer all repairs to qualified personnel only.
english 2.2 Information/Warning - Potential Mercury Vapour Health Issues This projector uses a very powerful UHP™ lamp for illumination to produce an extremely bright image. This technology is similar to other high-pressure discharge lamps that are extensively used in cars, street lights and other lighting appliances today. These lamps, like fluorescent lighting, contain small amounts of mercury. The amount of mercury present in a lamp is far below the limits of danger set by the authorities.
2.4.1 Statement WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) This symbol on the product indicates that, under the European Directive 2012/19/EU governing waste from electrical and electronic equipment, this product must not be disposed of with other municipal waste. Please dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the waste recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
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english 3 What is in the box? The following components are standard delivery: Projector Power Cable (Country Dependent) Remote Control User Documentation Additional accessories available for the projector: Exhaust air kit (for ceiling mount): A: Air-inlet filter C (also sold separately) B: Side cover/Air-inlet D C: Ceiling mount cover/Air-outlet (also sold separately) D: Exhaust air duct* B A *Flexible hose (2m) with clamp inncluded Acoustic silencer kit (for ceiling mount): B: Side cover/A
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4.1 System considerations Please refer to Chapter 5 Overview for an explanation on the various features of the projector. Installation should only be performed by trained and skilled personnel in order to achieve the desired results.
english 4.2 Ventilation Minimum safety distance to any side of the unit is 50cm / 20” in any direction. Hot air is exhausted from the rear vent. Do not place objects that are sensitive to heat closer than 50cm / 20” to the exhaust vent. 50cm 50cm 15cm* 50cm Figure 4-1. Positioning the projector When the projector is ceiling mounted using an exhaust air kit* (accessory) the minimum distance between projector and roof is 15cm. 4.2.
Use the three mounting holes provided in the bottom part to securely fix the projector to a ceiling or rig mount. Use M6 screws that protrude maximum 9mm into the projector body. Figure 4-2. Ceiling/rig mounting mounting holes 4.4 Locking the projector The projector can be locked physically by using a so called Kensington lock. The Kensington lock hole, where the lock itself is attached, can be found on the back of the projector. Use an approved locking cable to secure the projector to a solid object. 4.
english 4.6 Selecting a lens The projector is delivered without a lens, enabling you to select a lens according to your desired image size and projection distance. The projector uses a bayonet mount system to precisely fix the lens in place. The lenses are manual, meaning zoom, focus and iris adjustments are done by hand manually. Lens shift is motorized (horizontally and vertically). Use only the original projection lenses or lenses that have been approved for use with the projector.
4.6.2 1. Remove the protection lid on the projector by turning the lid anti-clockwise until it comes loose 2. Remove the protection lids from the lens 3. Insert the lens, making sure the red line marking on the lens points straight up towards the top of the cabinet. If the lens does not enter on the first attempt, retract the lens and try again from a slightly different angle. Do not use force! 4.
english 4.7 Lens lock A lens-lock feature is available whereby three screws on the lens barrel are used to permanently fix the zoom, focus and iris positions. For information on locking the adjustment rings in one position, please refer to section 3.10 Zoom, focus and iris. Figure 4-6. Zoom and Focus Lens lock screws (one on each lens ring) 4.8 Lens shift Most of the projection lenses are shiftable horizontally (both directions) and vertically (up).
This adjustment is rarely needed, do not apply it unless it is required. Certain applications require fine adjustment of the lens planarity in order to obtain an image that is focused. The projector is fitted with three adjustment screws (Allen key 3mm/5mm) around the bayonet mount that facilitate such adjustment, a so called Scheimpflug adjustment. Do not attempt adjusting without the required technical competence and refer to the service manual found on our web for further info. Figure 4-8.
english 4.11 Making the connections The projector is equipped with multiple signal and control interfaces to support various video and data sources (see connector panel below), as well as different control systems. Always make sure that the projector is powered off before connecting any signal and/ or control cables. Long cables may cause distorted or even failing signal quality.
english 4.15 Image sizes 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) Image width m Screen diagonal m 15.00 7.50 25 12.00 13.75 7.00 11.00 12.50 6.50 6.00 10.00 20 11.25 9.00 5.50 10.00 5.00 m 4.50 :1 0 .0 4.00 d gle 3.50 3.00 8.00 ) W 10 ) m 2.50 .3 -3 .8 (0 79 (E N 53 ) m rW pe Su ide o Zo (E 2 -2 ) ) 56 m e Wid o Zo (EN 10 8,75 7.00 N5 (E 7.50 6.00 2.5 05 -3. 3 (1. m) rd nda Sta 5.00 m) -7 Long m Zoo 51) (EN om w Zo Thro 1 1.7 37 - 2. 4) (EN5 10 .
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english 5 Overview Remote Control Receiver Interchangeable Projection Lens Projection Lens Release Button Figure 5-10. Projector front Remote Control Receiver Hot Air Exhaust Signal and Control Connector Panel Mains Power Connector Figure 5-11. Projector rear Keypad Figure 5-12.
english Accessory Mounting Features Ceiling/Rig Mounting Features Figure 5-13. Mounting features Lamp Door Air Inlet Figure 5-14.
Back Up Left Right Indicator light Shift/OK Menu Down Power on/off Figure 5-15.
english 5.2 Wireless remote control INFO POWER i SHIFT OK MENU BACK SOURCE Batteries can be replaced by end-user. To replace the 2 standard AAA-batteries for this remote control, slide the lid at the back of the control downwards. Lift it off and remove the batteries. Replace with new batteries and slide the lid back in place. Figure 5-16.
english 5.3 Connectors Figure 5-17. Connector panel (see technical data for details) 5.3.1 Signal connectors CONNECTOR NAME CONNECTOR TYPE FUNCTION HDBaseT RJ45 Video over twisted pair DVI DVI-I*) dual link Digital video (dual-link) HDMI HDMI type A Digital video DP (Display Port) DP Digital video (2) VGA 9 pin mini DSUB Analog RGBHV video 3G-SDI BNC 75 Ω Digital Video *) the DVI connection is digital-only, although it uses the DVI-I physical connector for convenience 5.3.
english 5.4 Menu system The various projector-settings can be controlled via the on-screen menu system. The menu system is accessed by the keypad on the projector or using the wireless remote control. Press the MENU key to enter or leave the menu system. Navigate the options using the arrow-keys. Select option with the OK key. The menu-system will be referenced throughout the user guide. Please familiarize yourself with the menus and the rich functionality provided. 5.4.
english 5.5 3D main menu The 3D menu contains settings for turning 3D on and off, in addition to defining various aspects of setup using Dual Head and specifying the types of glasses to be used. 3D : Offers the possibility to switch the 3D function off and to chose between the following alternatives for setup: off, side by side (60Hz< only), frame sequential and dual head (60Hz< only) dual head setup: Allows the user to define 2 current sources.
english 5.5.1 3D > Dual head setup sub menu left eye: Choice of source for the left eye. Alternatives are SDI1, SDI2, DVI, HDMI, VGA, HDBaseT, DisplayPort1, DisplayPort 2. For possible setup combinations, see Figure 4-18. Dual head setup possibilities. right eye: Choice of source for the right eye. Alternatives are SDI1, SDI2, DVI, HDMI, VGA, HDBaseT, DisplayPort1, DisplayPort 2. For possible setup combinations, see Figure 4-18. Dual head setup possibilities.
The picture menu contains basic and advanced settings and adjustments for detailed picture enhancement control. All adjustments are local, meaning specific to each single source being displayed, and are stored in memory as such. All picture settings are automatically stored relative to the source, and recalled upon re-connection. profile: A selection of predefined profiles with different attributes: standard, presentation, bright, video, cinema, DICOM, custom, advanced.
english 5.6.1 Picture > RealColor sub menu BrilliantColor™: Texas Instruments DLP™ color processing. 3 settings: Bright: Max brightness, boosted color profile for highest perceived brightness. In this mode all segments and spokes of the color wheel are in use. Color: Max brightness, balanced color profile for better color performance. In this mode all segments and spokes of the color wheel are in use.
horizontal position: Shifts the image sideways (VGA only) vertical position: Shifts the image up or down (VGA only) phase: Adjust for stable image. A jittery image may appear with certain VGA sources. You may also press the AUTO button on the keypad or remote control to optimize. frequency: Adjust image width. An incorrect setting may produce vertical, unstable bands in the image, and parts of the image may not be displayed on screen.
english 5.7 Installation main menu image orientation: Rotate the image on the imaging device in desktop front, desktop rear, ceiling front, ceiling rear. source scan: Search through all input connectors for an active signal or stay on one connector. Enable or disable front IR-receiver. IR front IR rear Enable or disable rear IR-reciever. Sets how the OSD messages should appear. OSD enable: On: All OSD messages are shown. Only warnings: Only critical OSD messages are shown. Off: No OSD messages are shown.
VGA: Define the detailed timing descriptor in the EDID data for VGA connector. Select between auto, WUXGA, 1080@60Hz, SX+, SXGA, 1366x768, 720@60Hz, 720@50Hz, XGA, SVGA, VGA. DVI: Define the detailed timing descriptor in the EDID data for DVI connector. Select between auto, WQXGA@60Hz, WUXGA@120Hz, WUXGA@60Hz,1080 @120Hz, 1080@60Hz, SX+, SXGA, 1366x768, 720@60Hz, 720@50Hz, XGA, SVGA, VGA. Here are the auto-settings for various resolutions: • 1080: 1920x1080@120 Hz.
english 5.7.2 Installation > Synchronization sub menu 2D frame lock: Selects the 2D frame lock sync signal. Options for 2D frame lock: source, SYNC 1, SYNC 2, SYNC 3. SYNC 1: Selects usage of SYNC1 connector in 2D mode. Options for SYNC 1: input, display sync, SYNC 2, SYNC 3 SYNC 2: Selects usage of SYNC2 connector in 2D mode. Options for SYNC 2: input, display sync, SYNC 1, SYNC 3 SYNC 3: Selects usage of SYNC3 connector in 2D mode.
english 5.8 Settings menu PIN code: Protect the projector from usage with a PIN. If enabled the projector will ask for the PIN at every start up. network: Set IP address, Subnet mask and default gateway TCP/UDP port number. DHCP is supported and is enabled by default, but can be disabled. factory reset: Restore all settings to the factory defined values. service: End user protected settings. Access PIN code required. DPMS: Enable or disable DPMS power saving.
english 5.8.1 Settings > Pin Code sub menu PIN code enable: The PIN code is disabled by default. If you want to enable/disable the PIN code you have to enter the current PIN (Default PIN: 1234). When completed you can enable or disable the use of PIN code. If PIN is entered incorrectly 3 times, it will ask for a PUK code. If the PUK is entered incorrectly it will require a special unlock code provide by a service partner to unlock the projector.
change LAN settings: In this sub-menu you can switch the DHCP enabled function on or off. If off you can set a fixed IP-address. LAN DHCP: DHCP is supported and is enabled by default, but can be disabled under change LAN settings LAN IP address: Info field stating the current LAN IP address. LAN subnet mask: Info field stating the current LAN subnet mask. LAN default gateway: Info field stating the current LAN default gateway. 41 LAN MAC address: Info field stating the current LAN MAC address.
english 5.8.3 Settings > Factory Reset sub menu picture: Restores picture settings to factory default. 3D: Restores 3D settings to factory default. communication: TM Restores communication settings to factory default. TM RealColor : Restores RealColor other: Restores other settings of your choice to factory default. settings to factory default. 5.8.
Select the desired menu language. • Supported languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Norwegian, Swedish, Russian, Korean, Japanese,Chinese Traditional, Chinese Simplified, Portuguese, Italian. • Default: English 43 english 5.
english 5.10 Status menu source information: Simple and advanced source information. synchronisation information: Gives information on the 3D (off/on) and 2D frame lock (source) part number: Projector part number. serial number: Projector serial number. manufactured (y): Year of manufacturing. manufactured (w): Week of manufacturing. software version: Software version installed in the projector. This is very important for service requests. colorwheel: Type of colorwheel installed.
advanced: Access to sub menu for more settings depending on source used. See 4.10.2 Status > Source Information > Advanced sub menu source: Info on which source is in use. brightness: Info on brightness settings. contrast: Info on contrast settings. saturation: Info on saturation settings. gamma: Info on gamma-variant used. english 5.10.
english 5.10.2 Status > Source Information > Advanced sub menu sync frequency : Info on current horizontal and vertical sync frequency for the projector. total image size: Info on current horizontal and vertical image size. active image size: Info on current active image size. scan: Projector serial number. pixelclock: Week of manufacturing. mode id: Info on current mode setup (VGA source only).
3D: Indicates which 3D mode is used.
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The various functions of the projector are described in detail in the following chapters. 6.1 Powering On and Off 6.1.1 Manual power control Switch the projector between On and Standby using the POWER switch on the keypad or the wireless remote control. The keypad STATUS indicator is blue when the projector is up and running, flashing yellow when cooling down and yellow when in standby. No status light indicates that the power has been switched off completely in the installation. 6.1.
english 6.3 Language The menu system has a total of 11 user-selectable languages available. The default language is English. The available languages are: • English • French • German • Spanish • Russian • Norwegian • Swedish • Korean • Japanese • Chinese Simplified • Chinese Traditional • Portuguese • Italian To change the language of the menu system, just click top menu and select your desired language. 6.4 System status System status can be read at any time.
The projection lamp can be run at different power levels. Higher levels give higher brightness and shorter lamp life time. Lower levels save energy, extend lifetime and reduce brightness. In the menu system, go to PICTURE > LAMP POWER and adjust the setting according to need. 6.6 Source selection, source scan The projector can automatically scan through all the input connectors for a valid signal. If a valid signal is found, the image will set up automatically. This is called source scan.
english 6.8 PIN code The projector can be locked by a PIN (Personal Identification Number) code to control access. The PIN code is 4 digits, and if the PIN code is activated, you must enter the correct code to unlock the projector. Factory set PIN (1234). To activate, deactivate or change the PIN code, see the SETTINGS > PIN CODE sub menu. If an incorrect PIN code is entered, you may try again two times. If you fail three times in a row, entering a PUK (unlock) code is needed.
The projector has powerful features for picture optimization. This chapter describes details in using these features. All color calibration is done using Barco’s proprietary RealColor™ solution. 7.1 Calibration data All Barco projectors are measured and calibrated with high precision equipment at the factory for the best out-of-box experience. Over the lifetime of the lamps the characteristics of the projector might change slightly. The same applies when replacing lamps. 7.1.
english 7.1.2 RealColor™ modes Before any color correction is applied to the image, RealColor™ must be enabled. Go to menu PICTURE > REALCOLOR > COLOR CORRECTION to enable RealColor™. RealColor™ can operate in 3 modes: • Color temperature/white point correction only. • Red, Green, Blue, White correction. In this mode optimal color coordinates for Cyan, Magenta and Yellow will be computed automatically. • Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, White.
After enabling RealColor™ set the color temperature in the menu PICTURE > REALCOLOR > TEMPERATURE. Values between 3200K and 9300K can be selected. These color temperatures are tracking the “black body curve”- the black curved line in the center of CIE Chart in Figure 7-1. The default is the D65 illuminant at 6500K. The white point can also be set to a custom value defined by an x, y coordinate not linked to the black body.
english 7.3 Gamma The projector features a set of 6 built in gamma curves: Film 2.2, Film 2.4, Film 2.6, Film 2.8, Video 1, Video 2, Computer 1, Computer 2, Dynamic and DICOM 180. The different gamma curves are displayed below. The names of the curves are descriptive for their recommended use. Using any of the computer curves for video applications will results in significant image noise. Figure 7-1. Film 2.2 gamma Figure 7-2. Film 2.4 gamma Figure 7-3. Film 2.
english Figure 7-4. Film 2.8 gamma Figure 7-5. Video 1 gamma Figure 7-6.
english Figure 7-7. Computer 1 gamma Figure 7-8. Computer 2 gamma Figure 7-9.
english Figure 7-10. DICOM 180 Lux* (example HB color wheel: other shapes with other alternatives) * Several DICOM settings (10, 60, 180, 250, 400 Lux - The higher Lux number (ambient light), the steeper the curve.
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Please see www.barco.com for more technical information.
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The indicator on the keypad will turn RED when lamp life is expired. Change the lamp when lifetime expires. Always replace lamp with the same type and rating. USE ORIGINAL LAMPS ONLY. The lamp holder employs an electronic lamp timer that is tracking the life time of the lamp. Always disconnect the power cord and wait until the projector has cooled down (60 minutes) before opening the lamp cover.
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