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  • Page 1 Njord User Manual ENABLING BRIGHT OUTCOMES...
  • Page 2 Barco NV Beneluxpark 21, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium www.barco.com/en/support www.barco.com Registered office: Barco NV President Kennedypark 35, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium www.barco.com/en/support www.barco.com...
  • Page 3 Barco. If the purchaser or a third party carries out modifications or repairs on goods delivered by Barco, or if the goods are handled incorrectly, in particular if the systems are operated incorrectly or if, after the transfer of risks, the goods are subject to influences not agreed upon in the contract, all guarantee claims of the purchaser will be rendered invalid.
  • Page 4 FCC responsible: Barco Inc. 3059 Premiere Parkway Suite 400 30097 Duluth GA, United States Tel: +1 678 475 8000 Patent protection Please refer to www.barco.com/about-barco/legal/patents EMC notices EN55032/CISPR32 Class A MME (MultiMedia Equipment) Warning : This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32. In a residential environment this equipment may cause radio interference.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Local Keypad and LCD panel ..............................34 LCD touch panel....................................35 Communication connections ..............................36 LED and Button indication chart .............................38 Pulse Quad Combo input Mk II ...............................39 Pulse Quad Combo input Mk I..............................40 Pulse Quad DP 1.2 input ................................41 R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 6 9 Risk group 3 Safety .....................................61 General considerations ................................62 Safety training to be provided by the installer .........................62 High Brightness precautions: Hazard Distance ......................63 HD for fully enclosed projection systems...........................64 HD in function of modifying optics ............................66 Index ..........................................67 R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 7: Safety

    Ensure that you understand and follow all safety guidelines, safety instructions and warnings mentioned in this chapter before installing the NJORD projector. Clarification of the term “NJORD” used in this document When referring in this document to the term “NJORD” means that the content is applicable for following Barco products: •...
  • Page 8: General Considerations

    • Before operating this equipment please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. • Installation and preliminary adjustments must be performed by qualified Barco personnel or by authorized Barco service dealers. • All warnings on the projector and in the documentation manuals must be adhered to.
  • Page 9: Important Safety Instructions

    See the product safety manual for details. Users definition Throughout this manual, the term SERVICE PERSONNEL refers to Barco authorized persons having appropriate technical training and experience necessary to be knowledgeable of potential hazards to which they are exposed (including, but not limited to HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRIC and ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY and HIGH BRIGHTNESS PROJECTORS) in performing a task, and of measures to minimize the potential risk to themselves or other persons.
  • Page 10 This product contains no user serviceable parts. Attempts to modify/replace mechanics or electronics inside the housing or compartments will violate any warranties and may be hazardous. This kind of operations shall only be performed by Barco authorized service personnel. •...
  • Page 11 • Max units in hanging configuration, 2 units. • When hanging projectors on a truss with the Barco stacking frame, always secure the stack with safety cables between the projectors and the truss. • When using the projector in a hanging configuration, always mount 2 safety cables. See installation manual for the correct use of these cables.
  • Page 12 For lens cleaning follow the instructions precisely as stipulated in the projector manual. • Only use zoom lenses of the Barco TLD+ series on the 4K models of the projector. Using other lenses will damage the internal optics. For suitable fixed TLD+ lenses contact Barco or see Barco website.
  • Page 13: Projector Hazard Distances

    Replacement parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used original Barco replacement parts or authorized replacement parts which have the same characteristics as the Barco original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in degraded performance and reliability, fire, electric shock or other hazards.
  • Page 14: Product Safety Labels

    CLASS 2 IEC EN 60825-1:2014 1.5 Radio equipment (optional) CE Conformity The NJORD may be equipped with WiFi & GSM modules for Pulse Input & Communication unit, which are fit for use in the European Economic Area (EEA). The NJORD is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the 5150 to 5250 MHz frequency range.
  • Page 15 Safety Hereby, Barco declares that the radio equipment type NJORD is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://www.barco.com/support WiFi & GSM module For WLAN: For GSM: •...
  • Page 16 Safety R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 17: Getting Started

    This chapter and by extension this whole document, the user manual, is intended for the user who want’s to operate the projector. It does not contain installation instructions because the installation has to be done by trained and qualified service technicians. Refer to the projector installation manual for detailed installation instructions. R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 18: Getting To Know The Projector

    Dust filter top air inlet Dust filter front air inlet Dust filter side air inlet Auxiliary connector (for external Input & Communication module shutter, DMX, ...) IR receiver projector right side IR receiver projector front side Distance meter (optional) R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 19 (30 m, 100 ft in a straight line) The RCU will not function properly if strong light strikes the IR sensor window or if there are obstacles between the RCU and the IR sensor. R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 20: Power On The Projector

    The projector will continue to power on mode. The Power on/off button will blink until the projector is ready. Once the projector is ready, the Power button will be lit BLUE. The start up screen is displayed on the touch panel and when fully started up, it changes to the overview screen. R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 21: Start Image Projection

    Getting Started Image 2–8 The background image of the startup screen and info screens can be changed with Projector Toolset with an installed NJORD plug-in. 2.3 Start image projection Connect the source Connect the source cable with the appropriate input port on the Input & Communication module.
  • Page 22 SEL LED (reference 2) of the selected source lit up GREEN, and • the image of the selected source is projected. Image 2–13 Quick test pattern selection Press the Test pattern button (references P) on the remote control or local keypad. R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 23: Switching To Standby

    2.5 Power off projector CAUTION: This procedure assumes the projector is in standby mode. How to power off Switch off the projector with the mains switch. '0' must be pressed. Unplug the power cord from the projector. R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 24 Getting Started R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 25: Pulse Remote Control Unit

    Function of the RGB filter button ....................29 Displaying and Programming addresses into the RCU..............30 Using the XLR connector of the RCU .....................30 3.10 Using the mini-jack connector of the RCU..................31 3.11 Silicone protection sleeve for the RCU (optional)................31 R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 26: Remote Control, Battery Installation

    Insert (1) both lower tabs of the battery cover in the gaps at the bottom of the remote control, and press (2) the cover until it clicks in place. Image 3–3 When replacing batteries, the broadcast address of the RCU will be reset to its default value '0'. R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 27: Remote Control, Protocol Setup

    Depending on the projector to control the remote control can be switched between these protocols. Which protocol to use • The NEC protocol has to be used for Barco projectors based on the Pulse platform: F70, F80, F90, HDX 4K, UDX, UDM, XDL, etc. •...
  • Page 28: Using The Rcu

    Using the RCU in combination with a 3D emitter When using a 3D emitter that radiates IR beams (e. g. the optional 3D emitter that Barco provides), the IR beams of the 3D emitter may interfere with the IR communication between projector and the RCU.
  • Page 29: Functionality Overview

    By pressing the RGB filter button on the RCU you can place a color filter on the output of the projector. This feature can be useful during the installation and configuration of a multi-projector or multi-channel setup. By R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 30: Displaying And Programming Addresses Into The Rcu

    3.9 Using the XLR connector of the RCU Connecting a cable with the XLR connector will reset the broadcast address of the RCU to its default value '0'. How to use the XLR connector Remove the XLR cover by pulling it backwards. R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 31: Using The Mini-Jack Connector Of The Rcu

    (optional) Introduction Barco offers a silicone form fitting protection sleeve for the Pulse RCU. The silicone material keeps it comfortably, non slip and soft touch. All buttons and holes remain accessible. The sleeve is quick and easy installed. For ordering information see Barco website.
  • Page 32 Pulse Remote Control Unit Image 3–10 Place back side (XLR side) of the RCU into the sleeve and pull the other side of the sleeve over the front side of the RCU. Image 3–11 R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 33: Input & Communication

    Local Keypad and LCD panel ......................34 LCD touch panel...........................35 Communication connections......................36 LED and Button indication chart.....................38 Pulse Quad Combo input Mk II ......................39 Pulse Quad Combo input Mk I .......................40 Pulse Quad DP 1.2 input .......................41 Pulse SFP input..........................42 R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 34: Introduction

    4.2 Local Keypad and LCD panel Overview Image 4–2 Menu navigation Input selection Menu confirmation, OK button Shutter open / close Menu open / close Test patterns Menu back Lens adjustment Power on / off LCD panel Project OSD on / off R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 35: Lcd Touch Panel

    This applies in those cases where there is a numerical value to be set. The illustrations below shows how to scroll and confirm a numeric value. In this case, setting the screen size. Image 4–3 R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 36: Communication Connections

    You can use the DMX input port to connect a DMX device (DMX console) to the projector. This way you can control the projector from that DMX device (console). The DMX output port can be connected with the next device in the loop. R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 37 RS input when connected to an USB input of a PC. You can use the RS232/RS422 input to connect a local PC to your NJORD series projector. By this way you can configure and control your projector from your local PC.
  • Page 38: Led And Button Indication Chart

    Standby mode. Solid WHITE Projector is ON, shutter is open Solid RED Projector is ON, shutter is closed LED Status Description Color status PWR (power LED) Projector powers up Projector is in Standby ORANGE Projector is Ready R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 39: Pulse Quad Combo Input Mk Ii

    If the source signal is connected to input B, connect input/output D to the Input of the following projector. • Continue in the same fashion until all projectors are connected. When connecting a 12G SDI source to the projector, you can only connect that source to input A. R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 40: Pulse Quad Combo Input Mk I

    The SYNC LED lit up ORANGE when valid input sync is detected. • The SEL LED lit up GREEN when the input is selected. For specifications about the supported inputs for SDI, HDMI, HDBaseT and DisplayPort 1.2 see chapter “”, . R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 41: Pulse Quad Dp 1.2 Input

    The SYNC LED lit up ORANGE when valid input sync is detected. • The SEL LED lit up GREEN when the input is selected. For specifications about the supported inputs for DisplayPort 1.2 see chapter “”, . R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 42: Pulse Sfp Input

    Input & Communication 4.9 Pulse SFP input The Barco SFP Input Board has been designed and tested to work alongside the Barco SFP Output Board. However, it is possible that the SFP Input board can also work with other third-party devices that support 12G over fiber.
  • Page 43: Gui - Introduction

    GUI – Introduction Overview .............................44 Navigation............................45 About this chapter This chapter gives an general overview of the Graphic User Interface. R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 44: Overview

    Preview: A preview pane of the projected image. If no image is being projected, a test image is displayed instead. GUI – Main Menu overview The projector on-screen display (OSD) is the primary user interface (UI). From here, you can review and adjust all projector and display settings. R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 45: Navigation

    (3). Use the numeral keys to enter values, or use the arrow keys to move the bar scale up or down. Press the Back button to go up one level (4). R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 46 Swipe menu panes left or right when multiple panes are available (e.g. the Status menu) Menu memory The OSD menu remembers the last selected sub-item as long as the projector is running. The menu memory is reset when restarting the projector from standby. R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 47: Gui - Image

    GUI – Image Setting image levels manually......................48 Adjusting the sharpness ........................49 Adjusting the gamma correction.....................50 Setting the desired Gamma type ....................51 Displaying HDR content ........................52 R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 48: Setting Image Levels Manually

    How to set up Brightness Level In the main menu, select Image → Brightness. Image 6–3 Image menu — Brightness Use the ◄ or ► key to change the brightness until the desired value is reached (adjustable between –1 and R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 49: Adjusting The Sharpness

    About adjusting the sharpness The sharpness adjustment amplifies the high frequency components in the picture. This means that by increase the sharpness, the picture will be perceived as sharper, and if decreased, the picture will be perceived as more blurry. R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 50: Adjusting The Gamma Correction

    Gamma correction is an image quality enhancement function that offers a richer image by brightening the already darker portions of the image without altering the brightness of the brighter portions (contrast feeling enhanced). How to adjust In the main menu, select Image → Gamma. R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 51: Setting The Desired Gamma Type

    If the source signal is HDR encoded an HDR icon will be visible next to the source signal. This is visible both in the Source selection menu, as well as the status menu. Image 6–12 Example of the HDR icon on the status menu For more info on PQ and HDR, refer to “Displaying HDR content”, page 52. R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 52: Displaying Hdr Content

    When do I know my content is HDR encoded? If the source signal is HDR encoded, an HDR icon will be visible next to the source signal. This is visible both in the Source selection menu, as well as the status menu. R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 53 Make sure the chosen Gamma Type is set to AUTO. For more info, refer to “Setting the desired Gamma type”, page 51. In the main menu, select Image → Advanced → HDR. Image 6–16 Advanced settings menu, HDR The HDR menu is displayed. R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 54 Select the desired Screen luminance unit (nits or foot-Lambert). Enter the Screen luminance (which is measured in nits or foot-Lambert). Alter the HDR boost if necessary. You can modify this value to somewhere between 0.8 and 1.2. R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 55: Gui - Status Menu

    GUI – Status menu Status menu overview........................56 No settings can be modified in the status menu. Its only for consulting. R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 56: Status Menu Overview

    Display settings (e.g. Display mode, transport delay, output resolution, etc) • Projector power and environmental details (e.g. power, temperature, pressure, etc) • Network status (e.g. host name, IP address, software version) • Active function icons (e.g. warp, blend, files, etc). R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 57 GUI – Status menu What can be seen on the About page? • Projector information, e.g. firmware version, serial number and projector article number • Mounted lens: Type and description • Basic statistics, e.g. light source run time, projector runtime R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 58 GUI – Status menu R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 59: Product Maintenance

    Product maintenance R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 60: Cleaning The Lens

    Clean the housing of the projector with a damp cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth lightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. Pressurized air cans are not efficient if there is too much dust on the surface, the pressure is too low R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 61: Risk Group 3 Safety

    Risk group 3 Safety R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 62: General Considerations

    “High Brightness precautions: Hazard Distance”, page 63. Users definition The Njord is intended for persons who have been instructed and trained by a skilled person (installer or service personnel) to identify energy sources that may cause injury and to take precautions to avoid unintentional contact with or exposure to those energy sources.
  • Page 63: High Brightness Precautions: Hazard Distance

    3.0 meter to prevent potential exposure, for example by an individual sitting on another individual's shoulders, within the HD. Sufficiently large separation height may be achieved by mounting the image projector on the ceiling or through the use of physical barriers. R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 64: Hd For Fully Enclosed Projection Systems

    The light beam is considered (to be) unsafe for exposure if the distance from a person to the light source is less than the HD. R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 65 The light emitted from the screen within the observation shall never exceed the RG2 exposure limit, determined at 10 cm. The HD can be neglected if the measured light at the screen surface is below 5000 diffuse cd/m² or 15000 LUX. R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 66: Hd In Function Of Modifying Optics

    Risk group 3 Safety 9.5 HD in function of modifying optics Hazard distance UDM HER NJORD Throw Ra�o Image 9–4 Hazard Distance Throw Ratio The graph shows Hazard distance in meters versus Throw ratio of the lens. R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 67: Index

    Cooling liquid circuit warning 11 Hazard distance 66 DMX input 36 Hazard Distance 63–64 DMX interface 36 Hazard distances 13 DMX out 36 Hazardous Chemicals 13 High Brightness precautions 63 Enclosed projection 64 Exterior Image Cleaning 60 Gamma 50–51 HDR 52 R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 68 Electrical shock 9 Source Fire hazard 11 Connect 21 Personal injury 10 Fiber 42 Product safety labels 14 SFP 42 Projector Small Form-factor Pluggable 42 Components 18 Standby Orientation 18 Switch to 23 Pulse Start RCU 25 R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 69 Image projection 21 Status Light 38 Status menu 55 Overview 56 Switching off 23 Switching on 20 Switching to standby 23 Touch panel 35 USB port 38 User definition 9, 62 Warnings Cooling liquid circuit 11 RCU 30 R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 70 Index R5913592 / Njord...
  • Page 72 R5913592 / | 2020-11-09 Barco NV | Beneluxpark 21, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium Registered office: Barco NV | President Kennedypark 35, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium www.barco.com...

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