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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.
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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.
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...
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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...
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: •...
• 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.
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.
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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. •...
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• 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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: •...
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...
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...
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(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...
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...
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.
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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. •...
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.
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...
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...
(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.
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
GUI – Introduction Overview .............................44 Navigation............................45 About this chapter This chapter gives an general overview of the Graphic User Interface. R5913592 / Njord...
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...
(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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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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...
GUI – Status menu Status menu overview........................56 No settings can be modified in the status menu. Its only for consulting. R5913592 / Njord...
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...
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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...
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...
“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.
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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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...