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iQ PRO G500 Owner’s Manual R9003081 R5976491/09 01/02/2007...
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Product revision Software version: projector firmware V3.10 Software version: Server version 1.20 Software version: Client version 1.20 Barco nv Presentations Noordlaan 5, 8520 Kuurne Phone: +32 56.36.82.11 Fax: +32 56.35.86.51 E-mail: presentations.bid@barco.com Visit us at the web: www.barco.com Printed in Belgium...
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End User License agreement (EULA) You have acquired a device that includes software licensed by Barco from Microsoft Licensing Inc. or its affiliates (“MS”). Those installed software products of MS origin, as well as associated media, printed materials, and “online” or electronic documentation (“SOFTWARE”) are protected by international intellectual property laws and treaties.
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If the use of a Product is enjoined, or a settlement prevents continued use of the Product, Barco shall have the option to procure for you the right to continue use, or replace or modify the Product to remove the infringement.
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Trademarks Brand and product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks, registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective holders. All brand and product names mentioned in this manual serve as comments or examples and are not to be understood as advertising for the products or their manufactures.
1. Packaging and Dimensions 1. PACKAGING AND DIMENSIONS Overview • Box content • Projector Packaging • Lens Packaging • Dimensions Box content CEE7 European power plug to connect the power cord to the wall outlet. ANSI 73.11 American power plug to connect the power cord to the wall outlet. Content •...
1. Packaging and Dimensions R824561 R824562 Projector PULL TO OPE R824518 (+ cable basket R724408 Image 1-1 R825784 Image 1-2 Save the original shipping carton and packing material, they will be necessary if you ever have to ship your projector. For maximum protection, repack your projector as it was originally packed at the factory. Save the original shipping carton and packing material, they will be necessary if you ever have to ship your projector.
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1. Packaging and Dimensions Length with different lenses, see table Cold air in Hot air out Image 1-3 R5976491 IQ PRO G500 01/02/2007...
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1. Packaging and Dimensions Lens length of projector combinable with cable Remarks basket 545mm Length with cable basket = 565mm SVD(2-2.5:1) 600mm QVD(1.3-1.8:1) QVD(1.9-2.6:1) 590mm QVD(3.0-6.0:1) 620mm QVD(0.85:1) 545mm QVD(7.0:1) 540mm Length with cable basket = 560mm R5976491 IQ PRO G500 01/02/2007...
It is advised to clean the dustfilters on a regular basis and to replace them at any lamp change. Barco reserves itself the right to refuse warranty replacement of consumables if they have been used in a projector with dirty airfilters.
2. Installation Guidelines has been specifically designed for cleaning optical parts, never use industrial strength cleaners on a projectors optics as these will degrade optical coatings and damage sensitive optoelectronics . Failure to take suitable precautions to protect the projector from the effects of persistent and prolonged air contaminants will culmi- nate in extensive and irreversible ingrained optical damage.
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2. Installation Guidelines Image 2-1 R5976491 IQ PRO G500 01/02/2007...
2. Installation Guidelines Positioning the projector front plate CD=SH/2+B-A Image 2-2 ON-Axis installation side view top view back view optical axis projection lens projector screen floor R5976491 IQ PRO G500 01/02/2007...
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2. Installation Guidelines front plate CD=B-A Image 2-3 100% OFF Axis installation side view top view back view optical axis projection lens projector screen floor AUTION Only for iQ Pro: The harddisk in the IQ Pro server is formatted in horizontal position but can operate in all axes (6 directions). The projector should not be tilted more then +/- 5 degrees from these positions, otherwise error rates will increase.
Lens installation • Removing the lens • Cleaning the lens 2.4.1 Lenses Available lenses The following lenses are available, or will become available (contact a BARCO service center) as an option : Lenses Standard version R9841220 QVD(0.85:1) QVD(1.3-1.8:1) R9840950 QVD(1.9-2.6:1) R9840960 QVD(3.0-6.0:1)
PDmax = 0.2 + 2.224xSW - 13.3/SW Lens program calculate projector distance available BARCO site http://www.barco.com/projection_systems/customer_services/lens_program.asp 2.4.3 Lens installation How to install ? 1. Take the lens out of its packing material 2. Slide the lens door to the left (image 2-5) 3.
2. Installation Guidelines Image 2-5 Image 2-6 AUTION Never transport the projector (or the whole unit) with the lens mounted on it ! Always remove the lens and transport it separately. 2.4.4 Removing the lens How to remove the lens ? 1.
2. Installation Guidelines 2.4.5 Cleaning the lens To minimize the possibility of damage to optical coatings, or scratches to lens surfaces, we have developed recommendations for cleaning. FIRST, we recommend you try to remove any material from the lens by blowing it off with clean, dry deionized air.
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3. Connections 3. CONNECTIONS Overview • Power connection • Input source connection Power connection AC power (mains) cord connection Use the supplied power cord to connect your projector to the wall outlet. Plug the female power connector into the male connector at the front of the projector. The power input is auto-ranging from 90 to 240 VAC.
3. Connections Layer 1: analog layer containing analog data and video inputs Layer 2: a hybrid layer containing 2 digital and 1 analog input Layer 3 : network layer 3.2.2 Input facilities overview • 5–cable input • composite video • component video (PR/Y/PB) •...
3. Connections A cable cover is supplied with the projector and can be fitted on the front of the projector Image 3-3 Cable basket : the white arrow shows the cables leaving the projector Front view Back view 3.2.3 5-Cable input Input specifications The 5-cable input section is made of 5 BNC input terminals.
3. Connections Beside the standard RGB, component and sync signals, the extended mode of the 5 Cable input makes pro- cessing of additional signals possible. How to select a source on the 5 cable input ? 1. Press 1 on the RCU Note: Another way for selecting this input is via the Menu Component Video signals (PR/Y/PB) Some interfaces use progressive output signals with a double line frequency of 32 kHz.
3. Connections 3.2.5 S-Video input S-Video connection An S-Video signal is available on the Mini-Din connector of a camera, VCR or DVD player. Input specification Image 3-6 Which signal can be connected ? Standard S-Video (S-VHS) with separate Y(luma) and C (chroma) signals. How to select the S-Video input ? 1.
3. Connections Image 3-7 DVI-I type connector, analog link (4 pins at the right side of the connector) not supported How to select the DVI Input ? 1. Press 5 on the RCU Note: Another way for selecting this input is via the Menu. 3.2.7 Computer input Input specification...
3. Connections 3.2.8.1 RS232 IN connection What can be connected to the RS232 IN connection ? The RS 232 IN connections allows the projector to communicate with a Computer e.g. IBM PC or Apple Macintosh. Image 3-9 Applications of the RS232 connection Remote control: •...
3. Connections Inputs VIDEO Signals RGBHV RGBS Component S-Video S-Video Composite VIDEO Composite VIDEO Composite VIDEO Composite VIDEO Composite VIDEO Table 3-2 Extended configuration of the 5 cable input: the first column gives the possible signals, and the first row the 5 cable input connectors (+ the standard Video BNC). How to set up the 5 cable extended configuration ? 1.
3. Connections How to set up the S-Video extended configuration ? 1. Connect the video sources to the desired connector (image 3-13) Note: An adapter cable is required Image 3-13 Connecting 2 composite Video signals on the S-Video connector Multiple video signals can not be visualized simultaneously since there is only one decoder. However, the use of the optional Audio &...
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4. Getting started 4. GETTING STARTED Overview • RCU & Local keypad • Terminology overview • Switching on • Lamp runtime • Lamp error • Quick set up adjustments • Projector address • Controlling the projector • Digital Zoom • Menu structure •...
4. Getting started Image 4-1 Local keypad layout Remote control functions. This remote control includes a battery powered infrared (IR) transmitter that allows the user to control the projector remotely. This remote control is used for source selection, control, adaptation and set up. It includes automatic storing of picture controls (Bright- ness, Sharpness...) and settings.
4. Getting started Terminology overview Overview The following table gives an overview of the keys. Image 4-2 Function keys user programmable keys with functions for direct access. MENU Menu key, to enter or exit the Toolbar menu. Address key (recessed key), to enter the address of the projector (between 0 and 9). Press the recessed address key with a pencil, followed by pressing one digit button between 0 and 9.
4. Getting started Lens control use these buttons to obtain the desired ZOOM, SHIFT, FOCUS. use this button to obtain the desired sound level (audio = optional) Picture controls use these buttons to obtain the desired picture analog level. DIGI ZOOM allows a digital Zoom of a part of the image FREEZ press to freeze the projected image.
4. Getting started If the Security mode is enabled, a textbox will be displayed for PIN code entry, see Security setting in the Installation menu Lamp runtime To generalize for the different projector types, x refers here to the maximum run time of the lamp. Lamp runtime indication while running Independently of the lamp mode, when the total runtime of an active lamp (lamp1 for example) is (x-30) hours or more, a warning message will be displayed.
ARNING Using a lamp for more than x hours is dangerous as the lamp could explode. The lamp runtime reset as well as the lamp replacement can only be done by a Barco authorized technician. Lamp error What happens in case of a lamp error ? When a lamp error occurs in dual mode, a dialogbox is displayed informing the user of the steps to be taken.
The icon can always be removed via the Clear lamp error function in the Lamp menu. ARNING In case of lamp error contact a Barco authorized technician. Quick set up adjustments Overview •...
4. Getting started Image 4-11 When using the remote control, make sure you are within the effective operating distance. The operating distance may be up to 15 m (50ft). The remote control unit will not function properly if strong light strikes the sensor window or if there are obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor.
4. Getting started Image 4-13 Stereo jack pin configuration tip: Left channel ring: right channel screen: common (GND) external switch The Remote connection uses a standard two wire cable terminated on each end with a 3.5 mm male (mono/stereo) phone jack. This cable is not delivered but is available in most electronical or audio shops.
4. Getting started Some projectors may operate in domestic environments where other equipments may listen to the common address “0” , therefore the common address can also be set to “1”. 4.7.2 Displaying and Programming addresses into the RCU Displaying the Projector Address on the Screen. 1.
4. Getting started Sharpness Use the + button for a sharper picture. Use the - button for a softer picture. Phase Use the + or - button to adjust the phase. Gamma Use the + button for a higher gamma Use the - button for a lower gamma Freeze Press Freeze to freeze the displayed image.
4. Getting started Three suspension points indicate that the menuitem hides a dialogbox or a textbox. Image 4-15 The menus inserted in this manual are of the advanced type: all the items are visible The menus seen by a standard user on the screen will hence not correspond with the menus in the manual i.e. the advanced items will not be visible, they will be replaced with "More..."...
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4. Getting started Image 4-16 Entering numeric values using the arrow keys on the remote control 1. Press ENTER to activate the input field. 2. Press ←or → to select the digit to be changed (image 4-17) 3. Press ↓ or ↑ to increase or decrease the value Image 4-17 Entering numeric values using the arrow keys on the local keypad 1.
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5. Source Selection 5. SOURCE SELECTION Overview • Source selection • Composite Video • S-Video • The Video Selector Source selection Selecting a source The Source selection menu allows to select one of the different sources. Another method to select an input source is via the remote control using the numeric keys or by using the local keypad.
5. Source Selection Image 5-2 The Barco logo on the menu indicates the presence of a signal, the digit indicates the shortcut key on the RCU. The 3 first sources (Data on BNC’s, Component Video & RG(s)B) refer to the 5-cable input, the position of the indication “1”...
5. Source Selection Image 5-3 Adjustments on a Composite video signal The projectors allows different adjustments on a composite video signal. Depending on the type of signal (NTSC /PAL) the termi- nology may differ : • Contrast • Brightness • Color : adjusts the level of color saturation in a PAL signal •...
5. Source Selection Image 5-4 The S-Video sources can also be selected using the video selector or via the dedicated key 4 on the RCU. Key 4 allows to browse through the active S-Video inputs when the extended mode is checked in Video Selector. The Video Selector Video Selector The Video Selector is a graphical interface which allows an overview of the different video inputs (Composite Video...
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5. Source Selection Image 5-7 Image 5-6 If the Audio/Video option is installed the Video Selector is updated with the additional Video & S-Video input Image 5-8 How to select an input on the Video Selector ? 1. Use ←or→ to browse through the different inputs 2.
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6. General Menu 6. GENERAL MENU Overview • Pause • Freeze • Standby Timer • Audio (Optional) • Identification Pause Interrupting the image projection With the Pause function, the image projection can be stopped, the projector remains with full power for immediate restart. The projection is interrupted by means of a mechanical shutter cutting the light beam.
6. General Menu Image 6-2 The image can also be frozen using the FREEZE key on the RCU Standby Timer Purpose of the Standby Timer If there is no signal, and the standby timer is enabled, a dialogbox is displayed and the projector will shut down after a determined time.
6. General Menu Image 6-4 Audio (Optional) Overview • Audio Setup • Audio Settings 6.4.1 Audio Setup What can be done ? Layer 3 allows the input of 4 audio signals, each of them can be linked to the corresponding (video or data) source signal. it is also possible to link multiple audio signals to one video (or data) source signal, this can be useful in case of teleconferencing.
6. General Menu Image 6-6 How to mute an Audio channel ? 1. use the arrow keys to select the desired mute box 2. Press ENTER How to link an audio input to a source ? 1. use the arrows to select the desired scroll box 2.
6. General Menu Image 6-8 Identification The projector’s identification screen The identification screen displays the projector’s main characteristics How to display the identification screen ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select General 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the General menu 4.
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7. Image Menu 7. IMAGE MENU Overview • Settings • Aspect ratio • Show native resolution • Keystone • Color temperature • Filmmode detection • Blanking • Input balance • AGC on Video • Manual Gain Control Settings Overview • Contrast •...
7. Image Menu 7.1.1 Contrast Contrast adjustment Adjust the contrast to “brighten” the white parts of the image. It is recommended to adjust the brightness before adjusting the contrast. How to change the contrast 1. Press MENU to activate the Toolbar 2.
7. Image Menu How to change the Color ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Toolbar 2. Press → to select the Image item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select settings 5.
7. Image Menu 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↓ or ↑ to select Gamma 7. Press ENTER On the screen appears now a sliderbox 8. Use ←or → , the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the Gamma 7.1.7 Phase Phase adjustment...
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7. Image Menu 16:9 2.35:1 Image 7-7 Common non- anamorphic aspect ratios in DVD sources 16:9 2.35:1 Image 7-8 Anamorphic aspect ratios in DVD sources What can be done ? The aspect ratio setting forces the projector to project an image using a defined aspect ratio : •...
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7. Image Menu Projector setting Source 16:9 16:9 2.35:1 16:9 anamorphic 2.35:1 anamorphic Image 7-9 Possible aspect ratio settings and their effect on different sources in the iQ. We can conclude that the thumb rule for DVD projection is to always leave the projector in 4:3 format except when dealing with anamorphic sources where the 16:9 setting allows the best reproduction.
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7. Image Menu Image 7-10 The aspect ratio settings are greyed out in case the Show native resolution or the Full screen representation setting is enabled. How to set a custom Aspect ratio ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2.
7. Image Menu Image 7-12 Show native resolution Graphics Native resolution of the LCD panels = 1024 pixels x 768 pixels (4:3) Reality(SXGA) Native resolution of the LCD panels = 1366 pixels x 1024 pixels (4:3) Reality(SXGA+) Native resolution of the LCD panels = 1400 x 1050 pixels (4:3) What can be done ? The aim here is to always show the resolution of the source independently of the resolution of the LCD panels.
7. Image Menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Show native resolution (image 7-13) 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↓ or ↑ to select On 7. Press ENTER A white bullet shows the selection Image 7-13 The default mode is used if the show native resolution and the full screen function are off.
7. Image Menu Image 7-14 Image 7-15 Image 7-16 Top adjustment of the keystone Image 7-17 Bottom adjustment of the keystone Color temperature What can be done ? The color temperature can be selected according to the type of source: There are 4 different preset color temperatures: •...
7. Image Menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Color temperature 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↓ or ↑ to select the desired preset color temperature 7. Press ENTER The color temperature of the image is adapted and a white bullet shows the active setting. How to start up the custom color temperature ? 1.
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7. Image Menu NTSC VIDEO VIDEO PAL FILM 60 f/s 50f/s 24 f/s 1/30s 1/20s Image 7-21 film to video conversion: 2/2 and 2/3 pull down method The filmmode detection insures that these converted signals are shown without artefacts, especially motion artefacts due to bad de-interlacing.
7. Image Menu Image 7-23 Blanking Blanking in the Image menu The blanking in general allows to blank unwanted video information (noise in the top or bottom of the image). The blanking in the image menu is the same as in the Display settings menu except for the fact that here the blanking settings are stored in the image files.
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7. Image Menu Black level Image 7-25 One can conclude here that a good color tracking can only be met by using three previously (input) balanced color signals Analog Digital Conversion The analog color signals must pass through an Analog/Digital conversion circuit prior to any digital processing in the PMP. A typical ADC transforms the analog value into an 8 bit coded digital signal.
7. Image Menu Image 7-27 White balance : In the projector, we will set the contrast for each color until we get a 100% light output picture when projecting a 100% white image (image A) Black balance : In the projector, we will set the brightness for each color until we get a 0% light output picture when projecting a 100% black image (image B).
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7. Image Menu Image 7-29 Image 7-30 Image 7-31 Performing White input balance 1. Connect the source you want to project 2. Select a white pattern (or gray scale as alternative) 3. Press MENU to activate the Toolbar 4. Press → to select the Image item 5.
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7. Image Menu Image 7-32 Image 7-33 if one uses a gray scale pattern, the bright spots should appear in the white bar. Selecting Preset restores the factory input balance setting Remark on the input balance of a component video source Before starting the Input Balance procedure, generate a signal with dominant white parts.
7. Image Menu • The white balance happens only on Green Adjust until bright spots appear in the image Image 7-34 • The black balance happens on the three colors The PR and PB connector have to be removed from the input Adjust until noise appears in the image Image 7-35 The input balance settings are stored in the image file, each source has its own input balance.
7. Image Menu Image 7-36 The AGC can be disturbing in case of Macrovision encoded signals, therefore the AGC can be disabled (OFF) at any time 7.10 Manual Gain Control What can be done ? Beside the AGC there is the possibility to manually set the gain of the incoming video signal. When the AGC is enabled (ON), the manual setting does not affect the gain, AGC must therefore be disabled.
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8. Tools Menu 8. TOOLS MENU Overview • Introduction to PiP • PiP select • PiP add window • PiP remove window • PiP layout • PiP Adjust • Diagnostics Introduction to PiP PiP stands for "Picture in Picture" and allows to display multiple windows containing each of them an image. The windows may be of the video or data type.
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8. Tools Menu What are the different PiP layouts ? • Full screen The full screen is used to display one of the selected sources. Browsing through the sources is possible with the PiP Adjust button on the remote. • 2–by-2 raster The screen is divided into 4 subscreens containing 2 Video and 2 Data sources.
8. Tools Menu PiP select PiP layouts The different PiP layouts (configurations) can be selected in the PiP select menu. How to change the PiP configuration ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Tools item 3.
8. Tools Menu Image 8-4 Image 8-5 Image 8-6 PiP remove window How to remove a window ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Tools item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Tools menu 4.
8. Tools Menu Image 8-8 PiP layout Overview • PiP Save • PiP rename layout • PiP delete layout 8.5.1 PiP Save What can be done ? The active layout can be saved or "saved as". When a new layout is saved it is added to the PiP select menu. A fixed layout can be edited (re-sizing, re-positioning,...) but it can not be saved under its original name.
8. Tools Menu 8.5.2 PiP rename layout What can be done ? The non fixed layouts (factory and personal layouts) can be renamed . The maximal length of the name is 12 characters. A fixed layout can not be renamed How to rename a layout ? 1.
8. Tools Menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select PiP layout 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Delete 7. Press ENTER A dialog box is displayed (image 8-14) 8. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the layout to be renamed 9.
8. Tools Menu 2. Press → to select the Tools item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Tools menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select PiP Adjust (image 8-16) 5. Press ENTER The menu dissapears. The focus moves to the next window when pressing ENTER (clockwise rotation) If you press BACK or if you wait 5 seconds the menu is displayed.
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8. Tools Menu Image 8-17 C diagnostics Device Slave address fpga backplane1 fpga backplane2 fpga backplane3 ADC layer1 ADC layer2 ADC layer3 Serial eeprom DVI layer2 Serial eeprom DVI layer3 Video decoder Video indicator Video Processor Motor driver Lamp driver Image 8-18 Image 8-19 R5976491 IQ PRO G500 01/02/2007...
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9. Signal Menu 9. SIGNAL MENU Overview • Switching mode • Background Switching mode Switching from one source to another To minimize undesired effects when switching from one source to another, one can use the Seamless switching mode, beside Seam- less switching there is a wide choice of several effects which render the source switching transitions more enjoyable.
9. Signal Menu When the source switching mode is the fade in/out mode, the audio (when available) switching will also be done using a fade in/out effect. Background Purpose If there is no signal connected to the projector, the background will be a logo, a black or a blue screen depending on the background settings.
10. Lamp Menu 10. LAMP MENU Overview • Runtimes • Mode • Power mode (only active in the iQG/R 500) • History • Reset runtime • Runtime warning 10.1 Runtimes How to display the lamp runtimes ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Toolbar 2.
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10. Lamp Menu The projector will always switch to the lamp with the shortest runtime when the difference between the runtimes of lamp1 and lamp 2 reaches 100 hours, switching from one lamp to another happens only at switching on of the projector and not during operation. When the lamp fails or reaches its maximum runtime the projector switches automatically to the other lamp without interrupting the projection.The failure is logged and the lamp will never be initialized in the future.
10. Lamp Menu Image 10-4 When switching from the dual mode to the single mode the lamp with the longest runtime is switched off. If the runtimes are equal (if the projector has always been operated in dual mode) then lamp1 is switched out. When switching to single mode, returning to the dual mode will not be possible in the first 60 seconds, Dual in the menu is greyed out and LED1 is flickering, thereby preventing hot restrike which may damage the lamp.
10. Lamp Menu A dialog box is displayed. Confirm or cancel with Accept or Cancel (image 10-7) Image 10-6 Image 10-7 10.4 History How to view the history ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Lamp item 3.
The lamp runtime should only be reset when placing a new lamp. ARNING Lamp runtime reset as well as the lamp replacement can only be done by a Barco authorized technician. How to reset the lamp runtime in the iQ/iD ? 1.
10. Lamp Menu Image 10-11 ARNING Lamp runtime reset as well as the lamp replacement can only be done by a Barco authorized technician. How to reset the lamp runtime in the SIM5Plus? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2.
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6. Use ←or →, the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the runtime warning setting. Image 10-13 Image 10-14 ARNING Lamp runtime reset as well as the lamp replacement can only be done by a Barco authorized technician. R5976491 IQ PRO G500 01/02/2007...
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11. Image files menu 11. IMAGE FILES MENU Overview • Load file • Auto Image • Edit file • Rename file • Copy • Delete • Forced file load 11.1 Load file How to load a file ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2.
11. Image files menu Image 11-2 In PiP mode, the files which may be loaded will be of the data type if the active window is a data window, or they will be of the video type if the active window is a video window. What to do if the image is not perfect ? If the displayed image is not correct after AutoImage or after selecting the best fitting file, go to the Edit menu, select the active file and change the settings.
11. Image files menu A text box showing a progress bar is displayed. (image 11-4) Tip: Press the Cancel button to cancel the operation. Image 11-3 Image 11-4 The Auto Image setup in the Display setup menu affect only Auto Image if it is launched via the RCU key or at automatic file creation.
11. Image files menu A dialog box is displayed (image 11-7) 9. Use ←or →, the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to edit and change the values, confirm with ENTER Note: greyed out fields can not be updated (total pixels) Image 11-5 Image 11-6 Image 11-7...
11. Image files menu Advanced video settings Image 11-8 The advanced button enables the advanced settings for a video source. video signal frame blanking video signal egalisation Image 11-9 HI AGC Hold interval The Comb filter is by default enabled. The AGC hold interval is the time interval in which the AGC is inhibited (AGC hold = no update in video amplitude measurement), the advanced parameter allows to choose a short or long hold interval.
11. Image files menu video info Image 11-11 Hs horizontal sync pulse active low active high Image 11-10 The VCO range setting determines the frequency range of the VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator). The Cpmp (Charge pump current) sets the low pass filter current. Both VCO range &...
11. Image files menu Image 11-12 Image 11-14 Image 11-13 11.5 Copy How to copy a file ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Image files item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image files menu 4.
11. Image files menu Image 11-15 Image 11-17 Image 11-16 If the AutoImage function does not succeed in finding a file and no file is loaded (load list is empty), which means that the source is not displayed, then use the copy function: Copy a standard file (.std) which is not too different of the source to display, then edit this file to get the best image.
11. Image files menu Image 11-18 Image 11-19 11.7 Forced file load What can be done ? Forced file load allows to force or lock one particular custom file to be loaded for one particular input. This way one can guarantee that the same desired file is always used for a particular source.
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12. Display setup 12. DISPLAY SETUP Overview • Full screen representation • Startup screen • Textbox • Take screenshot • Menu bar position • Status bar position • Sliderbox position • AutoImage Setup • Blanking 12.1 Full screen representation Purpose of the Full screen representation The Full screen representation function forces to use the complete native resolution of the LCD panels independently of the native resolution of the source.
12. Display setup Image 12-1 How to enable/disable the Startup screen? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Display setup item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Display setup menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Startup screen 5.
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12. Display setup Image 12-2 Default (factory stored) Logo How to take a screenshot ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Display setup item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Display setup menu 4.
12. Display setup 12.5 Menu bar position What can be done ? The menu toolbar can be centered vertically , the range being from top of the screen to the middle of the screen. This can be useful in applications where the top image content is not displayed. How to center the menu ? 1.
12. Display setup Image 12-8 12.7 Sliderbox position What can be done ? The sliderbox can be displayed anywhere on the screen, the position can be set in this menu. How to reposition the sliderbox? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2.
12. Display setup 12.8 AutoImage Setup What can be done ? Autoimage allows to detect automatically the characteristics of the source (total pixels per line,...) and uses this information to adapt the image to the LCD panels. Autoimage can adapt the image based on following data : •...
12. Display setup During the AUTOIMAGE measuring process the data source disappears temporarily (logo is displayed if back- ground is set to logo ) 12.9 Blanking What can be done ? The image can be blanked in several ways : •...
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12. Display setup Image 12-14 Image 12-15 Use the checkboxes to enable/disable the blanking Use the Reset key to reset the blanking values. The logo is also affected by the blanking R5976491 IQ PRO G500 01/02/2007...
13. Installation menu 13. INSTALLATION MENU Overview • Lens adjustments • Projector address • Orientation • Language • Quick access keys • RS232 baudrate • Automatic startup • Security • Change password • Gemini installed (only for GEMINI CADWALL systems ! ) 13.1 Lens adjustments What can be done ? Motorized lenses can be adjusted in the installation menu or via the dedicated keys on the remote.
13. Installation menu Image 13-2 Image 13-3 13.2 Projector address What can be done ? The projector is shipped with projector address set to ”0” In some cases the projector address must be changed, for example if an unique RCU is used to control 2 or more projectors (inde- pendently).
13. Installation menu Image 13-5 Image 13-6 Entering the new projector address ? 1. Enter the new projector address with the digit keys on the RCU, the local keypad or the cursor keys. This address must be between 0 and 255. How to change the common RC5 address ? 1.
13. Installation menu Image 13-7 13.4 Language List of languages The list of selectable languages is depending on the software of the projector. How to change the Language ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Installation item 3.
13. Installation menu 13.5 Quick access keys What can be done ? The 3 function keys on top of the RCU can be associated with a particular item in one of the menus. Each function which is not password protected or does not have a key on the RCU can be associated to a function key. How to get an overview of the quick access keys ? 1.
13. Installation menu 13.6 RS232 baudrate How to change the baudrate? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Installation item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Installation menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select RS232 baudrate (image 13-11) 5.
13. Installation menu 13.8 Security What can be done ? A security function is implemented in the projector and allows a protection against theft. A PIN code allows the user to lock the projector in case of wrong code entry. The PIN code must be entered at each start up (Power ON), entering three times a wrong number triggers a wait cycle of 15 minutes, the second 3 wrong codes a wait cycle of 30 minutes, 1 hour, ...
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13. Installation menu Image 13-13 Image 13-15 Image 13-14 Image 13-16 How to disable the security mode ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the installation item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the menu 4.
Each character is displayed as an asterisk. Image 13-17 Image 13-18 The new password is accepted if the new password and the confirmed password coincide. If the password is forgotten contact a Barco authorized technician. R5976491 IQ PRO G500 01/02/2007...
13. Installation menu 13.10 Gemini installed (only for GEMINI CADWALL systems ! ) When to enable ? Gemini is option is necessary when the iQ is used in a Gemini 2 channel CADWALL system. By enabling Gemini the restrictions relative to the allowed difference in the number of total lines are changed : •...
14. IQ Network 14. IQ NETWORK Local Area Network Wide Area Network Overview • Network architecture • Network functionality • iQ Pro Server specifications • Getting started • Control • Management & diagnostics • Configuration • DropZone • The Web client 14.1 Network architecture Single Board Computer, Graphic User Interface...
14. IQ Network RM : Remote control & A : SERVER M2 : Meeting room Management P : projection area V : streaming video data M3 : Large conference room M1 : Meeting room 1 R : remote meeting attendee Image 14-1 Typical iQ Pro network architecture server...
In the same way virus updates should be done regularly. Barco will not be held responsible for destroyed information in case of a hard disk breakdown or virus infec- tion and has no obligation to pay for or reimburse for the cost of recovering data.
14. IQ Network 14.4.1 Connections Front plate (Layer 3) layout PC CARD 10/100 Base-T MIC IN LINE IN OUT Image 14-2 iQ Pro front plate (network layer) audio connections : mic input, line input, output 4 x USB connection RJ45 connector for network connection PCMCIA slot How to connect the Single Board Computer ? 1.
RJ45 connections using a crossed UTP cable. 14.4.2 Installing the software An Administrator password has been installed for security reasons (worm and virus protection): Password : Barco (case sensitive !) Necessary parts • installation CD (delivered) •...
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14. IQ Network Image 14-5 When resetting the PC the menuitems in the iQ Pro Server menu are greyed out during a short period. Projector Standby state setting This setting defines what should happen with the iQ Pro Server when the projector is switched to standby. The iQ Pro Server can stay in the ON state or it can be switched OFF Projector On state setting This setting defines what should happen with the iQ Pro Server when the projector is switched on.
14. IQ Network 14.4.4 Configuring the client software The same universal client interface is used for different network centric projectors (iQ, iD, iCon). The layout of the interface (position of the controls,...) is adapted after detection of the projector type. Some screenshots may not fully coincide with the reality.
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14. IQ Network Image 14-8 Image 14-10 Image 14-9 projector list: contains a projector and a projector group sub list Depending on the installed network (use of DHCP server or not), the IP address may be needed to be entered or not.
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14. IQ Network Image 14-11 How to add projectors to a group ? 1. Click on the projector to be added in the projector list 2. Drag the projector down to the projector group. The projector is added to the group. Adding a projector to a group can also be done by using the “Copy + Paste”...
14. IQ Network Image 14-14 14.4.5 Configuring the Server software Internal network connection The internal connection ( firmware connection) between the projector controller and the single board computer uses fixed IP ad- dresses. The IP address of the SBC can be found in control panel •...
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14. IQ Network Image 14-16 Image 14-17 AUTION Leave these IP addresses unchanged ! The server menu The server menu can be opened by right clicking from the server tray icon R5976491 IQ PRO G500 01/02/2007...
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14. IQ Network Image 14-18 Start Meetings control The meeting control is started and positioned on the desktop, through out the meeting it will allow to : • Accept requests interactively : a request for a desktop sharing from a client PC must be accepted on the iCon server, a dialog box is displayed on the iCon asking to accept or decline the desktop sharing request •...
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14. IQ Network Networking settings Image 14-20 • Port settings: it is advised to leave these settings in their default value. • Mail to field : see mail configuration in the client software • SNMP enable: allows to enable the SNMP control of the projector. The Enable write option allows to enable the client to overwrite projector settings via SNMP.
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14. IQ Network • Enable password protection : when using a password, one must enter it when starting up the client interface • Automatically open sole document ... : when using a USB stick, the document is automatically opened (only when one docu- ment present).
14. IQ Network 14.5 Control Overview • Description • How to use the control manager? • General • The source selection screen • The PiP screen • Image settings • Advanced control 14.5.1 Description What can be done ? The projector allows a software client (client PC) to communicate locally with the server and hereby control the projector’s settings, in this case one has a point to point communication, image 14-25.
14. IQ Network • standby on/off • lamp mode • source selection • switching effects • background setting • all PiP settings (layout, window) • Image settings • lens adjustments The control manager The control interface in the client software is divided into 5 subscreens, image 14-27: •...
14. IQ Network 14.5.4 The source selection screen What can be done ? • A source selection dialog box allows to visualize all the sources or only the detected sources. • 3 buttons to activate, freeze, pause and logo • selection of 12 different switching effects •...
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14. IQ Network Image 14-29 PiP screen How to perform operations on a PiP layout As an example, let us choose a personal (non preset) layout, add a window, reposition the windows, and save the layout under a different name. 1.
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14. IQ Network Image 14-30 Image 14-31 Image 14-32 Image 14-33 Add window dialog box Image 14-34 Importing/exporting a layout Every PiP layout can be exported and saved as backup on the network or on the hard disk of the Client PC. It can then be imported at any time.
14. IQ Network How to import/export a layout ? 1. Click on the Export button. A dialog box is displayed. (image 14-35) 2. Browse to the desired location and fill in the filename. Image 14-35 How to import a layout ? 1.
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14. IQ Network 3. Slide the cursors to set the corresponding value (image 14-38) Image 14-37 Image 14-38 Use the checkbox to define a coarse or a fine setting. Click on the Filmmode button to enable or disable the filmmode. Color temperature preset settings 1.
14. IQ Network Image 14-40 Geometry settings 1. Click on Image settings menu in the tool bar to drop down the submenu. (image 14-41) 2. Click on Geometry. a dialog box is displayed. (image 14-42) 3. Use the buttons to zoom or pan. Tip: Use the buttons to choose small, medium or large adjustment steps.
14. IQ Network 14.5.7.1 Lens adjustments How to adjust the lens ? 1. Click on the Advanced menu in the tool bar to drop down the submenu 2. Click on lens adjustments (image 14-43) 3. Use the buttons to shift/zoom/focus the lens (image 14-44) Tip: Use the buttons to choose small, medium or large adjustment steps.
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14. IQ Network Image 14-45 The advanced Options screen How to set up and perform AutoImage ? 1. Check the boxes corresponding to the desired setting of AutoImage. (image 14-46) 2. Click on Apply to perform AutoImage. Image 14-46 Lamp runtime warnings startup settings 1.
14. IQ Network 14.6 Management & diagnostics 14.6.1 Description What can be done ? Diagnosis of a projector or a group of projectors is possible through on line monitoring. Mail services are also available and allow the client to be periodically informed about status errors and warnings concerning the different components of the projector. What can be diagnosed/checked ? •...
14. IQ Network Image 14-49 advanced diagnostics screen: green = OK ; red = error 14.7 Configuration 14.7.1 E-mail messaging What can be done ? E-mail messaging allows the projector to generate automatically E-mail and send them to three configurable recipients. The mail can be sent on a regular basis i.e.
14. IQ Network Image 14-51 Image 14-50 mail configuration screen Mail “from” configuration The “from” field of the received mails i.e. the name of the sender (in this case the iQ Pro server) can be configured in the server software. Therefore the E-mail address has to be filled in the Networking tab of the iQ Control Server properties dialogbox Image 14-52 14.7.3 Projector Firmware Upgrade...
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5. Press the Upgrade button on the upgrade screen to start the operation The information screen will show the progress of the operation. Image 14-53 upgrade interface Image 14-54 If the download doesn’t succeed please contact Barco R5976491 IQ PRO G500 01/02/2007...
14. IQ Network 14.8 DropZone 14.8.1 Dropzone tools What can be done ? The dropzone interface allows the user to manage (launch, store,...) presentation files from a local desktop. Image 14-55 the DropZone interface 14.8.2 Start up Start up To start using the DropZone one must define the server (projector/display) to connect to. Several situations are possible. The projector/display to connect to has not yet been declared in the DropZone interface, in that case the projector/display has to be added to the DropZone list using the Add function.
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14. IQ Network Image 14-57 installation menu How to add a projector to the list ? 1. Click on the three suspension points to open the projector selection dialog box. (image 14-58) 2. Click on the Add button. A dialogbox is displayed. (image 14-59) 3.
14. IQ Network The projector name is filled in. 3. Click on Connect. Following message is displayed : “Connected to <projectorname>...” Image 14-61 This is only possible if the location has been filled, the default value for location being “<New Location>” If the projector is not found following message will be displayed : “Host not found”...
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14. IQ Network Image 14-62 How to drop a file using the drag method ? 1. Drag the file into the drop window. (image 14-63) The window opens and shows now the projector. (image 14-64) 2. release the mouse button. The projector will then process the file according to the setting of the drop mode.
14. IQ Network 14.8.4 Open remotely a file on the projector How to open a file on the projector ? 1. Click on the lower button of the DropZone interface A browser is displayed. Select the file to be projected. for iQ only: The file will only be projected if the “iQ PC”...
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14. IQ Network IQ Pro Server desktop Control Image 14-66 Virtual Meeting forward control release control request control How to perform remote desktop sharing ? 1. Click on the middle button The middle button indicates the activation of the remote The desktop is displayed on the local PC monitor.
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14. IQ Network Image 14-67 remote desktop sharing in case of a PowerPoint presentation How to take (mouse and keyboard)Control over the desktop ? 1. Click on the Control menu The Control menu is displayed (image 14-68) 2. Select the Request Control item The desktop can now be remote controlled.
14. IQ Network Image 14-69 How to forward control over the desktop ? 1. Click on the Control menu The Control menu is displayed (image 14-70) 2. Select the Forward Control item A pop up menu shows the meeting participants i.e. the users which are connected to the server and which participate to the Remote sharing of the desktop.
14. IQ Network Image 14-71 Image 14-72 Choosing True color as color depth setting will slow down the communication. It is advised to leave the other Server properties as they are. If necessary Contact your IT administrator. 14.9 The Web client Web based functionality The aim of the web services is to allow each network client within the LAN environment to browse via its internet browser to the web client.
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14. IQ Network Image 14-73 Web interface What can be done ? The possibilities are mainly the same as on the client software. The web interface allows a user friendly way to manage the projector/display, its use being straightforward and similar to the client interface (ref).
15.1 General Network An Administrator password has been installed for security reasons (worm and virus protection): Password : Barco (case sensitive !) Microsoft NT Domain To enable access to your network resources, the iQ Pro must be a member of your NT Domain.
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15. General guidelines on Network Configuration Image 15-1 system tray Image 15-2 server settings dialog box For more info, see "SNMP services", page 171 Microsoft Exchange and Outlook To enable control via the Microsoft Exchange integration, you need to install, enable and configure the IQProEXCH module. To enable control from Microsoft Outlook, you need to install, enable and configure the IQProEXCH module, and install an Outlook Form on the Exchange Server in your network.
The service will use this account to log on to the domain, and as credentials to authenticate to Microsoft Exchange to read the entries in the Calendar folder of the Mailbox. Username: iqpro Domain: BARCO Password: pwiqpro 2. Create a Mailbox for the projector’s account on the Microsoft Exchange Server (on your LAN).
3. In the Tree of the “Local Security Settings” application, navigate to Security Settings->Local Policies->User Right Assignment. 4. In the List, edit the “Log on as a service”, and add the account, in the example “BARCO\iqpro”. Installing and configuring the iQProEXCH service Step 1,2,3 refers to the manual installation.
3. The log file contains “Could not log on with Profile ’MS Exchange Settings’” Make sure the profile exists. To check this, log in to the projector as the user (BARCO\iqpro), as the profile should be owned by the projector account, and Outlook-profiles are per-account.
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A. Exchange Overview of the commands • • STANDBY • PAUSE • PAUSE ON • PAUSE OFF • LOGO • LOGO ON • LOGO OFF • SWITCH SOURCE • SWITCH LAYOUT • LAUNCH ATTACHMENT • STORE ATTACHMENT • STORE filename •...
A. Exchange Image A-3 A.2.2 Example Schedule projector tasks in Microsoft Outlook 2000 following tasks are scheduled: Image A-4 store attachment at 12:30 (The attached file is iQ_Pro_brochure.pdf) turn the projector on at 13:00 and launch a different attached file show the logo from 14:29 to 14:31 to hide the killing of the application and the starting of the PDF Viewer at 14:30, lauch the PDF file that was stored in step 1 5 kill the application and put the projector in standby at 16:00...
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A. Exchange Image A-5 The form contains the functionality that a normal user should be able to use without consulting the documentation. The attachments, date and time fields must be edited in the “Appointment” tab. Choosing items from the drop-down boxes fills in the subject. By default, the layouts “Full-screen”...
A. Exchange Image A-7 A.2.4 Folder form Folder form Alternatively, the form can be installed for the Calendar folder only, by following the procedure described below How to configure a folder form 1. In outlook, right-click on the “Calendar” icon in the “Outlook Shortcuts” tab in the “Outlook Bar” to open the “Properties” page, while logged-on as the projector (Or display the “Folder List”, and right-click the “Calendar”...
A. Exchange Image A-10 A.2.5 Limitations and known “problems” Overlapping tasks When launching 2 attachments with overlapping times it is possible for the application to exit at the end of the first period. For example, let’s say we try to display PRES1.PPT from 12:00 to 13:30, and PRES2.PPT from 13:00 to 14:30, it is possible for BOTH presentations to exit at 13:30.
The Control Server version should be at least version 1.10. To check the version, open the about box from the server tray: Software updates can be obtained from the BARCO support website: ftp://ftp.barco.com/pub/iq_pro_software/ or from secured website PartnerZone How to install SNMP (only if necessary) 1.
C. TROUBLESHOOTING An Administrator password has been installed for security reasons (worm and virus protection): Password : Barco (case sensitive !) FAQ table This table gives a summary of possible errors, the aim of this section is to give general guidelines and tips for troubleshooting.
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D. Cleaning the dustfilters D. CLEANING THE DUSTFILTERS Overview • Dustfilters • Cleaning D.1 Dustfilters Location of the filters There are 4 filters located at different positions Filter1: Lamp 1 Filter2 : Lamp 2 Filter 3 : X-Cube filter Filter 4 : Input filter Image D-1 location of the filters lamp filter 1...
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D. Cleaning the dustfilters Image D-4 lamp & X-Cube filters removed Image D-3 Lamp filter removal Image D-6 Input filter removed Image D-5 Input filter removal If the airflow is falling under a predetermined treshold value a warning will be displayed on the screen. Image D-7 At that time it is strongly recommended to replace or clean the dustfilter under the X-cube.
E. Standard Image Files E. STANDARD IMAGE FILES Table overview Table overview The following standard image files are pre-programmed in the projector. Name Resolution Fvert FHor Fpix Ptot Pact Ltot Lact 1600_48V 1600x600i 48,040 62,500 135,000 2160 1600 640x200i 59,924 15.700 14.318 1024x480i...
Glossary GLOSSARY Automatic Gain Control: allows an automatic amplitude (gain) control of the incoming video signal ANSI 73.11 American power plug to connect the power cord to the wall outlet. CEE7 European power plug to connect the power cord to the wall outlet. Common address Default address.
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Glossary Video Selector The Video Selector is a graphical interface which allows an overview of the different video inputs (Composite Video and S-Video) and whether they are active (signal connected) or not as well as the selection of these different signals. Wide Area Network R5976491 IQ PRO G500 01/02/2007...
Index INDEX copy delete Address 37–38, 114 edit Program load rename Projector address Filters setting cleaning Adjustments location lens firmware upgrade Auto Image Full screen representation AutoImage Setup Gain 72–73 automatic control Background manual control Battery Gemini Installation General 50–53 blanking audio Blanking...
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Index Gemini textbox guidelines Lamp menu 87, 90–92 Installation guidelines 9–10, 14 history configurations Mode guidelines reset runtime lenses Runtime warning Safety runtimes safety warnings Signal menu 85–86 background switching mode Source selection structure lamp Tools error Lamp Tools menu 75, 77–82 runtime Diagnostics...