Barco Hdx Series Installation Manual

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2.5 Projector configurations
The different configurations
Depending on the installation the projector can be mounted in different ways, the different configurations are:
1. Front / Table (F/T)
2. Front / Ceiling (F/C) (upside down)
3. Front / Ceiling (F/C) (table position)
4. Rear / Table (R/T)
5. Rear / Ceiling (R/C) (upside down)
6. Rear / Ceiling (R/C) (table position)
Front projection
The projector is installed, either in a table mount or ceiling mount configuration, at the same side of the screen as the audience.
F/CAUDIENCE
F/T
FLOOR
SCREEN
Image 2-4
Front projection
F/CAUDIENCE
FLOOR
SCREEN
Image 2-5
Front projection, Ceiling mounted, in table position
Rear projection
The projector is installed, either in a table mount or ceiling mount configuration, at the other side of the screen opposite the audience.
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AUDIENCE BACKSTAGE
R/C
R/T
FLOOR
SCREEN
Image 2-6
Rear projection
AUDIENCE BACKSTAGE
R/C
FLOOR
SCREEN
Image 2-7
Rear projection, ceiling mounted in table position
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Positioning the projector
FLOOR
SCREEN
SCREEN
PD
A
CD
SCREEN
SW
SW
SH
B
SH
BCD
Image 2-8
Positioning projector
The projector should be installed at right angles (horizontally and vertically) to the screen at a distance PD. Note the distance (A)
between lens centre and table surface is slightly variable. This distance (A) is nominal 35 cm in case all feet are turned in completely
and the vertical lens shift is set to zero (0).
On axis / off axis projection
The position of the projector with reference to the screen may also be different depending on the installation. Basically the projector
can be positioned in On-Axis or Off-Axis configuration. On-Axis configuration means that the projector is positioned so as to have
the centre of the lens coinciding with the centre of the screen. Off-Axis projection is obtained by shifting the lens up, down, left or
right. Several parameters can be calculated determining the position in any installation.
Formula to calculate the distance CD for On-Axis projection:CD=SH/2+B-A
Shift range
The lens can be shifted with respect to the DMD (P) which result in a shifted image on the screen (Off-Axis). A 100% shift means that
the centre point of the projected image is shifted by half the screen size. In other words, the centre point of the projected image falls
together with the outline of the image in an On-Axis projection. Due to mechanical and optical limitations it’s recommended to keep
the shift values within thefield of view (F) as illustrated below. Within these shift ranges the projector and lens perform excellently.
Configuring the projector outside these shift ranges will result in a slight decline of image quality.
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U+120%
-20% -50% +50%
D
LR
P
F
U
D
SIDE VIEW
P F
+120%
-20%
TOP VIEW
P
FL
R
-50%
+50%
Image 2-9
Vertical and horizontal shift range
PDMD.
F Field of view.
It is mechanical possible to shift outside the recommendedfield of view, but it will result in a decline of image
quality depending on the used lens and the zoom position of the used lens. Furthermore, shifting too much
in both directions will result in a blurred image corner.
Best image quality is projected in the On-Axis configuration.
Horizontal and vertical projector tilt ranges
The projector can be rotated and mounted at any vertical angle. In other words, you can tilt the lens side of the projector as much
as desired for your application.
Side to side tilt, however, must not exceed ±15°. This limit ensures that the lamp in the projector operates properly and safely. More
tilting within area C is allowed but lampflicker can happen.
MAXMAX
15°15°
360°
15°15°AB
CA
Image 2-10
A Tilting allowed without problems
B No tilting allowed in this area
C Tilting allowed butlampflicker possible
Projector lamp will not start up when out of tilt range due to build-in tilt sensor.
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2.6 Projector air inlets and outlets
Air inlets and outlets
Image 2-11
The HDX projector has 3 air inlet channel and 3 air outlet. The air outlets are located at the rear of the projector. The air inlets are
located at the front of the projector.
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2.7 Free download of Projector Toolset
About Projector Toolset
Projector Toolset is a software tool to set up, configure, manage and control Barco projectors.
The concept of this Projector Toolset software is modular. The basic package can be extended with several optional device plug-in
modules, now and in the future available.
The Projector Toolset software works with configurations that can be loaded. Within a configuration, different snapshots can be
taken. A snapshot represents a current state of a configuration and can be reloaded to return to this typical state. These terms will
be used through the complete software.
Projector Toolset is a stand-alone application that runs on a Java Virtual Machine and that does not require extra services to run.
Several configurations can be controlled simultaneously. Even when the configurations are connected via different ways.
Projector Toolset is only available in a download version, no CD can be ordered.
Where tofind the downloadfile(s)
The program and all necessary plug-ins, as well as the Reference manual can be downloaded for free fromBarco’s Partnerzone,
URLhttps:\\my.barco.com. Registration is necessary.
If you are not yet registered, click on Partnerzone registration andfollow the instructions. With the created login and password, it is
possible to enter the partnerzone where you can download the Projector Toolset software and the device plug-in updates as well as
the corresponding reference manual.
When downloading the complete Projector Toolset, this software contains already the latest device plug-ins. When you already have
the latest core version of Projector Toolset, it is possible todownload only device plug-in updates from the same web site location.
As Projector Toolset is a stand alone application, it is not necessary to install any other software. A Java virtual machine is included
with this download.
Installation
Downloadfirst the reference manual (Part number: R59770052) and follow the installation instructions as written in this manual.
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2.8 Installation process overview
Quick setup
The following steps describe briefly how to setup your HDX projector in a table mount front projection. Note that each step refers to
a corresponding procedure, which is more detailed and illustrated.
1. Install the batteries of the remote control. See RCU battery installation, page 27
2. Place the projector on a solid table in front of the screen at the expected throw distance. Ensure that the projector is installed at
right angles (horizontally and vertically) with the screen. See Projector configurations, page 17.
3. Select and install an appropriate lens, which covers the throw ratio ( = screen size / projector screen distance). See Lenses,
page 32.
4. Connect the projector with the local power net. See Connecting the projector with the power net, page 44.
5. Connect your source to the appropriate input module. See Input source connections, page 55.
6. Switch ON the projector. See Power on projector, page 65.
7. Select the input slot to which the source is connected. Do this by pressing the numeric key on the remote control unit or on the
local keypad, See Source selection, page 75.
8. Zoom and shift the lens until the image is properly projected on the screen, Do this by using the “ZOOM” and “FOCUS” key on
the remote control unit or on the local keypad. If necessary, level the projector from side to side by turning the adjustable feet in
or out.
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3. PHYSICAL INSTALLATION
About this projector
This chapter describes how the mechanical set up of the projector has to be done and how to realize the electrical connections.
Overview
• Remote control unit (RCU)
• Lenses
• Connecting the projector with the power net
• Alignment of a table mounted projector
• Mounting the bottom carry handler
• Mounting the top carry handler
• Suspension of the projector with rigging clamps
• Alignment of a ceiling mounted projector
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3.1 Remote control unit (RCU)
Introduction
The remote control unit (A) of the HDX projector is equipped with a rugged case (B) and an XLR adaptor (C). The remote control
unit can be used wired via mini-jack or via rugged XLR. Note that the backlight, of the remote control unit, illuminate continuously
when wire connected.
C
B
A
Image 3-1
A Remote control unit (RCU).
B Rugged case.
C XLR adaptor.
Overview
• RCU battery installation
• RCU rugged case installation
• RCU XLR adaptor installation
• Using the XLR adaptor of the RCU
• RCU usage possibilities
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