Barco Hdx Series Installation Manual

							4. Input & Communication
4.3 Communication connections
Communication interface
12V/1AINDMX
OUT
REMOTE CTRL
RS232/422 IN
USB10/100 BASE-T
ETH
ACTPWR LMP
10/100ERR
IR ACTWIFI
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Communication interface, indications
1 12V 1A output
2
DMX interface (input, output)
3 XLR input
4
RS232 input
5
USB port
6 Ethernet port
7 Ethernet type indication
8 Ethernet activity indication
9 Error indication
10 Power indication
11 IR indication
12 Lamp indication
13
ACT (activity) indication
14
Wifiselect indication
15 IR receiver
12V output
12 V output, maximum 1A, available when projector is not in stand by.
DMX interface
DMX is used as communication bus between different devices in the light technic. Each device has an input and an output, so that
the bus can be looped between the different devices. According the standard afive wire cable with XLR connector is used.
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.
Pin Description
1Earth
2
Cold
3Hot
4
Return - (or not used)
5
Return + (or not used)
DMX
DMX-512 Lighting protocol over RS-485 interface. Carries information of 512 channels from a lighting controller to
lighting devices. Standardized by USITT.
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Wired remote control (XLR)
If desired the remote control unit can be wired and plugged in into the male XLR port on the communication interface.
XLR – Remote CTRL in
Pin Description
1GND
2RC5in
3 XLR present sense
RS232/RS422 input
The communication interface of the HDX projector supports RS232 and RS422 serial communication on two different types of input
connectors. The left one a Sub-D connector, the right one an USBB connector acting as 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 HDX projector. By this way you can configure and control your
HDX projector from your local PC.
Do not forget to set the projector’s baud rate to match that of the computer.
Advantages of using RS232/RS422 serial communication:
• easy adjustment of the projector via PC (or MAC).
• allow storage of multiple projector configurations and set ups.
• wide range of control possibilities.
• address range from 0 to 255.
• sending data to the projector (update).
• copying data from the projector (backup).
RS232/422 input (Sub-D) port
Pin Description
1
DCD : Data Carrier Detect
2RXD-:ReceiveData
3 TXD- : Transmitted Data
4
DTR : Data Terminal Ready [RS232]
TXD+ : Transmitted Data [RS422]
5
GND : Ground
6
DSR : Data Set Ready [RS232]
RXD+ : Received Data [RS422]
7
— (not connected) —
8
CTS : Clear To Send
9 RI : Ring Indicator
RS232
An Electronic Industries Association (EIA) serial digital interface standard specifying the characteristics of the commu-
nication path between two devices using either D-SUB 9 pins or D-SUB 25 pins connectors. This standard is used for
relatively short-range communications and does not specify balanced control lines. RS-232 is a serial control standard
with a set number of conductors, data rate, word length and type of connector to be used. The standard specifies com-
ponent connection standards with regard to computer interface. It is also called RS-232-C, which is the third version
of the RS-232 standard, and is functionally identical to the CCITT V.24 standard. Logical ’0’ is > + 3V, Logical ’1’ is < -
3V. The range between -3V and +3V is the transition zone.
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RS422
An EIA serial digital interface standard that specifies the electrical characteristics of balanced (differential) voltage,
digital interface circuits. This standard is usable over longer distances than RS-232. This signal governs the asyn-
chronous transmission of computer data at speeds of up to 920,000 bits per second. It is also used as the serial port
standard for Macintosh computers. When the difference between the 2 lines is < - 0.2V that equals with a logical ’0’.
When the difference is > +0.2V that equals to a logical ’1’..
USB port
The communication interface is equipped with a master USB port, type “A” connector. This USB port will simplify the service pro-
cedures for software updates or for taking backupfiles from the projector without network connection. An USB-stick is plugged into
the USB port andfiles can be transferred from or to the projector using the local or remote control unit. Note that the USB-stick has
to be Linux FAT16 compatible.
Ethernet port
The projector can be connected to a LAN (local area network) using the Ethernet port on the communication interface. Once con-
nected to the LAN, users are capable of accessing the projector from any location, inside or outside (if allowed) their company
network using the control software: Projector Toolset. This toolset locates the projector on the network in case there is a DHCP
server or the user can insert the correct IP-address of the projector to access the projector. Once accessed, it is possible to check
and manipulate all the projector settings. Remote diagnostics, control and monitoring of the projector can then become a daily and
very simple operation. The network connectivity permits to detect potential errors and consequently improve the time to servicing.
The connector used for the Ethernet ports (E) are of rugged Neutrik EtherCon RJ45 type, which is compatible
with standard RJ45 cable connector. Straight (most common) as well as cross linked network cables can be
used.
10/100 Base-T — RJ45 port
Pin Description
1TXD+
2TXD-
3RXD+
4—
5—
6RXD-
7—
8—
Status lights
Function
ColorDescription
ETH actgreen
When connected with an Ethernet
10/100orange
When a 100 MB network is detected
IR red IR received but not acknowledged
green
IR received and acknowledged
WIFI selorange
When WiFi is selected
ACTgreen
When WiFi is connected with an Ethernet
ERR red
See Status LEDs, page 70.
PWRorange
See Status LEDs, page 70.
LMPorange
See Status LEDs, page 70.
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4.4 Utility-Accessory Outlet
What can be done ?
An extra DMX controlled accessory can be added to projector.
Some examples of the use of this connector:
• Connect external accessories like the Catalyst Mirrorhead (Even if this example still needs a extra Power supply
• Connect other DMX enabled devices like, color changers, shutters, dimmer wheels
• Connect a DMX Lens option
• Connect a DMX rigging frame level device
• Use for external relay
Image 4-5
Utility-accessory outlet
Pin configuration
1GND
2DMXData–
3DMXData+
4 Power 9 - 24 Volt DC With Setting in menu 9 / 12 / 24 @ 25W
Note : do not overload ! Maximum 1A on 24V is allowed.
The connector is a duplicated output of the DMX signal entering the projector over the 5 Pin XLR
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5. GETTING STARTED
Overview
• RCU & Local keypad
• Terminology overview
• Power on projector
• Switching to standby
• Power off projector
• Status LEDs
• Using the RCU
• Projector Address
• Source selection
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5.1 RCU & Local keypad
How controlling the projector ?
The projector can be controlled by the local keypad or by the remote control unit.
Location of the local keypad ?
The local keypad is located on the input side of the projector.
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.
Other functions of the remote control are :
• switching between stand by and operational mode.
• switching to pause (blanked picture, full power for immediate restarting)
• direct access to all connected sources.
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5.2 Terminology overview
Overview
The following table gives an overview of the different functionality of the keys.
MENU
EXIT
ENTER
PA U S ETEXT
PHASE
TINT
COLOR
BRIGHTN
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STBY
PAUSE TEXTPATTERN
WINDOW
PIP
LENS
AUTO
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2
3
4
5
6
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9
10
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13
14
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16
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Local keypad and RCU
Ind. Key name Description
1 Pattern key Direct access key to the internal pattern selection menu.
2
RGBToggle key to enable and disable colors in the adjustment mode. Toggle between red,
green, blue and full RGB.
3 MENU Access key to the menu structure and key to quickly quit the adjustment menus.
4 Address key
(recessed key), to enter the address of the projector (between 0 and 9) in the remote
control. Press the recessed address key with a pencil, followed by pressing one digit
button between 0 and 9.
5
LENS Direct access key to the lens adjustment menus. Toggling this key will change the
projected pattern.
6 PAUSE To stop projection for a short time, press ’PAUSE’. The image disappears but full power
is retained for immediate restarting. Shutter is closed.
7
STBY Standby function switch off the lamp and lamp electronics. The lamp cooling fans remain
active for about 5 minutes. The speed of the other fans is reduced.
8FNFN toggles the local display to preview an input
9Auto
Auto alignment atfirst access.
10 Digit buttons Direct input selection or numeric entries
11
Lens zoom/focus Zoom and focus controls of the lens
12
Lens shift Shift control of the lens, to shift the lens up/down or left/right
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Ind. Key name Description
13 Picture controls Use these buttons to obtain the desired picture level.
14
PHASE Used to remove the horizontal instability of the image (usually for RGB source). It adjusts
the phase of the pixel sampling clock relative to the incoming signal.
15 FREEZE
To freeze the actual projected image.
16 TEXT Toggle key to activate or deactivate on screen text boxes while adjusting a setting.
When adjusting one of the image controls, e.g. during a meeting, the normally displayed
bar scale can be deactivated by pressing ’TEXT’ keyfirst. To re-display the bar scale
on the screen, press ’TEXT’ key again. When TEXT is ’off’, no adjustment menu’s
will be displayed on the screen when entering the adjustment mode. All menus and
adjustments remain active on the local LCD panel.
17 ENTER
Key to confirm an adjustment or selection in the adjustment mode.
18
Cursor keysTo make menu selections when in the adjustment mode
19 EXIT Key to go one menu stage higher than the actual position when in the adjustment mode.
20
WINDOW Selection of the active window “Main” or “PiP”
21 PIP
Direct access key for picture in picture selection.
22
Info Displays help information when on a certain menu item of the sofrware
23
RC Operating indication Lights up when a button on the remote control is pressed. (This is a visual indicator to
check the operation of the remote control)
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5.3 Power on projector
How to power on.
1. Press the power switch at the back of the projector to switch on this projector.
Image 5-2
Main switch
- When ’0’ is pressed, the projector is switched off.
- When ’1’ is pressed, the projector is switched on.
The projector starts up in standby. The menus are accessible via the local LCD panel.
The start up screen is displayed on the local LCD panel and when fully started up, it changes to the overview screen.
Image 5-3
Start up screen, Main
This screen indicates :
- the selected Main input
- the selected PIP input
- the IP address
- the Customer Id
- the Lamp status
- the Mains voltage
- the current ambient temperature
- the Text status (OSD)
To display an image, the standby key must be pressed once.
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The current mains input voltage is indicated on the voltmeter just above the power switch.
The background image of the startup screen and info screens can be changed with Projector Toolset with an
installed HDX plug-in.
Lamp overview
Once the projector is started, pressLampto get an overview of the lamp parameters such as :
Image 5-4
Local screen, lamp
• number of Strikes
• Run time in hours
• Remaining run time in hours
• slide bar indication with percentage indication of the current run time, compared with the maximum life time of the lamp.
Software overview
Once the projector is started, pressAboutto get an overview of the software versions such as :
Image 5-5
Local screen, about
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