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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Image 4-4
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)...

4. Input & Communication
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...

4. Input & Communication
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’....

4. Input & Communication
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...

5. Getting started
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. Getting started
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...

5. Getting started
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
CONTR
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3
4
12
LENS
LENS
ZOOMLENS
SHIFT
LENS
FOCUS

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LENS
SHIFT
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ENTER
RGB
STBY
PAUSE TEXTPATTERN
WINDOW
PIP
LENS
AUTO
FN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1112
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
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Image 5-1
Local keypad and RCU
Ind. Key...

5. Getting started
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...

5. Getting started
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...

5. Getting started
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...