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Barco Projector Toolset User Manual

Barco Projector Toolset
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Projector Toolset
Reference manua l
R5976924/05
16/04/2009

Table of Contents

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Barco Projector Toolset Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategorySoftware
InterfaceGraphical User Interface (GUI)
Operating System SupportWindows
PurposeConfiguration and management of Barco projectors
CompatibilityBarco projectors
FeaturesProjector configuration, monitoring, and maintenance
FunctionalityAllows users to remotely manage and monitor Barco projectors, adjust settings, troubleshoot issues, and perform maintenance tasks.

Summary

Basic Concepts

Introduction to Basic Concepts

Overview of Projector Toolset as a modular software for Barco projector configuration and control.

About a Configuration

Defines a Configuration as a collection of projectors with their current settings connected to a computer.

About a Snapshot

Defines a Snapshot as a collection of settings representing the current state of a configuration.

About Storing Configurations and Snapshots

Information on how configurations and snapshots are stored by default in the Projector Toolset.

Installation

General Requirements for Installation

Details system requirements (hardware and software) for Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X.

Free Download of Projector Toolset

Instructions on how to download the Projector Toolset software from Barco's Partnerzone.

Projector Toolset Installation Process

Step-by-step guide for installing Projector Toolset on Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.

Menus and User Interface Elements

General Menu and Button Bar Structure

Describes the main window, menu bar, and button bar functionality for navigation and control.

Main Window Components

Details the different panes and indicators within the main Projector Toolset window.

Shortcut Keys for Operations

Lists keyboard shortcuts for common actions like taking snapshots and showing the workspace.

Workspace Explorer Functionality

Explains how to use the Workspace Explorer to manage configurations.

Snapshot Management Overview

Introduction to snapshot management, including taking, applying, and deleting snapshots.

Preferences and Software Settings

Introduction to Preferences

Defines preferences as settings that determine the default behavior of the software.

Starting Up and Managing Preferences

Guides on how to access and apply preference changes within the software.

Software Appearance Settings

Covers changing the software's language and look and feel.

Bug Report Setup Configuration

Details how to configure the bug report system using SMTP settings and personal data.

Workspace Selection Management

Explains how to change or select the workspace for configurations.

Configurator Module Functions

Introduction to the Configurator

Explains the Configurator's role in creating and managing projector configurations.

Creating a New Configuration

Step-by-step instructions for creating a new projector configuration.

Adding a Projector to a Configuration

Guides on how to add projectors, including general properties and connection setup.

Configurator: General Projector Settings

Details basic and advanced controls for projector settings like lamp, test patterns, and maintenance.

Configurator: Projector Alignment Settings

Covers lens control, alignment patterns, gamma, keystone, blanking, and ScenergiX.

Configurator: Projector Adjustment Settings

Explains native resolution, window/source selection, input files, image, and layout settings.

Configurator: Warping and User Interface

About Warping and Selection Types

Introduction to image warping for screen distortion compensation and types of warping selection.

Warping with Commands

Details on status, reset, keystone, rotation, barrel/pincushion adjustments via commands.

Warp User Interface Functions

Explains the Warp UI, nodes, selection, adjustments, hard edges, and saving configurations.

Update Module

Introduction to Projector Firmware Updates

Overview of updating projector firmware using Projector Toolset and finding packages.

Updating the Projector via Ethernet

Steps for updating projector firmware, including checking version info and using the update wizard.

Retrieving Version Information

Instructions on how to get version information from the projector via a LAN network.

Diagnostics Module for Projector Monitoring

Introduction to Diagnostics

Overview of the diagnostics module for monitoring projector status like voltages and fan speeds.

Actual Mode Diagnostics

Details on checking real-time projector data like run time, voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds.

History Mode Diagnostics

Explains how to view logged warnings and errors, and set history view options.

Lens Calculator Module

Introduction to the Lens Calculator

Overview of the Barco lens calculator for calculating projector-to-screen distances and lens selection.

Functions of the Lens Calculator

Details on calculating lenses, distances, and screen dimensions based on projector and lens data.

Calculating a Lens for Specific Circumstances

Guide on how to calculate the appropriate lens based on projector, screen width, and distance.

Service Module Operations

Introduction to the Service Module

Explains the service module's functionality, which depends on user access level (dongle).

Standard Maintenance Procedures

Refers to maintenance functions identical to those in the Configurator module's General tab.

Projector Upgrade Procedure

Instructions for upgrading Barco FLM projectors, including hardware replacement and software updates.

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