Barco DP-1500 / DP-2000 Operations Quick Start Guide
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Digital Cinema Projector Components
Lens
Always remove lens cap prior to use. Refer to User's Guide for recommended cleaning practices.
Touch Panel
Used for normal operation or for troubleshooting the projector.
Touch Panel Connector
Provides power and communication for the Touch Panel.
Exhaust Port
Used to remove heat from the lamp compartment. Important: The extraction system must be running.
Input Tray
Used for video, communication and alternative content connections to the projector.
Keypad
Used for lamp power, dowser control, macros, lens adjustments and test patterns.
5-Pin XLR
This connector is currently not implemented.
Tail Light
Green = System OK
Red = Error Condition
Mains Power Switch
Powers the projector on and off. This switch shuts off all electrical connection to the projector. The lamp must be cooled down before switching off.
Features
Macro Buttons
Used to preset the projector configuration for each show ?.
Lens Adjustment
Positions the image on screen. Used for manual override.
Lamp
Press once to turn the lamp on. Press once to turn the lamp off.
Dowser Control
Press once to open the dowser. Press once to close the dowser.
Test Pattern
Press to enable and cycle through the test patterns ✩.
Focus
Adjusts primary image focus.
Keypad
Input Tray
SMPTE 292 BNC Connectors
Accepts an encrypted content data stream from the server.
DVI-D Connectors
Accepts data signals from alternative content devices such as ACS-2048.
Ethernet
Used for communication from the projector to the content server and theater management system.
NOTE: When the Test Pattern or Macro button is used, it will first light up "purple" while in transition, and then turn "red" when completed.
Dallas Key
Security feature for Dallas Key receiver (secure function authorization).
Zoom
Increases or decreases image size.
Daily Procedures
1. Power Up
1. Ensure that the extraction system is on.
2. Switch on the Mains Power. Allow up to one minute for the projector to finish the boot-up sequence.
3. If the projector's tail lights turn red, refer to the Troubleshooting section in this guide.
4. Remove the lens cap (if applicable).
2. Pre-operation Setup
1. Press the Lamp button to strike the lamp.
2. Press the Dowser Control Button to open the dowser.
3. Press the desired scope or flat Macro required for the next show playing in the auditorium. Allow up to one minute for the lens to move into position. The image may appear off screen at first.
4. Play movie from the server and check the image to ensure that it is properly aligned with the screen masking.
5. If the image is not aligned with the screen masking, use the Lens Adjustment Buttons to correct the image on screen. Notify the theater technician.
6. Turn the lamp off and close the dowser until "showtime" nears.
3. Play a Movie
1. During normal operations, the server should start the projector automatically. If the projector is not automatically started by the server, follow the steps below.
2. Press the Lamp button. Wait five seconds between each step.
3. Select the appropriate Macro. Wait five seconds between each step.
4. Press the Dowser button.
5. Start the movie from the server.
6. Check the content on screen for the proper alignment and color.
4. Power Down
1. If the lamp is on, press the Lamp button and allow the lamp to cool for 10 minutes prior to electrical power down.
Important: Not allowing the lamp to cool will result in lamp damage!
2. After the 10 minute cool down period, switch off the projector's Mains Power.
5. Pre-show Maintenance
1. When needed, clean the Lens with a lens cloth.
2. When needed, clean the Port Window.
3. For full details on all maintenance activities, refer to the Maintenance Guide.
Troubleshooting
Problem: The lamp does not strike
Check the following potential causes:
1. Press the Lamp button. Between each strike attempt, allow 10 seconds (if lamp is cold) or 1 minute (if lamp is hot).
2. If after the third attempt the lamp does not strike, contact the theater's technician.
Problem: Movies or trailers are not playing with the correct color
Check the following potential causes:
1. Reselect the proper Macro Button on the projector for the current movie.
2. Use the Test Pattern Button to select the color bars test pattern. Ensure that red, green and blue can all be seen properly in the test pattern.
3. Reselect the proper Macro Button again, for the current movie.
4. Restart the projector and the server, and try to play the movie again. Be sure to let the projector lamp cool down for at least one minute prior to restarting.
Problem: Colors do not appear correct, or the image is distorted
Check the following potential causes:
1. Reselect the applicable Macro.
2. Restart the projector and the server, and try to play the movie again. Be sure to let the projector lamp cool down for at least one minute prior to restarting.
Problem: The projector tail lights are solid red
Check the following potential causes:
1. Restart the projector. If the tail lights turn green, the problem is resolved.
2. Check the Touch Panel for error messages. If you find an error, report it to the theater technician.
Problem: There is no image on the screen
Check the following potential causes:
1. Check to see if the lamp is on and the Dowser is open.
2. Check that the Lens Cap is removed.
3. Verify that the correct Macro is selected.
4. Verify that the server is playing.
5. Verify the operation of the projector with a Test Pattern.
6. Check all connections from the server.
7. Restart the projector and the server, and try to play the movie again. Be sure to let the projector lamp cool down for at least one minute prior to restarting.
Problem: The image appears dim
Check the following potential causes:
1. On the Touch Panel, select the Control Tab and press the "Service" button.
2. On this page, increase lamp power by moving the "Lamp Dimming" adjustment to the right, until the "Current Light Output" value indicates 14FL.
3. If the "Current Light Output" does not indicate at least 11FL, contact the theater technician.
Problem: Projector indicates an overheating error
Check the following potential causes:
1. Check the booth's ambient temperature, which must fall between: 50 - 95 degrees Fahrenheit (10-35 degrees Celsius).
2. Check that the extraction system is operating.
3. Contact the theatre technician.
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