BARCO DP-1500 Digital Cinema Projector Components User Guide

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Operations Quick Start Guide

**Digital Cinema Projector Components

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Features

Daily Procedures

1. Power Up
Procedure

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
Procedure

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 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
Procedure

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
Procedure

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
Procedure

1. When needed, clean the Port Window.
2. When needed, clean the Lens with a lens cloth.
3. For full details on all maintenance activities, refer to the Maintenance Guide.

Troubleshooting

Problem: The lamp does not strike
Procedure: 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
Procedure: 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
Procedure:  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
Procedure:  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
Procedure:  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
Procedure:  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
Procedure:  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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