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- Page 1 ) EC CUBE SERIE eyevis Cubes with LED Projection Engine User Manual Version 1.1 (12.2010)
- Page 2 The content of this manual is furnished for informational purposes only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by eyevis GmbH. eyevis GmbH assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this documentation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ontents Mounting the housing ..........19 bout roduct Mounting the cube housing bout AnuAl onto the frame ............19 Warnings used ..............4 Installing large video walls Symbols used ..............4 (3x3 cubes or larger) ..........20 Mounting the projection unit ........ 20 Afety nstructions Earthing the cube wall .......... - Page 4 The setting area (3) ............60 PerAtion Port calibration ............60 Alfunctions And roubleshooting Color temperature ........... 60 Typical problems ............42 Brightness ..............60 No picture ..............42 Iterations / Adjust cube wall ......61 The projector does not start up ......42 Save all ................
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Page 5: A Bout T His P Roduct
About this Product bout roduCt The new LED cubes from eyevis share all the benefits of DLP® technology, just like conventional lamp-based cubes. This is why it was not necessary to create an absolutely new technology to generate images for the LED cubes. -
Page 6: A Bout T His M Anual
About this MAnuAl bout AnuAl Read and pay attention to this manual. It contains important information on the product. In particular, note all of the safety instructions and warnings. Keep this manual in a safe place! Warnings used NOTICE Indicates a hazard that could lead to damage or destruction of the product. -
Page 7: Afety I Nstructions
Observe all the local system installation and operation regulations which our systems are subject to. Power ► Only use the power cable supplied by eyevis. ► The power cable must be correctly and securely connected to earthed power outlets. ►... -
Page 8: Installation
Make sure the devices are carried upright. ► When installing the devices, use the designated frame supplied by eyevis. Use a special vibration absorbing frame from eyevis when using the devices in locations subject to vibration. ► Do not place the device in an unstable location such as e. g. -
Page 9: Disassembly And Storage
Technical Specifications section on page 68. Disclaimer ► eyevis is not liable for any damage caused by natural disaster (such as earthquake, thunder etc.), fires, acts by third parties, accidents, owner's intentional misuse and fault or uses in other improper conditions. -
Page 10: Batteries
sAfety instructions Batteries ► If the batteries are not exchanged properly, there is a risk of explosion. Only replace the batteries with the same type or with a similar type recommended by the battery manufacturer. ► When disposing of used batteries, please observe the legal regulations and environmental protection directives valid for the specific country/region. -
Page 11: Transport, Storage, Unpacking
trAnsPort, storAge, unPAcKing rAnsPort torAge nPACking Unpacking The cube is packaged in a cardboard box. To protect the cube during transportation, the cube is wrapped in foam. The packaging is secured with packing tape. CAUTION Heavy weight and large dimensions of cube do not attempt to unpack the cube by yourself. -
Page 12: Delivery Contents
• 1 power cable • 1 RS-232 serial cable • 1 eyevis cube adjustment software on CD • 1 screen cleaner set • Covers for service holes to avoid light and dust entering the rear projection unit •... - Page 13 (C) − (F) delivery contents (C) − (F) (C) − (F) 10x M10x25 screen adjustment plates for (C) − (F) 10x M10x25 assembling to crossbar (g): (I2) (I1) 2x M6x60 • 10x M10x25 (I1): 2 screen adjustment plates • (I2): 2 M6x60 screws (I3) 2x M6 2x M6x25...
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Page 14: P Roduct
Product overview roduCt verview This section provides an overview of the entire product, the individual parts as well as the connection and adjustment elements. Housing and backplane Fig. 1: View of backplane Backplane cover mirror adjustment Ventilation inlet Mirror Backplane input box Control port for input box Input box Backplane projector &... -
Page 15: Projector
Fig. 2: Front view of projector Optics Service cover for focus adjustment Serial connector for external sensor DVI IN from input box Low-voltage power engine eyevis data bus to projector Main power engine Serial number of projector Service cover EC CUBE with LED Projection Engine... -
Page 16: Input Box
Product overview Input box Control module Port modules Fig. 3: Front view of input box Control module Control display Control buttons: • MENU: to open menu • ENTER: to confirm entry • DOWN: to scroll down in the menu • UP: to scroll up in the menu Main power switch 5 V power outlet... -
Page 17: Port Module
Product overview Port module Status LEDs LED 1 +12 V PCPU LED 2 Network RJ45 AUX 2 RJ45 AUX 1 RJ45 Keyboard PS/2 (not used) COM 2 Out 9-pin D-sub COM 1 In 9-pin D-sub DIP switch: Fig. 5: Port module 1-3, 5 DIP switch functions vary depending on the firmware version... -
Page 18: A Ssembly
AsseMbly sseMbly This section describes how to install the monitor wall. This includes assembling the frames, setting up the monitors and inserting the screens. Mounting the frame Requirements Check if the floor is suitable for installing a cube wall. Depending on the configuration, the ground has to be adjusted to the wall. -
Page 19: Assembling The Frame
AsseMbly Assembling the frame (L1) (L2) 16x M8x25 16x M8 (N1) (N2) (C) − (F) (N3) 8x M12 8x M12 (N4) 2x M8 2x 10 10x M10x25 (O1) (O2) (I1) (I2) 2x M6x60 4x M6x60 4x M6x70 (I3) 2x M6 (O3) 2x M6x25 8x M6... -
Page 20: Connecting The Frames Together
AsseMbly To assemble the frame: Connect both side frames (A) and (B) with the five crossbars (C) – (G) using the screws (H). When mounting the upper two crossbars, make (C) − (F) sure that the upper front crossbar (G) has two screw threads. Mount this crossbar so that both threads are facing downwards so that the screws can be used later to adjust the screens (see below). -
Page 21: Mounting The Housing
16x M8 AsseMbly (N1) (N2) Mounting the housing (N3) 8x M12 8x M12 Mounting the cube housing onto the frame (N4) 2x M8 2x 10 Place a housing onto the first frame. The frame and the cube must be at least connected together at the (O1) (O2) front bore holes (a) using the screws (O1). -
Page 22: Installing Large Video Walls (3X3 Cubes Or Larger)
AsseMbly Installing large video walls (3x3 cubes or larger) CAUTION Risk of injury when installing large video walls when installing large video walls (3x3 cubes or larger), there is a risk of injury resulting from cubes falling or crashing down. ►... - Page 23 AsseMbly note: Some of the screens have a steel plate fixed to the bottom edge which is used for adjustment purposes. ► Mount these screens onto the housings on the first horizontal row of your cube wall. Step 1: Insert the screen 3 Make sure that the screen is free from dirt and dust before you insert Turn the 4 screws on the rear of the screen only until approx.
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Page 24: Earthing The Cube Wall
AsseMbly Earthing the cube wall The cube housings have to be daisy chained with the earthing cables provided to guarantee the electrical safety of the cube wall. The earthing cables are pre-installed at the bottom left and right in each housing. To connect the earthing cables: Guide the earthing cables through the circular openings and screw the cable eyelets with the prepared screw to the next housing. -
Page 25: Cabling The Cubes
AsseMbly Cabling the cubes The cubes are connected together via RS232 cables. The cube wall is connected to the control PC via a RS232 cable or an Ethernet cable (optional): note: The RS232 cable is a 9-pin D-sub extension cable with 1:1 wiring. To cable the cubes together: Use the RS232 data cable provided (9-pin D-sub 1:1 extension cable) and connect each RS232 OUT to RS232 IN. -
Page 26: Addressing The Cubes
(see Fig. 1 on page 12). The input box is only required for entering the address. All other settings are configured using the eyevis software (see the Commissioning (configuration) section from page 29 onwards). Fig. 9: Input box, display of address (cube address) To operate the input box: Tab. -
Page 27: Adjusting The Focus
AsseMbly Tab. 2: Menu structure level 1 level 2 cube id Cube Address user User –> Power –> Pixel –> Line –> H-Shift –> V-Shift –> Contrast Red –> Contrast Green –> Contrast Blue –> Brightness Red –> Brightness Green –> Brightness Blue setuP Picture Mode –>... -
Page 28: Adjusting The Geometry
AsseMbly To adjust the focus: Remove the four screws that secure the left part of the cover to the focus. Remove the cover. You can now access the inside of the projector. ª Loosen the adjustment screws. You can now adjust the focus of the lens by turning the ª... - Page 29 AsseMbly Proceed as follows: 3 A native, static test grid should be projected onto the entire cube wall while the geometry is adjusted. Open the bottom-right cover. The screws on the carriage are now accessible. ª Use the table below to align the geometry by tightening or loosening the screws A – F on the carriage until a satisfactory geometry is set.
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Page 30: Adjusting The Mirror
To correct keystoning using the mirror screws requires in-depth know-how of the effects as well as experience. For this reason, do not adjust the mirror yourself or only after completing an eyevis training. To correct keystoning on the mirror: Open the top cover. -
Page 31: C Ommissioning ( Configuration )
Generating reports note: The EC-Lcontrol program is specially developed for adjusting the colour of the eyevis LED cubes. For this reason, use this program for colour adjustments instead of the colour adjustment function in the eyeCube software. Program installation and start The programs do not have to be installed. -
Page 32: Adjusting The Colours With Ec-Lcontrol
coMMissioning (configurAtion) Adjusting the colours with EC-Lcontrol This section describes how to adjust colours using the “EC-Lcontrol” program. A detailed description of the program can be found in EC_Lcontrol.exe The EC-Lcontrol Software section from page 56. To start the program: ► Launch the EC-Lcontrol software (EC-Lcontrol.exe). The start window opens. -
Page 33: Adjusting The Connection Parameters
coMMissioning (configurAtion) Adjusting the connection parameters Select the wall menu and open wall setup. The connection parameters window opens. ª Select the COM port to which the first cube is connected. You now have two options to select which cubes you want to adjust: •... -
Page 34: Adjusting The Colours
coMMissioning (configurAtion) Adjusting the colours Fig. 13: The EC-Lcontrol start window note: The settings you change will be applied to all cubes that you previously selected (Serial ID start, Serial ID end). To display the current settings: ► Press the get actual values button. The current cube settings are displayed in the status window. ª... - Page 35 coMMissioning (configurAtion) To manually adjust the cubes: Select the colour you wish from the colour temperature field. Information on the colour temperatures can be found in Tab. 3 on ª page 60. Adjust the brightness in the brightness field. The brightness can be estimated from the values contained in the ª...
- Page 36 coMMissioning (configurAtion) text output in display field notes 2010_07_21 13:09:46 Iteration steps for optimisation adjust whitepoint..iteration: 1 of 10 The error messages iteration: 2 of 10 indicate that the red LED [ERR] Cube_2 RED-OVERRUN cannot be set to an iteration: 3 of 10 adequate brightness [ERR] Cube_2 RED-OVERRUN...
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Page 37: Fine Adjustment For Selected Cubes
coMMissioning (configurAtion) Fine adjustment for selected cubes Fine differences in colour rendering and brightness between the cubes can be adjusted with the fine adjustment function. To open the fine adjustment function: Click on the fine adjust... button. The color fine adjust window opens. ª... - Page 38 coMMissioning (configurAtion) Drag the whitepoint across the colour field: Use the arrow buttons in the colour space to shift the whitepoint in the direction you want. The effects on the x, y and L values are displayed simultaneously. ª Click on Adjust to transfer the settings to the selected cube. Enter the RGB values: Manually enter the values for red, green and blue.
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Page 39: Establishing Communication Via Eyecube
coMMissioning (configurAtion) Establishing communication via eyeCube This section describes how to establish the communication with the cubes with the help of the eyeCube software. A detailed description can be found in The eyeCube Software section from eyeCube.exe page 47 onwards. To start the eyeCube software: Open the eyeCube software (eyeCUBE.exe). -
Page 40: Selecting The Colour Sensor Interface (Color Analyzer Option)
coMMissioning (configurAtion) Selecting the colour sensor interface (Color analyzer option) note: An automatic colour sensor enables the cube settings with the UHP lamp. This function is not required with LED projects. Using the Pattern generator note: The pattern generator tests the entire colour spectrum from 100% (white) to 0% (black). -
Page 41: Reading The Configurations
coMMissioning (configurAtion) Reading the configurations Mark the cube you want in the wall view. You can select several cubes at once: Click and hold the left mouse button in a field and mark the relevant area. Click on read current... The data of the selected cubes are displayed in the view window. -
Page 42: Activating The Internal Automatic Color Tracking
coMMissioning (configurAtion) Activating the internal Automatic Color Tracking Once you have finished the colour adjustment with the EC-Lcontrol software, you have to activate the internal Automatic Color Tracking function. This step is performed in the eyeCube software. note: ACT (Automatic Color Tracking) is available in two versions: •... -
Page 43: Peration
oPerAtion PerAtion NOTICE Shocks and vibrations shocks and vibrations can damage the cube. ► Protect the cubes from heavy shocks and impacts. NOTICE Switching on the cube after a power failure switching on the cubes immediately after a power failure can damage the cubes. -
Page 44: M Alfunctions And T Roubleshooting
MAlfunctions And troubleshooting AlfunCtions And roubleshooting Before calling your service partner, please check the following table for a possible cause to the trouble you are currently experiencing. note: The devices may only be opened by specially trained and qualified personnel. Typical problems No picture ►... -
Page 45: Possible Causes Of Malfunctions And Problems
MAlfunctions And troubleshooting Possible causes of malfunctions and problems CAUTION Smoke or peculiar smells if you continue to use the device when smoke or peculiar smells are coming from the cube housing, it may cause a fire or an electric shock. -
Page 46: C Leaning And C Are
cleAning And cAre leAning And This section describes how to clean the device. Regular and proper cleaning helps to maintain the quality of this device and to protect it from damage. WARNING Dangerous electric voltage inside the device cleaning the device while connected to the power supply can result in death, severe injury or can damage the device. -
Page 47: Cleaning The Screen Surface
NOTICE Unsuitable cleaning substances unsuitable cleaning substances can damage the screen surface. ► Only use the screen cleaner recommended by eyevis to clean the screen. ► If dirt has accumulated on the screen surface, this can be removed by gently rubbing the surface with cotton wool or a soft cloth. If the dirt cannot be removed easily, a small amount of screen cleaner can be used. -
Page 48: D Isassembly And Disposal
This device was made almost exclusively from material that can be disposed of and recycled in an environmentally friendly manner. Once the device is removed from operation eyevis will take it back to promote the reuse or recycling of material resources, provided the device is returned in a condition that reflects use as intended. -
Page 49: T He Eye C Ube S Oftware
s oftwAre eyevis has developed the eyeCube software for setting the cubes and for colour adjustment. The eyeCube software provides all the necessary functions for adjusting the colours, brightness and contrast of the cubes. eyeCube.exe The EC-Lcontrol program is used in conjunction with the LED cubes for colour adjustment. -
Page 50: The Load/Save Area
the eyecube softwAre The Load/Save area In this area of the window, you can load and save configurations as well as determine the size of the video wall. file configuration load Loads a configuration file saved on the PC (for example the saved file of the first system configuration). -
Page 51: The Parameter Area
the eyecube softwAre The Parameter area The settings are displayed and can be changed in this area of the screen. User In the user menu, you can find parameters for adjusting the colour values, signal functions and the cube matrix. buttons refresh Refreshes the screen content update Reloads the settings from the cube... -
Page 52: Setup
the eyecube softwAre signal Adjustment Pixel Sets the number of horizontal pixels in the active area (horizontal resolution) lines Sets the number of vertical pixels in the active area (vertical resolution) h-shift Shifts the displayed image in a horizontal direction v-shift Shifts the displayed image in a vertical direction scan source Scans for available sources input switch... - Page 53 the eyecube softwAre bias bias_red Sets the basic brightness for red (shifts the brightness curve of the colour) bias_green Sets the basic brightness for green (shifts the brightness curve of the colour) bias_blue Sets the basic brightness for blue (shifts the brightness curve of the colour) Projector setup orientation Projection mode for rear/front/ceiling or floor...
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Page 54: Status
the eyecube softwAre scaler setup Menu_left Exits the OSD submenu Menu_right Opens the OSD submenu down Navigates down in the OSD menu Navigates up in the OSD menu left Navigates left in the OSD menu right Navigates right in the OSD menu Increases the selected value –... - Page 55 the eyecube softwAre • status info engine_ready 1 = normal mode • 0 = error mode • engine_oK 1 = normal mode • 0 = error mode • fan_Ps 1 = normal mode • 0 = error mode • fan_led_driver 1 = normal mode •...
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Page 56: Gamma
the eyecube softwAre Gamma The Gamma program area gives you full control over the gamma curve of the individual colours (red, green, blue). note: With the new LED cubes, the “Gamma” program area is less important. The colours of the LED cubes are now adjusted using the special “EC-Lcontrol”... -
Page 57: Reports
Command sequences are used to control the cubes. A separate manual for serial commands is available to show you how to generate command sequences. This can be requested from the eyevis service. EC CUBE with LED Projection Engine... -
Page 58: He Ec-L Control Oftware
s Control oftwAre The EC-Lcontrol program has been specially developed for controlling the colour of the eyevis LED cube series. Starting the EC-Lcontrol software note: The EC-Lcontrol software uses serial interfaces only. The communication board makes virtual COM ports available over the EC_Lcontrol.exe... - Page 59 the ec-lcontrol softwAre Menu bar • file: Closes the program • wall: Video wall settings, calibration • help: Calls up the online help button bar Quick access to these functions: Establishes the connection Switches on the entire wall Switches off the entire wall setting area •...
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Page 60: The Menu Bar (1)
the ec-lcontrol softwAre The menu bar (1) In the menu bar, you have access to all settings and functions. File > Exit The program is closed. Wall > Connect with wall Establishes the connection to the video wall. The same function is also available with Wall >... -
Page 61: Wall > Picture
the ec-lcontrol softwAre Wall > Picture Switching the image: • normal (signal): Normal operation, the signal is reproduced. • white: The screen is switched to white. • black: The screen is switched to black. Wall > Get wall status information Reads the current wall status and saves the results in a text file. Path and file name: ...\EC_Lcontrol\status\status_[Date].txt Wall >... -
Page 62: The Setting Area (3)
the ec-lcontrol softwAre The setting area (3) Post calibration Enables the selection of a calibration standard. Once a standard is selected, the values of the standard can be retrieved via the get actual values button. To use the „Port calibration” function: Open the drop-down menu and select a standard. If you select no post calibration 1:1 no standard is selected and no calibration is performed. -
Page 63: Iterations / Adjust Cube Wall
the ec-lcontrol softwAre Iterations / Adjust cube wall Optimising the brightness settings. iterations Number of iterations for optimising the settings. After clicking on the button, the optimisation is performed with the number of iterations listed Adjust cube wall under iterations. The progress of the optimisation is shown in the display window. - Page 64 the ec-lcontrol softwAre green Direct input of RGB values blue After the desired values are entered, all offsets and brightness values are transferred to the selected Apply actual cube(s). wall status The cubes are then adjusted accordingly to immediately check the new entries. Deletes all the set but not saved offsets under led adjustment or cie adjustment for all cubes.
- Page 65 the ec-lcontrol softwAre Resets all offsets to 0. Adjust Transfers the offsets to the selected cube. Saves the offsets. Colour field Click on the arrow buttons to shift the colour point in the colour field. The changes are displayed directly in the CIE fields. Working with CIE adjustment and colour field You have already learned how to change the RGB values in the Fine adjustment for selected cubes section on page 35.
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Page 66: Arranty T Erms And C Onditions
(first supplier) plus one month. Warranty If the product shows any faults or defects during the warranty period, eyevis GmbH provides the following services in compliance with the warranty: • exchange of defective parts by the customer •... -
Page 67: Warranty Disclaimers
• Any kind of defect and fault on accessory parts and components (even if they were supplied by eyevis GmbH) are not an integral part of the product that is covered by this warranty. •... -
Page 68: Recommended Procedure For Liability Claims
Other legal or contractual claims, even those made to the supplier of the product, are excluded as far as eyevis GmbH has provided the service based on this warranty. This warranty does not affect nor has influence on other legal warranty claims or other contractual claims between the customer and the supplier of the product. -
Page 69: Limitation Of Liability
And conditions Limitation of liability In cases of minor negligent breaches of duty, the liability of eyevis GmbH is limited to direct, foreseeable and contractual-specific average damages. The slight negligent breach of minor contractual obligations excludes liability cliams. In the event that the liability of eyevis GmbH... -
Page 70: Technical Specifications
technicAl sPecificAtions eChniCAl PeCifiCAtions EC-50-LSXT+ eyevisCube 50” with LED projection technology and native SXGA+ resolution Description: Digital 50” DLP® rear projection unit, can be stacked and blocked, for data and video imaging Resolution: 1400 x 1050 pixels (SXGA+) Brightness: Typ. 370 cd/m² (max. 410 cd/m²) Screen size (W x H): 1000 x 750 mm (approx. -
Page 71: Ec-67-Lhd
Dimensions (W x H x D): 1460 x 1055 x 850 mm Weight: Approx. 95 kg note: eyevis LED cubes are available in a wide range of other sizes and with other resolution formats. General technical specifications Contrast ratio: 1500:1 Brightness uniformity: ≥... - Page 72 technicAl sPecificAtions EC CUBE with LED Projection Engine...
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