Volfoni Smart Crystal User manual

Notice SmartCrystal™ Cinema MUV130054-V1R0

VPSP-05000model

SMART CINEMAHORIZONTAL

Projector side

User Guide

SUMMARY

Content Page

1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 3.

2. REQUIREMENTS 3.

3. SMARTCRYSTAL™ CINEMA HORIZONTAL FEATURES 4.

3.1 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 4.

3.2 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4.

3.3 - ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4.

3.4 - PROJECTOR SETTINGS 4.

4. USING THE SMARTCRYSTALTM CINEMA HORIZONTAL 5.6.

4.1 - USER INTERFACE DESCRIPTION 5.

4.2 - USING THE USER INTERFACE 5.6.

5. SMARTCRYSTALTM CINEMA FASTENING 7. TO 9.

6. INSTALLATION 9.

7. TROUBLESHOOTING 10.

8. SOFTWARE UPDATE 10.

9. IMPORTANT SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 11.

10. WARRANTY 11.

11. FURTHER INFORMATION 11.

12. REGULATORY STANDARDS 11.

ENGLISH

1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The SmartCrystal™ Cinema Horizontal is Volfoni’s latest innovation in passive 3D technology. The SmartCrystal™ Cinema polarization window

is placed directly in front of a 3D cinema projector lens, thereby generating stereoscopic 3D images on suitable screens when viewed with

passive 3D glasses.

This passive polarization system is perfect for any movie theater with DCI-compliant DLP projectors, and permits a quick installation in any

projection booth with its optimal support brackets.

The SmartCrystal™ Cinema panel is comprised of a multi-layer stack of liquid crystal elements based on Volfoni’s proprietary “Surface-

Switching” technology. This enables high frame rates of up to 240Hz to be achieved, creating crisp and bright 3D images.

The SmartCrystal™ Cinema Horizontal can be connected directly to any suitable 3D synchronization source and operates with cinema

projectors up to 7kW.

2. REqUIREMENTS

To use the SmartCrystal™ Cinema Horizontal unit, the following is required:

- 3D content

- 3D cinema projector

- Polarization preserving silver screen

- Passive circular-polarized 3D glasses

Most types of 3D cinema projectors are compatible with the SmartCrystal™ Cinema Horizontal system.

DLP (Digital Light Processing) projectors are especially efcient for 3D projection. The system is easy to set-up with a DCI-compliant DLP pro-

jector and works with projector lamps up to 7KW.

LCD™ (Liquid Crystal Display) and LCoS™ (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) projection technologies, such as JVC’s D-ILA™ and Sony’s SXRD™, gene-

rate a polarized light beam that may not be compatible with SmartCrystal™ Cinema Horizontal’s active polarization system. Please consult

Volfoni for additional information.

Polarization-preserving silver screen

In order to enjoy the best quality 3D images, a polarization-preserving silver screen designed for 3D projection is required. If your screen was

not manufactured specically for 3D use, you might experience uncomfortable and blurry 3D images with a high level of cross-talk.

The SmartCrystal™ Cinema is designed for projection with screen sizes up to 20 meters (66 feet) wide, with a 2.4 screen gain.

Passive polarized 3D glasses

The SmartCrystal™ Cinema Horizontal is compatible with most commonly used passive 3D glasses (circular-polarized only).

Polarization window

User Interface

Rack-mounted remote interface

(optional)

3D screen

3D Source

Tri-DLP 3D projector

Users with passive glasses

Image 3D Synchro 3D

SMARTCRYSTAL

CINEMA

HORIZONTAL

Projector side

Please contact Volfoni ([email protected]) should you be interested in our line of passive 3D glasses

3. SMARTCRYSTALTM CINEMA HORIzONTAL fEATURES

3.1 - General specications

- Aluminum mechanical-housing material

- Surface-Switching Technology™ for crisp and bright 3D images

- Upgradable software for optimal 3D performance

- Meets all standards for electronics approved by CE

- Approved by Hollywood Studios

- 3-year warranty

- For use with lightweight circular-polarized passive 3D glasses

- Passive 3D glasses as well as clip-on 3D glasses are available from Volfoni. Please contact us for more details.

3.2 - Technical specications

- Maximum power of projector: 7 kW

- Maximum switching speed: 192/240Hz

- Optical light efciency: > 18% (with Volfoni Premium 3D glasses)

- Power supply: 110V/240V 50/60Hz

- Operating temperature: +10°C to +50°C (50°F to 122°F)

- Storage temperature: -5°C to+50°C (23°F to 122°F)

- Polarization window dimension: 171 x 116mm (6.7 x 4.5 in)

- Product dimensions (L x W x H): 302 x 228 x 75mm (11.8 x 8.9 x 2.9 in)

- Weight: 6kg (13.2lbs)

3.3 - Electrical specications

- V= 240 / 110 V AC

- F = 50 / 60 Hz

- P = 35 W

- The unit has a built-in surge protector

- The system is supplied with two different power cables, a European model and an American model.

- This equipment should be electrically grounded.

- The electrical circuit will detect any voltage spikes generated in the system and the system will be shut-down should this occur. Thereafter, it will be necessary

to re-start the system once the fault has been rectied.

- In case of malfunction, one of the LED indicators on the control board will light up and the system will be shut-down. Then, the fault should be rectied before

re-starting the system.

- To rectify any indicated faults, please contact your dealer, installer stating the model number shown in the silver label of the product.

3.4 - Projector settings

To use the SmartCrystal™ Cinema Horizontal, the 3D projector should be set as below:

- Dark Time : 1200 μs

- Delay : 0

4. USING THE SMARTCRYSTALTM CINEMA HORIzONTAL

4.1 - User interface description

4.2 - Using the user interface

1. ON / OFF switch

Put this button on position ON to power the SmartCrystal™ Cinema Horizontal and begin operating the system. Put in position OFF when you

want to stop using the 3D system.

2. 2D / 3D mode

There is one button that moves the polarization window of the SmartCrystal™ Cinema Horizontal left and right. When the system is powered, press

this button and the polarization window will emerge from its encasement (3D mode). Press this same button when you want to stop using the

SmartCrystal™ Cinema, and the polarization window will go back inside its encasement (2D mode).

This button blinks in green when the polarization window is moving. Typically when you open or close the polarization window of the SmartCrys-

tal™ Cinema Horizontal.

This button is green continuously when the 3D system is open and the polarization window is out of the encasement.

This button is not illuminated when the polarization window is in 2D mode.

Security system: The polarization window will stay in 3D mode if the 3D sync is still detected. This is a security measure to prevent the closing of the

3D system during a 3D projection.

3. Network connection – RJ45 plug

The NOC connector allows the system to be connected to a central network in order to retrieve information and perform remote operations on

the SmartCrystal™ Cinema Horizontal (eg, monitoring, remote control, etc).

There are two different modes of use for the SmartCrystal™ Cinema :

- Manual mode: the user interface and the rack interface of the SmartCrystal™ Cinema directly control the operation of the 3D system.

- NOC mode: information and operations are automatically sent from the server via the central network.

4. Software update – USB port

Please referer page 10 of this user manuel (part 8).

When not using the SmartCrystal™ Cinema, put the system in 2D mode to protect the polarization window from dust

and damage, and thereby increase product longevity.

5. LED check

There are 4 different LED lights that indicate the following information:

LED number 1: State of Fan

This LED is blue when the fan is running and red when there is a problem with the ventilation system.

LED number 2: State of Motor

This LED is blue when the Motor is running and red when there is a problem with the system.

LED number 3: State of SYNC

This “SYNC” LED operates as follows:

- Once the system is powered (but not synchronized), the SYNC LED will illuminate in red. The system starts as soon as it is connected to a power

source.

- Once the SmartCrystal™ Cinema receives the signal synchronization, the SYNC LED will illuminate in blue as follows :

o Blue continuous light: signal for 2D synchronization (less than 96Hz)

o Blue blinking light: signal for 3D synchronization (greater than 96Hz)

LED number 4: Power supply

This LED is blue when the system is properly powered and off when the system is not powered.

6. Rack interface description

The 3.5’ jack connector is used for external control for automation.

Remote plug – 3.5’ jack

This rack-mountable accessory allows the use of the SmartCrystalTM Cinema Horizontal when it is installed in a non-accessible area. In this case a

network crossover cable is needed to connect the SmartCrystal™ Cinema and the mountable rack.

7. BNC connector

The BNC connector allows the user to synchronize the SmartCrystal™ Cinema Horizontal together with the cinema projector. Three cables are

supplied with the SmartCrystal™ Cinema Horizontal:

BNC/BNC cable (2 meters long) BNC/GPIO 15 cable (2 meters long) BNC/GPIO 37 cable (2 meters long)

8. Connect the power cable to SmartCrsytal™ Cinema.

Power IN

9. Snap hook

To increase safety, please use the snap hook when xing the SmartCrystal™ Cinema Horizontal.

5. SMARTCRYSTALTM CINEMA HORIzONTAL fASTENING

Before installing the polarizator window in front of the projector lens, make sure you have all the needed tools and the instruction manual. This

wall xing part is provided with all the screws and wall anchors you might need.

Follow the instructions to fasten this kit.

7.2

9 10

Parts Quantity Description

1 x 1 Polarizer xation

2 x 7 Metallic bar

3 x 4 Fixation bar

4 x 10 Screws for product xation

5 x 2 Mounting plate

6 x 2 Screws for mounting plate

Parts Quantity Description

7.1 x 1 Key (small size)

7.2 x 1 Key

8 x 6 Assembly part

9 x 1 Security system

10 x 4 Cover

STEP 1

7.1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

Mounting direction : the sharp parts of the triangles

are always in contact with the vertical metallic bar.

7.2

STEP 5

6. INSTALLATION

The SmartCrystal™ Cinema Horizontal should be placed directly in front of the lens of the projector at a distance such that the image from

the projector covers as much as possible the entire area of the polarization window in order to minimize thermal heating effects.

Ensure that the side of the SmartCrystal™ Cinema marked “PROJECTOR SIDE” is facing towards the projector.

The SmartCrystal™ Cinema polarization module must be placed at least 80mm (4 inches) away from the projector lens.

FORBIDDEN AREA

SmartCrystal™ Cinema

positioning area

Projector

Not optimized Optimized Out of limits

Projector side

The distance between the lens and the LCD

should be over 80 mm (4 inches)

Monitor the distance between the projector and the SmartCrystal™ Cinema as it is very important to preserve the LCD.

The projected image must cover the LCD area as much as possible, to avoid heating only a small part of the LCD.

You can set the SmartCrystalTM polarization panel at a slight incline to avoid scattering light reection onto the projector

lens and to reduce potential ghosting.

You can tilt the piece #1 at more or less 15 degree

7. TROUbLESHOOTING

PROBLEM SOLUTION

The system does not work. Verify that the Power LED is illuminated when working. If it is OFF,

this indicates that there is a problem with the power-supply of the

system.

Check that the SmartCrystal™ Cinema Horizontal electronic mo-

dule is correctly mounted in the bracket.

Check that the power supply is connected and that the system is

in the power ON state.

Should the error persists, please contact your technical support.

SYNC LED does not illuminate. Ensure the sync cable is connected to the SmartCrystal™ Cinema

Horizontal Polarizer Module.

Red continuous light.

(Sync LED)

The system is powered but there is no synchronization signal. Ensure

the 3D mode is selected in the setup of your 3D source.

The LED ashes correctly but no 3D images are shown.

(Sync LED)

Ensure the SmartCrystal™ Cinema Horizontal is facing the right

way (i.e the side marked PROJECTOR SIDE should be facing the

projector).

Check that the projection screen is 3D-compliant (silver screen

with gain 2,4), content is 3D, and the projector is running in 3D

mode.

The LED for “state motor” illuminates in red. In such case, please contact directly your technical support.

Do not touch the electronics of the SmartCrystal™ Cinema Hori-

zontal.

The LED for “state fan” lights in red. In such case, please contact directly your technical support

Do not touch the electronics of the SmartCrystal™ Cinema Hori-

zontal.

8. SOfTWARE UPDATE

A software is available on Volfoni website to update your product.

How to use the software update:

• Go to Volfoni website (www.volfoni.com)

• Choose the menu SERVICES/SUPPORT

• Then DOWNLOAD

• Download the software VOLFONI LOADER

• Connect your computer to SmartCrystal™ Cinema Horizontal with the cable USB-A /USB-B (cable supplied by Volfoni)

• Power your SmartCrystal™ Cinema Horizontal

• Verify that the software recognizes your system

• Once the SmartCrystal™ Cinema Horizontal is connected, press CHECK FOR UPDATE

• Load the latest version if it’s not already in your SmartCrystal™ Cinema Horizontal

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