BARCO Communicator Touch Panel

Enhancing the overall ease-of-use of the DP series, Barco introduces the new Communicator Touch Panel as a standard projector component across all models. Designed for multi-user command and control, the Communicator enables users to learn quickly and operate efficiently - using an elegant and flexible touchscreen interface. The interface's commonality means that operators can intuitively use any model in the product line, without restriction, and its user-friendly nature translates directly into a short and enjoyalbe learning curve.

• Full version of Communicator software provided "as standard"
• Embedded PC version on the DP-1500, DP-2000 and DP-3000
• "Touch" PC component is removable, enabling customers to use their own SMS (Screen Management System) display
• Elementary redundant keypad is available on the projector
• Provides "fingertip" control over the projector's lamp, dowser, test patterns, diagnostics, presets, ACS-2048, and server
• Optional integration of server GUI on the embedded PC
• Optional laptop "Communicator" version is available
• Cinema facility administrator defines user level and password for all operators
• Based on user login, software provides "trace" capabilities in case projector mistreatment
• Installers and "freelancers" can follow a Barco "DP Series Operations" training course. Upon succesful completion, personal user login is issued.

PC touch panel

• Full version of Communicator software provided as standard on the PC touch panel. Available for DP-1500, DP-2000, DP-3000 and via an upgrade for DP100 and DP90

System interfaces

• USB ports x2
• RS232 x1
• Ethernet 10/100 Mb/s

LCD panel

• 8.4" viewable image size
• Active display area: 800x600 pixels 
• Dimensions 170.4H x 127.8V

Active input selection 

• Control of active projector input and total configuration of all related parameters

Macros 

• Automatic save to macro
• Creation of macros

Projector preset activation 

• Activate the stored projector preset configurations

Projector preset configuration 

• Full control and configuration of the projector presets 

Projector diagnostics 

• Access to projector diagnostics and diagnostics log file
• Detailed diagnostics on fans speeds, all relevant voltages and internal temperatues

Graphical configuration of resizing and masking 

• WYSIWYG interface for projector resizing and masking capabilities

CLO calibration 

• Calibration and read out of the CLO

Extended test and diagnostics utilities 

• Utilities to test ethernet connections, automation system, input signal errors

Project color calibration capabilities 

• Color calibration utilities to calibrate your projector on site

Server monitoring 

• Monitor the server communication and commands for subtitle and metadata (equals Cine Canvas)

Look-up table management 

• Access and activate color, gamma and 3D look-up tables

User management 

• Administrator defines user level and password for all operators