Laser in VR
Unprecedented image quality, future-proof technology
Coloring the details of
your bright design
Laser projection is an exciting new technology that adds a new level of
reality to virtual reality visual systems. Delivering the most brilliant colors and
greatest details in any lighting condition, these next-generation projectors
truly bring new designs and concepts to life.
The Barco laser projectors:
• Deliver exceptional image quality with outstanding 2D & 3D
brightness, contrast, and superior color performance
• Provide you with the right projector choice for each and every VR
application, Powerwall or Cave, mono or stereo
• Simplify your operations, and
• Reduce your operating expenses
Unprecedented image colors
Barco’s laser projectors offer superior image quality with, until now, unachievable
contrast ratio and vivid colors for a radically improved ‘life like’ experience that’s
unmatched in the industry. This way, the first and only integrated 6P laser projector
assures an unparalleled detail level, optimizing your design process. The easy shift
between artistic colors and life like colors provides the design engineer a new
dimension of control. Based on where the user wants to put the focus in his design,
real-life experience versus superbly detailed saturated colors can be used. This will
make concept discussion meetings so much more efficient.
It's all in the details
Details are not details. They make the design. With 4k resolution, Barco's laser
projectors offer all the details you need to perfectly assess any content on screen.
Furthermore, using Barco's unique despeckling technology, the details are not hidden
because of imperfections of the projected image. Coupled with our laser optimized
projector screens, which make sure no contrast is lost, Barco offers the highest level
of detail on the market today.
Ultimate brightness
The incredible brightness levels reached with Barco's laser projectors (up to 56,000
lumens), opens a wealth of new possibilities for VR applications. Because the projectors
can now be used in even the most challenging lighting conditions, there is no need
to hide the powerwall in a 'dark room'. Furthermore, these high brightness levels also
allow to better visualize the interior light effects, and to improve the analysis of the
effects of external light.
5 reasons to choose Barco
1
Setting the
benchmark in
virtual reality
Since more than 15 years, Barco
has been a market and technology
driver, continually raising the bar
for image quality, high brightness,
modularity and lowest total cost
of ownership. Leveraging on our
technological leadership position
in digital cinema projection, we
bring the latest innovations to the
VR market. Barco was the first to
introduce a sealed optical engine,
a 30,000+ lumens projector,
unified projector and media
server functionality, and DCIcompliant 4K 3D and 4K 60 fps.
3
Unique design for undiminished image quality
To ensure the best quality image over time, our world-class engineers have
designed the Barco laser projectors for the real world. The sealed optical engines
are a hallmark of all Barco digital cinema projectors – both lamp- and laser-based.
Thanks to this patented sealed enclosure, contamination cannot reach the optics or
DLP Cinema chips, thus ensuring undiminished brightness and contrast levels. All
projectors come with a unique, patented convergence alignment tool that requires
up to five times less effort to optimize convergence than any other system. Barco has
made a strong commitment to long light source lifetime. In order to reliably achieve
long lifetime at brightness levels twice that of xenon projectors, a sophisticated
control system actively cools both laser modules and the DMD engine, providing a
predictable 30,000-hour lifetime with at least 80% of the initial brightness.
2
From the leaders in
laser projection
Barco’s laser projectors are
not only the brightest in the
industry, they are the first and
only integrated laser 6P 3D
solutions for VR applications
around the world. And with
a powerful laser innovation
roadmap for the coming years,
our laser-illuminated projection
technology is fully future-proof.
Your guarantee that the most
innovative solutions will be fully
supported over your projector’s
lifetime.
4
One projector does it all
With Barco laser technology, you can create stunning 3D
images with a single projector. This significanlty facilitates
set-up and maintenance efforts compared to competitors,
who typically need a dual projector setup to achieve the
same quality.
5
A perfectly matched screen
Barco's proprietary laser optimized screens not only reduce speckle,
they also make sure contrast, brightness and detail of the laser images are
depicted as brilliantly as possible. Because of our deep understanding and
expertise of projection, we are able to build the screens that offer the highest
contrast, even in the most challenging ambient lighting conditions.
What about
safety?
The Barco laser projectors feature an
integrated and inherently safe design,
in which the laser light sources are fully
interlocked in the projector chassis.
This unique design guarantees that
no native laser light is emitted when
the projector housing is removed
for service purposes. Their multiplelayer design offers multiple levels of
safety so you can always operate the
projectors in a safe way.
Meet the Barco laser projector family
Only Barco provides the industry’s most complete range of
laser-illuminated virtual reality projectors. From the DP4K-22L to
the top-of-the-line DP4K-60L, our portfolio brings the premium
image quality provided by laser projection to every virtual
reality application – from caves to large powerwalls.
DP4K-60L
• 6P laser
• 4K resolution
• 2,500:1 4K contrast
• Up to 56,000 lumens
• Premium image quality for premium large powerwalls
DP4K-45L
• 6P laser
• 4K resolution
• 2,500:1 4K contrast
• Up to 44,000 lumens
• Premium image quality for large powerwalls
A projector that perfectly fits your needs
E2 to the rescue
By offering 4 different models (with varying brightness levels),
we are able to better address your specific needs. The highest
brightness models (56,000 and 44,000 lumens) are typically
used in powerwall applications, with challenging lighting
conditions. The 28,000 and 22,000 lumens models are tailored
to cave applications, or mid-sized powerwalls.
Barco's E2 allows complete 4k screen management in a
single box. With an intuitive user interface and native 4k input
and output support, E2 is the first screen
management system that
can manage a
4k projector
blend with
refresh rates
up to 60Hz.
DP4K-30L
DP4K-22L
• 6P laser
• 4K resolution
• 2,500:1 4K contrast
• Up to 28,000 lumens
• Premium image quality for caves and mid-size powerwalls
• 6P laser
• 4K resolution
• 2,500:1 4K contrast
• Up to 22,000 lumens
• Premium image quality for caves and mid-size powerwalls
Skills and expertise, around the world
Barco has the necessary experience and global reach to handle projects in all corners
of the world. With offices in over 90 countries and a globally managed spare parts
inventory, Barco support personnel are always accessible and dedicated to assist our
customers as quickly as possible. In this way, we can reduce system downtime to a
minimum, and keep you and your customers satisfied.
Barco
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email: sales.digitalcinema@barco.com
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Rancho Cordova, CA 95670, USA
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