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Electrohome Marquee 8500/8500LC Ultra User Manual v2

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2. 3 2 3 5 Display Adjustments 3 2 3 6 Convergence Registration 3 2 3 7 Utility Features 3 2 3 8 Multi projector Functions 3 2 Section 4 4 2 Maintenance 4 2 4 1 Warnings and Guidelines 4 2 4 2 Cleaning 4 2 4 3 Trouble shooting 4 2 Section 5
3. C 1 MARQUEE Projectors RS 232 Control C 1 C 1 Brief History of MARQUEE RS 232 Communications C 1 C 2 System Requirements and Setup C 1 C 3 RS 232 Communication Cables C 2 C 4 Data Transmission Structure C 3 C 5 Transport Layer C 3 C 6 Message Format C 5 C 7 Creating Simple Messages C 10 Appendix D D 1 MARQUEE Cross reference Spare Replacement Parts Table and Accessories List D 1 D 1 MARQUEE Cross reference Parts Table D 1 D 2 MARQUEE Accessories
4. 2 2 2 7 Source Connections 2 2 2 8 Serial Port Connections 2 2 2 9 Optical Alignment 2 2 2 10 Source Setup 2 2 2 11 Memory Setup 2 2 Section 3 3 2 Operation 3 2 3 1 Overview 3 2 3 2 IR Remote Keypad 3 2 3 3 Source Selection 3 2 3 4 Setup Memories
5. D 2 Appendix E E 1 MARQUEE Optional Interfaces E 1 E 1 MARQUEE Multi standard Decoder 38 801025 XX E 1 E 2 MARQUEE Signal Switcher 38 801000 XX E 1 E 3 Image Shifter Module 38 801100 XX E 2 E 4 RGB Input Module 38 801001 XX E 3 E 5 RGB Loop Thru Input Module 38 801002 XX E 3 E 6 Composite S Video Input Module 38 801004 XX E 4 E 7 HDTV Input Module 38 801005 XX E 4 E 8 PC Analog Input Module 38 801006 XX E 5 E 9 MARQUEE Case Power Supply 38 801023 96 38 801026 96 E 5 Appendix F
6. 1 2 1 1 The Projector 1 2 1 2 Purchaser s Record and Servicing 1 2 1 3 VDCDS Service Locations 1 2 Section 2 2 2 Installation amp Setup 2 2 2 1 Quick Setup 2 2 2 2 Installation Considerations 2 2 2 3 Hardware Setup 2 2 2 4 Reverse Scan 2 2 2 5 Mounting 2 2 2 6 Power Connection
7. 2 12 Figure 2 15 Folded Optics 2 12 Figure 2 16 Power Connection 2 13 Figure 2 17 Projector Input Slots 2 13 Figure 2 18 Built in RGB Interface Connections 2 14 Figure 2 19 Serial Port Connections 2 14 Figure 2 20 Front Top Cover Location and Removal 2 15 Figure 2 21 8500LC 9500LC Lens Assemblies Top View 2 16 Figure 2 22 8500 8520 Lens Assemblies Top View 2 16 Figure 2 23 8500LC 9500LC Lens Assemblies Front View 2 16 Figure 2 24 8500LC 9500LC Lens
8. F 1 MARQUEE 8520 Series Supplement Information F 1 F 1 8520LC Specifications F 1 F 2 Installation Information Formulas and Reference Tables F 2 F 3 8520 Chassis Assembly Layout and Dimensions F 3 F 4 8520 Head Assembly Layout and Dimensions F 4 Appendix G G 1 Glossary G 1 Table of Contents Display Systems iii List of Figures Figure 2 1 Audience Coverage with Flat Screen 2 3 Figure 2 3 Audience Coverage with Curved Screen 2 3 Figure 2 4 Poor Screen Placement 2 5 Figu
9. 3 6 Figure 3 7 Switcher Slots 3 6 Figure 3 8 Connection of Composite Video or S Video to RGB Input Multi Standard Decoder Option Required 3 14 Figure 3 9 An Installation using the ASR Feature 3 23 Figure 3 10 Independent IR Keypad Control 3 27 Marquee Ultra User s Manual iv Table of Contents Figure 4 1 Rear Panel LEDs 4 3 APX Figure C 1 Typical RS 232 Control Application C 1 APX Figure C 2 Cable Wiring RS 232 9 Pin Male to 9 Pin Female C 2 APX Figure C 3 Cable Wiring RS 232 9 Pin Male to 25 Pin Female C 2 APX Figure C 4 A Complete RS 232 Data Transmis
10. 5 2 Specifications 8500 Ultra 8500LC Ultra 9500LC Ultra 5 2 Table of Contents ii Marquee Ultra User s Manual Table of Contents Appendices Appendix A A 1 Keypad Reference amp Menu Tree A 1 Appendix B B 1 MARQUEE Installation Information B 1 B 1 8 Series MARQUEE Installation Reference Table B 1 B 2 9 Series MARQUEE Installation Reference Table B 1 B 3 8110 and 8500 Series HTD Information B 2 B 4 9500 Series HTD Information B 4 B 5 MARQUEE Series Dimensions B 6 Appendix C
11. 4 to turn ASR on for the input The projector s display settings will automatically adjust to match the source selected by the switcher Installation amp Setup 2 30 Section 3 This Page Intentionally Left Blank VDC Display Systems 3 1 Section 3 OPERATION 3 1 Overview This section explains how to operate the projector once it has been installed and is ready for use If you have not yet set up the projector refer to Section 2 Installation and Setup Before using the projector for the first time it is recommended that you read through this section of the manual Although the projector is easy to use there are many advanced features which allow you to enhance performance and operation By understanding these features and how to use them you will soon be able to take full advantage of the projector s extensive capabilities Organization of this section is as follows 3 1 Overview 3 3 Source Selection 3 3 Setup Memories 3 5 Display Adjustments 3 6 Convergence Registration 3 7 Utility Features 3 8 Multi projector Functions 3 1 1 Projector Basics Notice that the projector has no knobs or moving parts to make adjustments or change control settings This is because all user adjustments are digitally controlled via the projector s keypad Adjustment settings are retained in the projector s internal memory even when the projector is unplugged 3 1 2 Keypads Four types of keypads may be used with the proj
12. Controller 8 bits no parity 1 stop bit 9600 baud default NOTE If using a Marquee Signal Switcher do not connect a controller to the switcher s RS 232 input It is not intended that the switcher be directly controlled by a controller APX Figure C 1 Typical RS 232 Control Application MARQUEE Projectors RS 232 Control C 2 Appendix C C 3 RS 232 Communication Cables C 3 1 RS 232 9 Pin Male to 9 Pin Female Step 1 For connection between the projector and a seitcher Step 2 For connection between projectors Step 3 For connection to a computer with a 9 pin AT type RS 232 port Shielded Multi conductor Cable 2 3 5 Shield Shield 2 3 5 Tx Rx Rx Tx 9 Pin D Connector Male for projector end 9 Pin D Connector Male for projector end APX Figure C 2 Cable Wiring RS 232 9 Pin Male to 9 Pin Female C 3 2 RS 232 9 Pin Male to 25 Pin Female Step 4 Use this cable if the computer s RS 232 serial port uses a 25 pin male D type connector 9 Pin D Connector Male for projector end 25 Pin D Connector Female Shield 2 3 7 Shielded Multi conductor Cable Shield 2 3 5 APX Figure C 3 Cable Wiring RS 232 9 Pin Male to 25 Pin Female Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems C 3 C 4 Data Transmission Structure A basic understanding of RS 232 data transmission structure enables you to begin programming automated controls
13. F 1 8520LC Specifications Optics High definition Fl 1 hybrid lens 10 line pairs per mm resolution MARQUEE 8520LC Ultra HD117 12 liquid coupled optical system MARQUEE 8520LC Ultra HD117 24 liquid coupled optical system MARQUEE 8520 Ultra w HD8 air coupled optical system Scheimpflug adjustment for top bottom and side to side focus Resolution 2500x2000 addressability MARQUEE 8520LC Ultra 2048 x 1536 pixels Brightness 225 ANSI lumens The projector will automatically update all parameters including convergence contrast brightness keystone phase etc when a new source is detected The set up is taken from a matching memory or interpolated from two adjacent memories Video Circuits 0 5 to 1 0 volts p p 75 ohms 1 terminated Circuitry for improved video performance and gray scale tracking MARQUEE Ultra Keyed clamp better than 1 accuracy Series 150 MHz bandwidth 3dB accommodates 3 nanosecond pixels and digital dock rates over 300 MHz Sync and Deflection Circuits Input level 0 3 to 5 0 volts pp 75 ohms terminated Geometry Rectilinear accuracy 1 0 maximum of picture height Horizontal Linearity 2 0 maximum Vertical Linearity 1 0 maximum Top and bottom keystone control Vertical and horizontal skew control Vertical and horizontal bow control Special Extended Geometry Distortion Option available Power Requirements 90 VAC to 264 VAC universal input Power 650 watts maximum Line freque
14. HD10L HD10 HD10E HD10 GT17 HD10 GT26 HD10 GT30 67 Screen Width Horizontal Throw Distance HTD in 1372 1524 2030 1676 2214 1829 1981 2599 2584 2134 2789 2770 2286 2978 2956 2438 3167 3142 3123 2591 3357 3328 3297 2743 3546 3515 3472 2896 3735 3701 3647 3048 3924 3887 3200 4114 4073 3353 4303 4259 3505 4492 4445 3658 4682 4631 4685 3810 4871 4817 4877 3962 5060 5003 5069 4115 5249 5189 5261 4267 5439 5375 5453 5523 4420 5628 5561 5645 5713 4572 5817 5747 5838 5904 4724 6006 5933 6030 6094 4877 6196 6119 6222 6284 5029 6385 6306 6414 6475 5182 6574 6492 6665 5334 6764 6678 6855 5486 6953 6864 7045 5639 7142 7050 7236 5791 7331 7236 7426 5944 7521 7422 7616 6096 7710 7608 7807 6248 7794 7997 6401 8187 6553 8377 6706 8568 6858 8758 7010 8948 7163 9138 7315 9329 7468 9519 7620 9709 MARQUEE Installation Information B 6 Appendix B B 5 MARQUEE Series Dimensions 19 50 49 5 32 00 81 3 7 25 18 2 00 5 08 12 2 31 10 19 50 49 5 22 88 58 Air Vent 5 x5 12 30 5 11 28 27 81 70 6 16 75 42 5 A A Dimension 11 34 28 8 Liquid coupled 10 84 27 5 Air coupled 4 holes 3 8 16 TYP SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW BOTTOM VIEW Dimensions are in inch
15. INTERVAL ACTIVATES THE EVENT NOTES specific date At a specific calendar date Use number keys for date entry per the format defined by the Set Clock utility Daily Every day Mon Fri Monday through Friday Sat Sun Saturday and Sunday Mondays Monday Tuesdays Tuesday Wednesdays Wednesday Thursdays Thursday Fridays Friday Saturdays Saturday Sundays Sunday min sec interval Repeatedly at a specified time interval in minutes and seconds starting at the time set in the Start field Applies to Channel Up Down events only Use the number keys to enter minutes and seconds The seconds interval must be an even number e g 02 04 06 etc Only valid entries are accepted The Start Field The Start field shows the start time of the event With the cursor positioned on the Start field use the number keys to enter the start time Use the notation previously defined by the Set Clock utility 12 hour or 24 hour If using a 12 hour clock press ENTER to toggle between a m and p m Note Only valid entries are accepted For example if 4 is entered as the first digit of the Start time it will not be accepted The first digit must be either 0 or 1 when using a 12 hour clock and 0 1 or 2 when using a 24 hour clock The Enabled Field The Enabled field allows you to enable or disable a programmable event When enabled the event is performed as programmed When disabled the
16. 03 280336 05P CONTROL DPB STIG WAVEFORM X X X X X X 03 801062 93P KEYPAD WIRED BK LT SER ASSY X X X X X X X 03 801067 01P IR SENSOR BK LT X X X X X X X 03 EXTEND 01P EXTENDER BOARD KIT X X X X X X X 54 007049 01P SERVICE MANUAL X X X X X X X 54 017094 01P USERS MANUAL X X X X X X X Operation D 2 Appendix C D 2 MARQUEE Accessories Accessories VDCDS Part Number MARQUEE High Frequency Signal Switcher 38 801000 93 RGB 500 Input Module 38 801001 96 RGB400 Loop Thru input Module 38 801002 96 MARQUEE Composite Video SVHS Input Module 38 801004 93 MARQUEE High Definition HDTV Video Module 38 801005 93 PC250 Analog Input Module 38 801006 96 MARQUEE Case Power Supply 120V 38 801023 96 Multi Standard Single Scan Decoder 38 801025 97 MARQUEE Case Power Supply 240V 38 801026 96 RGB 400 Buffered Amplifier 38 801033 96 MARQUEE ACON kit 38 801040 93 MARQUEE Interconnecting Cable Computer to Projector 38 801050 93 MARQUEE Network Cable Switcher To Projector 38 801051 93 4 BNC BNC Cable 38 801052 93 5 BNC BNC Cable 38 801053 93 5 BNC BNC Cable Plenum Rated 38 801054 93 IR Keypad 38 801061 93 Wired Remote keypad 38 801063 93 Presenters Remote Keypad 38 801064 93 Protocol B Keypad 38 801065 93 IR Sensor Remote 38 801066 93 MARQUEE Librarian V1 8 38 801067 96 42 9 Pin to 9 Pin 38 801072 93 MARQUEE En
17. 57 D7 P1 0 63 Set the color level of the current slot Tint Level 58 D8 P1 0 63 Set the tint level of the current slot Detail Level 59 D9 P1 0 63 Set the detail level of the current slot Channel 0B 8B P1 1 99 Select channel 0 no channel Input Switcher Slot 09 89 P1 switcher 0 9 P2 slot 1 9 Select input If P1 0 projector then Slot 1 standard RGB VIM Slot 2 optional interface card into VIM Slot 3 Composite on decoder Slot 4 Composite on decoder Slot 5 S Video on decoder Slot 6 S Video on decoder Recall Memory 0C 8C P1 0 99 Select recall memory 0 none Internal Frequency 35 B5 P1 0 6 Select internal frequency 0 current external signal 1 6 one of the internal frequencies from the MARQUEE Select Internal Frequency menu Key Code 63 n a P1 Code Emulate the function of a key on the keypad Any additional parameters sent are ignored See Technical Bulletin TB96 05 June 1996 MARQUEE Projectors RS 232 Control C 8 Appendix C Command Code Function Set Request or Reply Parameter s Set and Reply msg Description set function Projector Address 02 82 P1 0 999 Set projector to a new address NOTE The next message sent must either contain the new address or it must be a broadcast message Signal Status n a 91 P1 3 options 0 frequency P2 Horizontal P3 Ve
18. C O N T E N T S Introduction Section 1 Installation amp Setup Section 2 Operation Section 3 Maintenance Section 4 Specifications Ultra Series Section 5 Keypad amp Menu Tree Appendix A Installation Information Appendix B RS 232 Control Appendix C Replacement Parts Reference Appendix D Optional Interfaces Appendix E 8520 Supplement Information Appendix F User s Manual P N 54 017049 01P Version 2 00 Glossary Appendix G VDC Display Systems Limited Warranty Policy VDC Display Systems hereinafter VDCDS warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use subject to the limitations provided below Product Warranties Product Parts 3Labor 1MARQUEE CRT Series 3 years 1 year for CRTs 1 year 1MARQUEE SIM Series 3 years 90 days for Lamps 3 year 2Spare Refurbished Parts 90 days n a Accessories 90 days n a Refurbished Projectors 90 days 90 days 1This applies to projectors purchased under the standard reseller agreement May vary from reseller to reseller and purchase agreements 2 Warranty for replacement parts is 90 days or the remainder of the projector warranty whichever is greater 3 Labor warranties are valid only if the defective product is returned to VDCDS or an authorized Service Depot Does not cover on site service Warranty Period CRT SIM Series The warranty period as stated in the above Product Warranties
19. This section explains how to set up projector memories to improve the performance of the projector s ASI and ASR features If you are not familiar with setup memories read Section 3 Operation prior to memory setup in particular read Section Error Reference source not found Error Reference source not found and the ASI with Save and Turn ASR On Off entries in Section 3 7 Utility Features If the projector s setup memories are properly set up the projector will be easier to use and operate Note Memory setup should be performed when the projector is in its final operating position If the physical position of the projector changes memory setup must be repeated Here is a brief summary of the setup memory ASR and ASI discussions in Section 2 2 11 1 About Setup Memories The projector has 80 setup memories for storing display settings of different sources Multiple setup memories are required since display settings usually vary amongst sources There are two types of setup memories Input and Recall Both memory types store the same parameters The only difference is that Input memories store display settings for a particular physical input e g switcher 0 slot 1 while Recall memories can be used with any input At any one time one setup memory is the current setup memory The display settings in the current setup memory are used for the current display When a source is selected by entering its input number the Input memory for
20. Frequency state and sync signal status messages are further described below Note There is no set command for signal status information you can issue requests and receive replies only P1 FREQUENCY 00 If you want to determine the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the current signal you can send a request signal status frequency to the projector Note that this message must include both the signal status code 91 as well as the P1 frequency code 00 as shown in the example from Table C 4 01 07 00 00 03 FF 00 0E 91 00 FREQUENCY REPLIES A reply to the request signal status frequency message supplies the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the current signal In the example from Table C 4 P2 is the horizontal frequency and P3 is the vertical frequency as shown in the following illustration Convert to decimal format and assume two decimal places P1 STATE 01 If you want to determine the state of the current signal you can send a request signal status state to the projector Note that this message must include both the signal status code 91 as well as the P1 state code 01 as shown in the example from Table C 4 Note also the escaped 01 byte 01 07 00 00 03 FF 00 0E 91 00 81 STATE REPLIES A reply to the request signal status state message includes another parameter P2 whose value describes the state of the current signal as a good locked signal 00 a c
21. Step 10 Adjust C linearity as follows Press or until the horizontal line through the center of the crosshatch is equally distant from the lines at the very top and bottom Press or until the center of the crosshatch is equally distant from the vertical lines at the left and right edges Step 11 Adjust S linearity as follows Press or until the height of each crosshatch square is equal from the top to the bottom Press or until the width of each crosshatch square is equal from the left to the right Step 12 The source connected to the currently selected input should now be visible If there is no picture check to see if the source is active Press or or to adjust phase until the picture is centered on the screen Step 13 Press or or to adjust the size of the picture Ensure that objects in your picture have the correct shape For example if there is a circle in your picture size should be adjusted until the circle is round not oval Step 14 The final step is convergence If the projector includes the ACON option press EXIT CONV 4 to exit the guide and allow ACON to converge the system Otherwise press EXIT CONV 1 to enter Guided Convergence Reminder Remember that all of the adjustments above should be repeated for other sources in the system Operation 2 24 Section 2 2 11 Memory Setup
22. equally in all directions so the audience can see the display from various angles Because of the lower gain flat screens are more effective when ambient lighting is reduced Figure 2 1 Audience Coverage with Flat Screen Figure 2 2 Audience Coverage with Curved Screen Curved screens have gains larger than 1 and viewing angles much less than 180 Most curved screens have different horizontal and vertical viewing angles Incident light does not reflect equally in all directions The reflected light concentrates in a conical volume or viewing cone Audiences within the viewing cone see a brighter image than that from an equal area on a flat screen Audiences outside the viewing cone see a dimmer image To summarize curved screens are better suited for brightly lit rooms where the audience is situated within the viewing cone Flat screens are best suited when a wide viewing angle is required and ambient room lighting near the screen is low Note Screen Gain is defined in Appendix G Glossary Installation amp Setup 2 4 Section 2 2 2 3 Rear Screen Installations There are two basic types of rear screens diffused and optical A diffused screen has a surface which spreads the light striking it Purely diffused screens have a gain of less than 1 The main advantage of the diffused screen is its wide viewing angle similar to that of a flat screen for front screen projection Optical screens take light from the projector and red
23. or Reply with Signal Status relay the current channel number The binary message codes for each possible command are listed in Table C 3 The next byte s is the actual hex value for the parameter in question For example to set the volume to 0 this second byte must be 00 To set it to 64 this byte must be 40 Each parameter there may be more than one depending on the command requires at least one byte in the message Refer to Table C 3 for a list of message codes and parameter codes Examples of entire specific commands using these codes appear in Table C 4 1 Most Request messages have no parameter data 2 Do not broadcast a Request to more than one projector 3 Set and Reply messages usually have the same data in the same format C 6 3 Optional Checksum It is no longer necessary to calculate and include an eight bit additive sum as the next to last byte in every data transmission Note that you must still include the checksum field in each message stream but if the value assigned is 00 the checksum will be ignored If you still wish to use an accurate checksum for maximum message security calculate the checksum value as follows 1 Take the message before the transport layer bytes have been added 2 Add the bytes together 3 Divide the sum by 256 and take the remainder The remainder value is the checksum The receiving projector software collects all of the message byt
24. will start after the date of installation but limited to a maximum of thirty nine 39 months CRT Series parts only SIM Series parts amp labor from date of shipment from the factory whichever occurs first VDCDS will repair or replace any defective part without charge for parts or labor as stated above Replacement parts will be covered by this limited warranty for the remainder of the warranty period This Limited Warranty applies only to parts supplied or designed by VDCDS Date of Installation To establish the date of installation the VDCDS Certificate of Registration should be completed signed and returned to VDCDS postmarked no later than thirty 30 days from the date of installation and no later than ninety 90 days from date of shipment If the VDCDS Certificate of Registration is not returned within such time VDCDS will use the date that the system was shipped from the factory as the date of installation Original Purchaser This Limited Warranty is limited to the original purchaser customer of this product from either VDCDS or VDCDS authorized service depot or reseller Reseller Obligation The reseller is expected to evaluate the product upon receipt to insure that it is in proper working condition Additionally the reseller is responsible for making any minor set up at no cost to VDCDS or the customer The reseller must advise the customer that the Certificate of Registration be filled out and returned
25. 01 07 00 00 03 FF 58 20 00 0E Request Tint Value 01 06 00 00 03 FF D8 00 0E Reply with Tint Value 01 07 03 FF 00 00 D8 20 00 0E 32 50 Set Detail to 0 01 07 00 00 03 FF 59 00 00 0E Set Detail to 32 01 07 00 00 03 FF 59 20 00 0E Request Detail Value 01 06 00 00 03 FF D9 00 0E Reply with Detail Value 01 07 03 FF 00 00 D9 20 00 0E 32 50 Select Channel 1 01 07 00 00 03 FF 0B 1B 81 00 0E Select Channel 3 01 07 00 00 03 FF 0B 03 00 0E Request Current Channel 01 06 00 00 03 FF 8B 00 0E Reply with Channel 01 07 03 FF 00 00 8B 03 00 0E channel 3 Select Input 0 1 01 08 00 00 03 FF 09 00 1B 81 00 0E Select Input 1 5 01 08 00 00 03 FF 09 1B 81 05 00 0E Request Current Input 01 06 00 00 03 FF 89 00 0E Reply with Input 01 08 03 FF 00 00 89 1B 81 05 00 0E switcher 1 slot 5 Select Recall 00 01 07 00 00 03 FF 0C 00 00 0E Select Recall 15 01 07 00 00 03 FF 0C 0F 00 0E Request Current Recall 01 06 00 00 03 FF 8C 00 0E MARQUEE Projectors RS 232 Control C 12 Appendix C Reply with Recall 01 07 03 FF 00 00 8C 0F 00 0E recall 15 Reply with Recall 01 07 03 FF 00 00 8C 00 00 0E recall 0 i e using input memory Request Signal Status Freq 01 07 00 00 03 FF 91 00 00 0E Reply w Sig Status Freq 01 0B 03 FF 00 00 91 00 0C 4E 17 70 00 0E 31 5Khz 60 0Hz Request Sig Status State 01 07 00 00 03 FF 91 1B 81 00 0E Reply w Sig Status State 01 08 03 FF 00 00 91 1B 81 00
26. 1 3 Option 3 indicates the current setting 3 5 Display Adjustments This section describes the projector s display adjustment functions To access all display functions a full function keypad is required If you are using the optional Presenter s Keypad only the primary display functions are available There are four types of display adjustment functions Primary Picture Geometry and Convergence 1 Primary Display functions include Brightness Contrast Detail Color and Tint These functions are accessed directly from the keypad 2 Picture functions are used to adjust display settings that affect the projected image These functions include Phase Size White Balance Focus Sync Blanking Clamping Retrace and Decoding Picture functions are accessed via the Picture menu which is selected by pressing PIC on the keypad 3 Geometry functions adjust geometric distortions of the display such as its size keystone pincushion bow linearity and skew Access Geometry functions via the Geometry menu press GEOM on the keypad 4 Convergence is used to align the red green and blue color components of the image It is described in Section 3 6 Convergence Registration Most adjustment functions when selected display a slidebar overlaid on the source image The slidebar displays the current setting and indicates which arrow keys to use for making the adjustment Adjustment settings are stored in the current setu
27. 1 2 Projection Tilt Surface Mirror D2 D1 0 0 Projector Tilt 2 Minimum Mirror Size x Screen Size D1 D Projector to Screen Distance D D1 D2 0 15 Figure 2 14 Folded Optics Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems 2 13 2 6 Power Connection To apply power to the projector plug the AC line cord into the line input socket located at the front panel of the projector Plug the three prong end of the line cord in a grounded AC outlet Input voltage to the projector must be between 90 and 264 VAC 50 or 60 Hz The power source must supply 650 watts of power to the projector Figure 2 15 Power Connection 2 7 Source Connections The projector includes a built in RGB input interface for connection of external RGB sources and audio equipment This input interface is shown in Figure 2 6 The built in interface is not removable Figure 2 16 Projector Input Slots Optional interface modules are available to accommodate other signal types These include a Composite S Video Module an HDTV Input Module and a PC Analog Input Module Any one of these can be installed in slot 2 A MARQUEE Multi Standard Decoder may be installed to add four additional inputs to the system slots 3 to 6 To further increase the number of inputs a signal switcher may be connected to the RGB interface in slot 1 to add 8 more sources to the system 9 switcher inputs replace one RGB input Other switchers may
28. 2 22 Section 2 2 10 Source Setup This section gives step by step instructions for quick setup of the projector for a selected external source For a complete setup repeat these steps as required for each source connected to the projector Before starting ensure that the projector is optically and mechanically aligned If optical alignment is required follow the setup instructions in Section 2 9 Optical Alignment Select the source to be set up using the Source command and make sure it is visible on the projection screen To make setup easier it is recommended that you use the projector s Guided Source Setup tutorial It provides source setup instructions on screen to guide you through the adjustments To access the tutorial first press HELP at presentation level The Help menu is displayed Next press 1 to select Guided Source Setup The first page of the guide will be displayed on the projection screen When using the guide press HELP to display the next page press RECALL to display the previous page When complete press EXIT Step 1 Press BRITE then or to increase or decrease the brightness setting until black areas in the image just disappear Step 2 Press CONT then or to adjust the contrast of the image to a suitable level Step 3 Press or to adjust electrical focus for best overall sharpness Step 4 Press or to adjust skew until the vertical line t
29. 5 4 There are three different ways the projector can respond to channel numbers entered during direct channel selection 1 Digit Only 2 Digits and 1 or 2 Digits Select the Channel Select item in the menu to change its setting 1 Digit Only allows only one digit to be entered after which the projector switches immediately to the selected channel This method can select only channels 1 to 9 2 Digits requires two digits to be entered Both digits must be entered within 5 seconds Channel 1 is entered as 01 etc 1 or 2 Digits allows either one or two digits to be entered If a second digit is not entered within 5 seconds of the first the first digit is accepted as the channel number can be used by ASR ASI UTIL 4 In 02 11 13 12 14 In Horiz 35 50 110 00 60 00 35 50 38 50 Horiz Vert 60 00 70 00 66 00 60 00 80 00 Vert ASR On Off On On On ASR UTIL 5 1 Auto Power up Off 2 Screen Messages On 3 Blanking Time Auto 4 Channel Select 2 digits 5 Language English 6 Programmable Events On Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems 3 27 Protocol A IR Keypad Protocol B IR Keypad This projector has the IR Sensor setting set to A This projector has the IR Sensor setting set to B 3 7 5 5 Language English French German Spanish Italian UTIL 5 5 Menus and text can be displayed in English French German Spanish or Italian To change the language select the Lang
30. Example 1 Refer to the system illustrated in Figure 2 25 A computer is connected to slot 1 of the projector as shown The graphics adapter in the computer can operate at different frequency modes to accommodate various software applications The ASR feature may be used until when the frequency mode of the computer changes the projector setup also changes to match that of the new mode SOURCE WITH MULTIPLE SCAN RATES OPERATING MODES MODE TYPE FREQ H RECALL 1 Text 31 5kHz 01 2 Graphics 35 6kHz 02 3 Graphics 64 0kHz 03 4 Graphics 110 0kHz 04 Figure 2 25 ASR System Example 1 To prepare setup memories for the above system follow these steps Step 1 Select the input using the Source command Press SOURCE 0 1 to select projector slot 1 Step 2 Press twice to display the Current Input Parameters status page Check to see if ASR is off for the current input If it is on press UTIL 1 b to turn ASR off for the input It is usually easier to prepare setup memories when ASR is turned off Step 3 At the computer switch to an application which uses one of the graphics adapter operating modes Select an unused Recall memory as the current setup memory For example to make Recall memory 01 the current setup memory press RECALL 0 1 Make display adjustments as required The display settings for the current graphics mode will be stored in the Recall memory Repeat this step f
31. GEOM 5 The Bottom function adjusts the level Bottom Key and pincushion Bottom Pin of the bottom half of the display image The four displays shown at right demonstrate Bottom adjustments To stretch the lower left or right corner up or down select Bottom from the Geometry menu and press or To adjust bottom pincushion press and until the bottom half of the image is as curved or as straight as desired 3 5 3 6 Bow GEOM 6 The Bow function adjusts horizontal bowing H Bow across an image It also adjusts vertical curvature V Bow in the middle of the picture The four displays at right demonstrate H Bow and V Bow adjustments To adjust H bow select Bow from the Geometry menu then press or until the image appears as desired To adjust V Bow press and until the center of the picture is as curved or as straight as desired Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems 3 17 3 5 3 7 C Linearity GEOM 7 The C Linearity function corrects for gradual non linearity between the top and bottom or left and right sides of the display image Examples are shown below In the first example the top of the image increases in vertical size while the bottom decreases in vertical size In the second example the right side of the image increases in horizontal size while the left side decreases in horizontal size Select C Linearity from the Geometry menu It is best to have a screen fu
32. GREEN LESS MAGNETICS X X 03 007064 07P CRT 9 BLUE LESS MAGNETICS X X 03 007064 08P SER 9 P43 GRN CRT LESS MAGNETICS X 03 230211 01P ACON LOCATOR ASSY X X X X X X X 03 250306 08P DPB D5 XX SEE 03 270336 05P X X X X 03 260310 01P STIG WAVEFORM PCB ASSY X X X X X X 03 260314 02P UPPER MOTHER PCB X X Part Number Description 811x 850x 8500LC 8500 Ultra 8500LC Ultra 9500 LC 9500 LC Ultra 03 260315 04P MOTHER 34KV BACKPLANE X X X X X X X 03 260358 02P UPPER MOTHER PCB ASSY X X X X X 03 261330 01P STIGMATOR X X X X X X 03 262330 01P CONVERGENCE AMP X X X X 03 262350 01P CONVERGENCE AMP MODULE X X X 03 263330 01P VERTICAL MODULE X X X X 03 263336 03P CONTROL LESS DPB See 03 270336 05P X X X X 03 263350 01P VERTICAL DEFLECTION MODULE X X X 03 270016 04P ACON SENSOR X X X X X X X 03 270303 08P HORIZ MARQ ALT TO 07P X X X X 03 270303 09P HORIZONTAL DEFL MOD X X X 03 270307 01P ACON CONTROL PCB X X X X X X X 03 270334 01P FOCUS MODULE X X X X 03 270335 01P VID INPUT MOD X5XX X X X X X X X 03 270335 03P VIM ALT TO 01P X X 03 270336 05P CONTROL W DBP X X X X X X X 03 270337 01P COLOR CORRECTION X X X X X 03 270338 01P VIDEO NECK 3 USED X X X X X 03 270339 01P VIDEO NECK BOARD 3 USED X X 03 270354 02P FOCUS amp GEOMETRY MODULE X X X
33. IN OR WIRED REMOTE CABLE IS ATTACHED TO IT THIS MAY CAUSE THE BATTERIES TO EXPLODE 2 3 2 Keypad Operating Settings The keypad includes its own memory to store keypad operating settings With a few simple keystrokes you can over ride the hard wire protocol setting explained earlier and enable or disable the backlit feature Keypad battery life is increased if the backlit feature is disabled The new operating settings are stored in the keypad until the batteries are replaced IR remote keypad or the keypad connection cable is unplugged wired or built in keypad If the keypad is configured for IR remote operation make sure the batteries are installed If it is configured for built in or wired remote operation make sure its extension cable is properly connected to the projector Perform the following keystroke sequences to change its operating settings To toggle the keypad s protocol setting A or B press BRITE TINT DETAIL 1 To toggle the backlit feature enable or disable press BRITE TINT DETAIL 3 To return all configuration settings to the jumper settings press BRITE TINT DETAIL 0 Note The projector will not respond to keypad commands if you press BRITE TINT DETAIL 2 If pressed accidentally press BRITE TINT DETAIL 0 to clear all keystroke settings Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems 2 9 2 4 Reverse Scan If the projector is not insta
34. Int Freq 1 menu Set Proj Address to 0 01 08 00 00 03 FF 02 00 00 00 0E Set Proj Address to 14 01 08 00 00 03 FF 02 00 1B 8E 00 0E Request Proj Address broadcast 01 06 80 00 03 FF 82 00 0E Reply with Proj Address 01 08 03 FF 80 00 82 00 1B 8E 00 0E proj address 14 If broadcasting Same as above examples except use 80 00 for destination Example Set Tint to 0 01 07 80 00 03 FF 58 00 00 0E Set Tint to 32 01 07 80 00 03 FF 58 20 00 0E Request Tint Value max 1 proj 01 06 80 00 03 FF D8 00 0E Reply w Tint Value max 1 proj 01 07 03 FF 80 00 D8 20 00 0E 32 50 Do not broadcast a request to more than one projector as it may generate multiple attempts at replies that could collide on the network Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems C 13 This section includes additional notes about some of the more complex RS 232 messages C 7 2 Standby Command During standby entered via normal keypad projector operation the picture is blanked the audio is muted and you can perform no operation from the keypad except to get out of standby This type of standby occurs when you use the Standby key on either the keypad or MARQUEE switcher available only from Presentation level when you use the Picture Mute key on the Extron switcher or when you send RS 232 standby keycodes from a controller The RS 232 set standby command triggers a significantly different type of standby
35. Password access is required The following options are available while performing any of the manual convergence routines 3 6 1 1 Convergence on Image When a convergence method is first selected an internally generated crosshatch test pattern is displayed Alternatively you may override the use of the test pattern and have the external image displayed Press to cycle to the external image 3 6 1 2 Convergence Reset During convergence the following reset options are available Press 0 to reset red and blue convergence static and dynamic Press 1 to reset red and blue convergence static only Press 2 to reset red and blue convergence dynamic only Static refers to the complete image Dynamic refers to a zonal area Note Allow the projector to warm up for at least forty five minutes prior to convergence registration Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems 3 19 3 6 1 3 Guided Convergence Press 1 from the Convergence menu to select Guided Convergence An internally generated crosshatch is displayed for the alignment Initially a red and green crosshatch is displayed and a rectangular box surrounds the center convergence zone Use and to move the red onto the green in the zone Press ENTER to similarly move the blue onto the green These first two adjustments adjust the position of the red and blue images with respect to the green over the entire screen static adjustme
36. Press EXIT to end an adjustment or for a slidebar accessed from a menu press ENTER If no keys are pressed within 5 seconds while a slidebar is displayed the slidebar disappears For example if CONT is pressed the Contrast slidebar is superimposed on the image The slidebar shows that contrast is set to 50 Press or on the keypad to change the contrast level When complete press EXIT Operation 3 2 Section 3 3 2 5 Menus When a menu key is pressed or a menu is selected a menu with a list of selection items is superimposed on the projection screen Each menu consists of a title selection items and a cursor bar Selection items may include adjustment functions control settings or other menus To make a selection from the menu either Note press the number key corresponding to the item number or Note press or to move the cursor bar to the desired item then press ENTER If a menu item includes control options for example items 5 7 and 8 above the control option setting can be changed by pressing the number key or by pressing ENTER when the item is highlighted Note Pressing RECALL while in a sub menu returns you to the previous menu 3 2 6 Dialog Boxes Dialog boxes are displayed when the projector requires an action to be chosen by the user For example after a convergence registration is performed a dialog box is displayed to confirm that the new convergence settings ar
37. RCA connectors for left and right channel audio inputs buffered loop through video outputs MARQUEE Optional Interfaces E 4 Appendix E E 6 Composite S Video Input Module 38 801004 XX The Composite S Video Input Module may be installed in a MARQUEE projector or MARQUEE signal switcher It is designed to receive composite video or S video input signals from tape or disk players Video inputs are 75 terminated Video outputs are provided for buffered loop through to another display device Features BNC connectors for composite RGB signals 4 pin mini DIN connectors for S video signals RCA connectors for left and right channel audio inputs buffered loop through video outputs Note This interface is not a decoder Proper display of NTSC PAL or SECAM signals requires that the projector include a MARQUEE Multi standard Decoder 38 801025 XX E 7 HDTV Input Module 38 801005 XX The HDTV Input Module may be installed in a MARQUEE projector MARQUEE signal switcher or MARQUEE Case Power Supply It is designed to receive HDTV analog RGB input signals with tri level sync Features accepts 3 4 or 5 wire RGB video sync on green or separate tri level composite sync BNC connectors for RGB signal inputs RCA connectors for left and right channel audio inputs Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems E 5 E 8 PC Analog Input Module 38 801006 XX The PC Analog Input M
38. This standby command blanks the picture and mutes the audio as usual but you can still execute most other projector commands as well you are not locked out In addition note that it is not necessary to be in presentation mode in order to enter standby via the RS 232 command WHILE IN STANDBY the picture and audio are both off you can issue other projector commands as desired a request of Contrast Brightness or Audio Mute reports the value that will be restored after coming out of standby any Picture Mute command is ignored switcher slot buttons do not function commands causing an unblanked picture take effect only after leaving standby mode exit via a key press or RS 232 methods the amber LED status light is lit on the projector and connected switcher LEAVING STANDBY Exit standby via a key press or RS 232 method The amber LED status light will go out C 7 3 Picture Mute Command The RS 232 set pic mute command blanks only the picture the audio is not affected Otherwise this command is similar to the RS 232 set standby command You can use most other projector commands while in pic mute mode Note that it is not necessary to be in presentation mode in order to enter Picture Mute via the RS 232 command Note also that a Picture Mute command is ignored if you are already in any form of standby WHILE IN PICTURE MUTE the picture is off but the audio is on you can issue other projecto
39. a nominal charge Environmental Damage This Limited Warranty does not cover damage or repairs that are necessary due to floods winds fires lightning accidents corrosive atmosphere and excessive exposure to water moisture heat or any condition beyond the control of VDCDS Serial Number Defacement This Limited Warranty is void for the product if the serial number has been changed removed or defaced Limitations This Limited Warranty does not cover incorrect installation voltage conditions blown fuses open circuit breakers or any other inadequacy or interruption of properly grounded electrical service any condition outside the operating specifications of the projector misapplication abuse improper servicing or any other improper operation including mis adjustments of any control defects in or caused by associated equipment repair and or modification of the product or any sub assembly performed by other than VDCDS factory personnel phosphor degradation of the picture tube CRT example visible burns or patterns on phosphor screen during normal use System Maintenance Normal maintenance as outlined in the installation and servicing instructions of the respective Operator s Manual will be the responsibility of the purchaser VDCDS MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EXPRESS OR IMPLIED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT AS HEREINABOVE PROVIDED IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ME
40. already stored in memory Step 3 At this point a test pattern is displayed Make display adjustments as required All display settings will be stored in the Recall memory To create another Recall memory repeat the above steps To return to the external source press EXIT while only the test pattern is displayed You may notice that as new Recall memories are created fewer display adjustments are required This is because ASI is using other setup memories to create the initial settings of the new memories 2 11 5 1 ASI with Save Logic Diagram ASI with Save Logic Diagram match match match no match no match no match Search for a Recall memory with matching H amp V scan frequencies yes no Was Do It selected from the confirmation box Check the Input memory of the currently selected input for matching H amp V scan frequencies Search for an Input memory with matching H amp V scan frequencies Copy the display settings in the matched memory to the current setup memory Do nothing Return to presentation level Select two setup memories for interpolation and store the resulting display settings in the current setup memory Display an ASI with Save confirmation box is pressed to perform an ASI with Save 1 2 UTIL Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems 2 27 2 11 6 ASR Setup This subsection provides two examples of how the ASR feature may by used and
41. aspect ratio therefore it may not always be possible to fill the entire screen Aspect Ratio is defined in Appendix G 1 Size 2 Keystone 3 Side Pin 4 Top Pin 5 Bottom Pin 6 Bow 7 C Linearity 8 S Linearity 9 Skew GEOM Operation 3 16 Section 3 3 5 3 2 Keystone GEOM 2 The Keystone function adjusts side keystone geometry distortion Adjust keystone to change the width at the top of the display in relation to the width at the bottom The displays below demonstrate keystone adjustment To adjust keystone select Keystone from the Geometry menu then press or to adjust the top and bottom widths of the display as desired 3 5 3 3 Side Pin GEOM 3 The Side Pincushion function adjusts pincushion of the sides of the display image The two displays shown below demonstrate side pincushion adjustment To adjust side pincushion select Side Pin from the Geometry menu then press or until the sides of the image are as curved or as straight as desired 3 5 3 4 Top GEOM 4 The Top function adjusts the level Top Key and pincushion Top Pin of the top half of the display image The four displays shown here demonstrate Top adjustments To stretch the upper left or right corner up or down select Top from the Geometry menu and press or To adjust top pincushion press and until the top half of the image is as curved or as straight as desired 3 5 3 5 Bottom
42. display image To adjust contrast press CONT then or If contrast is set too high the image loses detail and clarity If set too low it may be difficult to distinguish between foreground and background information Note For best results adjust brightness before contrast Note If room lighting changes it may be necessary to re adjust contrast and brightness Note An excessively high contrast level can reduce the life of the CRTs 3 5 1 3 Detail The Detail function is used to adjust the picture sharpness of video signals when using the optional MARQUEE Multi standard Decoder To adjust detail press DETAIL then or until the sharpest display is attained Detail level should be roughly proportional to input signal quality Higher levels of detail improve good quality signals Lower levels of detail reduce noise in poor quality signals 3 5 1 4 Color Note The Color function is used to adjust color saturation levels when using the optional MARQUEE Multi standard Decoder To adjust color press COLOR then or until the desired color saturation level is displayed If Color is set to a 0 level the result will be a black and white picture If Color is set too high the color levels in the picture will be over powering Note The Color function also allows you to turn on or off the red green and or blue color components of the picture Press COLOR followed by a number n to select the
43. fast as they are being transmitted and the buffer will become full If this happens the projector will immediately send the 13 XOFF code to halt further transmission This instructs the controller and any devices preparing to transmit to cease transmission within three characters transmission time At 9600 baud the default baud rate this gives the controller about three milliseconds to respond The projector is able to accommodate the receipt of at least three more bytes after it sends 13 XOFF additional bytes may be lost When the buffer is once again available the projector will send a 11 XON command to resume transmission Note XON and XOFF controls apply to both directions of communication C 5 3 1B ESCAPE Occasionally a byte within a message may have the same value as one of the special control codes reserved for the transport layer If this occurs 1B must be used to escape the byte so that it is not mistaken for a transport layer control code Escape a byte by inserting an ESC character 1B into the data stream just ahead of the message byte in question and then adding 128 80 to the value of the message byte This effectively sets the MSB most significant bit high moving the value of the byte out of the range of values reserved for transport control codes On the receiving end the transport layer software recognizes the escape sequence and strips the 1B ESC from the stream The next data byte wil
44. for the MARQUEE projector Once you have become familiar with this structure refer to the two tables later in this document These tables list the specific binary codes required for all available commands and provide examples of commands most commonly used in typical applications Use these tables to quickly begin programming the controller without having to determine each complete data stream yourself Every MARQUEE serial communication consists of two parts the transport layer and the message In general information in the transport layer determines how information is passed to and from the projector and the message contains the specific information being passed Both parts are shown in APX Figure C 4 and are further described below Note Throughout this document a number preceded by a is a hexadecimal value X 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 X X Start Message Message Length Destination 2 bytes Source Field 2 bytes Command Code 1 byte Parameter 1 1 byte Parameter 2 1 byte Checksum optional End of Message 01 HEADER BODY 00 0E MESSAGE BYTE TRANSPORT LAYER BYTE binary TRANSPORT LAYER BYTES binary APX Figure C 4 A Complete RS 232 Data Transmission C 5 Transport Layer Every message must include a transport layer in order to be recognized as a complete RS 232 data transmission As shown in APX Figure C 4 transport code appears at the beginning and end of every RS 232 commu
45. level If you manually select a different channel channel cycling will resume from that channel 3 8 Multi projector Functions In a multi projector installation it is usually desired to have a single IR keypad control all the projectors in the system This section explains the special control functions available for such installations 3 8 1 1 The Projector The Projector function allows you to select which projector in a group will respond to IR keypad commands To use this function each projector in the installation must first be assigned a unique projector number Projector numbers are assigned through the Communication Setup menu which is accessed by pressing UTIL 6 2 on a built in keypad or a wired remote keypad Once each projector has its own unique projector number projectors in the installation can be individually controlled using the same IR keypad To select a projector to solely respond to commands from an IR keypad press PROJ followed by the projector s identity number The specified projector will be the only projector which will respond to the keypad To enable ALL projectors to listen to the IR keypad press PROJ Operation 3 32 Section 3 This Page intentionally left blank Display Systems 4 1 Section 4 MAINTENANCE 4 1 Warnings and Guidelines The MARQUEE projection system is CSA approved and is designed for safe and reliable operation However safe operation cannot simply be assured b
46. press 2 from the Set Clock menu This puts you in date editing mode A flashing cursor is positioned at the first digit of the date field Use the number keys to enter the current date per the format displayed in item 4 month day year day month year or year month day When the proper date has been entered and is displayed press ENTER to accept the changes and leave date editing mode On entry of the last digit you automatically leave date editing mode Time Format Press 3 from the Set Clock menu to change the time display format The format may be 12 hours 12h or 24 hours 24h All references to time by the projector will use the format displayed this includes the time displayed in item 1 Date Format Press 4 from the Set Clock menu to change the date display format The format may be month day year MM DD YY day month year DD MM YY or year month day YY MM DD All references to date by the projector will use the format displayed this includes the date displayed in item 2 3 7 6 4 Programmable Events UTIL 7 2 Press 2 from the Clock Events menu to display the Programmable Events feature box The Programmable Events feature box allows you to program a list of up to twelve events to occur at specified times and intervals For example you can program the projector so that at the same time each day standby mode is turned off and Source 01 is displayed See the example below Each line contains a type of even
47. programmed event is ignored A check mark indicates that the event is enabled With the cursor positioned on the Enabled field press ENTER to toggle display of the check mark Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems 3 31 General Notes about Programmable Events 1 All events are ignored if Programmable Events is set to Off in the Preferences menu UTIL 5 2 The projector must be turned on for programmable events to take place 3 Be careful not to schedule two events so close to each other such that the second event is scheduled to begin before the first event is complete otherwise the second event may be ignored For example do not schedule an event to take place one minute after a full ACON auto convergence A full ACON convergence takes longer than one minute to complete 4 If the projector is not at presentation level when an event is scheduled to begin that event will be ignored unless presentation level is returned within the minute that that event is to take place 5 An error or invalid message is temporarily displayed at the bottom of the feature box when an entry is invalid or does not make sense 6 Error in an Enabled field indicates an invalid entry for that event 7 Events scheduled at the same time are performed in the order listed in the Programmable Events feature box Events never occur simultaneously About Channel Up Down Events Channel Up Down events are handled differently than other events A Chan
48. selected This feature is primarily intended for use when many different sources must share the same input via a third party switcher for example or when a signal source can output several different scan frequencies e g a SVGA card When a source switch is made the projector may automatically select a Recall memory with matching scan frequencies or create the display settings based on the settings in other setup memories Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems 2 25 2 11 3 Input Memory Setup Follow these steps to prepare an Input memory for a source Note To assure proper setup of an existing Input memory ASR must be off default for the memory Step 1 Connect the source to the input to be set up and then select the input using the Source command For example if the source is connected to slot 1 of the projector press SOURCE 0 1 If the Input memory did not previously exist it will be created automatically Step 2 The source should be displayed on the projection screen If much adjustment is required press UTIL 1 2 to perform an ASI with Save The display appearance may improve based on the settings stored in other setup memories If the Input memory is new ASI with Save will have automatically been performed when the input was selected Step 3 Make display adjustments as required Adjustment changes will automatically be saved in the Input Memory 2 11 4 Recall Memory Setup Follow these s
49. the current setting When ASR is on the projector monitors the current input for horizontal and vertical scan frequency changes When a frequency change occurs the current Input memory and all Recall memories are scanned in search of a memory with matching scan frequencies If one exists this memory becomes the current setup memory If a matching memory is not found an ASI is performed ASI automatically adjusts display settings based on the settings of other setup memories stored in the projector The new settings created by ASI are either a copy of the settings from another setup memory which has matching scan frequencies or an interpolation between the two closest setup memories ASR is also performed when You switch to an input which has ASR set to On You select a Recall memory and ASR is set to On for the current input A channel is selected which specifies an input which has ASR set to On The source frequencies are different than the frequencies in the setup being selected When ASR selects a setup memory a source message is briefly displayed to indicate which memory was selected If the new memory settings Input and Recall match that of one of the channels in the Channel List the matching channel is used and displayed in the source message Display adjustments if made are stored in the new memory unless it is locked If on the other hand an ASI is performed a source message is briefly displayed which includes a
50. the cursor to Do It then press ENTER to clear the memory If you press ENTER with the edit cursor on Cancel the clear operation is not performed When the clear operation is complete the Source Setup menu is returned Note Clearing a setup memory does not delete it from the system If the projector s 80 memory spaces are used up and you need to delete unused memories to make room for new memories call your dealer for assistance Clear this setup to defaults Do It Cancel Operation 3 24 Section 3 3 7 1 6 Select Internal Frequency UTIL 1 6 This utility allows you to use the projector s internal signal generator The internal signal generator is provided to assist users and technicians during projector setup By using the internal generator a setup memory can be adjusted for a particular set of horizontal and vertical scan frequencies without requiring an external source Six preset horizontal and vertical frequencies are provided If one of the preset frequency sets closely match a source you will be using you can set up an Input or Recall memory for the source before it is available for connection to the projector When the source becomes available few adjustments will be required Another reason to use the internal generator is to improve the accuracy of the ASI feature By setting up various memories at different scan frequencies ASI has more information to choose from when making interpolations between set
51. the screen Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems 2 5 2 2 5 Lighting Proper lighting is another important factor when designing a projection room Visiting a movie theatre can give you an idea of what makes a good projection environment All walls floors and furnishings are dull colored and non reflectively finished Every effort should be made to create the best environment for your system When designing a projection room try to avoid white reflective ceilings and non directional lighting such as fluorescent lights The white ceiling spreads the light which makes the room appear brighter You want to keep the lighting and reflections to a minimum If it is not possible to keep fluorescent lights off consider using parabolic reflectors egg crates to direct light down to the floor and away from the ceiling Spot lighting incandescent is a better way to obtain illumination Installing light dimmers or rheostats allows you to control your lighting environment Outside windows are undesirable in any projection environment A small crack between curtains on a sunny day can severely wash out an image Make sure that curtains are opaque and fit snugly Some curtains can provide up to 100 percent blockage of outside light Pay close attention to the curtain material facing inside the room It should have a matte finish Even with no external light at all reflections from room surfaces can degrade the image Light from the screen s
52. the three bolts labeled B Step 20 On the 8500 8520 tighten the two bolts labeled B Step 21 On the 8500LC 9500LC loosen the three bolts labeled D One is located on the top plate The other two are below the blue lens On the 8500 8520 loosen the two bolts labeled D Step 22 A blue and green crosshatch is displayed Move the blue lens so that the left and right edges of the blue crosshatch match the green Step 23 On the 8500LC 9500LC tighten the three bolts labeled D On the 8500 8520 tighten the two bolts labeled D Step 24 A green image is displayed Loosen the rear wing nut on the green lens and slightly defocus the center of the picture Operation 2 20 Section 2 Step 25 On the 8500LC 9500LC locate the two adjustment bolts at the upper right corner of the green lens mounting plate viewed from the front Adjust the two bolts until the top and bottom areas of the picture are equally defocused Use the following technique for the adjustment Turn the SIDE bolt 1 8 turn CCW Turn the TOP bolt about 1 8 turn CW until it stops If defocus at the top and bottom are equalizing repeat until equal If the top and bottom are not becoming equally defocused use the same technique but instead turn the TOP bolt CCW then turn the SIDE bolt CW until it stops Repeat until defocus is equal On the 8500 8520 adjust the large Allen head bolt located at the upper right co
53. used during the most recent optical alignment otherwise a detailed setup is required The throw distance is the distance between the center lens on the projector and the center of the projection screen See Appendix B for more information Note If an optical lens alignment is required refer to Section 2 9 Optical Alignment Step 2 Connect the Power Cord Plug the AC line cord into the line input unit on the lower front panel of the projector Plug the three prong end of the line cord in a grounded AC outlet Note Input voltage must be between 90 VAC and 264 VAC Note Ensure the line cord is the proper type for the AC receptacle Step 3 Connect a Source Connect a source to the projector s built in RGB input slot 1 or if the optional Image Shifter is installed connect to the RGB input slot 2 Ensure the source is on and properly connected Step 4 Access the Keypad Remove the projector s front top cover to access the keypad See page 3 2 Step 5 Turn the Projector On Press POWER on the keypad to turn the projector on Hold down the power key for about one second Note If the keypad has been configured for IR remote operation point it towards the screen or the front of the projector Step 6 Select the Input Press SOURCE 0 1 to select the source connected to the built in RGB input Or if installed with the optional image shift press SOURCE 0 2 to select the source connected to the Image Shifte
54. with Standby Status 01 07 03 FF 00 00 BD 1B 81 00 0E On Set Pic Mute Off 01 07 00 00 03 FF 1B 8E 00 00 0E Set Pic Mute On 01 07 00 00 03 FF 1B 8E 1B 81 00 0E Request Pic Mute Status 01 06 00 00 03 FF 8E 00 0E Reply with Pic Mute Status 01 07 03 FF 00 00 8E 1B 81 00 0E On Set Audio Mute Off 01 07 00 00 03 FF 0D 00 00 0E Set Audio Mute On 01 07 00 00 03 FF 0D 1B 81 00 0E Request Audio Mute Status 01 06 00 00 03 FF 8D 00 0E Reply with Audio Mute Status 01 07 03 FF 00 00 8D 1B 81 00 0E On Set Contrast to 0 01 07 00 00 03 FF 56 00 00 0E Set Contrast to 64 01 07 00 00 03 FF 56 40 00 0E Request Contrast Value 01 06 00 00 03 FF D6 00 0E Reply with Contrast Value 01 07 03 FF 00 00 D6 40 00 0E 64 50 Set Volume to 0 01 07 00 00 03 FF 34 00 00 0E Set Volume to 64 01 07 00 00 03 FF 34 40 00 0E Request Volume Value 01 06 00 00 03 FF B4 00 0E Reply Volume Value 01 07 03 FF 00 00 B4 40 00 0E Set Brightness to 0 01 07 00 00 03 FF 55 00 00 0E Set Brightness to 128 01 07 00 00 03 FF 55 80 00 0E Request Brightness Value 01 06 00 00 03 FF D5 00 0E Reply with Brightness Value 01 07 03 FF 00 00 D5 80 00 0E 128 50 Set Color to 0 01 07 00 00 03 FF 57 00 00 0E Set Color to 32 01 07 00 00 03 FF 57 20 00 0E Request Color Value 01 06 00 00 03 FF D7 00 0E Reply with Color Value 01 07 03 FF 00 00 D7 20 00 0E 32 50 Set Tint to 0 01 07 00 00 03 FF 58 00 00 0E Set Tint to 32
55. within thirty 30 days from the date of installation See Date of Installation Warranty Service It is the responsibility of the reseller to provide technical assistance and or warranty service to the customer In cases where the reseller can not provide technical assistance or perform the warranty service required It is the resellers responsibility to contact VDCDS or its closet service depot for technical assistance In the event that the reseller can not perform the warranty service required and the product must be returned it is the responsibility of the reseller to insure that the product is properly packed and obtain the required Return Authorization Number see Product Return Shipping Product Return Shipping Prior to returning this product or any sub assembly to VDCDS An RA Request form must be completely filled out and submitted to VDCDS or an authorized service depot A Return Authorization Number RA must be obtained from the VDCDS Technical Service Department The product must be shipped in the manufacturer s original shipping carton or other VDCDS approved packaging All freight and shipping charges to VDCDS must be prepaid by the customer The return shipping of the product under warranty will be the responsibility of VDCDS Damage resulting from abuse in shipment of this product is not covered by this Limited Warranty VDCDS approved shipping cartons are available from VDCDS for
56. 0 Projection Angle 10 Projection Angle mm in mm in mm in 1524 60 2232 88 2172 86 1676 66 2418 95 2355 93 1829 72 2603 102 2538 100 1981 78 2789 110 2721 107 2134 84 2974 117 2904 114 2286 90 3160 124 3086 122 2438 96 3345 132 3269 129 2591 102 3531 139 3452 136 2743 108 3716 146 3635 143 2896 114 3902 154 3818 150 3048 120 4087 161 4001 158 3200 126 4273 168 4184 165 3353 132 4458 176 4367 172 3505 138 4644 183 4549 179 3658 144 4829 190 4732 186 3810 150 5015 197 4915 194 3962 156 5201 205 5098 201 4115 162 5386 212 5281 208 4267 168 5572 219 5464 215 4420 174 5757 227 5647 222 4572 180 5943 234 5830 230 4724 186 6128 241 6012 237 4877 192 6314 249 6195 244 5029 198 6499 256 6378 251 5182 204 6685 263 6561 258 5334 210 6870 270 6744 266 Display Systems F 3 F 3 8520 Chassis Assembly Layout and Dimensions The electronic assembly is where the bulk of the electronic modules are housed and the signals are tethered to the head assembly via a 10 ft 3m cable The electronic chassis may be rack mounted horizontally in a standard 25 rack or rotated and mounted vertically in a standard 19 rack or place virtually anywhere The illustration below shows the location of the modules found in the electronic chassis LIFTING POINTS 4 PLACES LVP
57. 00 0E Good SignalLocked Reply with Signal Status State 01 08 03 FF 00 00 91 1B 81 1B 81 00 0E Changing src Reply with Signal Status State 01 08 03 FF 00 00 91 1B 81 02 00 0E Error sync err Request Signal Status Sync On 01 07 00 00 03 FF 91 02 00 0E Reply with Signal Status Sync 01 08 03 FF 00 00 91 02 00 00 0E No sync Reply with Signal Status Sync 01 08 03 FF 00 00 91 02 1B 81 00 0E Sync On Green Reply with Signal Status Sync 01 08 03 FF 00 00 91 02 02 00 0E Composite Sync Reply with Signal Status Sync 01 08 03 FF 00 00 91 02 03 00 0E Sep HSync on H Reply with Signal Status Sync 01 08 03 FF 00 00 91 02 06 00 0E SyncfromDecoder Request Ping 01 06 00 00 03 FF 81 00 0E Reply w Data 01 0D 03 FF 00 00 81 02 03 04 61 00 48 00 00 0E See page 18 for additional information Select Internal Test Pattern 01 08 00 00 03 FF 7F 07 17 00 0E crosshatch Select Internal Test Pattern ext 01 08 00 00 03 FF 7F 07 00 00 0E Request Current Test Pattern 01 07 00 00 03 FF FF 07 00 0E Reply with Current Test Pattern 01 08 03 FF 00 00 FF 07 1B 93 00 0E dots in crosshatch Reply with Current Test Pattern 01 08 03 FF 00 00 FF 07 00 00 0E ext Select Internal Frequency 1 01 07 00 00 03 FF 35 1B 81 00 0E Select External Freq signal 01 07 00 00 03 FF 35 00 00 0E Request Current Internal Freq 01 06 00 00 03 FF B5 00 0E Reply with Internal Freq 01 07 03 FF 00 00 B5 1B 81 00 0E
58. 09 2842 3376 3348 3317 2286 2528 2883 3025 3605 3573 3528 2438 2690 3058 3207 3834 3798 2591 2852 3232 3390 4063 4024 2743 3014 3406 3573 4292 4249 2896 3175 3580 3755 4522 4474 3048 3337 3755 3938 4751 4700 4753 3200 3499 3929 4121 4980 4925 4985 3353 3661 4103 4303 5209 5150 5218 3505 3823 4277 4486 5438 5375 5450 5524 3658 3985 4452 4669 5668 5601 5683 5754 3810 4147 4626 4851 5897 5826 5915 5984 3962 4309 4800 5034 6126 6051 6148 6215 4115 4471 4974 5217 6355 6276 6380 6445 4267 4633 5149 5399 6584 6502 6676 4420 4795 5323 5582 6813 6727 6906 4572 4957 5497 5764 7043 6952 7136 4724 5119 5671 5947 7272 7178 7367 4877 5281 5846 6130 7501 7403 7597 5029 5443 6020 6312 7730 7628 7827 5182 5605 6194 6495 7853 8058 5334 5767 6368 6678 8288 5486 5928 6543 8519 5639 6090 6717 8749 5791 6252 6891 8979 5944 6414 7065 9210 6096 6576 7240 9440 6248 6738 9670 6401 6900 9901 6553 7062 10131 6706 7224 10362 6858 7386 10592 7010 7548 10822 7163 11053 7315 11283 7468 11514 7620 11744 MARQUEE Installation Information B 4 Appendix B B 4 9500 Series HTD Information B 4 1 9500 Series HTD Inches 1 All dimensions are in inches 2 Horizontal Throw Distance HTD is measured from the screen surface to the fro
59. 212 215 217 144 157 175 184 223 220 224 227 150 163 182 191 232 229 233 236 156 170 189 198 241 238 242 245 162 176 196 205 250 247 251 254 168 182 203 213 259 256 263 174 189 210 220 268 265 272 180 195 216 227 277 274 281 186 202 223 234 286 283 290 192 208 230 241 295 291 299 198 214 237 249 304 300 308 204 221 244 256 309 317 210 227 251 263 326 216 233 258 335 222 240 264 344 228 246 271 354 234 253 278 363 240 259 285 372 246 265 381 252 272 390 258 278 399 264 284 408 270 291 417 276 297 426 282 435 288 444 294 453 300 462 Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems B 3 B 3 2 8110 and 8500 Series HTD Millimeters 4 All dimensions are in millimeters mm 5 HTD is measured from the screen surface to the front of the projector 6 Screen width is based on an aspect ratio of 4 3 HTD Horizotnal Throw Distance 10 Table B 4 8110 8500 Series Horizontal Throw Distance HTD Table mm LENSES HD 117 12 HD 117 24 HD145 HD8B HD10L HD10 HD10E HD10 GT17 HD10 GT26 HD10 GT30 67 Screen Width Horizontal Throw Distance HTD mm 1372 1545 1838 2223 1524 1707 2012 2111 1676 1869 1880 2186 2294 2688 2672 1829 2042 2361 2477 2917 2897 1981 2204 2535 2659 3147 3123 3105 2134 2366 27
60. 24 00 Vert 60 00 66 00 71 90 75 00 60 00 70 00 60 00 66 00 71 90 60 00 60 00 70 00 66 00 71 90 75 00 Vert 66 00 83 00 50 00 60 00 ASR ASR UTIL 3 Operation 3 26 Section 3 3 7 4 Input Memories Listing UTIL 4 The Input Memories utility provides a list of the Input memories stored in the projector Input memories are explained in Section 3 4 1 The list includes the scan frequencies of each Input memory The ASR column indicates if the ASR feature is on or off for each memory A check mark is displayed in the ASR column next to the memories which may be chosen for use by ASI during an ASR If two or more Input memories have identical scan frequencies only the memory last adjusted will have a check mark ASR is explained in Section 3 7 Utility Features To list the projector s Input Memories press 4 from the Utilities menu If more than 30 Input memories exist press ENTER to display the remaining memories 3 7 5 Preferences UTIL 5 The Preferences utility allows you to set various preferences which affect the behaviour of the projector Six preference items are displayed with their current settings Select an item to change its setting Defaults shown 3 7 5 1 Auto Power up On Off UTIL 5 1 If Auto Power up is set to On the projector automatically powers itself up when line power is removed then re applied For example if power is temporarily interrupted due to a
61. Assemblies Top View 2 17 Figure 2 25 8500 8520 Lens Assemblies Front View 2 17 Figure 2 26 ASR System Example 1 2 28 Figure 2 27 ASR System Example 2 2 29 Figure 3 1 Built in Keypad Access 3 1 Figure 3 2 Full Function Keypad 3 2 Figure 3 3 Test Patterns and Selection 3 2 Figure 3 4 Rear Panel LEDs 3 4 Figure 3 5 System Status Pages 3 5 Figure 3 6 Projector Slots
62. B A space 9 8 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 Horiz 15 73 31 47 47 71 62 50 89 30 126 84 Vert 59 94 59 94 71 90 66 67 70 00 60 00 UTIL 1 6 Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems 3 25 Example If Channel 4 shows input 1 3 and no recall number and input 1 3 switcher 1 slot 3 is selected and recall memory 55 is currently selected then the Source Message box will show that Channel 4 is selected unless there is another channel with input 1 3 and recall 55 The Name Field The Name field stores the names of the sources in the list Source names may be up to 11 characters in length It is recommended that source names be entered to make it easier to keep track of the sources Source names are briefly displayed when channels are selected Note Digits may be entered using the number keys on the keypad or selected using the and keys Note If is pressed during name editing all characters in the field to the right of the cursor will be cleared The Input Field The Input field contains the switcher and slot number of the input to be switched to when the channel is selected If the input is a direct projector input the input number is a 0 followed by the projector slot number If the input is from a switcher the input number is a number from 1 to 9 switcher number followed by the switcher slot number The Recall Memory Field The Recall Memory field contains the number of the Recall me
63. HD8B 56 1425 214 5426 78 1994 204 5176 1 2 X SWin 9 4in 1 2 X SWmm 238mm HD10L 45 1140 58 1482 74 1885 51 1291 1 465 X SWin 5 75in 1 465 X SWmm 146mm HD10 64 1630 202 5141 103 2619 193 4895 1 503 X SWin 4 4in 1 503 X SWmm 111mm HD10E 64 1630 204 5187 102 2603 194 4940 1 48 X SWin 5 12n 1 48 X SWmm 130mm HD10 GT17 75 1904 94 2394 118 2998 86 2189 1 39 X SWin 10in 1 39 X SWmm 256mm HD10 GT26 117 2964 164 4161 182 4626 155 3930 1 53 X SWin 2 6in 1 53 X SWmm 67mm HD10 GT30 67 135 3420 301 7649 212 5393 290 7365 1 51 X SWin 5 8in 1 51 X SWmm 148mm B 2 9 Series MARQUEE Installation Reference Table Table B 2 9 Series Lens vs Screen Range Throw Distance and Formula The Horizontal Throw Distance HTD is measured from the screen surface to the front of the projector at the standard 10 mechanical offset Screen Width Range Throw Distance Range Horizontal Throw Distance HTD Formulas HTD Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Lens in mm in mm in mm in mm In mm HD10L 54 1380 71 1794 73 1856 93 2357 1 21 SWin 6 0in 1 21 SWmm 153mm HD10 78 1973 245 6224 102 2590 310 7869 1 24 SWin 4 4in 1 24 SWmm 111mm HD10E 78 1973 247 6279 101 2575 308 7831 1 22 SWin 5 3in 1 22 SWmm 134mm HD10 GT17 91 2305 114 2898 117 2969 144 3650 1 15 SWi
64. Keypad call your reseller or VDCDS Figure 3 2 shows the projector functions which are accessible from the multi use full function keypad As you may notice from the illustration some keys provide direct access to specific functions such as POWER to turn the projector on or off and some keys provide indirect function access via menus Functions which are less frequently accessed are provided through on screen menus Figure 3 2 Full Function Keypad Operation 3 1 Section 3 3 2 3 Keypad Usage The keypad is used the same way you would use a remote keypad supplied with a TV or VCR There are only a few general key press rules to keep in mind Key Press Rules All key presses are in sequence no functions require simultaneous key presses POWER and STBY are the only keys which require an extended hold down for function activation about one second For all other keys a momentary press will activate the key s function and are the only keys which repeat when held down For all other keys the key must first be released then pressed again for repeated activation Pressing EXIT always exits the current function operation menu or dialog box To toggle the keypad s backlit display enable or disable press BRITE TINT DETAIL 3 See Section 2 3 for details If keys are pressed at a time when the projector is busy such as during power up the key presses may not take ef
65. RCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED SHOULD THIS PRODUCT PROVE TO BE DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP THE PURCHASER S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE SUCH REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS HEREINABOVE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL VDCDS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE DIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDING LOSS OR LOSS OF PROFITS OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES RESULTING FROM RESELLER INSTALLATION OR SERVICES Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation may not apply to you This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state or country NO other person is authorized to assume for VDCDS any additional obligations beyond those provided herein MARQUEE SERIES USER S MANUAL Display Systems i Table of Contents Sections Note The data is this manual has been carefully reviewed for accuracy and reliability however no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies The information contained is this manual is subject to change without prior notice Section 1 1 2 Introduction
66. S CONTROL MODULE Control DPB Stig Waveform ACON Opt CONTRAST MODULATION HVPS VIDEO INPUT MODULE VIM STIG AMP VERTICAL DEFLECTION CONVERGENCE FOCUS GEOMETRY OPEN ELECTRONIC CHASSIS ASSEMBLY OPTION SLOT Optional Quad Decoder shown IR RECEIVER 24 RACK MOUNT CONFIGURATION 19 RACK MOUNT CONFIGURATION MARQUEE 8520 Series Supplement Information F 4 Appendix F F 4 8520 Head Assembly Layout and Dimensions The 8520 head CRT assembly allows flexibility in your installation the assembly can be mounted either horizontal upright or upside down or vertically on either side Mounting holes are provided for all configurations Horizontal or Vertical Array Configuration Removable Washable Filter Horizontal Deflection Module Display Systems G 1 Appendix G GLOSSARY This appendix defines many of the terms used in this manual as they apply to the MARQUEE projection system ACON Automatic Convergence ACON is an optional automatic convergence feature available for MARQUEE series projectors With ACON installed convergence of the red green and blue images is performed accurately and automatically with minimal user intervention ASI Automatic Source Interpolation A process whereby a display setup for a given source is approximated from other setups already in memory For more information about ASI refer to the ASR entry in Section 3 7 Utility Features ASR Automati
67. S ASSY HD 8 8 X X X 03 000238 01P HD 10L LENS 3 USED X X 03 000254 01P CRT 9 RED PANASONIC ASSY W MAGS X X 03 000254 02P CRT 9 GREEN PANASONIC ASSY W MACS X X 03 000254 03P CRT 9 BLUE PANASONIC ASSY W MAGS X X 03 000255 01P RED 8 CRT ASSY 8500LC X X 03 000255 02P GRN 8 CRT ASSY WITH MAGNETICS X X 03 000255 03P BLUE 8 CRT ASY WITH MAGNETICS X X 03 000255 04P GRN P43 8 CRT ASY WITH MAGNETICS X X 03 000255 05P LC 8 RED LESS MAGNETICS X X 03 000255 06P LC 8 GREEN LESS MAGNETICS X X 03 000255 07P LC 8 BLUE CRT LESS MAGNETICS X X 03 000255 08P LC 8 P43 GRN CRT LESS MAGNETICS X 03 000310 02P HIGH VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY X5XX X X X X X X X 03 007062 01P CRT 8 RED ASY WITH MAGNETICS X 03 007062 02P CRT 8 BLUE ASY WITH MAGNETICS X 03 007062 03P CRT 8 GRN ASY WITH MAGNETICS X 03 007062 04P CRT 8 CRT P43 GRN WITH MAGNETICS X 03 007062 05P 8 RED CRT ASY LESS MGNTICS X X X 03 007062 06P 8 GRN CRT ASY LESS MGNTICS X X X 03 007062 07P 8 BLUE CRT ASY LESS MGNTIC X X X 03 007062 08P 8 P43 GRN CRT LESS MAGTCS X X 03 007062 09P CRT 8 RED WITH MAGNETICS X X 03 007062 10P CRT 8 GREEN WITH MAGNETICS X X 03 007062 11P CRT 8 BLUE WITH MAGNETICS X X 03 007062 12P 8 GREEN P43 WITH MAGNETICS X X 03 007064 04P CRT 9 P43 GREEN WITH MAGNETICS X X 03 007064 05P CRT 9 RED LESS MAGNETICS X X 03 007064 06P CRT 9
68. Status Pages 1 Guided Source Setup 2 Guided Mechanical Setup 3 Source Selection Guide 4 Keypad Guide 5 6 Using Help For all menus Press a number or use then lt ENTER gt to select item lt HELP gt for assistance lt RECALL gt to go back one level lt EXIT gt to return to picture 1 Size 2 Keystone 3 Side Pin 4 Top Pin 5 Bottom Pin 6 Bow 7 C Linearity 8 S Linearity 9 L R Skew 1 Phase 2 Size 3 White Balance 4 Focus 5 Sync Slow 6 Blanking 7 Auto Clamp Off 8 Retrace Long 9 Decoder Options 1 Source Setup 2 Channel List 3 Recall Memories 4 Input Memories 5 Preferences 6 Remote Control Options 7 Clock Events 8 9 Service PIC GEOM UTIL CONV HELP only if ACON option installed 1 ACON full 2 ACON touchup 3 ACON center only 4 Auto Learn Screen 5 Manual Learn Screen Last ACON Status 4 1 Guided 2 Interpolated 3 Random Access 4 ACON 5 Service During adjutments pres lt gt to cycle to external image 1 Top 2 Bottom 3 Left 4 Right 6 3 1 3200 K reddish 2 6500 K white 3 9300 K bluish 4 User Setting 5 Customize White indicates active 1 Video Standard 2 Signal Routing 9 1 Auto detect 2 NTSC 3 58 3 NTSC 4 43 4 PAL 5 SECAM indicates active 1 1 Auto detect 2 As Composite 3 As S Video 4 As RGB indicates active 2 2 7 1 Set Clock 2 Programmable Events T
69. Table B 2 9 Series Lens vs Screen Range Throw Distance and Formula B 1 Table B 3 8110 8500 Series Horizontal Throw Distance HTD Table Inches B 2 Table B 4 8110 8500 Series Horizontal Throw Distance HTD Table mm B 3 Table B 5 9500 Series Horizontal Throw Distance HTD Table in B 4 Table B 6 9500 Series Horizontal Throw Distance HTD Table mm B 5 Table C 1 Transport Layer Special Control Codes C 3 Table C 2 Network Address Assignments C 5 Table C 3 Command Codes and Descriptions C 7 Table C 4 RS 232 Commands in v 4 0 C 11 Table C 5 Sync Replies C 15 Table C 6 Color Modulation CNM Comma
70. Using a MARQUEE signal switcher with the projector or The projector is to be controlled by a computer controller The projector s serial ports are located on the back panel See Figure 2 18 Figure 2 18 Serial Port Connections If using the projector with a MARQUEE signal switcher connect an RS 232 serial communication cable between the switcher and the projector serial port labeled SWITCHER If the projector is to be controlled by a computer or controller which has an RS 232 serial port connect an RS 232 serial cable between the computer and the projector serial port labeled IN After the connection is made set the serial port baud rate as described in the Projector Setup entry in Section 3 7 Utility Features Note All serial connections require a 9 pin D connector at the projector end Refer to Appendix C for cable wiring requirements Note For computer controller control PC software is required Note The RS 232 serial port labeled OUT is provided for projector networking applications 2 9 Optical Alignment Optical alignment is required when the throw distance changes or the projector cannot be focused using the focus controls The projector is optically aligned at the factory at a fixed screen size and a fixed projector to screen distance See Appendices F and G for the specific details needed for your projector model and lens If the throw distance has changed since the last setup proceed as follows Note The pr
71. arquee Ultra User s Manual C 7 Appendix C Table C 3 Command Codes and Descriptions Note Parameter values are shown in decimal format Command Code Function Set Request or Reply Parameter s Set and Reply msg Description set function Power ON OFF 08 88 P1 0 Off 1 On 2 Between Turn projector off or on NOTE If 2 the projector is currently in the process of powering up In this state any RS 232 commands other than Power Off will be ignored and discarded Standby ON OFF 3D BD P1 0 Off 1 On On blanks the picture and mutes the audio and is same as sending separate commands to blank picture and mute audio The projector remains operational while in standby Off turns picture and audio back on See page 15 Picture Mute ON OFF 0E 8E P1 0 Off 1 On On blanks the picture only the rest of the projector remains operational You can go into this mode then switch sources or change a setting and then leave Off to regain the picture See page 15 Audio Mute ON OFF 0D 8D P1 0 Off 1 On Turn the audio off or on The rest of the projector remains operational Volume Level 34 B4 P1 0 127 Set the volume level of the current slot Contrast Level 56 D6 P1 0 127 Set the contrast level of the current slot Brightness Level 55 D5 P1 0 255 Set the brightness level of the current slot Color Level
72. ars are displayed a Horizontal Size slidebar and a Vertical Size slidebar Press or to adjust vertical size and or to adjust horizontal size until the objects within your picture have the proper shape For example if there is a circle in your picture size should be adjusted so that the circle is round not oval Note The Size function should not be used to compensate for aspect ratio mismatches between source images and the projection screen Not all sources use the same aspect ratio therefore it may not always be possible to fill the entire screen Aspect Ratio is defined in Appendix G White Balance PIC 3 The White Balance function is used to select or adjust the color temperature or shade of white used by the projector For most applications the white balance setting set by the factory is satisfactory To select or adjust the white balance select White Balance from the Picture menu From the White Balance menu select item 1 2 or 3 to use a standard color temperature Select option 4 to use the service adjusted user setting Select option 5 to make a custom white balance adjustment The current selection is indicated by a check mark If option 5 is selected a White Balance slidebar is displayed Press or to adjust white balance 0 is 3200K 50 is 6500K and 100 is 9300K 3 5 2 4 Focus PIC 4 The Focus function is used to adjust the electrical focus of the combined red green and bl
73. at least one second to initiate power up If using an IR keypad ensure it is pointed at the screen or the front of the projector If the keypad is configured for built in or wired usage make sure it is properly connected to the projector If using an IR keypad the batteries may need replacement Remove the batteries from the battery compartment on the back side of the keypad Install new batteries as described in the Section 2 3 The keypad may be damaged If the back panel C LED does not flash when POWER is pressed the projector is not responding to the keypad Try using a different keypad If using a remote keypad IR or wired the keypad s protocol A or B might not match the projector s IR protocol setting Refer to Section 2 3 Hardware Setup for instructions on how to check and change the keypad s protocol setting However if the projector s setting is Off the remote keypad will not respond You may have to configure the keypad for built in operation to gain control of the projector The projector will not turn on when POWER is pressed One or more of the following red LEDs are lit ERROR LVPS EHT H FAIL V FAIL An internal failure has occurred Projector servicing may be required Contact your reseller or VDCDS for assistance Operation 4 4 Section 4 Symptom Cause Remedy The projector s green POWER LED is lit and all other LEDs are off yet no picture is displayed Contras
74. ation a controller output is connected to the RS 232 IN port and any additional projectors are networked by connecting the RS 232 OUT from one projector to the RS 232 IN of the next as shown below The controller can then broadcast to all projectors or each individual projector as desired RESET POWER ERROR EHT DIAGNOSTICS V FAIL REMOTE FROM HOST RS 232 TO SLAVE TO SWITCHER C LVPS STANDBY GREEN RED BLUE HOR COMP VERT IN AUDIO OUT R L L GREEN RED RANGE CENT IN MULTI OUT H V RANGE CENT 801100 IMAGE SHIFTER MODULE SLOW FAST BLUE HOR COMP VERT AUDIO IN R L SYNC RESET POWER ERROR EHT DIAGNOSTICS V FAIL REMOTE FROM HOST RS 232 TO SLAVE TO SWITCHER C LVPS STANDBY GREEN RED BLUE HOR COMP VERT IN AUDIO OUT R L L GREEN RED RANGE CENT IN MULTI OUT H V RANGE CENT 801100 IMAGE SHIFTER MODULE SLOW FAST BLUE HOR COMP VERT AUDIO IN R L SYNC RESET POWER ERROR EHT DIAGNOSTICS V FAIL REMOTE FROM HOST RS 232 TO SLAVE TO SWITCHER C LVPS STANDBY GREEN RED BLUE HOR COMP VERT IN AUDIO OUT R L L GREEN RED RANGE CENT IN MULTI OUT H V RANGE CENT 801100 IMAGE SHIFTER MODULE SLOW FAST BLUE HOR COMP VERT AUDIO IN R L SYNC Projector Projector Switcher Projector RS 232 RS 232 RS 232 RS 232
75. be connected to the first switcher for more inputs Brief descriptions of the above mentioned optional modules are given in Appendix E Interfaces For additional details contact your reseller The two RGB interfaces provided allow connection of an RGB source having one of the following sync types sync on green composite sync or separate H amp V sync To connect a source connect the red green and blue outputs to the RED GREEN and BLUE inputs on the interface If the source uses sync on green no additional cables are required If the source provides a composite sync output connect it to the HOR COMP input If the source provides separate horizontal and vertical sync outputs connect the horizontal sync signal to the HOR COMP input and connect the vertical sync input to the VERT input Interconnection cables must be terminated with BNC connectors Figure 2 17 show source connections for the built in interface Figure 2 17 Built in RGB Interface Connections Installation amp Setup 2 14 Section 2 To control audio levels in an audio visual system pre amplified line level audio inputs are connected to the left and right channel audio inputs on the interfaces Audio outputs from the built in interface are then connected to external audio amplification equipment for sound output All audio connection cables require standard RCA type phono plugs 2 8 Serial Port Connections Serial port connections are required when
76. be selected in order to provide a color temperature between 3200 K and 9300 K Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems C 17 C 7 9 Color Temperature Modify Command CTM Use this message to set alter or get the red green and blue levels present for a defined color temperature This command does not select a color temperature Table C 7 Color Temperature Command CTM Value Range 0 3200K 2 6500K 3 9300K 5 source custom 6 white balance Message Adjust Color Temperature Parameter Name Description P1 3 bytes Which adjustment byte 1 0 G2 1 drive 2 white balance 8 Save to Eeprom 9 Restore from EEprom byte 2 0 red 1 green 2 blue byte 3 0 3200K 1 5400K Future 2 6500K 3 9300K 5 source custom P1 is made of three characters The first specifies G2 drive or white balance the second red green or blue and the third what to set Example 0 2 3 specifies an adjustment of blue G2 for the 9300K temperature setting 2 specifies an adjustment to the white balance setting Bytes 2 amp 3 are not relevant but must be used anyway when adjusting white balance P2 2 bytes value 0 4095 G2 12 bits MSB LSB most significant digit least significant digit 0 255 drive 8 bits 0 LSB 0 255 white balance 8 bits 0 LSB Message Read Color Temperature P1 Which adjustment Specifies which color temperature adjustment to return Reply to Read Color Te
77. be set to off This is required for source change detection which is an integral part of ASR operation When Auto Clamp is set to Off you must set the Horiz Phase slidebar to approximately 25 This is due to a phase delay between the sync from the decoder and the sync from the Sync On Green circuitry In all other cases that is when NOT routing the signal to the decoder setting Auto Clamp to On results in back porch clamping If Sync Tip clamping is required set Auto Clamp to Off 3 5 3 Geometry Functions GEOM Geometry functions are accessed through the Geometry menu To display this menu press GEOM It is usually easier to adjust display geometry while a test pattern is displayed 3 5 3 1 Size GEOM 1 The Size function is used to adjust the horizontal and vertical size of the display image This adjustment is also available through the Picture menu To adjust size select Size from the Geometry menu Two slidebars are displayed a Horizontal Size slidebar and a Vertical Size slidebar Press or to adjust vertical size and or to adjust horizontal size until the objects within your picture have the proper shape For example if there is a circle in your picture size should be adjusted so that the circle is round not oval The Size function should not be used to compensate for aspect ratio mismatches between source images and the projection screen Not all sources use the same
78. c Source Recall A process whereby a display setup for a given source is chosen from memory according to its signal parameters horizontal and vertical frequencies For more information about ASR refer to the ASR entry in Section 3 7 Utility Features Active Line Time The time inside one horizontal scan line during which video is generated Ambient Light Rejection The ability of a screen to reflect ambient light in a direction away from the line of best viewing Curved screens usually have good ambient light rejection Flat screens usually have less ambient light rejection Analog Video The video output of most computers and video tape machines Analog video can generate a large number of colors Aspect Ratio The ratio of the width of an image to its height Automatic Convergence The automatic alignment of the projected red green and blue images on the projection screen Autolock The ability of the projector to automatically synchronize to the horizontal and vertical scan frequencies of an input signal Bandwidth The frequency range of the projector s video amplifier Blanking Time The time inside one scan line during which video is not generated The blanking time of the input signal must be equal to or greater than the retrace time of the projector Bow A horizontal curve in the center of the image and or a vertical curve across an image Brightness Brightness in projection usually de
79. cent panel for screen projection Incident light travels through the incident surface of a rear screen and forms an image on the other surface Recall Memory A setup memory which is not associated with any particular input Resolution CRT The maximum number of lines that can be distinguished on the face of a CRT Resolution Lens The maximum number of alternate white and black horizontal lines that can be distinguished on a screen when a photographic target is placed between the lens and a light source and illuminated by that light source Resolution Projector The smaller of CRT and Lens resolutions Retrace Time Horizontal The minimum time required for the projector to move the position of the scanning spot from the right edge to the left edge of a CRT Rise Time The time required by the video amplifier of the projector to increase its output from 10 to 90 of the maximum value RGB Video The video output of most computers It can be analog or digital Analog RGB video has 3 4 or 5 wires one for red one for green one for blue and none one or two for sync For three wire RGB the green wire usually provides sync See also TTL Video Scan Frequency The horizontal or vertical frequency at which images are generated Scan Line One scan line is one horizontal line on the display SECAM A video output format of some video tape and disk players used primarily in France SECAM Sequent
80. color components you want turned on The chart shown here shows the selection variations 3 5 1 5 Tint The Tint function is used to adjust color hue to obtain true color reproduction of NTSC signals when using the optional MARQUEE Multi standard Decoder To adjust tint press TINT then or until an optimum display is attained It is best to adjust tint while displaying an image with natural flesh tones Note Tint is not adjustable for PAL or SECAM video sources Operation 3 12 Section 3 3 5 2 Picture Functions Picture functions are accessed through the Picture menu To display this menu press PIC 3 5 2 1 Phase PIC 1 The Phase function is used to move the picture up down left or right within the picture display area To adjust phase select Phase from the Picture menu Two slidebars are displayed a Horizontal Phase slidebar and a Vertical Phase slidebar Press or to move the picture in the direction of the arrows so that the entire picture is visible and centered Note If the picture cannot be made entirely visible an adjustment to blanking or retrace time may be required refer to the blanking and retrace entries in this section 3 5 2 2 Size PIC 2 The Size function is used to adjust the horizontal and vertical size of the display image This adjustment is also available through the Geometry menu To adjust size select Size from the Picture menu Two slideb
81. cyclopedia 38 801090 94 Image Shifter Module 38 801100 96 Contrast Modulation upgrade kit 38 801102 96 Synchronization Cable 38 801105 95 MARQUEE 152 KHz Upgrade Kit for 9500 8500 prior models 38 801120 01 Lens Options HD8 B 03 000232 01P HD145 U 10 000477 01P LOW MAGNIFICATION LENS 10 000238 01P 120 day lead time 38 MHD10L 95 HD117 12 59581 HD117 24 59582 GT17 LENS 10 000237 01P 38 MQGT17 95 GT26 LENS 10 000239 01P 38 MQGT26 95 HD10 GT30 67 FOR DOME PROJECTOR 120 day lead time 38 MQGT30 97 HD10E 120 day lead time 59851 HD10K 120 day lead time 59852 HD10R5 120 days lead time 59854 HD10R10 120 days lead time 59855 HD10RSM ABU large spheres 120 days lead time 59853 Display Systems E 1 Appendix E MARQUEE OPTIONAL INTERFACES This appendix describes many of the optional interface modules and accessory devices available for use with all MARQUEE projectors Please note that not all accessories are covered here For a complete up to date listing of accessories available contact your reseller or VDCDS E 1 MARQUEE Multi standard Decoder 38 801025 XX The MARQUEE Multi standard Decoder installs above the MARQUEE projector s built in RGB input interface It adds four keypad selectable inputs to the projector 03 04 05 and 06 and can process composite and S video input signals in NTSC 3 58 NTSC 4 43 PAL PAL M PAL N PAL 60 and SECAM video standard forma
82. d by VDCDS Use of others may result in the risk of fire shock or personal injury Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Locate the projector where the cord cannot be abused by persons walking on it or objects rolling over it Operate the projector at the voltage indicated on the line voltage indicator Do not overload power outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or shock hazards The projector is equipped with a three wire plug having a third grounding pin This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact an electrician to have the outlet replaced Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug Maintenance 4 2 Section 4 4 1 4 Ventilation Slots Slots and openings in the projector provide ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the projector and to prevent overheating these openings must never be blocked or covered The projector should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register The projector should not be placed in an enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided Do not push objects of any kind into the projector through the ventilation openings They may touch dangerous voltages or short out parts resulting in a fire or shock hazard Do not spill liquids of any kind into the projector Should an accidental spill occur immediately unplug the projector and have it serviced by a qualified service technician 4 1 5 Servicing If a
83. d diffused 2 5 2 1 Optical Rear Screen Systems If the system includes an optical rear screen mount the projector along the center axis of the screen as shown in Figure 2 12 90 Projection Angle 0 Standard Projection Angle 10 Figure 2 12 Optical Rear Screen Installation Installation amp Setup 2 12 Section 2 2 5 2 2 Diffused Rear Screen Systems If the system includes a diffused rear screen floor mount or ceiling mount the projector so that the image is directed to the center of the audience Projection tilt should be less than 15 See Figure 2 13 0 15 Eye Level 0 0 Projector Tilt Standard Projection Angle 10 Figure 2 13 Diffused Rear Screen Installation In situations where the space behind the projector is limited a mirror may be used to fold the optical path as illustrated in Figure 2 14 If a diffused screen is used the projection angle should be less than 15 If an optical screen is used the optical path between the mirror and the screen should be perpendicular to the screen Much attention must be given to the positioning of the projector and the mirror This can be quite difficult for installers unfamiliar with this type of installation It is recommended that your reseller or an experienced installer perform the installation Note When using a mirror as shown in Figure 2 14 the calculated throw distance D is the sum of D1 and D2 Eye Level Projector Tilt Mirror Tilt 0
84. d program up to twelve individual projector control events to be automatically executed at specified times or intervals To select the Clock Events menu press 7 from the Utilities menu Two selection items are available Set Clock and Programmable Events The current time and date setting is displayed at the bottom of the menu 3 7 6 3 1 Set Clock UTIL 7 1 Press 1 from the Clock Events menu to display the Set Clock menu Use the menu to set the current time and date and their format Time To edit the time stored in the real time clock calender press 1 from the Set Clock menu This puts you in time editing mode A flashing cursor is positioned at the first digit of the time field Use the number keys to enter the current time hours and minutes using the format displayed in item 3 For 12 hour format enter 01 to 12 for the hours and use or to toggle between a m and p m For 24 hour format enter 00 to 23 for the hours Enter 00 to 59 for the minutes When the proper time has been entered and is displayed press ENTER to accept the changes and leave time editing mode Note On entry of the last digit of minutes you automatically leave time editing mode Note Years from 1990 to 2089 are assumed and handled Projector Baud Rate lt no gt to change 000 9600 UTIL 2 6 Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems 3 29 Date To edit the date stored in the real time clock calendar
85. e Easy to access projector Usually good ambient light rejection CONSIDERATIONS Requires separate room Rear Screen Ceiling Mount Installation ADVANTAGES Projector is completely hidden from the audience Usually good ambient light rejection CONSIDERATIONS Requires separate room Installation cost is usually higher Rear Screen Floor Mount with Mirror ADVANTAGES Projector is completely hidden Usually good ambient light rejection Less space is required behind the screen than other rear screen installations CONSIDERATIONS Requires separate room Installation cost is usually higher Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems 2 3 2 2 2 Screen Type Screen type is a very important factor when designing a projection system Inexperienced users or installers should always consult their dealer when deciding on screen type The following guidelines may be helpful to understand the differences between screen types 2 2 2 1 Front Screen Installations There are two basic screen types flat and curved The choice between a flat screen versus a curved screen is dependant on audience viewing angle and screen gain There is always a trade off between viewing angle and gain Viewing angles for both screen types are illustrated in Figure 2 1 and Figure 2 2 Flat screens offer a gain of about 1 with a viewing angle just less than 180 Incident light reflects
86. e Level Standard Projection Angle 10 Figure 2 9 Floor Mount Installation You can adjust projection angle and level by adjusting the height of the projector legs See Figure 2 10 Figure 2 10 Leg Adjustment Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems 2 11 2 5 1 2 Ceiling Mount Mounting the projector to the ceiling requires the use of a projector ceiling mount fixture The fixture is shipped from the factory in kit form with assembly instructions for assembly and installation by the dealer installer For more information contact your reseller Position the projector so that it is pointing toward the center of the projection screen The angle of projection combined with the tilt angle of the screen should direct the reflected image towards the center of the audience It is recommended that the difference between the projection angle and the screen tilt angle within a common reference be less than 15 See Figure 2 11 Eye Level Projector Tilt Screen Tilt 0 0 Projector Tilt Screen Tilt 0 0 15 Standard Projector Angle 10 Figure 2 11 Ceiling Mount Installation Instructions for adjusting projection angle are provided with the fixture kit For more information contact your reseller 2 5 2 Rear Screen Installations When installing a rear screen system the vertical positioning of the projector is dependant on the type of rear screen being used There are two basic types of rear screens optical an
87. e a successful copy When you are finished copying setup memories press EXIT to return to presentation level 3 7 1 2 ASI with Save UTIL 1 2 ASI Automatic Source Interpolation is a feature which automatically adjusts display settings based on the settings of other setup memories stored in the projector The ASI with Save utility performs an immediate ASI on the current source and saves the resulting display settings in the current setup memory The new settings are created by either copying the settings from another setup memory which has matching scan frequencies or by interpolating between the two closest setup memories This feature is very useful when adding a new source to the system and or when much adjustment is required By using the ASI with Save feature the projector can do most of the required adjustments for you To perform an ASI with Save press 2 from the Source Setup menu A dialog box is displayed Press to move the cursor bar to Do It then press ENTER New display settings will immediately be calculated and saved in the current setup memory The only exception is when the current setup memory is locked If locked display settings will not be modified If Cancel is selected from the dialog box the operation is stopped For more information about the ASI logic process refer to Section 2 11 5 ASR ASI Logic Diagrams Notes about the ASI feature ASI works better when there are many setup memor
88. e to be saved in memory Press or to highlight one of the actions then press ENTER or EXIT to perform the action If ENTER is pressed the previous menu is then displayed If EXIT is pressed the projector returns to presentation level 3 2 7 Message Boxes Message boxes display brief messages on the screen to indicate a status condition or error Messages are overlayed on the displayed source image and in most cases remain on the screen for about five seconds To remove a message box prior to the five second display period press EXIT 3 2 8 Help Pages Help pages provide assistance when you need it There are various forms of help available all accessible by pressing HELP For information about using help refer to the Using Help entry in this section To advance one page when using help press HELP To go back one help page press RECALL To exit from a help page press EXIT 3 2 9 Test Patterns The projector has an internal generator which can display several different types of test patterns to assist you during projector setup Press to display the first test pattern a crosshatch Each subsequent press of changes the test pattern as shown below If a test pattern is the only graphic displayed i e no overlayed text pressing EXIT returns the display to the external image Presentation Level Standard Crosshatch Dots Grey Scale White Screen Fine Crosshatch Presentation Level Figu
89. ector built in IR remote wired remote and Presenter s The projector includes a multi use full function backlit keypad which is factory configured for use as a built in keypad It can easily be reconfigured for use as an IR remote keypad or a wired remote keypad Use the keypad type which is most appropriate for your application Refer to Appendix A for additional information on the keypad and menu system Note For information on how to reconfigure the keypad refer to Section 2 3 Hardware Setup Note To convert the keypad to a wired remote keypad an optional accessory cable 03 001106 02P is required Note Additional keypads are available from your reseller and VDCDS 3 1 3 Built in Keypad When the keypad is configured for built in use factory default it is connected to the projector by a 3 foot extension cable located below the front top cover This configuration is intended for initial setup of the projector and applications where it is desirable to keep the keypad with the projector The keypad can be accessed as follows Locate the front top cover of the projector Position your hands above the red and blue lenses then grasp the cover Lift the cover until the keypad is exposed Slide the cover away from the projector The keypad is mounted to a securing bracket located above the lens assemblies as shown in Figure 3 1 The built in keypad can slide out of it securing bracket but it is recommended that it remain i
90. ed Step 33 On the 8500LC 9500LC locate the two adjustment bolts at the upper left corner of the blue lens mounting plate viewed from the front Adjust the two bolts until the left and right areas of the picture are equally defocused Use the same technique as that used for the previous adjustment step 31 On the 8500 8520 adjust the large Allen head bolt located at the lower left corner of the blue lens mounting plate Turn the bolt head until the left and right sides of the picture are equally defocused On all models it may be necessary to readjust the lens rear wing nut to keep the center defocused Step 34 Rotate the blue lens using the rear wing nut until the picture is focused in the center Tighten the rear wing nut If necessary loosen the front wing nut rotate the front lens barrel to readjust the focus in the corners and then re tighten the wing nut See Step 16 Step 35 For the 8500LC 9500LC optical alignment is now complete If you had removed the foam insert reinstall it now Install the front top cover Proceed to set up each source by following the source setup procedure in Section 2 10 Source Setup On the 8500 8520 tighten the bolts labeled A Optical alignment is now complete If you had removed the foam insert reinstall it now Install the front top cover Proceed to set up each source by following the source setup procedure in Section 2 10 Source Setup Installation amp Setup
91. ed Set Near Local Port to 0 ignored Set Far Local Port to 0 ignored Network Address ignored if broadcast bit is set to 1 APX Figure C 5 Format of Address Field Set the Broadcast flag to 0 if a specific projector is to respond set to 1 if all projectors are to respond Always set Bit 14 to 0 and if at all possible set Bits 10 11 12 and 13 to 0 as well Bits 0 through 9 contain the Network Address Possible Network Addresses are shown in Table C 2 decimal values shown For the Destination Address field you should use a projector number For the Source field use the network controller address note that the value for a projector number may require an ESC see Transport Layer codes above Table C 2 Network Address Assignments START FINISH DEVICE TYPE 0 999 projector 1000 1009 switcher 1010 1019 ACON 1020 1022 not assigned 1023 1023 network controller MARQUEE Projectors RS 232 Control C 6 Appendix C C 6 2 BODY The body of a message can consist of one or more bytes depending on the number of details required to complete the specific command at hand The first byte of the message body represents the type of message being issued There are three types of messages a Set message a Request message or a Reply message For example the first byte may be Set Power turn the projector on or off or Request Channel find out what the channel is
92. ed if a mirror is used to fold the optical path 6 Choose the right screen size for your application As screen size increases magnification increases which reduces brightness This reduces the contrast ratio which affects legibility Sharp defined edges become soft and fuzzy Consider whether screen size is more important Installing a large screen in a small room is similar to watching television close up too large a screen can overpower a room A good rule of thumb is to be no closer than 1 5 times the width of the screen Larger screens require greater attention to lighting conditions When laying out your projection room consider positioning the projector and screen in a manner which will achieve maximum audience coverage and space efficiency For example placing the screen along the larger wall in a rectangular room will reduce audience coverage Figure 2 5 shows two examples of how audience coverage is maximized Prime Audience Area Corner placement of screen yields best audience coverage SQUARE ROOMS Screen placement along short wall yields best audience coverage RECTANGULAR ROOMS Prime Audience Area Figure 2 5 Screen Locations for Maximum Audience Coverage Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems 2 7 2 3 Hardware Setup This section explains how to convert the keypad from a built in keypad to a remote keypad how to change keypad protocol and backlit settings and how to determine if reverse scan s
93. emories have not been set up but ASR is on ASR will try to adjust the display settings based on the settings of other Input or Recall memories To prepare setup memories for this system follow these steps Step 1 Connect the output of the signal switcher to a projector input or a MARQUEE signal switcher input Select the input using the Source command For this example press SOURCE 0 1 to select projector slot 1 Step 2 Press twice to display the Current Input Parameters status page Check to see if ASR is off for the current input If it is on press EXIT then press UTIL 1 4 to turn ASR off for the input Step 3 At the switcher switch in one of the source devices Select an unused Recall memory as the current setup memory For example to make Recall memory 01 the current setup memory press RECALL 0 1 Make display adjustments as required The display settings for the selected device will be stored in the Recall memory Repeat this step for the remaining devices Figure 2 26 ASR System Example 2 Step 4 Press UTIL 1 5 to display the Clear Setup dialog box Move the cursor to Do It then press ENTER to clear the display settings and frequency settings of the input By doing this Input memory 01 will not be used during an ASR search Step 5 Press UTIL 1 3 to lock Input memory 01 to prevent display or frequency changes to the Input memory Step 6 Press UTIL 1
94. er s Manual Display Systems G 5 Terminated A wire connecting a single video source to a display device such as a projector must be terminated by a resistance usually 75 for video Throw Distance Also called Projector to Screen Distance the distance between the front of the projector s green lens and the screen Variable Scan The ability of a projector to synchronize to inputs with frequencies within a specified range Vertical Frequency The frequency at which images are generated Vertical frequencies vary amongst sources This term is also called vertical scan rate Video The signal that is used by display devices such as projectors to generate a picture This term also refers to the output of video tape disk players and computers Video Decoder A device that converts NTSC PAL SECAM or NTSC 4 43 video to RGB video MARQUEE Multi standard Decoder Viewing Angle Screens do not reflect equally in all directions Most light is reflected in a conical volume which is centered around the line of best viewing Maximum brightness is seen when you are positioned within the viewing cone The horizontal and vertical viewing angles are the horizontal and vertical angles of the cone White Balance White Balance refers to the color temperature of white used by the projector 7177 N Atlantic Avenue Cape Canaveral Florida 32920 Ph 321 784 4427 Fax 321 784 6617 www vdcdisplaysystems com
95. es centimeters Display Systems C 1 Appendix C MARQUEE PROJECTORS RS 232 CONTROL C 1 Brief History of MARQUEE RS 232 Communications Connecting an external control device such as an AMX or Crestron controller to the RS 232 port on a MARQUEE projector enables automated control of individual or multiple projectors according to custom requirements The original RS 232 commands enable the controller to be programmed to emulate a projector keypad The protocol message structure used for issuing these commands remains valid and usable for any MARQUEE projector with software version 2 0 or higher In addition with software version 4 0 and higher you can use a simpler RS 232 protocol to issue these original commands as well as several other new commands Note This Section is intended for technicians familiar with controller applications and programming For highly specialized applications beyond simple projector control please contact VDCDS for additional technical assistance C 2 System Requirements and Setup The RS 232 commands in main software V4 0 can be used with any MARQUEE projector that has the Control Board 02 2x0336 0xP installed The software is backwards compatible with existing MARQUEE 8110 Plus 8500 and 9500 projectors As shown below connect the controller only to the IN port of the MARQUEE projector never directly to a switcher Use a quality cable of up to 100 feet in length In a typical applic
96. es as defined in the first byte of the message then creates its own checksum value for comparison with the received checksum If the values match the message is considered to have been correctly received otherwise the message is discarded Note Transport layer bytes including ESC and the resultant top bit set are NOT included in the checksum See Transport Layer C 6 4 Command Codes Table C 3 4 lists all 1 byte hex command codes now available on the MARQUEE The first column identifies each projector control with the applicable set request reply command codes listed in the next two columns one of these codes appears as the first byte after the header in any message The fourth column lists any parameters that may apply to the function at hand with P1 representing the first parameter of the data sent such as switcher number P2 representing the second parameter of the data sent such as slot number and P3 representing the third parameter such as vertical frequency These bytes follow the command code byte The last column briefly describes what each set command does 1 Each parameter allows a limited range of values these values are shown in Table C 3 in decimal format 2 The projector will convert any out of range value to the nearest maximum value allowed For example set color to 100 will set the color to its maximum value of 63 3 Values are treated as unsigned So 1 in a byte is treated as 255 M
97. etup 3 Source Selection Guide 4 Keypad Guide 5 6 Using Help For all menus Press a number or use then lt ENTER gt to select item lt HELP gt for assistance lt RECALL gt to go back one level lt EXIT gt to return to picture HELP Operation 3 4 Section 3 3 2 11 Power on To turn on the projector press POWER on the keypad Hold POWER down for about one second If using an IR remote keypad point the keypad at the projection screen or the front of the projector During power on the projector proceeds through a series of internal diagnostic tests which last approximately 9 seconds Once complete an input image should be displayed on the projection screen If no image is displayed press SOURCE to display the source message The source message displays the currently selected input Check that the correct source is indicated on the display If there is no display when is pressed check the LEDs Light Emitting Diodes on the projector back panel Only the green POWER LED should be lit If any of the red diagnostics LEDs are lit call your dealer for assistance Allow the projector to warm up for 45 minutes before use Critical adjustments should be performed after the warm up period Turning the projector off via a remote or built in keypad places the projector in a wait to operate mode To remove power from the projector unplug the power cord Figure 3 4 Rear Panel LEDs 3 2 12 Standby Mode Standby M
98. etup is required 2 3 1 Keypad Conversion The projector includes a multi use full function keypad which may be configured for use as a built in IR remote or wired remote keypad The keypad is configured at the factory for built in use It is located below the front top cover You can use the keypad as it is or re configure it for remote operation You can also hard wire the keypad to be a protocol A or protocol B keypad see Section 3 7 Utility Features for information about keypad protocols Follow the steps below to convert the keypad to a remote keypad and change its protocol setting Step 1 Unplug the projector then lift the front top cover to access the built in keypad To lift the cover grasp it above the red and blue lenses then lift it until the keypad is exposed The keypad is mounted to a securing bracket located above the lens assemblies Loosen the two bracket wing nuts then move the keypad away from the bracket See Figure 2 6 Figure 2 6 Built in Keypad Access Step 2 Locate the battery compartment at the back side of the keypad Squeeze the latch to open the door See Figure 2 7 If converting the keypad to an IR remote unplug the cable connector Locate the jumper wires next to the cable connector location See Figure 2 8 The jumper wires control the keypad s operating settings Figure 2 7 Battery Compartment Figure 2 8 Jumper Settings Installation amp Setup 2 8 Section 2 JP1 Th
99. fect When the projector is turned on it begins operation at Presentation Level Presentation level is the normal level of operation at which a source image is or may be displayed The projector temporarily leaves presentation level when menus are displayed control settings are changed or online help is accessed The screen display changes to reflect the operation or function being performed One or more of the following may be displayed Slidebar to make adjustments to display settings Menu to select projector functions or change projector settings Dialog Box to select an action such as confirm or cancel an operation Message Box to display messages Help Page to display help and provide assistance Test Pattern to assist during setup Note The display of slidebars and messages can be suppressed if desired For more information refer to Section 3 7 Utility Features Each of the above are explained in the following entries As you read through the explanations note the following In most cases EXIT brings you back to presentation level RECALL brings you back to the previous page or menu ENTER is pressed to make a selection and HELP provides context sensitive help 3 2 4 Slidebars When an adjustment is made a slidebar is superimposed on the projection screen The slidebar displays the adjustment setting on a percentage scale To make an adjustment use the arrow keys indicated by the slidebar
100. fer to the Source Setup entry in Section 3 7 Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems 3 9 3 4 Setup Memories The projector has 80 setup memories which store display settings Multiple setup memories are needed because display settings are usually different for different sources For example the display settings brightness contrast convergence etc when using a VCR may be very different than the settings for a high resolution computer output When display adjustments are made the new settings are automatically saved in one of the projector s setup memories There are two types of setup memories Input and Recall Both memory types store the same parameters The only difference is that Input memories store display settings for a particular physical input e g switcher 0 slot 1 while Recall memories can be used with any input At any one time one setup memory is the current setup memory The display settings in the current setup memory are used for the current display When a source is selected by entering its input number the Input memory for the selected input becomes the current setup memory unless ASR is on and is triggered If a Recall memory is selected it becomes the current setup memory Display adjustments are automatically saved in the setup memory which is current at the time of adjustment unless the setup memory is locked explained later 3 4 1 Input Memories As mentioned above Input memories store disp
101. ff at the left or right sides of the picture A long retrace time may be desired if the picture is significantly smaller than the raster To toggle between short and long retrace select item 8 from the Picture menu Item 8 indicates the current retrace setting Note Check phase left blanking and right blanking from the Picture menu before changing retrace time Note Long retrace is not available at all scan frequencies 3 5 2 9 Decoder Options PIC 9 The Decoder Options menu item allows you to control the operation of the optional MARQUEE Multi standard Decoder To modify decoder operation select Decoder Options from the Picture menu From the Decoder Options menu select item 1 to set the decoding method to use for the current source signal input to the decoder Select item 2 to set the routing of the current source signal within the projector 1 Video Standard 2 Signal Routing PIC 9 1 Top 2 Bottom 3 Left 4 Right PIC 6 Operation 3 14 Section 3 3 5 2 10 Video Standard PIC 9 1 When item 1 is selected from the Decoder Options menu the Video Standard menu is displayed It contains up to eight video standard options Auto detect NTSC 3 58 NTSC 4 43 PAL SECAM and depending on which version of the decoder is installed three more PAL options see right The current option is indicated by a check mark Auto detect is the default When Auto detect is selected the decoder automatically de
102. for scan frequency ranges Synchronization signals from the source may be inadequate Correct the source problem The input signal type may not match the signal type required by the input module Install the correct input module interface to match the signal type of the source Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems 4 5 Symptom Cause Remedy The upper portion of the display is waving tearing or jittering This sometimes occurs when the source is a VCR or video signal Change the sync mode by selecting the fast slow sync option from the Picture Adjust menu PIC 5 The upper or lower portions of the display are cut off A top or bottom blanking adjustment may be required Select the appropriate blanking adjustment option from the Picture Adjust Menu PIC then adjust the amount of blanking A 0 slidebar level indicates no blanking A phase adjustment may be required Select Phase from the Picture Adjust menu PIC Adjust phase so that the entire picture is visible and centered One side of the display is cut off A left or right blanking adjustment may be required Select the appropriate blanking adjustment option from the Picture Adjust menu PIC then adjust the amount of blanking A 0 slidebar level indicates no blanking A phase adjustment may be required Select Phase from the Picture Adjust menu PIC Adjust phase so that the entire picture is visible and ce
103. frame by a top plate and individual mounting plates as shown in Figure 2 21 and Figure 2 22 During optical alignment adjust the top plate securing bolts using the ball nose screw driver supplied with the projector Adjust the mounting plate securing bolts using either the ball nose screwdriver or the projector wrench supplied as necessary The securing bolts are labeled B C D Figure 2 22 8500LC 9500LC Lens Assemblies Front View Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems 2 17 For the 8500 8520 The lenses are secured to the projector frame by a top plate as shown During optical alignment adjust the securing bolts as instructed refer to Figure 2 21and Figure 2 22 The securing bolts are labeled A B C D Figure 2 23 8500LC 9500LC Lens Assemblies Top View Figure 2 24 8500 8520 Lens Assemblies Front View For the 8500LC 9500LC each CRT is attached to its lens by socket head Allen screws located at each lens mounting plate For each lens the upper left screws when facing the lens adjust the focus between the left and right sides of the picture and the upper right screws adjust the focus between the top and bottom of the picture Use the supplied ball nose screw driver for these adjustments For the 8500 8520 each CRT is attached to its lens by 3 socket head Allen screws located at each lens mounting plate For each lens the upper right screw when facing the lens adjusts the focus between the top and botto
104. gnals from a variety of sources for projection onto flat curved or rear projection screens System inputs are processed to provide separate red green and blue image components for projection through the projector s three front lenses The three primary color components converge on the projection screen to provide a high quality display output Sophisticated processor based logic and control circuitry provide many of the automatic features available on the MARQUEE amp Ultra Series This circuitry interfaces with the keypad to provide projector control by the user such as turning the projector on or off switching input sources adjusting all display settings such as contrast brightness and size correcting for display effects and input noise displaying projector operating status screens and on line help controlling projector operating settings Should projector servicing be required service personnel can use the keypad to make service adjustments and alignments In some cases the projector may be serviced without accessing the projector s internal circuitry Projector settings usually different for different sources are stored in memory for each individual source These settings are retained until changed by the user even if power is removed from the projector Introduction 1 2 Section 1 1 1 2 Construction The projector body is comprised of a sturdy metal chassis metal top covers and durable plastic side cover
105. hanging signal 01 or an error characterized by an unstable or missing signal 02 See Table C 4 for an example of each Note Errors are not detected or reported for NTSC and PAL frequencies or certain computer generated sources having these frequencies See Table C 4 P1 SYNC ON 02 If you want to determine the sync of the current signal you can send a request signal status sync to the projector Note that this message must include both the signal status code 91 as well as the P1 sync code 02 as shown in the example from Table C 4 01 07 00 00 03 FF 00 0E 91 02 Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems C 15 SYNC REPLIES A reply to the request signal status sync message includes a second parameter P2 to describe the sync Possible values are defined in Table C 5 Table C 5 Sync Replies 0 None no sync present 1 Sync on green 2 Composite sync 3 Separate H sync on H 6 Sync from decoder 7 Sync on internal C 7 6 Ping Command Use ping to request and obtain basic projector information such as projector type and current software version Like most RS 232 requests a ping request contains no data parameters 01 06 00 00 03 FF 00 0E 81 Note There is no set command for ping you can issue requests and receive replies only PING REPLIES The Ping reply contains data for the six parameters necessary to fully answer the ping request as shown in the exa
106. he keypad To make a selection Press SOURCE followed by or Each time an arrow key is pressed a channel number and name is displayed on the screen When the channel number you want is displayed simply wait to allow the projector to switch to the source defined by the channel Note If a channel specifies a switcher which does not exist the channel is considered invalid Note The Channel List utility allows you to flag the channels to be used by the Up Down Channel selection feature For more information refer to the Channel List entry in Section 3 7 Utility Features 3 3 1 4 The Source Message When SOURCE or RECALL is pressed at presentation level and or a source switch is made a source message is briefly overlaid on the projection screen The source message displays current source information Note If screen messages are turned off via the Preferences menu UTIL 5 2 the source message is not displayed 2 During input selection or Recall memory selection explained later the message box displays numeric keypad entries as they occur In both cases two digits must be entered If only one digit is entered the message box will remain displayed until a second digit is entered or the selection is cancelled by pressing EXIT 3 When an internal source is in use an internal source message is displayed Channel Number If a channel has been selected the channel number is displayed otherwise thi
107. hould be absorbed by surfaces so that it will not be reflected back to the screen Keep reflective surfaces to a minimum To minimize the effects caused by unwanted light from door and aisle ways carefully choose the position of your projector and screen Figure 2 3 shows an installation where poor screen placement has allowed too much unwanted light to enter the screen In Figure 2 4 the screen and the projector are positioned so that unwanted light is minimized Figure 2 3 Poor Screen Placement Figure 2 4 Good Screen Placement Installation amp Setup 2 6 Section 2 2 2 6 Other Considerations Here are some other considerations and tips which can help you improve the design of your projection system 3 Proper ventilation is important The ambient temperature should be kept constant and below 35 C 95 F Keep the projector away from heating and or air conditioning vents Changes in temperature can cause drifts in the projector circuitry which may affect performance 4 Keep the projector away from devices which radiate electromagnetic energy such as motors and transformers Common sources of these are slide projectors speakers power amplifiers elevators etc Keep 35 mm slide projectors at least 2 feet away from the projector Even if both are not used at the same time the magnetic fields created by the slide projector can cause permanent magnetization of the projector 5 For rear screen applications less space is requir
108. hrough the center of the image is not tilted perpendicular to the horizontal line Press or until the center horizontal line is perpendicular to the vertical Step 5 Press or to adjust keystone until the width at the top of the picture is equal to the width at the bottom Step 6 Press or to adjust side pincushion until the left and right sides of the picture are straight and not curved Step 7 Press or to adjust vertical bow until the horizontal line at the middle of the picture is straight Press or to adjust horizontal bow so that the vertical line at the middle of the picture is straight 1 Guided Source Setup 2 Guided Mechanical Setup 3 Source Selection Guide 4 Keypad Guide 5 6 Using Help For all menus Press a number or use then lt ENTER gt to select item lt HELP gt for assistance lt RECALL gt to go back one level lt EXIT gt to return to picture HELP Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems 2 23 Step 8 Press or to adjust top pincushion until the horizontal line at the top of the picture is straight and not curved Press or to adjust top keystone so that the top edge is level Step 9 Press or to adjust bottom pincushion until the horizontal line at the bottom of the picture is straight and not curved Press or to adjust bottom keystone so that the bottom edge is level
109. ial Couleur M moire signals are similar in resolution and frequency to PAL signals The primary difference between the two standards is in the way color information is encoded Setup Memory A projector memory which stores user adjustable display settings There are two types of setup memories Input and Recall Both memory types store the same parameters The only difference is that Input memories store display settings for a particular physical input i e switcher 0 slot 1 and Recall memories can be used with any input Slidebar A slidebar is a graphical display of an adjustment setting The setting is displayed on a percentage scale Source A device such as a computer or VCR which may be connected to the projector for display Spot Size The diameter of the smallest dot that can be generated on the face of a CRT Sync This term refers to the part of the video signal that is used to stabilize the picture Sync can take three forms 1 Composite sync when the horizontal and vertical components are together on one cable 2 Sync on green when the sync is part of the green video 3 Separate sync or H SYNC and V SYNC when the horizontal and vertical components of the sync are on two separate cables Sync Width The duration of each sync pulse generated by a computer The sync width is part of the blanking time TTL Video A type of RGB video with digital characteristics Marquee Ultra Us
110. ich can lengthen CRT life while maintaining a bright picture by slowly shifting the image about the CRT faceplate Image shifting occurs both horizontally and vertically Shift range is totally controllable by the user NOTE Standard on the 9500LC Input Memory A setup memory which is associated with a particular projector or switcher input Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems G 3 Interface A device that accepts an input signal for display by the projector Interlace A method used by video tape players and some computers to double the vertical resolution without increasing the horizontal line rate If the resulting frame rate is too low the image may flicker depending on the image content Keypad A device which allows the user to control projector settings and operation There are four different keypad types which may be used with the projector built in IR remote wired remote and presenter s For more information about these keypads refer to the keypads entry in Section 3 1 2 Keystone A distortion of the image which occurs when the top and bottom borders of the image are not equal in length Side borders slant in or out producing a keystone shaped image Learn Screen An ACON function which stores screen position data in memory for future reference Learn Screen is usually performed only once per projector installation If the ACON Locator Assembly or screen is moved i e the projector instal
111. idth to its height Standard video from a VCR has a 4 3 or 1 33 1 aspect ratio For example to display a VCR output with a 4 3 aspect ratio onto a 10 foot 3m high screen the width of the screen must be at least 13 3 feet 4m Note Screen size is often specified as diagonal size Screens specified by diagonal size have aspect ratios of 4 3 Screens with other aspect ratios are not typically specified by diagonal size 2 2 4 2 Throw Distance The throw distance projector to screen distance must be determined for every new installation Throw distance the distance between the projector s center lens and the center of the screen is based on screen size As screen size increases the distance between the projector and the screen increases Make sure that the room can accommodate the required position of the projector for the chosen screen size Once your screen size is known you can determine the required throw distance for your projector model and lens by using the formulas and tables in Appendix B Note Calculated values are for reference only It is good practice to simulate the setup to determine the necessary throw distance Note Display size is affected by input signal characteristics Once the projector is set use the Size function to fine tune display size Note Throw distance and projection angle Keep in mind that the ability to properly focus all areas of the image is limited if a significantly tilted projector is too close to
112. ies in the system For example if you always use the same input and you never use Recall memories thus only one setup memory has ever been created ASI will not be effective However if many Input and Recall memories have been used and adjusted for a variety of sources the projector has more knowledge in its database for performing an ASI As this knowledge increases ASI accuracy improves 3 7 1 3 Current Setup Locked Unlocked UTIL 1 3 This utility allows you to lock or unlock the current setup memory Locking a setup memory prevents changes to display settings from being saved in that memory For example if a locked Recall memory is selected and then brightness is adjusted the new brightness setting is only temporary If the Recall memory is reselected the original brightness setting will be restored Note When a locked setup memory is selected a key icon is displayed in the Source Message To lock or unlock the current setup memory press 3 from the Source Setup menu Item 3 in the menu indicates the current setting ASI WITH SAVE Warning Current setup wil be lost Do It Operation 3 22 Section 3 3 7 1 4 ASR On Off UTIL 1 4 The ASR Automatic Source Recall feature provides automatic Recall memory selection or ASI Automatic Source Interpolation for inputs which have ASR set to On To turn ASR on or off for the current input press 4 from the Source Setup menu Item 4 in the menu indicates
113. ifferent sources as shown in Figure 3 9 Source A is a video camera Source B is a VCR Sources C through F are various computers All sources are connected to a 3rd party non Electrohome signal switcher The switcher is connected to projector slot 1 For each source a Recall memory is created to store its display settings No two sources have the same frequencies Source F setup parameters saved in Recall memory 06 Source C setup parameters saved in Recall memory 03 Source D setup parameters saved in Recall memory 04 Source E setup parameters saved in Recall memory 05 Source B setup parameters saved in Recall memory 02 Source A setup parameters saved in Recall memory 01 3rd Party Switcher Figure 3 9 An Installation using the ASR Feature UTIL 1 4 is pressed to turn on the ASR feature for the projector s slot 1 input When ASR is on and a source is selected by the switcher the projector automatically adjusts its display settings for the new source by switching to the Recall memory set up for that source For additional information see About the MARQUEE Sync Routing System in Section 3 5 subsection Decoder Options 3 7 1 5 Clear Channel Setup UTIL 1 5 This utility is used to clear the current setup memory to the factory default display settings To clear the current setup memory press 5 from the Source Setup menu A dialog box is displayed Move
114. ime 12 34 p m Date 09 29 95 1 1 Time 12 34 p m 2 Date 09 29 95 3 Time Format 12h 4 Date Format MM DD YY 1 Copy Setup 2 ASI with Save 3 Current Setup Unlocked 4 ASR Off 5 Clear Current Setup 6 Select Internal Frequency Current Setup Memory Input 00 Recall 00 1 1 Auto Power up Off 2 Screen Messages On 3 Blanking Time Auto 4 Channel Select 2 digits 5 Language English 6 Programmable Events On 5 Projector 000 Baud Rate 9600 1 2 1 Keypad Options 2 Communication Setup 6 4 In 0 1 In Horiz 35 50 110 00 Horiz Vert 60 00 70 00 Vert ASR On Off ASR 3 2 1 IR Sensor A or B 2 Remote Jack A or B lt ENTER gt or lt no gt cycles through protocols or Off WARNING If both IR sensor and remote jack are disabled only the built in keypad can be used to re enable 11 6 From To Press lt ENTER gt to copy S 1 2 R 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 Horiz 15 73 31 47 47 71 62 50 89 30 126 84 Vert 59 94 59 94 71 90 66 67 70 00 60 00 TYPE lt ENTER gt to change event type INTERVAL START ENABLED Standby Off S 01 Channel 69 S 12 None None None None None None None None Mon Fri Mon Fri Daily 09 29 95 07 30a m 07 31a m 08 00a m 07 40p m Current Display Settings Current Input Parameters Serial No Software Horiz Scan Vert Scan Switchers Options Marquee P
115. ing item 9 then select As Composite item 2 in order to force the routing to the MARQUEE Decoder Similarly the system allows you to connect S Video Y C signals to the Red for Y and Blue for C BNCs where they are routed to the MARQUEE Decoder if the Recall or Input memory assigned to the S Video source is set for routing as S Video From the PIC menu select Signal Routing item 9 Then select As S Video item 3 in order to force the routing to the MARQUEE Decoder The IC at the U41 location on the Video Input Module VIM determines the priority and routing of incoming and outgoing sync The VIM also includes Sync On Green circuitry which strips sync information from signals connected to the Green BNC The IC then outputs the appropriate sync from the VIM to the Deflection Processor Board DPB which locks the operating frequency of the projector to the sync it receives Set Auto Clamp in one of two ways as described below If the routing is set to either As Composite or As S Video setting Auto Clamp to On routes the sync to the DPB from the Decoder This setting is required for S Video to operate properly It also allows Composite Video to operate Setting Auto Clamp to Off routes the sync to the DPB from the Sync On Green circuitry This is valid for Composite Video operation only since the Composite Video is connected to the Green BNC NOTE If using a Composite Video source with ASR Auto Clamp must
116. ing from the Picture menu From the Blanking menu select item 1 2 3 or 4 to adjust the amount of blanking at the top bottom left or right of the display respectively A blanking slidebar is displayed for each adjustment A 0 level on the slidebar indicates no blanking For top and bottom adjustments use and to adjust the amount of blanking For left and right adjustments use and to adjust the amount of blanking After completing each adjustment press ENTER to return to the Blanking menu or press EXIT to return to the picture 3 5 2 7 Auto Clamp On Off PIC 7 The Auto Clamp function is used to turn automatic signal clamping on or off For most input signals auto clamp should be on However if one or more of the red green or blue color components is abnormally bright turn auto clamp off An abnormally bright color component can occur if the input signal contains more than one sync type e g both sync on green and composite sync If you are using a composite video source with ASR and are connected to an RGB interface turn the Auto Clamp off To toggle auto clamp on or off select item 7 from the Picture menu Item 7 indicates the current Auto Clamp setting 3 5 2 8 Retrace Short Long PIC 8 This function is used to set the projector s horizontal retrace time Retrace time affects the width and display of the picture A short retrace time may be required if information is missing or cut o
117. irect it to increase the light intensity at the front of the screen This reduces it in other areas A viewing cone similar to that of a curved front screen installation is created To summarize optical screens are better suited for brightly lit rooms where the audience is situated within the viewing cone Diffused screens are best suited when a wide viewing angle is required but there is low ambient room lighting 2 2 4 Screen Size and Throw Distance Screen size and throw distance are interrelated See Appendices F and G As screen size increases the distance between the projector and the screen also increases During projection room design make sure that the room can accommodate the required position of the projector for the screen size you need 2 2 4 1 Screen Size Screen sizes vary according to model and lens type See Appendix B Choose a screen size which is appropriate for your application If the projector will be used to display text information it is important that the image size allows the audience to clearly resolve all text The eye usually sees a letter clearly if eye to text distance is less than 150 times the height of the letter Small text located too far from the eye may not be legible at a distance even though it is projected sharply and clearly on the screen To fill a screen with an image the aspect ratio of the screen must be equal to the aspect ratio of the image The aspect ratio of an image is the ratio of its w
118. is jumper setting is important if the keypad is configured for remote operation There are two keypad protocols A and B These protocols are available to allow two projectors in the same room to be independently controlled by separate remote keypads The protocol setting of the keypad must match that set in the projector s Keypad Options menu UTIL 6 1 For more information about keypad protocols refer to the Remote Control Options entry in Section 3 7 Utility Features JP2 This jumper must always be set between pins 1 and 2 as shown otherwise the projector will not respond correctly to keypad commands JP3 This jumper must always be set between pins 1 and 2 as shown otherwise the backlit feature will be disabled and the projector will not respond correctly to keypad commands JP4 The JP4 jumper setting sets the keypad type If you are converting the keypad to an IR remote move the JP4 jumper from between pins 2 and 3 to between pins 1 and 2 Step 3 For an IR remote keypad place four AA size 1 5V alkaline batteries in the compartment ensuring that the orientation of each battery is correct Position the compartment door into place For a wired remote keypad an optional accessory cable 03 001106 02P is required Plug the cable into the cable connector then position the door into place Plug the cable jack into the remote jack input on the projector WARNING DO NOT INSTALL BATTERIES IN THE KEYPAD IF A BUILT
119. is to allow connection of a composite or S Video signal to a standard RGB interface and still have the projector process the input correctly through an installed decoder otherwise a composite S video interface would be required Figure 3 8 illustrates the connection of a composite or S Video signal to an RGB input the projector s built in RGB input is shown as an example GREEN RED BLUE HOR COMP VERT SYNC IN AUDIO OUT R L L R RGB Interface Composite Video Input S Video Input Y C Figure 3 8 Connection of Composite Video or S Video to RGB Input Multi Standard Decoder Option Required 1 Auto detect 2 NTSC 3 58 3 NTSC 4 43 4 PAL 5 SECAM 6 PAL M 7 PAL N 8 PAL 60 indicates active PIC 9 1 1 Auto detect 2 As Composite 3 As S Video 4 As RGB indicates active PIC 9 2 Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems 3 15 About the MARQUEE Sync Routing System The MARQUEE Sync Routing System allows various sync and video combinations to be made to the Input 01 or 02 on the VIM You can connect Video signals with Separate sync R G B H C V Composite sync R G B H C or Sync On Green R Gs B As well the routing system allow Composite Video signals to be connected through the Green BNC and routed to the MARQUEE Decoder as long as the Recall or Input memory assigned to the Composite Video source is set for routing as Composite Video From the PIC menu select Signal Rout
120. jection screen Is the view path of the Locator Assembly completely unobstructed The view path between the photosensor lens of the Locator Assembly and the entire screen must be completely unobstructed for proper ACON operation Has a Learn Screen been performed since the last projector configuration change Learn Screen must be performed if The throw distance has changed since the last time Learn Screen was performed The ACON Locator Assembly mounting position has changed since the last time Learn Screen was performed The screen type has changed The source has changed If the problem cannot be resolved call your reseller or VDCDS for servicing Operation 4 8 Section 4 This Page Intentionally Left Blank Display Systems 5 1 Section 5 SPECIFICATIONS 8500 ULTRA 8500LC ULTRA 9500LC ULTRA Optics High definition Fl 1 hybrid lens 10 line pairs per mm resolution MARQUEE 8500 Ultra electromagnetic focus CRTs MARQUEE 8500LC 8510LC Ultra liquid coupled electromagnetic focus CRTs MARQUEE 9500LC Ultra liquid coupled electromagnetic focus CRTs Scheimpflug adjustment for top bottom and side to side focus Resolution 2500x2000 addressability MARQUEE 8500 8500LC 8510LC Ultra 1600x1200 ANSI pixels MARQUEE 9500LC Ultra 2048x1536 ANSI pixels Adjustable 6 pole magnets for improved spot shape and reduced flare Brightness MARQUEE 8500 Ultra 8500LC Ul
121. just or set Phase Size White Balance Focus Sync Blanking Clamping Retrace Decoder Options To access the following utilities Source Setup Channel List Memories Display Preferences To adjust Color Tint Detail Contrast Brightness Volume to command a single projector in a multi projector system to display status pages To adjust Size Keystone Side Pin Top Bottom Bow C Linearity S Linearity Skew to adjust red green and blue convergence to exit from a menu or function for input selection for channel up down selection for source message display to select a Recall Memory to go back one screen during menu help display to view hidden slide bars when message display is turned off for context sensitive help for setup guides to select a test pattern for display Power to turn the projector on or off Standby to turn both picture and audio on or off to turn audio on or off for menu item selection for number entry to select a highlighted menu item to select a dialog box option Arrow Keys for adjustments for menu item selection for movement between edit fields Remote Options Clock Events Service Display Systems Figure APX A 1 MARQUEE Keypad To toggle the keypad s protocol setting A or B press BRITE TINT DETAIL 1 To toggle the backlit feature enable disable press BRITE TINT DETAIL 3 Test Patterns
122. kew from the Geometry menu then use and until the image is slanted from side to side as desired For V Skew press and to slant up or down Operation 3 18 Section 3 1 Guided 2 Interpolated 3 Random Access 4 ACON 5 Service During adjustments press lt gt to cycle to external image Note If the projector does not include the ACON automatic convergence feature item 4 is ACON not installed CONV 3 6 Convergence Registration Convergence Registration is the process of aligning the red green and blue color components on the projection screen The projector s convergence system provides accurate color registration in 45 discrete convergence zones configured in a 9 by 5 array on the projection screen Since the projector must converge colors differently for each source due to varying scan frequencies convergence settings are saved for each input Convergence settings can also be saved in Recall memories There are three basic convergence methods available Guided Interpolated and Random Access Any one of these can be selected for performing a registration adjustment All are easy to use and context sensitive help is available if needed If the projector includes the optional ACON feature the convergence process is completely automated ACON is recommended in situations where fast accurate convergence must be performed or when many inputs must be converged or when the projector installation
123. l Retrace Sync Auto Clamp Channel Input Recall H Size V Size Keystone Side Pin Top Pin Bot Pin V Bow H C Lin V C Lin H S Lin V S Lin H Skew Current Display Settings H Phase V Phase White Bal Focus T Blank B Blank L Blank R Blank H Bow V Skew 6500K 30 50 0 50 50 25 Long Slow On 12 Computer A 14 01 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 2 50 0 0 0 0 50 50 Operation 3 6 Section 3 3 3 Source Selection The projector includes a built in RGB input interface to accept a single input With optional accessories such as a MARQUEE Multi standard Decoder and the use of one or more external switchers the number of inputs can be significantly increased Because of this large capability three source selection methods are available Input Selection Direct Channel Selection and Up Down Channel Selection Sources are selected at presentation level For systems with only one or two source connections direct input selection may be the only method you will use If your system includes many sources all methods will be of interest Internal sources are also selectable for use during setup and testing To select an internal source refer to Section 2 11 Memory Setup and Section 3 7 Utility Features 3 3 1 1 Input Selection This method is the most basic of the three source selection methods A source is selected by specifying the input t
124. l Interfaces E 2 Appendix E E 3 Image Shifter Module 38 801100 XX The Image Shifter Module is an RGB input interface designed for use with MARQUEE projectors MARQUEE signal switchers and other CRT Cathode Ray Tube based display devices such as display monitors and third party CRT projectors Its purpose is to extend the useful life of the display device s CRT s by slowly shifting the displayed image over the phosphor coated area of the CRT face plate By continuously shifting the image position degradation of the phosphor is spread out thus reducing the noticeable effects of phosphor burn Features accepts 3 4 or 5 wire RGB video sync on green composite sync or separate horizontal and vertical sync vertical and horizontal range controls vertical and horizontal centering controls shift synchronization inputs and outputs for multi display applications sync output polarity can be set to negative or positive left to right shift duration approximately 125 seconds top to bottom shift duration approximately 166 seconds BNC connectors for RGB signal inputs RCA connectors for left and right channel audio inputs Note The Image Shifter Module must be installed in a Case Power Supply 38 801023 XX or 38 801026 XX for use with non MARQUEE switching or display devices E 3 1 Image Shifter Cable Assembly Used for connection between Image Shifter Modules for multi display image
125. l have its MSB reset which restores it back to its original value Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems C 5 C 6 Message Format The other portion of an RS 232 communication is the message itself see APX Figure C 4 again A message portion is a sequence of up to 64 bytes always a five byte header followed by a variable length body The header supplies the information needed for routing the messages within the projector network and the body contains the specific projector control data These two message components are further described below C 6 1 HEADER NETWORK PROJECTOR ADDRESSING The message header consists of three main parts 1 Message Length This byte contains a value which declares the length of the message as a specific number of bytes Note that message length does not include bytes from the transport layer 2 Destination and Return Address Source Fields These fields contain two sixteen bit addresses one for the message destination and one for the source A breakdown of each address field is shown in APX Figure C 5 Note that Near and Far Port Address bits are now ignored while it is strongly recommended that these bits be set to 0 to ensure compatibility with future releases of software it is not yet mandatory to do so Bit 14 however must be set to 0 Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1st Byte 2nd Byte Set Broadcast bit 1 to broadcast Always set to 0 reserv
126. lation CNM Command Message Adjust Zonal Contrast Parameter Name Description P1 Which adjustment P1 is made of three characters The first specifies zone or command and the second red green or blue 2 bytes byte 1 0 Left 1 Right 2 Top 3 Bottom 4 Top Left 5 Top Right 6 Bottom Left 7 Bottom Right 8 Save to Eeprom 9 Restore from EEprom byte 2 0 red 1 green 2 blue Example 0 2 specifies an adjustment of blue left zone P2 1 byte value 0 255 8 bits Message Read Zonal Contrast P1 Which adjustment Specifies which color and zone of zonal contrast adjustment to return Reply to Read Zonal Contrast Message P1 2 bytes Which adjustment Specifies which color and zone of zonal contrast adjustment to return P2 1 byte value The value of the specified adjustment Example Contrast modulation message 01 09 00 00 03 ff 2e 1b 81 00 41 00 0e set right red zone to 65 Saving and Discarding Contrast Modulation Values Writing to hardware will change values amp save values in shadow EEPROM memory structure but will not save permanently to EEPROM for next power up You must use the Save command to do this When you use byte 1 of P1 for the save or restore operation the rest of the message is unused Color Temperature SCT Command Use this message to set or get the current color temperature selecting from a list of color temperatures Note that white balance must
127. lation changes to ceiling mount the Learn Screen function must be repeated Linearity The reproduction of the horizontal and vertical size of characters and or shapes over the entire screen Line of Best Viewing When light from a projector is incident on a screen the light reflects from the screen such that the angle of reflection equals the angle of incidence The Line of Best Viewing is along the line of reflection Locator Assembly The Locator Assembly situated on the front of projectors which include the ACON automatic convergence feature is the eye of the ACON system It includes a photosensor lens component which mechanically scans the projected display at each convergence point while sensing relative positions of each projected color Loopthrough Loopthru The method of feeding a series of high impedance inputs from a single video source with a coaxial transmission line in such a manner that the line is terminated with its characteristic impedance at the last input on the line Lumen The amount of visible light emitted by a light source is measured in lumens Lux The amount of visible light per square meter incident on a surface 1 lux 1 lumen square meter 0 093 foot candles Menu A list of options which are displayed on the screen for selection by the user NTSC Video A video output format of some video tape and disk players There are two types of NTSC National Television Standards Com
128. lay settings for each physical input i e switcher 0 slot 1 When an input is selected the Input memory for that input becomes the current setup memory and its display settings are used unless ASR is on and is triggered If the input is being selected for the first time a new Input memory is created 3 4 2 Recall Memories Recall memories provide an alternative to using the display settings stored in the Input memory of the selected source For example you may want to temporarily disconnect a computer connected to the projector s RGB input and in its place connect another computer with different signal characteristics Since the connection is only temporary you don t want to change the display settings stored in the Input memory Instead you can select a Recall memory which has the settings you want for the new input If there are many devices which will be sharing the same input many Recall memories can be created to store the display settings for each On the other hand if there are many sources on different inputs with exactly the same signal characteristics it may be possible for them to share the same Recall memory Recall memories are identified by a two digit number Any number from 01 to 99 can be assigned although only 80 memory spaces exist To select or create a Recall memory Press RECALL m n where m the 1st digit of the Recall memory number n the 2nd digit of the Recall memory number For exa
129. lded The phase setting may require adjustment Select Phase from the Picture Adjust menu PIC then determine if adjusting the phase improves the display The display is reversed or upside down The projector scan configuration is not set correctly for the installation type Refer to Section 2 3 Hardware Setup to set the projector s scan configuration Operation 4 6 Section 4 Symptom Cause Remedy The display is not sharp or clean Display adjustment may be required Adjust the brightness contrast focus and detail settings Is a BNC T connector being used Use a distribution amplifier to boost signal levels Is the input signal properly terminated The screen size may be too large As screen size increases magnification increases which reduces brightness This then reduces the contrast ratio which affects legibility Sharp defined edges become soft and fuzzy The source input signal may be of low quality Display quality seems to drift from good to bad bad to good etc The operating temperature of the projector may not be constant Is the projector close to heating and or air conditioning vents The ambient temperature after warm up should be kept constant below 35 EC 95 EF Make sure none of the projector ventilation slots are obstructed The source input signal may be of low quality The horizontal or vertical frequency of the input may have changed at the so
130. ll of characters displayed Or use one of the internal test patterns available by pressing If there is a vertical non linearity press and until the characters at the top middle and bottom of the screen have the same vertical size If there is a horizontal non linearity press or until the characters at the left middle and right of the screen have the same horizontal size 3 5 3 8 S Linearity GEOM 8 The S Linearity function corrects for vertical and horizontal non linearities which extend from the center of the display to the top and bottom or left and right Examples are shown below Notice how the top and bottom or left and right characters are much smaller in size than the center characters Select S Linearity from the Geometry menu It is best to have a screen full of characters displayed Or use one of the internal test patterns available by pressing If there is a vertical non linearity press and until the characters at the top middle and bottom of the screen have the same vertical size If there is a horizontal non linearity press or until the characters at the left middle and right of the screen have the same horizontal size 3 5 3 9 Skew GEOM 9 The Skew function adjusts the display image so that the sides of an image appear to be leaning to one side and or shifted up or down The two displays below demonstrate skew adjustment To adjust H Skew select S
131. lled in a front screen floor mount configuration reverse scan setup may be required Reverse scan setup must be performed by a qualified Reseller service technician Refer to Table 2 1 Operating Configurations to determine if reverse scan setup is required Contact your dealer for assistance Table 2 1 Operating Configurations OPERATING CONFIGURATION HORIZONTAL SCAN VERTICAL SCAN Front Screen Floor Mount default configuration NORMAL NORMAL Front Screen Ceiling Mount REVERSED REVERSED Rear Screen Floor Mount REVERSED NORMAL Rear Screen Ceiling Mount NORMAL REVERSED Rear Screen Floor Mount With Mirror NORMAL NORMAL Installation amp Setup 2 10 Section 2 2 5 Mounting The projector should be mounted after the system design has been established and reverse scan setup if required is complete 2 5 1 Front Screen Installations 2 5 1 1 Floor Mount Mount the projector on a secured table or cart Position the projector at the chosen room location with the projector pointing towards the center of the projection screen The angle of projection combined with the tilt angle of the screen should direct the reflected image towards the center of the audience It is recommended that the difference between the projection angle and the screen tilt angle within a common reference be less than 15 Refer to Figure 2 9 Projector Tilt Screen Tilt 0 0 Projector Tilt Screen Tilt 0 0 15 Ey
132. m a channel as follows When the Channel List is first displayed the cursor is positioned in the channel number column While in the channel number column press or to highlight the channel you want Alternatively you can highlight the channel you want by entering the channel number on the keypad Entering the channel number also allows you to select display edit channels beyond the first ten Next press to move the cursor to the Name field While in the Name column and change the character at the cursor position and and move the position of the cursor Once a source name has been entered move the cursor to the Input field by pressing ENTER or by using Edit the Input Recall and Up Down U D fields See below for field definitions To exit the channel list press RECALL or EXIT Note When the cursor is positioned on an edit field the field may be cleared by pressing If a channel is selected and ASR is on for the same input and the incoming frequency does not match the selected setup memories frequency it may cause the following ASR may be triggered the setup memory may change and the channel number may be changed to reflect the new memory CH 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 lt 2 digit no gt or to select channel to edit selected channel NAME COMPUTER A COMPUTER B VCR VGA VGA MODE 2 INPUT 02 14 12 23 23 RECALL 04 01 U D UTIL 2 C
133. m of the picture and the lower left screw adjusts the focus between the left and right sides of the picture See Figure 2 24 Step 3 Loosen the rear wing nut on the green lens Rotate the lens using the wing nut until the picture is focused in the center Tighten the rear wing nut Step 4 Loosen the front wing nut on the green lens Rotate the front lens barrel until the picture is focused in the corners Tighten the front wing nut Step 5 Steps 6 to 8 require that you look directly into the lenses for adjustment Before you continue press to reduce contrast to a low level less than 10 WARNING DO NOT LOOK INTO THE LENSES IF CONTRAST IS SET TO NORMAL VIEWING LEVEL Step 6 Look directly into the red lens Press or to center the displayed crosshatch on the face of the picture tube Step 7 Look directly into the green lens Press or to center the displayed crosshatch on the face of the picture tube Installation amp Setup 2 18 Section 2 Step 8 Look directly into the blue lens Press or to center the displayed crosshatch on the face of the picture tube Step 9 Press to increase contrast to a normal viewing level Step 10 Pivot the projector and move it side to side as necessary to display a symmetrical crosshatch centered left to right on the screen The pivot point should be at the rear wing nut of the green lens
134. mages on the projection screen Current Setup Memory The setup memory which is currently being used to display a given source s image Curved Screen A projection screen which is curved to improve screen gain Curved screens usually have screen gains which are greater than 1 but viewing angles much less than 180E Decoder A device that converts NTSC PAL PAL M PAL N PAL 60 SECAM or NTSC 4 43 video to RGB video MARQUEE Multi standard Decoder Diffused Screen A type of rear projection screen which spreads the light striking it Screen gain is less than 1 but audience viewing angles are increased Display Setting The level of a display adjustment Some display adjustments are Contrast Brightness Blanking Bow Size Keystone Pincushion Focus and Convergence Flicker A rapid variation in brightness created when the frame rate is too slow See also Interlace Frame Rate The frequency at which complete images are generated For non interlaced signals the frame rate is identical to the vertical frequency For interlaced signals the frame rate is one half of vertical frequency Foot candle The intensity of visible light per square foot 1 foot candle 1 lumen square foot 10 76 lux Foot lambert The luminance brightness which results from one foot candle of illumination falling on a perfectly diffuse surface Gain or Screen Gain The ability of a screen to direct incident light to an a
135. may be set too high Modified display settings are not being saved in the active setup memory Is the active setup memory locked Press SOURCE to display the Source Message If a is displayed unlock the setup Press UTIL 1 3 ASR is set to On for the current input memory and an ASI was automatically performed due to mismatched scan frequencies Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems 4 7 Symptom Cause Remedy The display is OK when displaying the crosshatch test pattern or status screen but when trying to display a source nothing is visible You may not be selecting the source correctly Refer to Section 3 3 Source Selection for source selection instructions The source may not be connected properly Verify that the input source is active and check the cables between the source and the projector 4 3 2 ACON Errors If the projector includes the optional ACON feature and an error message occurs during automatic convergence or Learn Screen proceed through the following checklist Is the ambient lighting appropriate for projection A number of problems could result during automatic convergence and or Learn Screen if the ambient lighting is too bright Dimmed incandescent lighting is preferred over fluorescent lighting If error messages such as Sensor Lock Failed Low Signal or Learn Screen Failed Insufficient Magnitude result lower the ambient lighting especially at the pro
136. midity 0 to 90 non condensing Storage Temperature 30 to 65 C 22 to 149 F Weight MARQUEE 8520LC Ultra 80 kg 176 lbs shipped 104 kg 229 lbs Due to continual improvement specifications are subject to change without prior notice MARQUEE 8520 Series Supplement Information F 2 Appendix F F 2 Installation Information Formulas and Reference Tables The following information is for the installation of the 8520 Head Assembly The Head Assembly may be installed in both the horizontal or vertical configuration and mounted on axis 0 or up to 90 from horizontal Horizontal or vertical Configuration 0 to 90 Mounting Configuration F 2 1 8520 w HD8B Lens Installation Data The following tables include the Horizontal Throw Distance HTD formula for the MARQUEE 8520 w HD8B lenses at either 0 or 10 off axis from center of screen Greater projection angles may be accomplished with the use of a mirror or mirrors the second table is a screen width to HTD reference table Horizontal Throw Distance HTD 10 Offset Horizontal Throw Distance HTD 0 Offset 8520 w HD8B Lens Installation Formulas Projection Angle HTD in Inches 0 HTDin 1 217 X SWin 12 2in 10 HTDin 1 2 X SWin 11 25in Projection Angle HTD in Millimeters 0 HTDmm 1 217 X SWmm 310mm 10 HTDmm 1 2 X SWmm 286mm Screen Width vs HTD Reference Table Horizontal Throw Distance Screen Width
137. mittee video NTSC 3 58 and NTSC 4 43 NTSC 3 58 is used primarily in North America and Japan NTSC 4 43 is less commonly used Optical Screen A type of rear projection screen which re directs light through the screen to increase image brightness in front of the screen Screen gain is usually greater than 1 but audience viewing angles are reduced PAL Video A video output format of some video tape and disk players used primarily in Europe China and some South American and African countries All PAL Phase Alternating Line video is a 50 Hz standard with 768 x 576 resolutions Pincushion A distortion of the image which occurs when the borders are concave or convex Pixel Picture Element The smallest discernable element of a computer generated image Presentation Level The projector is at presentation level when an image is or may be displayed and no control dialog error or help messages are displayed For example if a help page is displayed the projector is not at presentation level Glossary G 4 Appendix G Projector to Screen Distance Also called Throw Distance the distance between the front of the projector s green lens and the screen Protocol The type of code format utilized by IR keypad s The standard code is Protocol A By using two different protocols two projectors may be used side by side while being controlled independently by their remote IR keypads Rear Screen A translu
138. mory to be used when the channel is selected If the field does not contain a number a blank or dash is shown no Recall memory will be used The Up Down Field U D The Up Down field specifies the channels which are accessible when using up down channel selection explained in Section 3 3 If the field does not contain a check mark the channel is ignored To enter a check mark press a number key 0 9 To clear a check mark press Note Channels should contain valid inputs For example do not specify switcher 1 if switcher 1 does not exist in the system 3 7 3 Recall Memories Listing UTIL 3 The Recall Memories utility provides a list of the Recall memories stored in the projector Recall memories are explained in Section Error Reference source not found The list includes the scan frequencies of each Recall memory A check mark is displayed in the ASR column next to the memories which ASR may use If two or more Recall memories have identical scan frequencies only the memory last adjusted will have a check mark To list the Recall Memories press 3 from the Utilities menu If more than 30 Recall memories exist press ENTER to display the remaining memories Re 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 can be used by ASR Re 16 17 18 19 Horiz 31 50 50 80 110 00 45 56 50 00 67 50 55 00 54 00 69 10 31 50 110 00 94 00 96 50 54 00 28 75 Horiz 105 50 93 00 43 20
139. mperature Message P1 Which adjustment Specifies which color temperature adjustment to return P2 value The value of the specified adjustment Example Color Temperature Modify 010b 00 00 03 ff 52 00 00 02 08 00 00 0e set 6500K red G2 to 2048 Saving and Discarding Modified Color Temperature Values Writing to hardware will change values amp save values in shadow EEPROM memory structure but will not save permanently to EEPROM for next power up You must use the Save command to do this this save applies only to the currently selected temperature not all temperatures When byte 1 of P1 is used for the save or restore operation the rest of the message is unused If the requested data is unrecognized no message is returned If the requested adjustment is invalid out of range no adjustment is made If you query a parameter for a color temperature other than what is currently selected a switch to the queried temperature may occur MARQUEE Projectors RS 232 Control C 18 Appendix C This page intentionally left blank Display Systems D 1 Appendix D MARQUEE CROSS REFERENCE SPARE REPLACEMENT PARTS TABLE AND ACCESSORIES LIST D 1 MARQUEE Cross reference Parts Table Part Number Description 811x 850x 8500LC 8500 Ultra 8500LC Ultra 9500 LC 9500 LC Ultra 03 000229 03P LOW VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY X X X X X X X 03 000229 05P LVPS REQUIRED FOR EUROPE X X X X X X X 03 000232 01P LEN
140. mple to select Recall memory 01 press RECALL 0 1 Recall memory 01 will then be the current setup memory and its settings will be used for the currently selected source If this is the first time that the Recall memory number is used a new Recall memory is created Any display adjustments you make will be stored in the Recall memory Operation 3 10 Section 3 3 4 3 Memory Allocation Each time a setup memory is selected the projector checks its memory bank to see if the selected memory exists If it does exist it uses the memory and its display settings If it does not exist a small portion of memory is allocated for the new setup Space is available for up to 80 setup memories When the last space is used up a warning message is displayed If this happens call for servicing to delete memories which you no longer use to make room for new memories 3 4 4 Locking Setup Memories Setup memories may be locked or unlocked Locking a setup memory prevents adjustments to display settings from being saved in that memory For example if Recall memory 08 is locked and selected then brightness is adjusted the new brightness setting is only temporary If the setup memory is then reselected the original brightness setting will be restored Note When a locked setup memory is selected a key icon is displayed in the Source Message To lock or unlock the current setup memory select option 3 from the Source Setup menu UTIL
141. mple from Table C 4 01 0D 03 FF 00 00 81 00 0E 02 03 04 61 00 48 00 P1 Model Marquee 68k P2 Major Version P3 Minor Version P4 Maintenance Version P5 Beta Version P6 Type Version APX Figure C 7 Information in a Ping Reply This reply represents V3 4 a 072 Beta of the main 68K software C 7 7 Test Pattern Diagnostic Command The Diagnostic Test Pattern command enables you to select request or obtain the number of a specific test pattern Note that such commands must include both the diagnostic command code as well as the test pattern parameter P1 This parameter represents the diagnostic to be run and ensures that the proper diagnostic is run in this case test pattern Shown below is the request example from Table C 4 01 07 00 00 03 FF 00 0E FF 07 DIAGNOSTIC TEST PATTERN REPLIES Resulting replies will then include an additional parameter P2 representing the number name of the test pattern The example below shows that a dots in crosshatch pattern is present 01 08 03 FF 00 00 00 0E FF 07 1B 93 EXITING FROM A TEST PATTERN Exit a test pattern by pressing the Exit key or by selecting test pattern 0 MARQUEE Projectors RS 232 Control C 16 Appendix C C 7 8 Color Modulation CNM Command Use this message to set or get the current contrast modulation values There are 3 colors in each of 8 on screen zones Table C 6 Color Modu
142. n 11 2in 1 15 SWmm 285mm HD10 GT26 141 3588 198 5037 181 4597 253 6424 1 26 SWin 2 4in 1 26 SWmm 60mm HD10 GT30 67 163 4140 365 9260 211 5364 463 11757 1 25 SWin 6 0in 1 25 SWmm 153mm Calculated values are for reference only It is best to simulate the setup to determine the necessary throw distance prior to the permanent installation of the projector MARQUEE Installation Information B 2 Appendix B B 3 8110 and 8500 Series HTD Information B 3 1 8110 and 8500 Series HTD Inches 1 All dimensions are in inches 2 HTD is measured from the screen surface to the front of the projector 3 Screen width is based on an aspect ratio of 4 3 HTD Horizotnal Throw Distance 10 Table B 3 8110 8500 Series Horizontal Throw Distance HTD Table Inches LENSES HD 117 12 HD 117 24 HD145 HD8B HD10L HD10 HD10E HD10 GT17 HD10 GT26 HD10 GT30 67 Screen Width Horizontal Throw Distance HTD in 54 61 72 88 60 67 79 83 66 74 74 86 90 106 105 72 80 93 98 115 114 78 87 100 105 124 123 122 84 93 107 112 133 132 131 90 100 114 119 142 141 139 96 106 120 126 151 150 102 112 127 133 160 158 108 119 134 141 169 167 114 125 141 148 178 176 120 131 148 155 187 185 187 126 138 155 162 196 194 196 132 144 162 169 205 203 205 138 151 168 177 214
143. n ASI message to indicate the action taken If an Input memory with matching scan frequencies was found by ASI its settings are used and its identity is displayed If an interpolation was performed the two setup memories selected for the interpolation are displayed and the resulting settings are used If adjustments are made to settings created by the ASI feature the new settings will NOT be saved in the current setup memory a message is displayed to indicate this To perform an ASI and have the adjustments saved in the current setup memory press UTIL 1 2 to select the ASI with Save utility Note To avoid selection use of the current Input memory settings when it is desired that Recall memories be ASR selected when a source change occurs clear the current Input memory UTIL 1 2 to reset its scan frequency settings to null values then immediately lock the memory UTIL 1 2 so that its settings cannot be modified For more information on ASI ASR refer to Section 2 11 5 Selected Memory Input Recall 01 13 Memories Selected for Interpolation Input ASI 01 S05 S06 Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems 3 23 When to use the ASR feature The ASR feature is intended for use when many different sources must share the same input via a third party switcher for example or when a signal source can output several different scan frequencies e g a SVGA card Example A system has six d
144. n place for use When finished using the keypad position the front top cover back in place Figure 3 1 Built in Keypad Access Operation 3 2 Section 3 SOURCE 1 2 3 RECALL HELP POWER 6 9 5 8 4 7 0 MUTE STBY PROJ UTIL PIC GEOM CONV EXIT DETAIL VOL TINT BRITE COLOR CONT ENTER Picture Menu Utilities Menu Display Controls Projector Status Page Geometry Menu Convergence Menu Exit Source Recall Help Test Pattern Mute Numeric Keys Enter To adjust or set Phase Size White Balance Focus Sync Blanking Clamping Retrace Decoder Options To access the following utilities Source Setup Channel List Memories Display Preferences To adjust Color Tint Detail Contrast Brightness Volume to command a single projector in a multi projector system to display status pages To adjust Size Keystone Side Pin Top Bottom Bow C Linearity S Linearity Skew to adjust red green and blue convergence to exit from a menu or function for input selection for channel up down selection for source message display to select a Recall Memory to go back one screen during menu help display to view hidden slide bars when message display is turned off for context sensitive help for setup guides to select a test pattern for display Power to turn the projector on or off Standby to tu
145. n xhatch 20 dots only 21 gray scale 17 white field 22 dbl xhatch 23 xhatch Run a diagnostic such as Test Pattern P1 07 runs the Test Pattern diagnostic In Replies to set command 7 0 OK 7 1 pattern not available MARQUEE Projectors RS 232 Control C 10 Appendix C C 7 Creating Simple Messages APX Figure C 6 below illustrates a complete RS 232 data transmission using the hex command codes from Table C 4 In this example the projector is 0 and the message is coming from the controller always 1023 Note that in this example contrast level is the only parameter involved X 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 X X Start Message Message Length Destination 2 bytes Source Field 2 bytes Command Code 1 byte Parameter 1 1 byte Parameter 2 1 byte Checksum optional End of Message 01 HEADER BODY 00 0E 01 07 00 00 03 FF 56 40 00 0E HEADER BODY Message length is 7 bytes To Proj 0 From controller Set contrast Contrast level P1 transport layer byte APX Figure C 6 The set contrast to 64 command The above data transmission is one of the sample messages in Table C 4 A comparison with code in the other three contrast commands reveals how identically structured transmissions differ in content and function For example note that the request message has no data P1 thus it is only 6 bytes in length In the resulti
146. nce and Interpolated Convergence is noticed during adjustment In Interpolated convergence adjustments are not limited to single zones but will affect larger regions of the raster Response is greatest within the displayed box and decreases linearity towards zones which have already been converged in the sequence Interpolated convergence is recommended when converging a source for the first time This method can be much faster than guided convergence However it is not recommended if only minor convergence alignment is required 3 6 1 5 Random Access Convergence Press 3 from the Convergence menu to select Random Access Convergence A red and green crosshatch is displayed with a rectangular box at the center zone Above the box CONV indicates that the zone is ready for convergence Use the arrow keys to move the red onto the green within the box This affects the position of the red with respect to the green over the entire screen static convergence Exit Convergence Continue Adjust No Save Operation 3 20 Section 3 Source Setup 1 Copy Setup 2 ASI with Save 3 Current Setup Unlocked 4 ASR Off 5 Clear Current Setup 6 Select Internal Frequency Current Setup Memory Input Recall 12 01 UTIL 1 To change the convergence color press COLOR Each press of the Color key changes the color as shown To move to another control point press ENTER The caption above the box changes to MOVE Use the ar
147. ncy 50 to 60 Hz nominal Power factor corrected Image Shifter This interface moves the image slowly on the CRT phosphor surface to reduce the harmful effects of a static image optional on 8520Ultra Control Features Multi language software user selectable Built in set up tutorials 5 built in test patterns Programmable Events and Real Time Clock Menu driven interface with on screen help Auto power up after interruption Internal frequency generator Scope of Supply Optics head 3 CRTs and lenses 10 electronic cable with connectors Electronics base unit 2 full function programmable remote IR keypads Users manual 10 AC line cord Tool Kit Display Electronic geometry circuits separately correct top bottom and sides for flat curved or rear screen applications from 60 to 25 1 7m to 7 6m diagonal depending on lens options Keystone circuitry to correct pictures for angles up to 15 degrees vertically from screen axis Color temperature adjustment for precise set up S amp C vertical and horizontal linearity Top bottom and side blacking Scheimpflug adjustment for top bottom and side to side focus MARQUEE Ultra projectors have 3D image capability with optional P43 short persistence phosphor MARQUEE Ultra has 9 zone electronic astigmatism correction and 8 zone contrast modulation control ACON II Automatic Convergence an optional accessory aligns the three CRTs to a sharp image in less than three minutes with three ke
148. nd C 16 Table C 7 Color Temperature Command CTM C 17 Display Systems 1 1 Section 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 The Projector The VDC Display Systems VDCDS MARQUEE amp MARQUEE Ultra Series projectors are ultra high resolution graphics projectors compatible with virtually all input sources Their superior performance and high quality projected images place them well above other projection systems in their class Features of the MARQUEE Ultra Series include automatic lock to inputs between 14 kHz and 152 kHz projected display size to 25 feet diagonal liquid coupled 8500LC 9500LC models or air coupled 8500 8520 lens design high brightness projection from 225 240 ANSI lumens depending on model high video bandwidth 150 MHz bandwidth 3 dB multi use full function keypad intuitive menu driven multi language interface with on line help external computer control capability superior geometry control contrast astigmatism and color performance Contrast Modulation ASR and ASI to reduce the need for manual display adjustments Image Shifter Module to help lengthen CRT life Optional optional ACON II automatic convergence feature 1 1 1 Functional Description The projector accepts data graphics and video input si
149. nd if the keypad is set for protocol B operation If set to A or B the projector will respond to both protocol settings If set to Off the projector will not respond to IR keypad commands The reason for having two protocols available is to allow two projectors in the same room to be independently controlled by separate remote keypads See Figure 3 10 Figure 3 10 Independent IR Keypad Control CAUTION The keypad you are using may become inoperative if its protocol does not match its setting in the menu 1 Keypad Options 2 Communication Setup UTIL 6 WARNING If both IR sensor and remote jack are disabled only the built in keypad can be used to re enable UTIL 1 6 1 IR Sensor A or B 2 Remote Jack A or B lt ENTER gt or lt no gt cycles through protocols or Off Operation 3 28 Section 3 3 7 6 1 2 Remote Jack This setting determines how the projector responds to devices connected to the REMOTE jack on the projector s rear panel This jack can accept input from a wired keypad or remote IR sensor Four settings are available A or B A B and Off If set to A the projector will only respond if the keypad using the REMOTE jack is set for protocol A operation If set to B the projector will only respond if the keypad using the REMOTE jack is set for protocol B operation If set to A or B the projector will respond to both protocol settings for keypads using the REMOTE jack If set to Off
150. nel Up or Channel Down event is continuously repeated at the time interval set by the Interval field The process begins at the start time set by the Start field This feature is provided for applications such as surveillance or status display systems where multiple sources are sharing one projection display For example a bus terminal may use this feature to display a number of different bus schedules each displayed for ten seconds at a time To use this feature a number of video sources must be fed to the projector or a connected switcher Each source is assigned to a channel in the Channel List The U D status of each of these channels must be enabled in the list see the Channel List entry in this section for details Within the Programmable Events feature box the event type is set to Channel Up or Channel Down The interval and start time is entered and the event is enabled by setting a check mark in the Enabled field When the event is enabled and the start time is reached the projector begins cycling through the enabled channels in the Channel List Each channel defined source is displayed for the set interval period then the next lower or higher channel enabled in the Channel List is displayed This continues until the event is disabled or the projector is turned off Note If during Channel Up Down cycling you press a key to make an adjustment or change a projector setting the channel cycling process pauses until you return to presentation
151. ng reply message from the projector the controller 03 FF is now the destination and the projector 00 00 is the source thus the codes for these two fields are likewise reversed The D6 byte signifying request or reply is drawn from the list of codes in Table C 3 Note that several of the sample messages in Table 5 include escape 1B codes to prevent message bytes from being interpreted as transport layer bytes For example in the first four controls shown power standby picture mute and audio mute the normal on code of 01 must be escaped with the insertion of 1B and the addition of 80 to 01 Thus 01 is replaced with 1B 81 Commands that are more complex standby picture mute projector address signal status ping and the test pattern diagnostic are described in detail on the pages following Table 5 Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems C 11 C 7 1 Sample Data Transmissions Table C 4 shows complete examples of common binary commands for projector control All are for projector 0 Table C 4 RS 232 Commands in v 4 0 Set Power Off 01 07 00 00 03 FF 08 00 00 0E Set Power On 01 07 00 00 03 FF 08 1B 81 00 0E Request Power Status 01 06 00 00 03 FF 88 00 0E Reply with Power Status 01 07 03 FF 00 00 88 1B 81 00 0E On Set Standby Off 01 07 00 00 03 FF 3D 00 00 0E Set Standby On 01 07 00 00 03 FF 3D 1B 81 00 0E Request Standby Status 01 06 00 00 03 FF BD 00 0E Reply
152. nication A transport layer has three main functions 1 To mark the start and finish of each message 2 To prevent data overflow 3 To separate transport layer codes from message data Special control codes reserved only for the transport layer are shown in Table C 1 Table C 1 Transport Layer Special Control Codes BINARY HEX VALUE MNEMONIC DESCRIPTION FUNCTION 01 SOH start of header start of message 0E SO shift out end of message 13 XOFF transmit off stop transmission 11 XON transmit on resume transmission 1B ESC escape next byte has been shifted MARQUEE Projectors RS 232 Control C 4 Appendix C C 5 1 01 AND 0E MESSAGE START AND END Use the 01 control code to preface each and every transmission This byte indicates to a network receiver that the next byte is the first byte of a new message Any message which for some reason is partially received prior to the 01 will be discarded The 0E control code signifies the end of each and every transmitted message It signals to the receiving network software that the message has been completely transmitted C 5 2 13 AND 11 STOP AND RESUME Normally messages can be sent to the projector before processing of earlier messages has been completed the projector will just store messages in a buffer until ready to process However if a series of messages is sent it is possible that the projector will not be able to process them as
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154. nt of the projector 3 Screen width is based on an aspect ratio of 4 3 HTD Horizotnal Throw Distance 10 Table B 5 9500 Series Horizontal Throw Distance HTD Table in LENSES HD10L HD10 HD10E HD10 GT17 HD10 GT26 HD10 GT30 67 Screen Width Horizontal Throw Distance HTD in 54 60 80 66 87 72 78 102 102 84 110 109 90 117 116 96 125 124 123 102 132 131 130 108 140 138 137 114 147 146 144 120 155 153 126 162 160 132 169 168 138 177 175 144 184 182 184 150 192 190 192 156 199 197 200 162 207 204 207 168 214 212 215 217 174 222 219 222 225 180 229 226 230 232 186 236 234 237 240 192 244 241 245 247 198 251 248 253 255 204 259 256 262 210 266 263 270 216 274 270 277 222 281 278 285 228 289 285 292 234 296 292 300 240 304 300 307 246 307 315 252 322 258 330 264 337 270 345 276 352 282 360 288 367 294 375 300 382 Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems B 5 B 4 2 9500 Series HTD millimeters 1 All dimensions are in millimeters 2 Horizontal Throw Distance HTD is measured from the screen surface to the front of the projector 3 Screen width is based on an aspect ratio of 4 3 HTD Horizotnal Throw Distance 10 Table B 6 9500 Series Horizontal Throw Distance HTD Table mm Lens
155. ntered The retrace time of the projector may be longer than the horizontal blanking time of the signal Press UTIL 1 8 to change projector retrace time to Short Transitions between colors are fuzzy Convergence may require adjustment Perform a convergence on the selected source The projector may not be optically aligned for the installation Has the throw distance changed significantly since the last optical alignment If so have the projector re aligned Refer to Section 2 9 Optical Alignment The display is very faint Contrast or brightness settings may be set too low The projection room may be too bright Lower the intensity of projection room lighting Reduce light reflections as much as possible The projection room walls and ceilings may be too reflective Reflective ceilings walls and floors should be kept to a minimum The best projection rooms are dark with matte finishing The projector may be too far from the screen The location of the audience with respect to the screen may not be adequate Make sure the audience is within the viewing angle set by the projector and screen position and the screen type The phase setting may require adjustment Select Phase from the Picture Adjust menu PIC then determine if adjustment improves the display The source may be double terminated Ensure the source is terminated 75 only once The display appears to be fo
156. nts The adjustments to follow dynamic modify color positioning within individual zones Press ENTER to move the rectangular box to the next convergence zone Again use the arrow keys to adjust the red on the green Press ENTER to adjust the blue on the green Within each zone a central control point defines the position of each color within the zone You will notice that the center position within the box is most sensitive to the adjustment This is where the control point is located Continue using ENTER to move to the next zone color for adjustment press to go back to a previous zone Once all 45 zones have been converged an Exit dialog box is displayed as shown below If you wish to exit prior to converging all 45 zones EXIT will immediately display the Exit dialog box CONV may be used instead of ENTER to change zones colors if preferred When the Exit dialog box is first displayed the cursor bar is positioned on Save Press ENTER EXIT or RECALL to save the new settings To re perform the convergence move the cursor bar to Continue Adjust then press ENTER To discard your changes move the cursor bar to No Save then press ENTER EXIT or RECALL 3 6 1 4 Interpolated Convergence Press 2 from the Convergence Menu to select Interpolated Convergence Interpolated Convergence is performed in the same way as that described for Guided convergence The primary difference between Guided Converge
157. ny of the following conditions exist unplug the projector from the power outlet and refer service to qualified service personnel The power cord has been damaged Liquid has been spilled into the projector The projector has been exposed to excessive moisture The projector does not operate normally The projector has been dropped or the case has been damaged Projector performance has deteriorated Do not attempt to service the projector yourself All servicing must be performed by a qualified VDC Display Systems service technician If replacement parts are required it is important that only VDC Display Systems approved parts are used Other parts may result in fire electric shock or risk of personal injury WARNING THE PROJECTOR IS INTERNALLY SHIELDED TO PROTECT THE USER FROM EXPOSURE TO SOFT X RAY RADIATION IMPROPER SERVICING OR SHIELD REMOVAL MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY CAUTION In rare instances flashing lights can trigger an epileptic seizure During ACON usage persons with epilepsy should look away from the screen 4 2 Cleaning Clean the projector when required Before cleaning always unplug the projector from the power outlet 4 2 1 Lens Cleaning To avoid the risk of scratching the lenses only clean the lenses if absolutely required A small amount of dust on the lenses will have very little effect on picture quality If the lenses must be cleaned use a DRY soft cott
158. o which the source is connected defined by a switcher number and slot number For the purposes of input selection the projector is considered to be a type of switcher Projector and switcher slots are illustrated in Figure 3 6 and Figure 3 7 below Each slot can accept one external input signal for display Figure 3 6 Projector Slots Figure 3 7 Switcher Slots To select an input Press SOURCE m n at presentation level where m 0 projector or 1 9 switcher 1 2 9 n 1 9 slot number The projector switches to and displays the source connected to the input selected The projector also uses the display settings previously set in memory for that input If the selected input is invalid a warning message is displayed An example of an invalid input might be 0 1 when a switcher is connected to slot 1 of the projector Another example of an invalid input would be to select a switcher which does not physically exist Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems 3 7 Example 1 Slot 1 on the projector has the output from a computer workstation connected to it To display the workstation output press SOURCE 0 1 Example 2 A single MARQUEE signal switcher is connected to the projector and a computer is connected to slot 3 of the switcher To display the computer output press SOURCE 1 3 Note If a switcher is connected to the projector its inputs can be selected using the switche
159. ode allows you to blank the display and mute the audio output while keeping the projector in a warmed up and ready state To enter standby mode hold down STBY for about one second while at presentation level The display blanks and audio is muted Both the green POWER LED and the yellow LED are lit To leave standby mode hold down STBY or EXIT for one second The display and audio are then restored and the LED is turned off Note During presentations the standby feature is useful when you want to direct audience attention away from the projection screen Note To prolong CRT life it is recommended that the standby feature be used when the display is not required 3 2 13 Audio Functions 3 2 13 1 Mute The Mute function is used to silence audio output To disable the audio output press MUTE Press MUTE again to enable restore the audio 3 2 13 2 Volume The Volume function is used to adjust the audio output level To adjust Volume press VOL then or until the desired audio level is attained Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems 3 5 3 2 14 System Status Pages The projector s current operating settings may be displayed by pressing while at presentation level Each time is pressed one of three main status pages is displayed To return to presentation level press EXIT Page 1 displays general projector information and operating settings which include identity software version da
160. odule may be installed in a MARQUEE projector MARQUEE signal switcher or MARQUEE Case Power Supply It is designed to receive analog RGB input signals from IBM PC compatibles or Macintosh computers Video inputs are 75 terminated Video outputs are provided for buffered loop through to another display Features accepts VGA or MAC RGB video 15 pin D connectors for video RCA connectors for left and right channel audio inputs passive loop through video outputs Note This interface does not accept VGA and MAC signals simultaneously Note Trademarks are the rights of their respective owners E 9 MARQUEE Case Power Supply 38 801023 96 38 801026 96 The Case Power Supply allows specific MARQUEE input modules to be used as stand alone interfaces Two modules are available one for use with 120 volt line voltage 38 801023 96 and the other for use with 220 volt line voltage 38 801026 96 Both models include a 15 VDC 500 mA AC adapter Features easy installation no tools required can be used with the following MARQUEE input modules Image Shifter RGB Loop Thru PC TTL Composite S Video HDTV and PC Analog retaining clip to secure AC adapter non slip feet supplied with 110 or 220 volt AC adapter MARQUEE Optional Interfaces E 6 Appendix E This page intentionally left blank Display Systems F 1 Appendix F MARQUEE 8520 SERIES SUPPLEMENT INFORMATION
161. ojector must be warmed up for at least 45 minutes prior to performing optical alignment Note Optical alignment is both a mechanical and electrical adjustment Electrical adjustments are stored in the current setup memory After alignment is complete setup memories which were previously set up if any must be set up again Memory setup is explained in Section 2 11 Note Factory alignment is performed using the internal crosshatch with a 61 8 kHz signal applied Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems 2 15 It is recommended that optical alignment be performed using the projector s Guided Mechanical Setup tutorial This tutorial displays step by step instructions during the alignment The instructions in this section require use of the Guided Mechanical Setup tutorial To access and use the Guided Mechanical Setup tutorial turn on the projector POWER then press HELP at presentation level The Help menu is displayed Next press 2 to select Guided Mechanical Setup The first page of the guide will be displayed on the projection screen When using the guide press HELP to display the next page press RECALL to display the previous page When complete press EXIT to end Help Step 1 If you have not already done so calculate the throw distance and set the projector position as explained in Section 2 5 Mounting and Appendix B Turn power off before moving the projector Step 2 Locate the front top cover of the
162. on cloth Rub gently in a circular motion 4 2 2 Case Cleaning Clean the case with a soft dampened cloth Use a mild commercial cleaner Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners 4 2 3 ACON Cleaning The lens on the ACON Locator Assembly is very tolerant to dust and should only be cleaned if ACON performance is affected Cleaning of the lens if required must be performed with great care Use a DRY soft cotton cloth Rub gently in a circular motion Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems 4 3 4 3 Trouble shooting If the projector is not operating properly note the symptoms of the problem and use the following guide to assist you If you cannot resolve the problem yourself contact your dealer for assistance ERROR EHT DIAGNOSTICS V FAIL H FAIL C LVPS POWER 0 1 STANDBY Figure 4 1 Rear Panel LEDs 4 3 1 Projector Response Problems Refer to the following table if the projector is not responding to keypad commands Table 4 1 Projector Response Problems Symptom Cause Remedy The projector will not turn on when POWER is pressed All back panel lights are off See Figure 4 1 The power cord may be disconnected Check the power cord connection at the wall outlet and the projector The projector will not turn on when POWER is pressed Only the amber LED on the back panel is lit POWER may not have been held down long enough to initiate projector power up Hold down POWER for
163. or the remaining graphics adapter operating modes storing adjustments for them in Recall memories 02 03 and 04 It is recommended that the two extreme frequencies be set up first Step 4 Press SOURCE 0 1 to make Input memory 01 the current setup memory then press UTIL 1 5 to display the Clear Setup dialog box Move the cursor to Do It then press ENTER to clear the display and frequency settings of the input Now Input memory 01 will not be used during an ASR search Step 5 Press UTIL 1 3 to lock Input memory 01 to prevent display or frequency changes to the Input memory Step 6 Press UTIL 1 4 to turn ASR on for the input Now each time the computer s graphics adapter switches operating modes the projector will automatically adjust its display settings to suit the new mode Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems 2 29 2 11 6 3 ASR Example 2 Refer to the system illustrated in Figure 2 26 Six different sources are connected to a third party non Reseller signal switcher Unlike the MARQUEE signal switcher this third party switcher is not controlled by the keypad Under normal circumstances the projector is not aware of source switches made by the switcher However if ASR is turned on for the input and a Recall memory has been set up for each source device the projector will detect the external source switch and automatically select the appropriate Recall memory Even if Recall m
164. orials 5 built in test patterns Programmable Events and Real Time Clock Menu driven interface with on screen help Auto power up after interruption Internal frequency generator Scope of Supply 1 IR multi use backlit full function keypad 1 Wired internal multi use backlit full function keypad Users manual 10 AC line cord Tool Kit Specifications 8500 Ultra 8500LC Ultra 9500LC Ultra 5 2 Section 5 Display Electronic geometry circuits separately correct top bottom and sides for flat curved or rear screen applications from 60 to 25 1 7m to 7 6m diagonal depending on lens options Keystone circuitry to correct pictures for angles up to 15 degrees vertically from screen axis Color temperature adjustment for precise set up Independent R G and B sub brite controls via remote control or RS 232 for improved uniformed black levels S and C vertical and horizontal linearity controls Top bottom and side blacking MARQUEE Ultra projectors have 3D image capability with optional P43 short persistence phosphor MARQUEE Ultra has 9 zone electronic astigmatism correction and 8 zone contrast modulation control ACON II Automatic Convergence an optional accessory aligns the three CRTs to a sharp image in less than three minutes with three keystrokes ACON II has the ability to automatically converge two stacked projectors Automatically switches to
165. p memory Input or Recall There are two exceptions 1 If the current setup memory is locked new adjustment settings are shown but not stored they are discarded when another setup memory is selected 2 If ASR is on for the current input and an ASI is performed the settings are only temporary and are not saved in the current setup memory For new images where much adjustment is required it is recommended that adjustments be made using the sequence illustrated above When making picture or geometry adjustments follow the sequence displayed in the adjustment menu When making many picture or geometry adjustments press ENTER after each adjustment to return the cursor back to its previous menu item position UNADJUSTED IMAGE Primary Adjustments Picture Adjustments Geometry Adjustments Convergence Registration FULLY ADJUSTED IMAGE Normal Adjustment Sequence Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems 3 11 3 5 1 Primary Display Adjustments 3 5 1 1 Brightness The Brightness function is used to adjust the black level of the image To adjust brightness press BRITE then or If video or data is displayed with a black background adjust until the background just disappears black becomes a very dark grey Note If room lighting changes it may be necessary to re adjust brightness 3 5 1 2 Contrast The Contrast function is used to adjust the contrast between the light and dark areas of the
166. p to twelve individual projector control events to be automatically executed at specified times or intervals Item 8 N A Item 9 Service provides service utilities for use by authorized service personnel Password access is required 3 7 1 Source Setup UTIL 1 Source Setup utilities are accessed by pressing 1 from the Utilities menu Six source related utilities are available MOVE 1 Source Setup 2 Channel List 3 Recall Memories 4 Input Memories 5 Preferences 6 Remote Control Options 7 Clock Events 8 9 Service UTIL Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems 3 21 Copy Setup From S12 To Press lt ENTER gt to copy R56 UTIL 1 1 3 7 1 1 Copy Setup UTIL 1 1 The Copy Setup utility is used to copy stored display settings from one setup memory to another When a copy is made the originating memory remains unchanged and the destination memory is overwritten with the settings of the originating memory To copy a setup memory press 1 from the Source Setup menu A dialog box is displayed Enter the setup memory you want to copy from and the setup memory you want to copy to Input memories are entered by pressing SOURCE followed by a switcher and slot number Recall memories are entered by pressing RECALL followed by a two digit Recall memory number 01 to 99 Once complete press ENTER to proceed with the copy A Copy Complete message is briefly displayed to indicat
167. position frequently changes 3 6 1 To Perform a Convergence Begin by selecting the input source to be converged Convergence settings will be saved in the current setup memory Next press CONV to display the Convergence menu Select one of the convergence options from the menu Guided Convergence provides a complete guided convergence of the red and blue images onto the green image in all 45 convergence zones Use this option if the image requires minor convergence alignment and you wish to be guided through the 45 convergence zones Interpolated Convergence provides a complete convergence similar to Guided but is recommended when the image requires major convergence alignment and should be used the first time a source is converged Random Access Convergence allows convergence of a particular area of the display Any zone may be quickly selected and converged This option also allows convergence of the blue on the red image if preferred to the normal blue on green ACON is an optional feature which provides fast accurate automatic convergence in all 45 convergence zones Minimal user intervention is required If the projector does not include ACON item 4 in the menu reads ACON not installed Refer to VDCDS document number 790072101 for complete installation and use of the ACON option The Service selection is used to access the convergence service utilities These utilities are provided for qualified service personnel only
168. projector See Figure 2 19 Next position your hands above the red and blue lenses then grasp the cover Gently lift it until it is released from its securing latch Slide the cover away from the projector as shown in Figure 2 19 below Figure 2 19 Front Top Cover Location and Removal Also remove the black decorative foam piece at the front of the lenses removal is optional Remove the large Allen head driver from the tool kit provided with the projector The driver is used for lens alignment 1 Guided Source Setup 2 Guided Mechanical Setup 3 Source Selection Guide 4 Keypad Guide 5 6 Using Help For all menus Press a number or use then lt ENTER gt to select item lt HELP gt for assistance lt RECALL gt to go back one level lt EXIT gt to return to picture HELP Installation amp Setup 2 16 Section 2 Examine the lenses and hardware as shown in Figure 2 20 or for the 8500 8520 model see Figure 2 21 Each lens consists of a rear section and a front section The rear section sets the optical focus at the center of the image and is secured to the lens body by a wing nut at the top rear of the lens assembly The front section sets the focus at the corners and is secured to the rear section by a wing nut at the top front of the lens assembly Figure 2 20 8500LC 9500LC Lens Assemblies Top View Figure 2 21 8500 8520 Lens Assemblies Top View For the 8500LC 9500LC The lenses are secured to the projector
169. qually defocused Use the same technique as that used for the previous adjustment Step 28 On the 8500 8520 adjust the large Allen head bolt located at the lower left corner of the red lens mounting plate Turn the bolt head until the left and right sides of the picture are equally defocused On all models it may be necessary to readjust the lens rear wing nut to keep the center defocused Operation 2 21 Section 2 Step 30 Rotate the red lens using the rear wing nut until the picture is focused in the center Tighten the rear wing nut If necessary loosen the front wing nut rotate the front lens barrel to readjust the focus in the corners and then re tighten the wing nut Step 31 A blue image is displayed Loosen the rear wing nut on the blue lens and slightly defocus the center of the picture Step 32 On the 8500LC 9500LC locate the two adjustment bolts at the upper right corner of the blue lens mounting plate viewed from the front Adjust the two bolts until the top and bottom areas of the picture are equally defocused Use the same technique as that used for the green and red adjustments On the 8500 8520 adjust the large Allen head bolt located at the upper right corner of the blue lens mounting plate Turn the bolt head until the top and bottom sides of the picture are equally defocused On all models it may be necessary to readjust the lens rear wing nut to keep the center defocus
170. r commands as desired commands causing an unblanked picture take effect only after leaving picture mute mode exit via a keypress or RS 232 methods a request of Contrast or Brightness reports the value that will be restored after coming out of Picture Mute the amber LED status light is lit on the projector and connected switcher LEAVING PICTURE MUTE Exit Picture Mute via a key press or RS 232 method You have no way of knowing that a projector has only the picture muted rather than being in standby except if you hear audio from the current source If you mistake Picture Mute for Standby and try to leave by pressing the standby key you will enter standby rather than leave it Press the standby key once again to leave standby and restore the picture MARQUEE Projectors RS 232 Control C 14 Appendix C C 7 4 Projector Address Command Make sure that if you change a projector s address either change the address in all future messages as well or issue a command that is broadcast set broadcast bit to 1 C 7 5 Signal Status Command The signal status command enables you to request and obtain specific information about the current signal namely its frequency state or type of sync Note that one only of these descriptors must be included as P1 in every signal status request message Resulting signal status replies will then include one or two additional parameters as necessary to fully describe the status of P1
171. r input Step 7 Adjust the Display Press HELP 1 to select the Guided Source Setup tutorial Installation amp Setup 2 2 Section 2 2 2 Installation Considerations Careful consideration should be given as to how and where the projection system is installed Although the projector offers high performance the final display quality could be compromised if the projector is not installed properly This subsection discusses the considerations you should make before proceeding with a final installation These considerations include the installation type floor ceiling rear screen size and type room lighting and ventilation 2 2 1 Installation Type Choose the installation type which suits your needs front or rear screen floor mount or ceiling mount Front Screen Floor Mount Installation ADVANTAGES Easy to set up Can be moved or changed quickly Easy to access projector CONSIDERATIONS Shares floor space with audience May be accidentally moved necessitating re alignment Front Screen Ceiling Mount Installation ADVANTAGES Does not take up audience space The projector is less noticeable The projector cannot be accidentally moved CONSIDERATIONS Installation is more permanent It is more difficult to physically access the projector 2 Rear Screen Floor Mount Installation ADVANTAGES Projector is completely hidden from the audienc
172. r s front panel push buttons 3 3 1 2 Direct Channel Selection This method of source selection takes advantage of the Channel List feature explained in Section 3 7 Utility Features The Channel List allows you to assign a source to a 2 digit number from 01 to 99 Once you have assigned channel numbers to your sources and the projector is at presentation level you can select a source by pressing the 2 digit channel number associated with it To select a channel press m n where m the 1st digit of the channel number n the 2nd digit of the channel number The projector switches to and displays the source assigned to the channel number If an invalid switcher or slot number is assigned to the channel a warning message is displayed Example Channel 08 in the Channel List was programmed to select a source connected to slot 5 on switcher 3 To select this source simply press 0 8 Note If the Channel Select option in the Preferences menu UTIL 5 4 is set to either 1 digit only or 1 or 2 Digits the preceding zero shown in the example above does not have to be entered For more information refer to the Preferences entry in Section 3 7 Operation 3 8 Section 3 3 3 1 3 Up Down Channel Selection This method of source selection also takes advantage of the Channel List feature It lets you quickly switch between channels programmed in the Channel List by using the up and down arrow keys on t
173. re 2 5 Good Screen Placement 2 5 Figure 2 6 Screen Locations for Maximum Audience Coverage 2 6 Figure 2 7 Built in Keypad Access 2 7 Figure 2 8 Battery Compartment 2 7 Figure 2 9 Jumper Settings 2 7 Figure 2 10 Floor Mount Installation 2 10 Figure 2 11 Leg Adjustment 2 10 Figure 2 12 Ceiling Mount Installation 2 11 Figure 2 13 Optical Rear Screen Installation 2 11 Figure 2 14 Diffused Rear Screen Installation
174. re 3 3 Test Patterns and Selection Note Test patterns are normally generated at the scan frequencies of the current input signal Exit Convergence Continue Adjust No Save 1 2 Size 3 White Balance 4 Focus 5 Sync Slow 6 Blanking 7 Auto Clamp Off 8 Retrace Long 9 Decoder Options Phase Title Cursor Bar Selection Items Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems 3 3 3 2 10 Using Help The projector includes an extensive online help system The help system provides operation guidance and assistance There are two types of online help Context Sensitive Help and Guided Help 3 2 10 1 Context Sensitive Help Context Sensitive Help provides help on how to use a specific function To view help pertaining to a dedicated key function press the key then press HELP For example to view a help page which describes how to use the brightness function press BRITE HELP To view help pertaining to a menu selectable function select the function then press HELP To view help describing a menu press HELP while the menu is displayed If multiple pages are available press HELP to advance to the next page Press RECALL to go back to the previous page To end help press EXIT 3 2 10 2 Guided Help Guided Help provides several online tutorials which explain how to operate the projector and assist you during installation and setup To access the tutorials press HELP at presentation le
175. ries have been used and adjusted for a variety of sources the projector has more knowledge in its database for performing an ASI As this knowledge increases ASI accuracy improves An easy way to add setup memories at various scan frequencies is to use the projector s internal frequency generator The internal frequency generator can display a test pattern using the scan frequencies you select When display adjustments are made the display settings are stored in the current setup memory Prepare a Recall memory using the generator as follows Step 1 Select a Recall memory to be the current setup memory For example to make Recall memory 90 the current setup memory press RECALL 9 0 Recall memory numbers may be any number from 01 to 99 If the selected Recall memory did not previously exist it will be created automatically Installation amp Setup 2 26 Section 2 Step 2 Press UTIL 1 6 to access the Internal Frequency Selection menu Items one to six contain preset scan frequencies covering the scan range of the projector It is recommended that Recall memories be created for each To make a selection enter an item number or use and to move the cursor bar to the item you want then press ENTER It is recommended that Recall memories for the two extreme frequencies be set up first Step 1 and 4 When other Recall memories are created their initial display settings will be based on the settings
176. rn both picture and audio on or off to turn audio on or off for menu item selection for number entry to select a highlighted menu item to select a dialog box option Arrow Keys for adjustments for menu item selection for movement between edit fields Remote Options Clock Events Service Display Systems 3 2 IR Remote Keypad When the keypad is configured for IR remote operation you can control the projector from a distance without a wired connection to the projector The keypad includes a battery powered infrared IR transmitter 3 2 1 Wired Remote Keypad When the keypad is configured as a wired remote keypad you can control the projector from a distance by way of a 25 ft extension cable accessory cable required Wired remote keypad operation is recommended when The location of the keypad with respect to the projector or screen is inadequate for IR remote keypad operation the projector is in a lighting environment which is unsuitable for IR remote keypad operation or there are multiple projectors in the same room and you want each projector to be controlled by its own remote keypad 3 2 2 Presenter s Keypad optional The Presenter s Keypad is similar to the IR remote keypad above except that it is not a full function keypad it contains only frequently used keys Presenters may find this keypad is easier to use than a full function keypad For more information about the Presenter s
177. rner of the green lens mounting plate Turn the bolt head until the top and bottom areas of the picture are equally defocused On all models it may be necessary to readjust the lens rear wing nut to keep the center defocused Step 26 Rotate the green lens using the rear wing nut until the picture is focused in the center Tighten the rear wing nut If necessary loosen the front wing nut rotate the front lens barrel to readjust the focus in the corners and then re tighten the wing nut Step 27 A red image is displayed Loosen the rear wing nut on the red lens and slightly defocus the center of the picture Step 28 On the LC models locate the two adjustment bolts at the upper right corner of the red lens mounting plate viewed from the front Adjust the two bolts until the top and bottom areas of the picture are equally defocused Use the same technique as that used for the green adjustment Step 25 On the 8500 8520 adjust the large Allen head bolt located at the upper right corner of the red lens mounting plate Turn the bolt head until the top and bottom areas of the picture are equally defocused On all models it may be necessary to readjust the lens rear wing nut to keep the center defocused Step 29 On the 8500LC 9500LC locate the two adjustment bolts at the upper left corner of the red lens mounting plate viewed from the front Adjust the two bolts until the left and right areas of the picture are e
178. rojector No IR Sensor Remote Jack Auto Power up Messages Mute XXXX 000 A A Off Off Off XXXXXXX VX X Normal Normal Marquee Ultra User s Manual Keypad Reference amp Menu Tree Display Systems A 3 A 4 Appendix A This page intentionally left blank Display Systems B 1 Appendix B MARQUEE INSTALLATION INFORMATION This appendix describes the relationship between lens types screen size and throw distance as they apply to the MARQUEE Please contact your reseller or VDC Display Systems for additional information Additionally included with this manual is the VDC Projector Installation Program located on the accompany CD All values and formulas are for reference only B 1 8 Series MARQUEE Installation Reference Table Table B 1 8 Series Lens vs Screen Range Throw Distance and Formula The Horizontal Throw Distance HTD is measured from the screen surface to the front of the projector at the standard 10 mechanical offset Screen Width Range Throw Distance Range Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Horizontal Throw Distance HTD Formulas HTD Lens in mm in mm in mm in mm In mm HD117 12 44 1106 66 1687 50 1264 59 1493 1 06 X SWin 2 9in 1 06 X SWmm 73mm HD117 24 65 1653 281 7125 73 1856 270 6849 1 063 X SWin 3 6in 1 063 X SWmm 92mm HD145 40 1020 241 6120 62 1574 231 5859 1 144 X SWin 9 3in 1 144 X SWmm 236mm
179. row keys to move to another zone for convergence Press ENTER to converge the zone When all zones requiring adjustment are converged press EXIT to display the Exit dialog box Press ENTER to save the new convergence settings To go back to the convergence screen move the cursor bar to Continue Adjust then press ENTER To discard your changes select No Save Note CONV may be used instead of ENTER to alternate between converge and move functions if preferred 3 7 Utility Features The projector s utility features allow you to customize operation of the projector to suit your application and preferences To access these features press UTIL The Utilities menu is displayed Item 1 Source Setup provides utilities for setup memory manipulation and selection of internal sources Item 2 Channel List allows you to program the Channel List Item 3 Recall Memories displays a listing of the Recall memories stored in the projector Item 4 Input Memories displays a listing of the Input memories stored in the projector Item 5 Preferences lets you set various operational settings which affect the behavior of the projector according to your preferences Item 6 Remote Control Options allows you to modify the projector s communication settings for communication with external control devices such as remote keypads Item 7 Clock Events allows you to set the projector s real time clock calendar and program u
180. rtical 1 state P2 0 Good P2 1 Changing P2 2 Error 2 sync P2 see right Request frequency state or sync of current input signal Reply with frequency of current input signal Reply with state of current input signal Good locked signal Changing signal is currently changing as in a source switch Error signal is unstable or missing NOTE sync errors cannot be detected if a signal has one of the following vertical frequencies all 2 00 Hz as well as one of the following horizontal frequencies 120 kHz vertical horizontal 50 0 Hz 15 62 2 kHz 59 95 Hz 15 73 2 kHz 100 Hz 119 9 Hz Reply with sync type of current input signal P2 0 no sync 1 sync on green 2 composite sync 3 separate H sync 6 sync from decoder 7 sync on internal Ping n a 81 P1 2 MARQUEE 68k P2 0 99 P3 0 99 P4 a z P5 0 999 P6 0 Request read general projector information type and software version Software version major Software version minor Software version maintenance Software version beta number Software version type always 0 for now See page 18 for additional information Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems C 9 Command Code Function Set Request or Reply Parameter s Set and Reply msg Description set function Diagnostic Internal Test Pattern 7F FF P1 7 test ptn P2 Various 0 external video 7 black 19 dots i
181. s The front top cover can be temporarily removed to access the keypad and align the lenses The rear top cover and rear panel are removable for servicing and projector upgrading 1 1 3 Expandability MARQUEE Series projectors can be expanded or upgraded to include additional features accessories and input options these include a variety of quick plug in interface modules to suit the input devices you are using a signal switcher a video decoder a ceiling mount and floor mount accessories For more information or if you need assistance for upgrading your projector contact your reseller or VDCDS 1 2 Purchaser s Record and Servicing Whether the projector is under warranty or the warranty has expired VDCDS extensive factory and authorized service network is always available VDCDS service technicians are fully trained to quickly diagnose and correct projector malfunctions Complete service manuals and updates are available to service technicians for all new projector models manufactured by VDCDS If you have a problem with your projector or require assistance contact the authorized VDCDS dealer from which the projector was purchased Fill out the information below for your records Purchaser s Record Reseller Reseller Phone Number Projector Serial Number Purchase Date Note Display projector serial by pressing at presentation level Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems 1 3 1 3 VDCDS Service Locatio
182. s line is blank Source Name If a channel was selected and a source name was defined for it in the Channel List the name is displayed here otherwise this line is blank Input Number The switcher and slot number of the active input is displayed If the switcher number is 0 the input is on the projector versus on a switcher The slot number may indicate a projector slot or a switcher slot If the Input memory for the input is in use and locked a key icon is displayed Setup memories which are locked are not affected by adjustments to display settings For an explanation of Input memories and locked memories refer to Section Error Reference source not found 3 4 Setup Memories Recall Memory Number When a Recall memory is in use the Recall memory number is displayed otherwise this line is blank If the Recall memory is locked a key icon is displayed Setup memories which are locked are not affected by display adjustment changes For an explanation of Recall memories and locked memories refer to Section 3 4 Setup Memories ASI Message If the ASR feature is set to ON for the Input memory and an ASI has occurred an ASI message is displayed otherwise this line is blank The message indicates which memories were used for interpolation to produce the current display settings When this line is visible adjustments to display settings will NOT be stored in the current setup memory For more information about the ASR feature and ASI re
183. scribes the amount of light emitted from a surface such as a screen Brightness is measured in lumens foot lamberts foot candles or lux Candela or Candle The intensity of light is measured in candelas Channel A 2 digit number with user assigned source input information This information includes a physical input switcher slot a setup memory input or recall and a name or description Assignments are made through the Channel List Channel List A list of up to 99 channels explained above which may be created edited or deleted by the user The Channel List feature provides an alternative and sometimes easier way to select sources and their setups Color Shift The change in the tint of a white field across an image Color Temperature This term refers to the coloration reddish white bluish etc of a white image It does not refer to the brightness of a white image The Kelvin K temperature scale is used to measure color temperature Color Temperature Uniformity The accuracy of color temperature at any location Composite Video This term refers to the output of video tape players and some computers Synchronization luminance and color signals are combined on one output cable Glossary G 2 Appendix G Contrast ratio The ratio of brightness of the brightest possible area to the darkest possible area of an image Convergence The alignment of the projected red green and blue i
184. separate Sync composite sync or sync on green Separate Sync and composite sync is automatically accepted in either polarity Sync on green limited to 180 Hz Smartlock processing circuitry for quick lock in and ultra steady images Vertical Deflection Frequency range 39 5 Hz to 185 Hz Size automatically regulated over frequency range and electronically adjustable over a 115 range Retrace time less than 300 microseconds Horizontal Deflection Frequency range MARQUEE Ultra Series 15 kHz to 152 kHz Size automatically regulated over frequency range Retrace time compatible with signals having horizontal blanking times below 1 5 microseconds Inputs Outputs Built in RGB input with stereo audio input Optional input modules can install in interface slot Stereo audio inputs on all input modules with audio follow video switching Built in RS232 for computer control with loop through for connection of multiple projectors HDTV compatible with optional interface module Stereo audio outputs with volume control Contrast Modulation Optional 9 zone contrast modulation w fixed center reference for optimal intensity uniformity Gamma Correction Optional Gamma correction circuitry provided for enhanced low level detail for night training simulation and grey scale tracking Maximum Operating Range Temperature 0 to 35 32 to 95 F Altitude 3000 m 0 to 10 000 ft Heat Di
185. set up 2 11 6 1 ASR Logic Diagram Check the Input memory of the currently selected input for matching H amp V scan frequencies match yes yes no match Change the current setup memory to the matched Input memory no Do nothing A change in scan frequency is detected The change is greater than 100 Hz horizontal or greater than 1 Hz vertical Is ASR set to On for the currently selected input no Switch to the selected source and or setup memory A source Recall memory or channel was manually selected The H amp V scan frequencies of the source do not match that of the selected setup memory Is ASR set to On for the selected input Search for a Recall memory with matching H amp V scan frequencies match match no match ASI Logic Begins Change the current setup memory to the matched Recall memory Search for an Input memory with matching H amp V scan frequencies match match no match Use the display settings of the matched Input memory but do not update the current setup memory Create new display set tings by interpolating the two closest setup mem ories in freq Do not update the setup memory ASI Functions Adjustments made at this point are stored in the current setup memory Adjustments made at this point are displayed but NOT stored in the current setup memory ASR Logic Diagram Installation amp Setup 2 28 Section 2 2 11 6 2 ASR
186. shift synchronization Cable Type 3 Conductor Phono Cable Wiring 1 2 S 1 2 S S Shield Ground 1 H Shift dc level 2 V Shift dc level 15 feet recommended 1 2 S S2 1 Standard 3 Conductor 3 5mm Phono Plug Standard 3 Conductor 3 5mm Phono Plug Shielded 3 Conductor Phono Cable APX Figure E 1 Image Shift Cable for Multi Projector Shift Synchronization Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems E 3 E 4 RGB Input Module 38 801001 XX The RGB Input Module may be installed in a MARQUEE projector or MARQUEE signal switcher It is designed to receive analog RGB input signals from computers or other RGB source devices Features accepts 3 4 or 5 wire RGB video sync on green composite sync or separate horizontal and vertical sync BNC connectors for RGB signal inputs RCA connectors for left and right channel audio inputs E 5 RGB Loop Thru Input Module 38 801002 XX The RGB Loop Thru Input Module may be installed in a MARQUEE projector MARQUEE signal switcher or Case Power Supply It is designed to receive analog RGB input signals from computers or other RGB source devices Video inputs are 75 terminated Video outputs are provided for buffered loop through to another display device Features accepts 3 4 or 5 wire RGB video sync on green composite sync or separate horizontal and vertical sync BNC connectors for RGB signal inputs
187. sion C 3 APX Figure C 5 Format of Address Field C 5 APX Figure C 6 The set contrast to 64 command C 10 APX Figure C 7 Information in a Ping Reply C 15 APX Figure E 1 Image Shift Cable for Multi Projector Shift Synchronization E 2 List of Tables Table 2 1 Operating Configurations 2 9 Table 3 1 Type Field Events 3 30 Table 3 2 Interval Field Options 3 30 Table 4 1 Projector Response Problems 4 3 Table B 1 8 Series Lens vs Screen Range Throw Distance and Formula B 1
188. ssipation 2450 BTU HR approx Humidity 0 to 90 non condensing Storage Temperature 30 to 65 C 22 to 149 F Weight MARQUEE 8500 Ultra 65 kg 143 lbs shipped 89kg 196 lbs MARQUEE 8500LC Ultra 80 kg 176 lbs shipped 104 kg 229 lbs MARQUEE 9500LC Ultra 80 kg 176 lbs shipped 104 kg 229 lbs Optional Accessories Available Interface Modules MARQUEE Case Power Supply Interconnecting cable Synchronization cable MARQUEE Signal Switcher Wired keypad Gamma Correction Contrast Modulation MARQUEE librarian Network cable 7 Video Decoder Ceiling mount MARQUEE encyclopedia Image shifter Regulatory Approvals 8 Meets FCC Class A DHHS and HWC plus CSA UL EN 60 950 requirements 9 EN55022 Class B and EU directives 73 23 EEC 89 336 EEC CE marked Due to continuous engineering and improvements specifications subject to change without notice Display Systems A 1 A 2 Appendix A Appendix A KEYPAD REFERENCE amp MENU TREE SOURCE 1 2 3 RECALL HELP POWER 6 9 5 8 4 7 0 MUTE STBY PROJ UTIL PIC GEOM CONV EXIT DETAIL VOL TINT BRITE COLOR CONT ENTER Picture Menu Utilities Menu Display Controls Projector Status Page Geometry Menu Convergence Menu Exit Source Recall Help Test Pattern Mute Numeric Keys Enter To ad
189. st Use the number keys to enter the channel source selection Select an input Use the number keys to enter the switcher amp slot ACON Full Perform an ACON full auto convergence ACON option is required ACON Touchup Perform an ACON touchup auto convergence ACON option is required ACON Center Only Perform an ACON center only auto convergence ACON option is required Channels Up Switch to the next available channel from the Channel List Cycles back to the first channel after last channel is selected Channels Down Switch to the prior available channel from the Channel List Cycles to the last channel after the first channel is selected Warm up Perform a warm up sequence 1 Turn Standby mode off if on 2 Set Contrast to 20 Brightness to 50 HSize to 80 VSize to 80 and master static focus to 100 3 Display white field for 15 min 4 Restore original display settings Exit from warm up occurs after 15 minutes or when the EXIT key is pressed Other keys which stop warm up are PROJ UTIL CONV and RECALL When warm up stops all original display settings are restored Only valid entries are accepted The Interval Field The Interval field shows a date or interval at which the event is to take place With the cursor positioned on the Interval field press ENTER to cycle through the available options See Table 3 2 below for details Table 3 2 Interval Field Options EVENT
190. storm the projector will automatically power back up when power returns If Auto Power up were set to Off the projector would require a manual power on Note Upon automatic power up the most recent display adjustments may be lost if they were not yet saved in the current setup memory 3 7 5 2 Screen Messages On Off UTIL 5 2 The Screen Messages preference allows you to choose whether screen messages will be displayed such as slidebars error and warning messages the SOURCE RECALL PROJ and MUTE messages and the PIC and GEOM menus For most applications it is recommended that Screen Messages be left on However if during a presentation you want to make subtle display adjustments without drawing attention to your actions Screen Messages should be set to Off Note It is still possible to display a screen message such as a slidebar while Screen Messages is set to Off To do this press RECALL just before selecting the function 3 7 5 3 Blanking Time Auto 0 5s to 5 0s UTIL 5 3 When a source is selected the projector blanks the screen for a short period of time You can set the blanking time to Auto which allows the projector to determine the best blanking time automatically or program a particular blanking time Time periods from 0 5 second to 5 0 seconds are available Select the Blanking Time item in the menu to change its setting 3 7 5 4 Channel Select 1 Digit Only 2 Digits 1 or 2 Digits UTIL
191. t a frequency of occurrence interval a start time and an enable disable flag To program or modify an event first use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the field you want to modify for example the Type field Next use ENTER and or the number keys to modify that field Details for field modification are provided on the following pages Modify each field in the row as necessary making sure all fields for the event are valid and logical When all modifications have been made press EXIT to display the Exit dialog box When the Exit box is first displayed the cursor bar is positioned on Save Press ENTER or EXIT to save the new changes To return to the Programmable Events feature box move the cursor bar to Continue Change then press ENTER To discard your changes move the cursor bar to No Save then press ENTER or EXIT ENTER returns you to the Clock Events menu EXIT returns you to presentation level The Type Field The Type field shows the event to take place With the cursor positioned on the Type field press ENTER to cycle through the available events Press to clear the entire event line Events are described in Table 3 1 below Operation 3 30 Section 3 Table 3 1 Type Field Events EVENT DESCRIPTION NOTES None No programmed event Standby On Turn Standby mode on Standby Off Turn Standby mode off Power Off Turn Power off channel selection Select a channel from the Channel Li
192. t or brightness may be set too low Press to activate the status screen If there is no display press then increase contrast CONT and brightness BRITE until the crosshatch is displayed Adjust contrast and brightness to their proper settings The room lighting may be too bright The projector may be too far from the screen Move the projector closer to the screen The maximum throw distance is 25 feet Were the lens covers accidentally left on Remove the lens covers While in use the projector suddenly become non responsive to keypad commands even when using a built in keypad Although rare it is possible that an internal software error occurred which has put the software in a non ending loop This might occur if a power spike interfered with the projector s internal processor system To fix this problem leave the projector plugged in and using a small screw driver or ball point pen press the recessed RESET button on the back panel This operation will reset the projector s processor without affecting memories or display settings The projector does not respond to the STBY or MUTE keys You may not be holding down the key long enough to initiate the action Like POWER STBY and MUTE must be pressed down for at least one second The projector does not respond to an IR Remote keypad The projector s IR keypad listening status may be turned off Press PROJ to turn on the lis
193. te and time keypad type scan configuration auto power up setting message display setting switchers numbers connected installed options and mute setting Operating settings are explained in the following entries in this section Page 2 displays current input parameters These parameters defined later in this section relate specifically to the currently selected input Page 3 lists the display settings currently in use Note If the current setup memory is locked or an ASI has occurred the display settings shown may not be identical to those stored in the setup memory Note To view help pages pertaining to the status pages and their contents press HELP during status page display Time does not update on screen Figure 3 5 System Status Pages Serial No Software Date Horiz Scan Vert Scan Switchers Options Marquee Projector No IR Sensor Remote Jack Auto Power up Messages Mute XXXX 000 A A Off On Off 123456789 VX X xx xx xx 03 05 pm Normal Normal 1 CMM ACON VDC Display Systems Presentation Level Presentation Level Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Current Input Parameters Channel Switcher Slot Recall ASR Input Module Horiz Freq Vert Freq Signal Type Sync Type Video Standard 12 Computer A 1 4 01 On Built in RGB 75 00 kHz 72 67 Hz RGB Sync On Green Contrast Bright Volume Color Tint Detai
194. tening status of all projectors or press PROJ followed by the projector s identity number to turn on the listening status of the projector you want to respond The keypad s protocol A or B might not match the projector s IR protocol setting Refer to Section 2 3 Hardware Setup for instructions on how to check and change the keypad s protocol setting However if the projector s setting is Off the remote keypad will not respond You may have to configure the keypad for built in operation to gain control of the projector The IR keypad may be too far away from the projector or screen Use the IR keypad closer to the projector or screen Also ensure the keypad is pointed directly at the screen or the front of the projector The viewing path between the IR keypad and the projector or screen or switcher may be restricted Ensure there is a clear line of sight between the keypad and the projector or screen or switcher The sensor may be disabled per the Keypad Options menu UTIL 6 1 The batteries in the IR keypad may be weak Replace the batteries in the keypad See Section 2 3 for battery installation instructions There may be unusual lighting conditions in the room which effect IR keypad operation Determine if such conditions exist and correct The display is jittery or unstable The horizontal or vertical scan frequency of the input signal may be out of range Check the specifications in 0
195. teps to prepare a Recall memory Step 1 Select the input connected to the source For example if the source is connected to switcher 1 slot 5 press SOURCE 1 5 The source should be displayed on the projection screen Step 2 To assure proper setup of a Recall memory ASR must be off default for the current input Step 3 Select a Recall memory as the current setup memory For example to make Recall memory 03 the current setup memory press RECALL 0 3 If the Recall memory did not previously exist it will be created automatically Step 4 If much adjustment is required press UTIL 1 2 to perform an ASI with Save If the Recall memory is new ASI with Save will have already been performed when the memory was Step 5 Make display adjustments as required Adjustment changes will automatically be saved in the Recall memory 2 11 5 ASI Improvement If the projector will be used with many sources or new sources will be frequently added to the system it is recommended that five or six setup memories be created expressly for the purpose of improving ASI accuracy ASI accuracy improves as more setup memories are created and stored and the variations amongst horizontal and vertical scan frequencies increases For example if you always use the same input and you never use Recall memories thus only one setup memory has ever been created ASI will not be effective However if many Input and Recall memo
196. termines the video standard of the input signal and processes it accordingly Alternatively you can force the decoder to use a particular decoding method by selecting one of the other menu options This should only be necessary for poor quality input signals 3 5 2 10 1 Signal Routing PIC 9 2 When item 2 is selected from the Decoder Options menu the Signal Routing menu is displayed It contains four signal routing options Auto detect As Composite As S Video and As RGB The current selection is indicated by a check mark Auto detect is the default When Auto detect is the selected option the projector determines whether the input signal requires routing through the decoder according to the type of interface used For example if the source is an RGB input connected to the RGB interface the signal will bypass the decoder since video decoding is not required However if the input is a composite signal connected to a composite S video interface the projector will route the signal through the decoder for processing If As Composite is the selected option the projector assumes the input signal is composite video and processes it through the decoder If As S Video is the selected option the projector expects the input signal in the form of separate Y and C signals If As RGB is the selected option the projector assumes the signal at the current input is always RGB and the decoder is bypassed One reason for not using Auto detect
197. the REMOTE jack is disabled 3 7 6 2 Communication Setup UTIL 6 2 Press 2 from the Remote Control Options menu to set the projector identification number and the RS 232 serial port baud rate Projector This item contains the projector s identification number The projector s identification number allows IR remote control of a single projector in a multi projector installation To set the projector identification number select item 1 then enter a three digit number from 000 to 999 If there is only one projector in the installation 000 is the recommended projector number For more information about multi projector control refer to Section 3 8 Multi projector Functions Baud Rate This item contains the projector s RS 232 serial port baud rate The RS 232 serial port located at the back of the projector provides a means to control the projector using a computer or another projector The serial port baud rate setting must match the operating baud rate of the controlling device Baud rate may be set to 300 600 1200 2400 4800 or 9600 To set the baud rate select item 2 from the menu until the desired baud rate is displayed Note If unsure of your computer s baud rate setting refer to the system documentation provided with the computer Note For information about cable connections between devices refer to Appendix C 3 7 6 3 Clock Events UTIL 7 Clock Events allows you to set the projector s real time clock calendar an
198. the selected input becomes the current setup memory If a Recall memory is selected it becomes the current setup memory Display adjustments are automatically saved in the setup memory which is current at the time of adjustment unless the setup memory is locked Note If the ASR feature explained below is turned on during setup memory selection the selected memory may not be the current setup memory To display the Recall memories stored in the projector press UTIL 3 Press UTIL 4 to display the Input memories Unused setup memories are not displayed 2 11 2 About ASI and ASR ASI Automatic Source Interpolation is a feature which automatically adjusts display settings based on the settings of other setup memories stored in the projector When a setup memory is first created ASI automatically generates its initial display settings These settings will be created by copying another setup memory or by interpolating multiple setup memories ASI is activated when A new setup memory is created An ASR is performed and its logic has activated an ASI An ASI with Save is specified by the user see Section 3 7 ASR Automatic Source Recall is a feature which when turned on for a given input provides automatic Recall memory selection or ASI adjustment ASR processing can activate when 1 a change in scan frequencies is detected at the input 2 an input is selected 3 a Recall memory is selected or 4 a channel is
199. to avoid changing the throw distance Step 11 Tilt the projector until the center horizontal line is level and centered with the screen Adjust the feet of the projector or ceiling mount as required Step 12 A red image is displayed Loosen the rear wing nut on the red lens Rotate the lens using the wing nut until the picture is focused in the center Tighten the rear wing nut Step 13 Loosen the front wing nut on the red lens Rotate the front lens barrel until the picture is focused in the corners Tighten the front wing nut Step 14 A blue image is displayed Loosen the rear wing nut on the blue lens Rotate the lens using the wing nut until the picture is focused in the center Tighten the rear wing nut Step 15 Loosen the front wing nut on the blue lens Rotate the front lens barrel until the picture is focused in the corners Tighten the front wing nut Step 16 Press or to adjust for best electrical focus at the center of the picture Step 17 On the 8500LC 9500LC loosen the three bolts labeled B One is located on the top plate The other two are below the red lens On the 8500 8520 loosen the four bolts labeled A Loosen the two bolts labeled B Step 18 A red and green crosshatch is displayed Move the red lens so that the left and right edges of the red crosshatch match the green Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems 2 19 Step 19 On the 8500LC 9500LC tighten
200. tra 8510LC Ultra 225 ANSI lumens MARQUEE 9500LC Ultra 260 ANSI lumens 240 with filter on green 900 1300 peak lumens ASR ASI The projector will automatically update all parameters including convergence contrast brightness keystone phase etc when a new source is detected The set up is taken from a matching memory or interpolated from two adjacent memories Video Circuits 0 5 to 1 0 volts p p 75 ohms 1 terminated Circuitry for improved video performance and gray scale tracking MARQUEE Ultra 150 MHz bandwidth 3dB accommodates 3 nanosecond pixels and digital dock rates over 300 MHz Keyed clamp better than 1 accuracy Sync and Deflection Circuits Input level 0 3 to 5 0 volts pp 75 ohms terminated Geometry Rectilinear accuracy 1 0 maximum of picture height Horizontal Linearity 2 0 maximum Vertical Linearity 1 0 maximum Top and bottom keystone control Vertical and horizontal skew control Vertical and horizontal bow control Special Extended Geometry Distortion Option available Power Requirements 90 VAC to 264 VAC universal input Power 650 watts maximum Line frequency 50 to 60 Hz nominal Power factor corrected Image Shifter optional This interface moves the image slowly on the CRT phosphor surface to reduce static image Control Features Multi language software user selectable Built in set up tut
201. ts The decoder provides automatic video standard identification and includes control features which are accessed through projector s user interface Features 2 composite video inputs 2 S video inputs 4 audio inputs automatic video standard identification passive loop through on composite 03 and S video 05 inputs switchable termination for composite and S video inputs luminance detail and color saturation control for all video standards hue control for NTSC 3 58 and NTSC 4 43 adaptive comb filter to remove video noise and interference E 2 MARQUEE Signal Switcher 38 801000 XX The MARQUEE Signal Switcher is a rack mountable signal selector which can extend the number of selectable inputs by the MARQUEE projector Connected to the RGB interface in projector slot 1 the switcher adds 8 more sources to the system Other switchers can be connected to the first for a total of 78 keypad selectable inputs Switcher inputs can also be selected by pressing the appropriate front panel push button Features can be used with MARQUEE projectors or other projection systems simple push button control easy to see illuminated indicators 9 expansion slots for interface modules RS 232 serial interface input for a wired remote keypad universal power input up to 9 switchers can be ganged together for use with a MARQUEE projector MARQUEE Optiona
202. uage item in the menu until the desired language is shown 3 7 5 6 Programmable Events On Off UTIL 5 6 This item allows you to enable or disable the Programmable Events feature If Programmable Events is set to On the events flagged as ENABLED in the Programmable Events feature box UTIL 7 2 are automatically executed at the dates and times specified If Programmable Events is set to Off programmable event execution is disabled For information about event programming refer to the Clock Events entry in this subsection 3 7 6 Remote Control Options UTIL 6 Remote Control Options allow you to modify the projector s communication settings for operation with remote keypads and control devices To select the Remote Control Options menu press 6 from the Utilities menu Two selection items are displayed Keypad Options and Communication Setup 3 7 6 1 Keypad Options UTIL 6 1 Press 1 from the Remote Control Options menu to display the Keypad Options menu Use the menu to select the keypad protocol type the projector will respond 3 7 6 1 1 IR Sensor This setting determines how the projector responds to IR remote keypads aimed at the projector s built in IR sensor Select the IR Sensor menu item to change the current setting Four settings are available A or B A B and Off If set to A the projector will only respond if the keypad is set for protocol A operation If set to B the projector will only respo
203. udience A flat matte white wall has a gain of approximately 1 Screens with gain less than 1 attenuate incident light screens with gain more than 1 direct more incident light to the audience but have a narrow viewing angle For example An image reflecting off a 10 gain screen appears 10 times brighter than it would if reflected off a matte white wall Curved screens usually have larger gain than flat screens Gamma Correction A feature provided on MARQUEE Ultra Series 9500DM and 8500SM models which boosts the blue color output when required to provide improved picture intensity and color uniformity Geometry The reproduction of a straight and rectangular image Help Page A display of help information on the projection screen Horizontal Frequency Also called horizontal scan rate or line rate this is the frequency at which scan lines are generated Horizontal frequencies vary amongst sources Hot Spot A circular area of a screen where the image appears brighter than elsewhere on the screen The hot spot always appears located along the line of sight and moves with the line of sight High gain screens and rear screens designed for slide or movie projection usually have a hot spot Input A physical connection route for a source signal defined by two numbers a switcher number and a slot number If the switcher number is 0 the input is a projector input Image Shifter Module An optional interface module wh
204. ue color components To adjust focus select Focus from the Picture menu then use and until the center of the display appears the sharpest If the displayed image cannot be adequately focused a service adjustment to the electrical focus may be required or an optical focus adjustment is necessary Refer to the Section 2 9 Optical Alignment for optical focus instructions 1 Phase 2 Size 3 White Balance 4 Focus 5 Sync Slow 6 Blanking 7 Auto Clamp Off 8 Retrace Long 9 Decoder Options PIC 1 3200 K reddish 2 6500 K white 3 9300 K bluish 4 User Setting 5 Customize White indicates active PIC 3 Marquee Ultra User s Manual Display Systems 3 13 3 5 2 5 Sync Fast Slow PIC 5 The Sync function is used to minimize horizontal jittering flag waving or tearing at the top of the display image This effect sometimes occurs when the source is a VCR or video signal The function changes the synchronization mode of the projector from fast to slow or slow to fast To toggle between fast and slow sync select item 5 from the Picture menu Item 5 indicates the current synchronization mode 3 5 2 6 Blanking Top Bottom Left Right PIC 6 The Blanking selection item is used to hide or blank out unwanted information or noise at the top bottom left or right of the display image Blanking adjustments may be required when the source is a VCR or video signal To adjust blanking select Blank
205. ups To select an internal frequency press 6 Select Internal Frequency from the Source Setup menu The resulting menu allows you to choose the scan frequencies of the internal generator Select one of the displayed items To make a selection enter an item number or use and to move the cursor bar to the item you want then press ENTER When a selection is made a crosshatch test pattern is displayed All subsequent adjustments are saved in the current setup memory To select one of the projector s other test patterns press Each press of produces a different test pattern To return to the current external source press EXIT while only the test pattern is displayed 3 7 2 Channel List UTIL 2 The Channel List utility allows you to display and program the projector s Channel List The Channel List is a user programmable list of sources and projector setups Sources added to the list can be quickly switched to and displayed by entering their assigned two digit channel number Channels may also be selected using the keypad s up and down arrow keys Channel selection is described in Section 3 3 Source Selection To display and or program the Channel List press 2 from the Utilities menu The initial display shows the first ten channels in the list Up to 99 channels can be displayed For each channel a name input number switcher and slot number Recall memory number and up down list may be programmed Progra
206. urce end For the selected source set ASR to on The projector will then try to use display parameter settings which are best matched for the source Colors on the display are not accurate when using the MARQUEE Multi standard Decoder Color and tint settings may require adjustment The display is not rectangular in shape The geometry settings may not be set correctly Adjust the display geometry settings Press GEOM for the Geometry menu The display is noisy The input may not be terminated Make sure the input is terminated 75 If it is the last connection in a loop through chain it should be terminated at the projector only The signal cables carrying the input signal may be of poor quality Use only good quality signal cables VDCDS cables are recommended The distance between the input source device and the projector may be too great If the distance between the input source device and the projector is greater than 25 feet signal amplification conditioning may be required There may be interference from other equipment Keep the projector away from devices which radiate electromagnetic energy such as motors and transformers Common sources of these are slide projectors speakers power amplifiers elevators etc Keep 35 mm slide projectors at least 2 feet away from the projector The input signal may be of poor quality If the source is a VCR or off air broadcast detail
207. vel The Help menu is displayed When using tutorials press HELP to display the next tutorial page press RECALL to display the previous page press EXIT to end help 1 Guided Source Setup The Guided Source Setup tutorial provides step by step instructions for quick setup of the projector with the currently selected external source Setup may be performed while proceeding through the tutorial Note During the tutorial RECALL displays the previous page and EXIT returns you to presentation level this includes when slidebars are displayed Note If the display cannot be focused ensure that the throw distance is correct see Section 2 2 If the screen distance is correct but the display cannot be focused follow the Guided Mechanical Setup tutorial 2 Guided Mechanical Setup The Guided Mechanical Setup tutorial provides step by step instructions for mechanical and optical setup of the projector This setup is necessary during initial installation and also when the screen size changes the throw distance changes or the display image does not focus using the focus control For more details refer to Section 2 9 Optical Alignment 3 Source Selection Guide The Source Selection Guide explains various source selection methods 4 Keypad Guide The Keypad Guide explains how to use the keypad 5 Using Help Using Help provides instructions on how to use the help system 1 Guided Source Setup 2 Guided Mechanical S
208. y design installers maintainers and users must maintain a safe operating environment for the system This section covers warnings and guidelines which promote the safe usage of the projector Please read through and understand these warnings and guidelines 4 1 1 Labels and Markings Observe and follow all warnings and instructions marked on the projector The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the projector The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the projector s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons 4 1 2 Projector Location Operate the projector in an environment which meets the operating range specifications in 0 Do not operate the projector close to water for example near a swimming pool Do not place the projector on an unstable cart stand or table If the projector is to be ceiling mounted only use an VDCDS approved ceiling mount fixture The projector and cart combination should be used with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the projector and cart combination to overturn 4 1 3 Power Cord and Attachments Only use attachments or accessories recommende
209. ystrokes ACON II has the ability to automatically converge two stacked projectors Automatically switches to separate Sync composite sync or sync on green Separate Sync and composite sync is automatically accepted in either polarity Sync on green limited to 180 kHz Smartlock processing circuitry for quick lock in and ultra steady images Vertical Deflection Frequency range 39 5 Hz to 185 Hz Size automatically regulated over frequency range and electronically adjustable over a 115 range Retrace time less than 300 microseconds Horizontal Deflection Frequency range MARQUEE Ultra Series 15 kHz to 152 kHz Size automatically regulated over frequency range Retrace time compatible with signals having horizontal blanking times down to 1 5 microseconds Inputs Outputs Built in RGB input with stereo audio input Optional input modules can install in interface slot Stereo audio inputs on all input modules with audio follow video switching Built in RS232 for computer control with loop through for connection of multiple projectors HDTV compatible with optional interface module Stereo audio outputs with volume control Contrast Modulation This feature adjusts the brightness in single or multiple zones for improved color and brightness uniformity Standard on all MARQUEE Ultra models Maximum Operating Temperature 0 to 35 32 to 95 F Altitude 0 to 3000 m 0 to 10 000 ft Heat Dissipation 2450 BTU HR approx Hu

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