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1. blend effect Show Blending Overlap V NOTE Blending Overlap appears as ang Aan Reserved when ChristieTWIST is installed Image 1 y Image 2 lt li Other Functions For convenience the Edge Blending submenu also includes related options for enabling a specific color and or test pattern Image 1 Image 2 or for working with colors or the lamp Such functions duplicate those provided elsewhere in the menu system Gray bars blend areas aligned to each other Edge Blending Procedure NOTE Before attempting to work with edge blending software functions you must 1 physically align the projectors images by correctly overlapping the displays from your intended external source and 2 Match colors and Brightness Uniformity IMPORTANT For a shared edge all Blend procedures and settings should be identical on BOTH projectors 1 Start with two projectors Display full white field test pattern from both 2 In the Edge Blending submenu enable Edge Blending by entering a checkmark in the top checkbox 3 SET STARTING POINTS FOR ADJUSTMENT e Set all blend widths to 0 e Goto More and set everything in the Edge Blending 2 menu to
2. Color Adjustments by X Y Color Adjustments by X Y Color Adjustments by X Y 1 Select Color Adjustment Max Drives 1 Select Color Adjustment Max Drives 1 Select Color Adjustment Max Drives 2 6521 2 6521 E 2 6521 oh Red X_ 0 655 3 Red 3 RedX 0 626 4 RedY 0 341 4 Re 4 RedY 0 350 5 GreenX 0 332 5 Greef X 5 GreenX 0 331 6 Green Y 0 575 6 Gregan Y 6 GreenY 0 528 7 BlueX 0 144 7 Blue X 7 BlueX 0 133 8 BlueY 0 093 8 Blue Y 8 BlueY 0 106 9 White X 0 320 9 Whit 9 White X 0 323 0 White Y 0 330 0 White 0 White Y 0 359 Auto Color Enable V Auto Color Enable Auto Color Enable v Color Enable _Red v Color Enable Color Enable _Red v Copy From Max Drives 7 Copy From i Copy From _Max Drives v O ReX 0 640 E 0350 Record Max Drives Red Y i 0327 x y values from one Greet 2 menu Green y 0 560 Blue X 0429 Blue Y 0 100 ps Figure 3 13 Jot Down a Set of Max Drives X Y Values 5 In each projector select a User color adjustment 1 4 to enable Color Adjustments by X Y changes Then enter your recorded x y values into each menu Figure 3 14 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 3 59 Section 3 Operation CHKISTIE PROJ GD PROJ 2 PROJ 3 Color Adjustments by X Y Color Adju
3. true power curve that does not alter the a contrast or the intensity of mid level colors S S Has standard Although the projector automatically applies near black either the graphics or video curve according to amp a e what type of incoming signal is detected in o some cases you may wish to override this Signal Input Level Signal Input Level default and use graphics gamma for a video source or video gamma for a graphics source Alternatively if neither default is ideal you may prefer to apply the simple non optimized gamma curve or a user defined custom gamma curve that has been created externally named and downloaded to the projector requires separate PC based Arbitrary Gamma and KoRE Librarian software applications If any of these special user curves have been installed their names will appear in the Gamma Table pull down list Keep in mind that any Gamma Table choice sets the related Gamma value shown in the Image Settings menu to a 2 2 default where it can be fine tuned as desired Different values 1 3 here indicate that the original gamma table has been adjusted with either the Gamma slide bar or direct key NOTES 1 If no user curves have been defined and downloaded to projector memory only the 2 2 default gamma curve is available here adjust as desired
4. D 6 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHIKISTIE Appendix D Throw Distance 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 2 5 4 5 1 Zoom Lens Image Diagonal Image Width W Throw Distance TD Inches in Centimeters cm Inches in Centimeters cm Inches in Centimeters cm MINIMUM ZOOM Throw Distance Formula TD 2 6347 x W 11 428 Where W image width cm NOTE The TD formula is provided in centimeters but the chart shows values in cm and inches for easy reference Make sure you are using the correct unit of measure when calculating throw distance D 7 CHKISTIE Appendix D Throw Distance 2 5 4 5 1 Zoom Lens MAXIMUM ZOOM Image Diagonal Image Width W Throw Distance TD Throw Distance Formula TD 4 783 x W 29 602 Where W image width cm NOTE The TD formula is provided in centimeters but the chart shows values in cm and inches for easy reference Make sure you are using the correct unit of measure when calculating throw distance D 8 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHIKISTIE Appendix D Throw Distance 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 4 5 7 3 1 Zoom Lens Image Diagonal Image Width W Throw Distance o psan oL 131 138 145 153 160 167 175 182 189 197 204 212 219 226 234 241 249 256 263 271 278 285 293 300 Centimeters cm Inches in Centimeters cm Inches in Centimeters cm 334 350 369 388 406 425 444 463 481 500 519 538
5. A collection of measurements stored by the projector for a given input source including frequencies pulse width polarity syncs channel number and location user A 1 Appendix A Glossary CHKISTIE Channel List Channel Number Checkbox Chrominance Color Gamut Color Shift Color Temperature Component Video Composite Video Contrast ratio Convergence Curved Screen DDC DDI DMD Decoder Detail A 2 adjustable display settings etc Use channels to switch between a variety of setups quickly automatically recalling previously defined display parameters A list menu of previously defined channels available in projector memory A number that uniquely identifies a specific channel retained in projector memory The projector can retain up to 99 channels A menu item that indicates whether an option is currently in effect checked or not unchecked The signal representing the color information hue and saturation when the image is represented as separate chrominance and luminance Same as chroma The range of colors allowed in a specific system as defined within a triangular area located on the CIE color locus diagram whose corners are the three primaries defined in the system Also known as color space A change in the tint of a white field across an image The coloration reddish white bluish greenish etc of white in an image measured using the Kelvin degrees K temp
6. Step 7 Adjust Image Adjust the more common image settings such as Brightness Contrast Gamma Focus Zoom etc using the direct keys on the IR remote You can also access the menu system and adjust these and other image settings by pressing on the remote 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHRISTIE Section 2 Installation and Setup a Proper installation of your projector will ensure the quality of your display Whether 2 2 Installation you are installing a projector temporarily or permanently you should take the Considerations following into account to ensure your projector performs optimally Installation type gt Choose the installation type that best suits your needs front or rear screen floor mount or inverted mount Front Screen Floor Mount Installation ADVANTAGES CONSIDERATIONS e Easy to set up e Shares floor space with audience e Can be moved or changed quickly e Easy to access Front Screen Inverted Mount ceiling Installation ADVANTAGES CONSIDERATIONS Does not take up audience space e Installation is more permanent a e Projector is unobtrusive e It is more difficult to access the projector e Projector cannot be accidentally moved Rear Screen Floor Mount Installation ADVANTAGES CONSIDERATIONS Projector is completely hidden e Requires separate room Projector is easily accessed e Installation cost is usually higher Usually good ambient light rejection Rear Screen Inverted Mount ceiling Inst
7. e No area of the screen appears more red green or blue than another e No area of the screen appears brighter than another e Color and light output from one screen closely matches adjacent screens Although the Brightness Uniformity control can be used for a stand alone projector it is particularly useful for setting up and maintaining tiled images that form a cohesive display wall in which the color cast and light output appear uniform throughout each image as well as throughout the entire wall The procedure provided here assumes a multiple screen application 4 N Before You Begin Read through the entire procedure before attempting to adjust Brightness Uniformity controls and keep in mind the following checklist of prerequisites and guidelines ADJUST COLORS FIRST Always adjust the primary colors as described in the Matching Colors in Multiple Screens procedure above before attempting to work with Brightness Uniformity This ensures that primary colors color temperature and maximized light output are all well matched from one screen to another These matches are needed before you can achieve good Brightness Uniformity results 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 3 61 Section 3 Operation CHKISTIE O RUN LAMP FOR 100 HOURS Light output and Brightness Uniformity can vary significantly during the first 100 hours of lamp use For best results with new lamps either set up Brightness Uniformity after this period or do
8. Contrast Press to change the amount of white in your images Use COO keys until you reach the desired level of contrast for best results start low and increase so that whites remain bright but are not distorted or tinted and that light areas do not become white 1 e crushed Conversely low contrast causes dim images See 3 5 Adjusting the Image Image Settings subsection Brightness Press to increase or decrease the amount of black in the image Use COO keys until you reach the desired level of contrast for best results start high and decrease so that dark areas do not become black i e crushed Conversely overly high brightness changes black to dark gray causing washed out images See 3 5 Adjusting the Image Image Settings subsection Gamma Gamma determines how gray shades are displayed between minimum input black and maximum input white for a given amount of signal The proper setting helps maintain optimized blacks and whites while ensuring a smooth transition for the in between values utilized in grays Unlike brightness and contrast controls the overall tone of an image can be lightened or darkened without changing the two extremes and your images will be more vibrant yet with good detail in dark areas when using the Gamma control The normal gamma setting of 2 2 is correct for most signals and conditions If excess ambient light washes out the image and it becomes difficult or i
9. Is the correct input selected Check cable connections Check if menus appear on screen Can you access test patterns Ensure a full black test pattern has not been selected for display press A to access test patterns then cycle patterns with CO keys Check your source connections again Severe motion artifacts l Most likely there is a synchronization problem with reversed 3 2 pull down in 60Hz to 24Hz film to digital conversion in your source Correct at the source Image appears squeezed or vertically stretched into center of screen l Check your Resizing selection The display is jittery or unstable l 3 If the display is jittery or blinking erratically ensure that the source is properly connected and of adequate quality for detection With a poor quality or improperly connected source the projector will repeatedly attempt to display an image however briefly The horizontal or vertical scan frequency of the input signal may be out of range for the projector Refer to Section 6 Specifications for scan frequency ranges The sync signal may be inadequate Correct the source problem The display is faint l 2 3 Brightness and or contrast and or gamma may be set incorrectly The source may be double terminated Ensure the source is terminated only once The source 1f non video may need a different sync tip clamp location 5 1 Section 5 Troubleshooting CHRISTIE 5 2 Sy
10. Exit e Return to previous menu level Enter e Select a highlighted menu item change or accept a value Projector e Select a projector in multi projector installations Bright e Adjust amount of light in image Contrast e Adjust difference between light dark Func e Enter special code such as color enabling Help e Display context sensitive help toggle These are toggle keys which require you to press and hold or press twice or press and use the up down arrow keys NOTE To turn the OSD off you must press and Figure 3 2 Remote Keypad 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHKISTIE Section 3 Operation Wired Remote gt You can convert the IR remote into a wired remote keypad using the cable provided with the projector Connect one end into the remote and the other to the mini stereo connector on the input panel labeled as REMOTE The wired remote is recommended when e The built in keypad is inaccessible e The lighting conditions are unsuitable for proper IR transmission NOTE Leave the batteries in the wired remote for the laser key C to work Guide to Keypads P Keep in mind the following guidelines e Press keys one at a time there are no simultaneous key combinations required e Note that three keys Power Shutter and OSD are press and hold keys that do not function with a typical quick press and release key press e Hold arrow
11. Image Optimization Use this setting to choose what is more important image quality or switching between sources Selecting Best Image Quality will ensure your image is always proper however when switching sources the screen will go blank increasing your switching time Smooth Switching allows for a cleaner transition between sources The image will fade from one image to another according to the Fade Time control Seamless Switching overrides the Frame Lock Enable settings and forces the output to run at 60Hz regardless of the input signal Image is 100 seamless when switching sources NOTE Disable PIP and Best Switching for Interlaced sources gt 35kHz Fade Time Set how long in seconds it takes to gradually dissolve one image into another for a source switch when Image Optimization is set to Smooth Switching NOTE PIP must be disabled for Fade Time to take effect Also the PIP window must be closed to activate it 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 3 53 Section 3 Operation CHKISTIE Numbers Select Main Image PIP and Switching Swap Main and PIP Image PIP Enable x Use Numbers Select Main Image to use the numeric 3 PIP Sizo amp Poston keys 1 8 as input keys This remapping of the keypad r see right can be particularly useful with PIP displays nar apadene ET providing a convenient shortcut for changing the primary background image without first having to return to the Main menu Select Always
12. locked to projector s vertical sync output 3 Output Inverted Inverted 3D Delay is synchronized with gt _ 4 Input Reverse L R frames locked to incoming input signal 5 Input inverted Use if frame delay 1 or 3 With your sync cable Z screen and 1f desired emitter connected as described in the Using 3D in Mirage manual select the option suited to your 3D configuration see above If Frame Delay is two or 0 do not invert if frame delay is one or three invert Generally an Unlocked setting 1s synchronized with the incoming L R signal rather than the vertical sync output and may be needed only with multi projector installations in which the vertical sync outputs vary NOTE See separate Using 3D in Mirage manual provided for more information 3D STEREO SYNC SELECT Mirage models only To access the source connected Define whichkol the to Input A on the 3D Stereo Sync Cable 1 InputA Mirage 3D Stereo Sync Cable s input connecters is routed from your server Use only 1f the cable is present To access the source connected gt 2 Input B to Input B on the 3D Stereo Sync Cable 3D STEREO SYNC DELAY Mirage models only Set when the L R frames begin defining the best reference point for synchronizing the display with your glasses Proper adjustment of this delay should eliminate cross talk and odd colors caused by timing differences between the glasses and the projected display Use
13. 118 300 1 2 1 long throw SX 1 2521 x screen width 4 259 10 818 147 5 374 65 737 5 1873 25 118 300 590 1499 1 45 1 8 SX Min 1 4789 x screen width 1 42 3 607 Max 1 8655 x screen width 3 23 8 204 62 5 158 75 437 5 1111 25 50 127 350 889 1 8 2 5 SX Min 2 0424 x screen width 29 19 74 143 Max 2 6076 x screen width 6 55 16 637 57 5 146 05 393 75 1000 1 46 116 315 800 2 5 4 5 SX Min 2 6347 x screen width 4 50 11 43 Max 4 783 x screen width 11 65 29 591 67 5 171 45 546 25 1387 5 54 136 437 1111 4 5 7 3 SX Min 4 5126 x screen width 2 58 6 553 Max 7 423 x screen width 9 92 25 197 81 25 206 38 538 75 1368 4 65 164 431 1096 0 67 HD 1 1 1 FP HD 1 194 x screen width 2 67 6 782 59 149 86 147 5 374 65 47 2 120 118 300 1 1 1 RP HD 1 1447 x screen width 3 76 9 550 147 5 374 65 737 5 1873 25 118 300 590 1500 1 38 1 84 HD Min 1 3834 x screen width 1 79 4 547 Max 1 8835 x screen width 1 44 3 658 62 5 158 75 437 5 1111 25 50 127 350 889 1 84 2 58 HD Min 1 8971 x screen width 3 95 10 033 Max 2 5974 x screen width 3 64 9 246 57 5 146 05 393 75 1000 1 46 116 315 800 2 58 4 15 HD Min 2 4591 x screen width 11 33 28 778 Max 4 112 x screen width 9 0389 22 962 67 5 171 45 546 25 1387 5 54 136 437 1111 4 15 6 74 HD Min 4 0813 x screen width 10 664 27 0256 131 2
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15. NY Ny K N 1 In this example no offset is applied Therefore 2 In this example 50 offset is applied therefore 3 4 or half of the image appears to the left or lens 75 of the image appears to one side of lens center center and half appears to the right Figure 2 3 Horizontal Offset Examples 2 9 x Section 2 Installation and Setup CHAKISTIE Horizontal Offset for Fixed Lenses 2 10 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHRISTIE Section 2 Installation and Setup Mounting There are several methods for mounting the projector Depending on your chosen installation one method may be more suitable than another In typical front and rear screen installations the projector can be mounted to a secure and level surface such as a table or cart Carts are useful when the projector has to be moved during a presentation or from site to site It is recommended you lock the wheels on a cart when it s in position to prevent someone from accidentally moving it during a presentation CEILING MOUNT The projector can also be inverted and suspended from the ceiling using a specially designed ceiling mount fixture This type of mounting is recommended for fixed installations and for those that want the projector out of plain view or have a limited amount of space for projector and audience For more information contact your dealer A Use only the CHRISTIE approved ceiling mount kit designed for your projector Refer to the installatio
16. Projector e Select a projector in multi projector installations Bright e Adjust amount of light in image Contrast e Adjust difference between light dark Func e Enter special code such as color enabling Help e Display context sensitive help toggle f _ and release followed by AON or WOFF Toggle keys which require you to either press and hold or press twice or press and use the up down arrow key Appendix C Serial Communication Cables 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 1 From projector to computer RS232 For computers having a 9 pin AT type serial port Standard RS232 cable with 9 Pin D connectors Proj Na Computer anal a Shielded Multi conductor Cable male Shield Shield 1 From projector to projector Standard RS 232 cable with 9 Pin D Connectors Proj Proj RS232 OUT RS232 IN male female Shield Shield J From projector to RS422 compatible computer Proj RS422 IN female 5 7 Wiring 41 olg 5 i e Wiring from your controller or RS232 to RS422 1 6 adapter may vary Consult the documentation for your device STADE 94 12V e Connect Tx to Rx 4 RXD 8 n c 3 TXD 7 GND e Connect Tx to Rx 2 RXD 6 n c e Connect Rx to Tx Tne e Connect Rx to Tx A serial link of RS232 or RS422 enables ASCII communication with the projector so that it can be controlled remotely from a PC or other co
17. 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 3feet 4m Ambient Lighting The high brightness of this projector is well suited for locations where ambient lighting might be considered less than ideal for projection A typical room with ceiling lights and windows rarely requires special attention Contrast ratio in your images will be noticeably reduced only if light directly strikes the screen such as when a shaft of light from a window or floodlight falls on the image Images may then appear washed out and less vibrant In general avoid or eliminate light sources directed at the screen Other Considerations Other considerations and tips that can help improve your installation e Keep the ambient temperature constant and below 35 C 95 F Keep the projector away from heating and or air conditioning vents Changes in temperature may cause drifts in the projector circuitry which may affect performance e Keep the projector away from devices which radiate electromagnetic energy such as motors and transformers Common sources of these include slide projectors speakers power amplifiers elevators etc Choose the best screen size for the application Since more magnification reduces brightness use a screen size appropriate for the venue but not larger than required Installing a la
18. side access panel three screws See Figure 4 6 Figure 4 6 Remove Filter Access Panels 3 REPLACE FILTERS Pull the old filters out of the projector and discard Do not reuse filters Insert the new filters with the wired side in See Figure 4 7 Insert filters wired side IN p a Figure 4 7 Insert New Filters 4 REPLACE ACCESS PANELS Replace the two 2 filter access panels and tighten the screws loosened in step 1 440 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 C HKISTIE Section 4 Maintenance ee A varicty of lenses can accommodate different throw distances and specific types of 4 5 Replacing the installations Refer to Section 6 Specifications for details To change a lens follow Projection Lens the steps below No tools are required for compact lenses shown STEP 1 gt Turn off the projector cool and unplug NOTE Jf necessary a lens can be swapped out while the projector is running but this can result in dust being drawn into the projector Avoid if possible Before removing or installing any lens turn off the projector and allow the fans to cool the lamp before unplugging the projector Ensure that the lens cap is on A N A WARNING A Unplug the projector Lens release Lens retainer ring Projection Lens Connector assembly on lens Floating connector assembly on lens mount Figure 4 8 Lens Assembly STEP 2 gt Install the lens cap and press the lens
19. to use the jojo gt gt Keys keys in this manner all of the time even with single D displays For normal keypad function select Never ai default Set to When PIP Active to activate number Pa keys only when PIP is in use nee page directly NOTE Numbers Select Main Image keypad functionality works only when menus are closed ee Whenever you install a new lamp in the Lam 3 8 Working with projector access the Lamp menu to record Lamp Hours 0 the Lamp the lamp serial number in the projector s Lamp SIN memory You can also choose a lamp mode Lamp Message for regulating power and light output Lamp Limit 1000 change optical aperture size and access Lamp Mode Power 4 other read only information pertaining to l D s i ntensity 0 past and present lamps Optical Aperture 93 ME Lamp History Change Lamp S i ed o a LAMP HOURS read only shows the number of hours logged on the current lamp Whenever you record a new lamp serial number this value automatically resets to 0 where it begins to log time for the new lamp This information also appears in the Status menu LAMP S N read only is the serial number recorded for the current lamp When you install a new lamp and enter its serial number the number will appear here Enter a checkmark for LAMP MESSAGE to enable a warning message that will appear upon power up when the lamp has re
20. 15P NEMA 6 15P CERMAX Xenon 500W 1000W 1200W 350 500W 700 1000W 800 1200W 2500 hrs 500W 1500 hrs 1500 hrs 6 5 Section 6 Specifications CHKISTIE Operating position Full rotation allowed about the lamp axis 15 degrees minimum tilt of lamp axis from horizontal Warm up to full brightness 10 minutes max Size and Weight gt Dimensions without lens 26 0 x 22 3 x 12 3 Including feet at min height position 660mm x 566mm x 313mm 135 5 30 29511161 3130 49 32 1797 03 J ail Wii J TT NS WILE y TIF LM C 4 JH Y U 1 m 38 1 49 464 18 27 ooo 158 6 21 584 22 99 _ FT CNTRS 66025 98 566 22 29 DIMENSIONS Millimeters Inches Weight without lens 500W models 75 lb Max 1000W models 75 lb Max 1200W models 80 lb Max Safety UL 60950 1 1 edition and CAN CSA C
21. 2 Assuming that color temperature has been set up based on the internal test patterns you can then set up input levels for a given source so that it matches the color temperature of the internal test patterns PEAK DETECTOR The Peak Detector is a tool to assist with defining individual input levels enabling you to accurately set the Input Levels for any particular source with the appropriate image Enabling the Peak Detector activates a special operating mode for detecting only pixels that are considered black or white all other levels are displayed as a mid level gray When used with a smooth grayscale pattern in which black and white are known to be at opposite edges of the image you can watch these isolated areas while adjusting individual black levels and input drives until both black and white edges are just visible and distinguished from neighboring pixels Images from this source will then display correct blacks and whites without crushing See Figure 3 7 Adjusting Input Levels Using the Peak Detector 3 30 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHKISTIE Section 3 Operation 1 Display a 16 level grayscale test pattern from the desired external source and enter a checkmark in the Peak Detector checkbox NOTE The Peak Detector will initially render the grayscale as a uniform gray field before adjustment or extreme crushing 2 Display one primary color NOTE Selecting Auto Color Enable ensures the correct color is displayed
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24. 38 809089 01 1 38 1 84 1 zoom 104 112101 01 1 8 2 5 1 zoom 38 809090 01 1 84 2 58 1 zoom 104 113101 01 2 5 4 5 1 zoom 38 809091 01 2 58 4 15 1 zoom 104 114101 01 4 5 7 3 1 zoom 38 809092 01 4 15 6 74 1 zoom 104 115101 01 Optional Input Modules RGB500 Input Module RGB400 Active Loop Through Input Module RGB400 Buffered Amplifier Input Module PC250 Analog Input Module Serial Digital Input Module DVI Input Module Standard with Mirage HD series Dual SD HD SDI Module Standard with the Christie HD series 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 6 7 Appendix A Glossary This appendix defines the specific terms used in this manual as they apply to this projector Also included are other general terms commonly used in the projection industry Active Line Time Ambient Light Rejection Analog Video Anamorphic ANSI ArtNet Interface Aspect Ratio Auto Source Bandwidth Baud Rate Blanking Time Brightness Candela or Candle Channel 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 gt gt The time inside one horizontal scan line during which video is generated 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 The video output of most computers and videotape machines Analog video can generate a large number of colors Having or requiri
25. 4 081 x W 10 64 131 0 332 7 114 2 290 476 6 1210 5 Where W image width inch 137 8 349 9 120 1 305 500 7 1271 7 144 5 367 2 126 0 320 524 8 1332 9 NOTE The TD formula is provided in 151 3 384 4 131 9 335 548 9 1394 2 inches but the chart shows values in cm and inches for easy reference 158 1 401 6 137 8 350 573 0 1455 4 Makesure you ar en g ihe corat 164 9 418 8 143 7 365 597 1 1516 6 unit of measurement when calculating 171 7 436 0 149 6 380 621 2 1577 8 throw distance 178 4 453 2 155 5 395 645 3 1639 0 185 2 470 4 161 4 410 669 4 1700 2 192 0 487 6 167 3 425 693 5 1761 5 198 8 504 8 173 2 440 717 6 1822 7 205 5 522 0 179 1 455 741 7 1883 9 212 3 539 3 185 0 470 765 8 1945 1 219 1 556 5 190 9 485 789 9 2006 3 225 9 573 7 196 9 500 814 0 2067 5 232 6 590 9 202 8 515 838 1 2128 7 239 4 608 1 208 7 530 862 2 2190 0 246 2 625 3 214 6 545 886 3 2251 2 253 0 642 5 220 5 560 910 4 2312 4 259 7 659 7 226 4 575 934 5 2373 6 266 5 676 9 232 3 590 958 6 2434 8 273 3 694 1 238 2 605 982 7 2496 0 280 1 711 4 244 1 620 1006 8 2557 2 286 8 728 6 250 0 635 1030 9 2618 5 293 6 745 8 255 9 650 1055 0 2679 7 300 4 763 0 261 8 665 1079 1 2740 9 307 2 780 2 267 7 680 1103 2 2802 1 313 9 797 4 273 6 695 1127 3 2863 3 320 7 814 6 279 5 710 1151 4 2924 5 327 5 831 8 285 4 725 1175 5 2985 8 334 3 849 0 291 3 740 1199 6 3047 0 341 0 866 2 297 2 755 1223 7 3108 2 347 8 883 5 303 1 770 1247 8 3169 4 354 6 900 7 309 1 785 1271 9
26. 50 Edge Blending Edge Blending 2 Blending Enable 1 Left Blend Shape 50 1 2 Test pattern Off v Left Blend Midpoint 50 3 Left Blend Width 0 Right Blend Shape 50 4 Right Blend Width 0 Right Blend Midpoint 50 5 6 Top Blend Width 0 Top Blend Shape 50 Bottom Blend Width 0 Top Blend Midpoint 50 Bottom Blend Shape 50 Bottom Blend Midpoint 50 Color Enable White 7 T 8 Lamp 9 Show Blending Overlap 0 U Faa a otal a ged oth More Adjust shape of blend curve on the left side Refer to instructions se or disable Edge Blending Refer to Help and Manual Figure 3 21 Set Starting Points for Each Projector 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 3 67 Section 3 Operation CHRISTIE Black Level Blending gt 3 68 4 SET BLEND WIDTH On one projector increase the Blend Width for an overlapping edge for example if the projector s image is on left its right edge overlaps the adjacent image adyjust Right Blend Width Use the same setting on the second projector for this shared edge 5 Re adjust width both projectors until the overly bright band at the midpoint of the overlapping blends disappears or just changes to very light gray For the shared edge use the same Blend Width setting on each projector If the
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30. INPUT 4 9 Input 5 Press to display from the INPUT 5 interface module installed in the Option 1 slot NOTE Jf you have the optional Dual SD HD SDI Module installed and there are two inputs connected here the second input B is considered INPUT 7 If you are using the built in keypad or the remote keypad press INPUT 5 to access INPUT 7 as follows e While displaying from INPUT 5 press again This switches to INPUT 7 e While displaying from any input other than the Dual SD HD SDI Module press C3 this switches to either INPUT 5 or INPUT 7 depending on which of the Dual SD HD SDI Module inputs A or B was last used Press again to display from the other Dual SD HD SDI Module input 3 6 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHKISTIE Section 3 Operation Input 6 Press to display from the INPUT 6 interface module installed in the Option 2 slot NOTE Jf you have the optional Dual SD HD SDI Module installed and there are two inputs connected here the second input B is considered INPUT 8 If you are using the built in keypad or the remote keypad press INPUT 6 to access INPUT 8 as follows e While displaying from INPUT 6 press again This switches to INPUT 8 e While displaying from any input other than the Dual SD HD SDI Module press Cu which switches to either INPUT 5 or INPUT 8 depending on which of the Dual SD HD SDI Module inputs A or B was last used Press again to display from the other Dual SD HD SDI Module input
31. Increase Blue X green screens match wie 037 and Y e To match blues increase both i ER Blue X and Blue Y until Auto rea Sari a full field blue screens match Copy From _Max Drives NOTE For speed enable the Auto Color Enable checkbox Each color coordinate you select will then automatically trigger a full field display of the corresponding color Alternatively use the Color Saturation menu for these adjustments or to fine tune NOTE For speed enable the Auto Color Enable checkbox Each color coordinate you select will then automatically trigger a full field display of the corresponding color These coordinate adjustments move the three color points closer together see below to establish a shared gamut attainable by all projectors in your group Adjust only as necessary to ensure that the resulting color palette is as large as possible When done you may need to adjust lamp power slightly Proj 1 Proj 2 Shared gamut between projectors 7 All screens should now be color matched Apply this new User gamut to a source at any time by selecting it in the Select Color Adjustment list accessed in the Advanced Image Settings menu 3 60 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHKISTIE Section 3 Operation Using the Color Saturation Menu for Color Matching You may prefer to use the Color Saturation menu to Red Color Adjustment match colors across 1 Select C
32. Main menu To display the gt 03 BAG 0 1 iG 33 72k 60 00 Channel Setup menu input signal type H sync V sync press or move the highlight to the Channel Setup option and press The Channel Setup menu will appear see sample at right with the active channel highlighted i A locked auto source that appears in the cnan list An unlocked auto source that does not appear in the Chan list All Channels Appear in the Channel Setup Menu WHAT APPEARS IN CHANNEL SETUP MENU This menu lists all channels defined so far and indicates where they Appears in Chan list are connected on the input panel The far left column lists A Auto source channel numbers currently defined The values in the far Locked right columns indicate horizontal and vertical frequencies if someone has defined a name for this channel it appears here instead Remaining columns contain details pertaining to each channel setup such as its switcher number always 0 projector slot location a variety of icons indicating access to each channel and an abbreviated description of each signal type See Editing a Channel Setup for details NOTE Jf you have more than a handful of channels use CO and to see the remaining channels not visible in the initial display of channels SIGNAL TYPE Either channel list whether the key list or the Channel Setup menu identifies signal types in a shortened form as defined below These descripto
33. Y for description Intelligent Lens System ILS SUBMENU ILS provides the ability to recall focus and zoom settings specific to each source input Custom lens settings you ve chosen for any source will be quickly and accurately applied when you select a source that has already been calibrated Place a checkmark in the checkbox to enable ILS If no calibration has previously been done you may be prompted to do a full calibration If a motion calibration has been done you will be prompted to complete a reference calibration If both calibrations have been done the checkbox will be checked and ILS enabled If ILS is enabled a reference calibration will be done on power up and the lens will return to the saved position of the source that 1s active at the time of power up or to the position the lens was located when it was powered on Further adjustments to the zoom focus and position will be automatically saved for source the selected source If you switch to a source with different lens settings and switch back the lens will automatically move to your saved settings upon return Other sources can be used without using ILS NOTES 1 See System Configuration Diagnostics Calibration ILS Calibration for further details about calibration 2 ILS control is a preference setting and will be retained between power cycles Te st Patte rn Diagnostics and Calibration Test Pattern Grid v Choose the desired i
34. back of the standard remote keypad Odd Pixel Adjustment NOTES 1 Factory set and rarely required by user 2 Source must be gt 90 MHz When using certain RGB sources you may need to adjust the normal gain or offset of odd pixels in relation to even pixels This will smooth out very narrow one pixel wide checks or vertical stripes that indicate adjacent on and off pixels Using the Level Detector simplifies this process see Figure 3 11 1 Use an external analog native sized continuous grayscale test pattern with at least 256 levels Turn Level Detector on Set Level Value to 200 The image should now be black and white or black and one color if you use Color Enable function Adjust offset Half of the pixels will move the other half will not 5 Adjust until the two transition regions overlap The stripe of noise will be minimized defined by the value in the slide bar Set Level Value to 800 The image should now be black and white Repeat Steps 4 and 5 but adjusting gain Repeat Steps 3 7 for all remaining colors Your RGB source should now be OK Two sets of values are automatically saved with these controls one value for Input 1 and one for Input 2 analog The current set of values depends on which source is in use This enables a source to be processed correctly via two different inputs 3 48 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHAKISTIE Section 3 Operation Odd Pi
35. center of the projector lens For clarity offset 1s often expressed as the maximum amount of the image that can be projected above or below the lens center without degrading the image quality Vertical offset ranges depend on the type of lens in use and whether or not the image is offset horizontally at the same time The signal that is used by display devices such as projectors to generate an image This term also refers to the output of video tape disk players and computers An optional device that converts NTSC 3 58 NTSC 4 4 PAL PAL N PAL M or SECAM to RGB video A specific type of video signal such as NTSC PAL SECAM This projector can automatically recognize and interpret the incoming standard and display accordingly Screens do not reflect equally in all directions Most light is reflected in a conical volume centered around the line of best viewing Maximum brightness is perceived if you are within the viewing cone defined by the horizontal and vertical viewing angles The color temperature of white used by the projector The area of an image that is white only For example a full white field is an image that is white everywhere A 10 white field is a white area usually rectangular that occupies 10 of the image the remaining 90 is black A high end digital component video signal A high end analog component video signal Sometimes called YUV Component or Y R Y B Y the YPbPr signal by passes the video de
36. changed here 3 18 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHKISTIE Section 3 Operation NOTES 1 Jf you enter a channel number that already exists a dialog message appears indicating that this number is already in use assign a different channel number 2 You can define up to 50 channels e INPUT 1 8 corresponding to where on the projector s input panel the source is connected e IN MENU If checked default except for automatically defined channels with unchanged parameters this defined channel will then appear in the list available when key is pressed If unchecked the channel must be accessed via on the keypad or via the Auto Source function NOTE On screen display of the channel list is an option that must be set in the Menu Preferences menu e AUTO SOURCE If checked default the projector can automatically locate this channel when an incoming input signal matches If not checked the projector can locate the selected channel only when it is directly selected via on the keypad and a change in input signal will not result in a channel change e LOCKED If checked all of the image settings for this channel are disabled If unchecked default all available image settings can be adjusted as desired You cannot use Auto Setup with a locked channel e PREVIOUS CHANNEL Select this option to see or change Channel Edit settings for the previous channel in the Channel Setup list e NEXT CHANNEL Select this option to see or
37. closer you are to the screen the brighter the laser beam appears The laser pointer works best y DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM LASER DIODE Wavelength 670nm in an environment where ambient lighting can Max Output 1mW CLASS II LASER PRODUCT be controlled NOTE Leave batteries in the wired remote keypad for the C key to work Most of the controls for the projector are accessed from within the menuj Main Menu projector s menu system There are _ Size and Position several groups of related functions Image Settings with each group selectable from the Channel Setup Main menu as shown at right Press Configuration at any time to display this Main Lamp menu Status PIP and Switching SONOARwWh On the remote keypad either enter the number corresponding to the function menu you wish to access such as 2 for the Image Settings menu or use the A keys on any keypad to highlight the desired option then press The corresponding function menu or pull down list of further options will then appear Test Pattern Off v With a function menu displayed navigate in a similar manner enter a menu option number for any numbered option or use the A keys to highlight the desired option and then press E Enter Extra long menus have a scroll bar on the right use the arrow keys to access the remainder of the menu Locked items or items that do not pertain to the current action or condition app
38. cm Centimeters cm TD 1 8655 x W 8 1977 90 Where 92 W image width cm 103 NOTE The TD formula is provided in 114 centimeters but the chart shows values 125 in cm and inches for easy reference Make sure 136 you are using the correct unit of measure when 447 calculating throw distance 158 169 180 191 202 213 224 235 246 258 269 291 302 313 324 335 346 357 368 379 390 401 412 423 434 445 456 467 478 489 500 511 522 533 544 955 566 577 588 599 610 621 632 643 650 D 4 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHIKISTIE Appendix D Throw Distance 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 1 8 2 5 1 Zoom Lens Image Diagonal Image Width W Throw Distance TD Centimeters cm 3 MINIMUM ZOOM Throw Distance Formula TD 2 0424 x W 74 131 Where W image width cm NOTE The TD formula is provided in centimeters but the chart shows values in cm and inches for easy reference Make sure you are using the correct unit of measure when calculating throw distance D 5 CHIKISTIE Appendix D Throw Distance 1 8 2 5 1 Zoom Lens MAXIMUM ZOOM Image Diagonal Image Width W Throw Distance TD Throw Distance Formula TD 2 6076 x W 16 638 Where W image width cm NOTE The TD formula is provided in centimeters but the chart shows values in cm and inches for easy reference Make sure you are using the correct unit of measure when calculating throw distance
39. keys down for continuous adjustment movement in one direction In serial networks pause briefly between adjustments to ensure that more distant projectors can keep up with the commands e Ifyou press a key while the projector is still responding to the previous action such as during power up the second key press may not take effect Keypad Commands P Specific keypad commands are explained below 4 Power ON OFF Press and hold C for two seconds or press twice quickly to toggle the projector on or off with a single keystroke Or press and release followed immediately by CA on or Cv off to guarantee the correct toggle useful if you are unsure of the present state NOTES 1 After powering down the lamp cooling fan remains on for approximately five minutes to cool the lamp 2 It is a good idea to avoid turning a projector back on until it has been off for a few minutes Hot re strikes of the lamp may reduce lamp life Test Press to step forward through all internal test patterns and this will eventually lead you to the current input If you presse and then cycle by using the CO and right arrow keys you ll be cycling in either direction through the test patterns only no input uo Auto Press to initiate an automated process in which the projector optimizes critical display parameters such as size position pixel tracking etc for the current source These parameters are listed in Table 3 1 An Auto Setu
40. out NOTE Jf using Peak Detector with PIP both images must have the same color space Level Detector The Level Detector checkbox enables specific thresholds for blacks and whites input levels that fall below a specified Level Value see below are displayed as black and all others are displayed as white It aids in Odd Pixel Adjustment To use Enable Level Detector and display a continuous grayscale Set Level Value to near black such as 200 Adjust Offsets to minimize area of black stripe Set Level Value to near white such as 800 Adjust Gains to minimize area of white stripe Ae a Level Value Level Value defines the value to be used by the Level Detector in recognizing blacks and whites See Level Detector above 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 3 49 Section 3 Operation CHRISTIE System Configuration gt OPTIONAL INPUT MODULES 3 50 Aspect Ratio Overlay Selecting this option with a checkmark will overlay a number of common aspect ratio boxes on top of the source image This is very helpful during the setup of the projector and can be turned off after desired specifications have been achieved LiteLOC Calibration NOTES 1 LiteLOC Calibration takes up to two minutes 2 For best results allow the projector to warm up for 15 minutes prior to calibration LiteLOC Calibration defines the range of power needed to maintain lamp brightness Select Calibrate LiteLOC for cal
41. primarily in Europe China and some South American and African countries The smallest discernible element of data from a computer generated image The phase of the pixel sampling clock relative to incoming data The frequency of the pixel sampling clock indicated by the number of pixels per line The projector is at presentation level when an image from a source is displayed without the presence of a slide bar menu pull down list or error message The distance between the projector s front feet centers and the screen Also called Throw Distance The type of code format called A or B utilized by the remote keypad s The default protocol set at manufacture is Protocol A By using two different keypad protocols adjacent projectors can be controlled independently with their remote IR keypads A selectable menu item that unfolds into a list of options pertaining to it A manufacturer of a digital video recorder player server QuBit frequently used for providing digital cinema data QuVis image compression uses a proprietary technology called Quality Priority Encoding based on wavelets in which the user selects a quality level based on signal to noise ratio The data rate varies to efficiently maintain that quality level Frames are coded individually A translucent panel for screen projection Incident light travels through the incident surface of a rear screen and forms an image on the other surface The a
42. recommended by Christie Use of others may result in the risk of fire shock or personal injury Use only an AC power cord recommended by Christie Do not attempt operation if the AC supply and cord are not within the specified voltage and power range 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHIKISTIE Section 4 Maintenance Do not set or rest items on the power cord Place the projector in an area where the projector cord cannot be abused or damaged by persons walking on it or by objects rolling over it Operate the projector at the specified voltage only 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 an outlet contact an electrician to have the outlet replaced Do not defeat the safety purpose of this grounding type plug Ventilation Slots and vents in the projector provide ventilation Never block or cover these openings This ensures reliable operation of the projector and prevents overheating Do not place the projector over a radiator or heat register The projector should not be placed in an enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided Do not insert objects into the ventilation openings of the projector They may touch dangerous voltages or short out components resulting in a fire or shock hazard Do not spill liquids of any kind i
43. reset the lamp timer The timer will now begin to log time for the new lamp Lam Lamp Hours 147 Lamp S N 123456789 1 Lamp Message v 2 Lamp Limit 1000 3 Lamp Mode Power y 4 Power 5000 5 Intensity 0 6 Optical Aperture 3 bie aha A a Lamp History 7 Lamp History Lamp History S N Hours 8 Change Lamp __________p LampS N __ 5679 1001 and resets Lamp 1234 0 Hours to 0 IMPORTANT If you neglect to enter a serial number the lamp timer will not reset to 0 and will therefore be inaccurate The lamp life limit may then expire prematurely Side Filter large Front Filter small 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 4 9 Section 4 Maintenance CHRISTIE Filter Replacement gt The two filters located at the front and left side of the projector should be replaced Procedure whenever the lamp is replaced If you are working in an extremely dusty environment you may want to replace the filters sooner Use the filters provided in the Christie approved Lamp and Filter Kit for your specific projector model 1 TURN OFF THE PROJECTOR COOL and UNPLUG Before removing or installing a filter turn off the projector and allow it to cool for five minutes before unplugging 2 REMOVE FILTER ACCESS PANELS Loosen the captive screw s on the filter access panels using a 2 Phillips screwdriver Front access panel located to the left of the lens one screw Left
44. screens whenever possible the optical performance of such screens demands minimal image offset thus projectors must be located very close to one another Edge blending software controls are located in the two page Edge Blending submenu access via Configuration menu then go to the Geometry and Color menu and select Edge Blending The More option opens the second page of the Edge Blending submenu Main Functions Use Edge Blending controls to set the precise width shape and midpoint you need to blend overlapping edges together smoothly 3 65 Section 3 Operation CHRISTIE e Blend Width determines how much area is used for blending along an overlapping edge Slide bar values represent the number of eight pixel steps used for the blend For example a setting of eight creates a blended edge 24 pixels wide A setting of 0 signifies no blending For best results in most applications use a blend width of 16 48 steps 128 384 pixels Ranges 0 80 horizontal 0 60 vertical NOTE Simulation shown darker for printed page Shape 50 Shape 80 e Blend Shape determines the rate of roll off across the blend width 1 e how quickly the white levels across the blend change from light and dark Increasing the Blend Shape setting accelerates the rate of change at both extremes so that less of the region appears mid gray see Figure 3 19 Decreasing the Blend Shape setting slows the rate of change so that more of the reg
45. 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 A 3 Appendix A Glossary CHKISTIE Input Input Signal Interface Interlace Keypad Keystone Lamp Flicker Linearity Line of Best Viewing LiteLOC Loopthrough Loopthru Lumen Luminance Lux A 4 gt A physical connection route for a source signal described by a two digit number representing 1 its switcher projector location and 2 its slot in the switcher projector Signal sent from a source device to the projector A device such as the Serial Digital Input Module that accepts an input signal for display by the projector 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 field rate is too low the image may flicker depending on the image content A small push button device for controlling most projector settings and operation For more information refer to 3 3 Using the Keypad A distortion of the image that occurs when the top and bottom borders of the image are unequal in length Side borders both slant in or out producing a keyhole shaped image It is caused when the screen and lens surface are not parallel or in X models by poor Keystone adjustment As the lamp ages the shape of two anodes may changes from two points t
46. signal Power down the projector and disconnect from AC Then plug in again and power up as usual Colors in the display are inaccurate 1 Try Auto Setup 2 The color tint color space color temperature and or other settings may require adjustment 3 Ensure signal connections are correct Ensure the proper channel for this source is being used Values in Color Saturation slide bars vary over time 1 Once defined Color Saturation slide bar values fluctuate over time and will likely be different upon subsequent visits to this menu This is normal and should be ignored as these changes do not redefine the x y coordinates or color gamut The display is not rectangular 1 Check leveling of the projector Ensure the lens surface and screen are as parallel to each other as possible 2 Is the vertical offset correct Adjust as necessary using the vertical offset knob 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHRISTIE Section 5 Troubleshooting Symptom gt The display is noisy CAUSE REMEDY 1 Display adjustment at your input source may be required Adjust pixel tracking phase and filter Noise is particularly common on YPbPr signals from a DVD player If using a PC source adjust using a high frequency test pattern with one pixel on off throughout 2 The video input may not be terminated Ensure the video input is terminated 75Q If it is the last connection in a loop through chain the video input should be
47. sync and separate H amp V syncs NOTE Depending on your source you may need a custom adapter cable with BNC connectors at the projector end and a different type of connector at the other such as a 15 pin D connector for some computer sources Contact your dealer for details Connect the SYNC BNC input s first Then connect the red green and blue source outputs to the RED GREEN and BLUE BNCs on the INPUT 1 panel If the source uses sync on green only the red green and blue connections are required If the source provides a composite sync output connect it to the SYNC input labeled HOR COMP If the source provides separate horizontal and vertical sync outputs connect horizontal sync to the SYNC input labeled HOR COMP and connect vertical sync to SYNC input labeled VERT See Figure 2 7 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHIKISTIE Section 2 Installation and Setu YPbPr Signals gt COMPONENT VIDEO 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 RS232 IN RS422 Input 1 s eecece esooo ep syne an eo J eooo w Ne Input 4 Input 3 Ini npu uta Red Green Blue or RS232 OUT GPIO Remote Ethernet S Video Video omp lo ooo o A Abe bewi bee oe a O eeoe 0000 ees BNC V pN uh u u ta L eonneciors RZ ISS Input 6 Option 2 Ny RGB and Sync signals from source Figure 2 7 Connecting RGB and Sync NOTES 1 f for some reason the projector fails
48. the image according to the orientation of your projector If the setting is incorrect projected images will be reversed and or upside down Reserved No function Auto Power up Enter a checkmark to enable the projector to automatically power up after losing power due to a power failure or due to unplugging the projector during operation Note that unsaved display adjustments may be lost Set Date amp Time Enter read the current year month day and hour minute second Changes here reset the projector s real time clock 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 3 37 Section 3 Operation CHRISTIE Menu Preferences SUBMENU Adjust the appearance content Menu Preferences and or location of on screen Larae Menu Font menus and messages Menu Location 4 3 Top Left_ 7 Horizontal Shift 261 Vertical Shift 204 Display Channel List Display Slidebars Display Error Messages All v Splash Screen Setup Always on v LARGE MENU FONT Enter a checkmark to enlarge menus and their text You may have to adjust Menu Location to accommodate the increased menu area r D o E S MENU LOCATION Use the pull down list to choose a pre defined default or customized location for the display of all on screen menus To create a custom menu location quickly choose a preset that is closest to the desired location Then adjust Horizontal Shift and Vertical Shift slide bars
49. this slide bar only if the Mirage 3D Stereo Sync Cable is connected between the projector s GPIO port and a server Slide bar values indicate the number of lines that are delayed FRAME LOCK ENABLE This option allows the projector to control the output frame timing based on the input signal The locked option forces if possible the output image to be phase locked to the input frames Rate Matched means that the output runs at close to the input frequency but isn t locked to it so the output will drift in phase relative to the output Free Run forces the output to run at a 60Hz frame rate NOTE 1 See separate Using 3D in Mirage manual provided for additional information 3 35 Section 3 Operation CHKISTIE WARP LATENCY Matrix models only Requires optional ChristieTWIST module See ChristieTWIST User s Manual provided with the module Advanced Image Settings continued SUBMENU MOTION FILTER This control is most useful for smoothing out moving images from interlaced sources In most cases the proper Motion Filter setting is automatically determined according to the type of incoming source X 5 sia signal However if your source is jittery and or tearing you may wish 3 Motion to force a setting to ensure stable processing for this source if 4 Film desired override the default Auto setting by selecting the appropriate motion filter 1 AUTO The projector will automatically use the correct moti
50. time in the Advanced Image Settings menu Figure 3 10 CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram without Yellow Notch Filter 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 3 45 Section 3 Operation CHRISTIE NOTE Keep new x y coordinates within the original color gamut triangle shown here PROCEDURE FOR X Y ADJUSTMENTS See 3 10 Using Multiple Projectors COLOR SATURATION Use this submenu if you do not have specific color coordinates in mind and will simply Color Saturation 1 Select Color Adjustment User 4 2 Color Temperature 6521 EEE judge color performance by eye or meter Like the Color Adjustment by X Y 3 _ Red Color Adjustment submenu each color control actually a Eeen Corese i 5 Blue Color Adjustment defines new x y coordinates for that 6 White Color Adjustment color and changes its hue it is just a different interface Auto Color Enable _ 8 Color Enable _White M 9 Copy From Color Temperature y Adjust the hue of each primary color red green blue and white by using 0 Lamp more or less of it in relation to the other colors NOTE A Color Saturation adjustment defines the corresponding x y coordinates shown in the Color Adjustment by X Y submenu These x y coordinates will remain stable for this User gamut until they are changed again via either menu Values displayed in the Color Saturation menu however will likely fluctuate as you use the projector and will be different when
51. to recognize a signal as an RGB signal specify this Color Space option within the Image Settings menu See 3 5 Adjusting the Image 2 To connect YPbPr signals such as from DVDs or analog HDTV sources to INPUT 1 use the red green and blue BNCs as described in YPbPr Signals below Connect a YPbPr signal component video to INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 as shown in Figure 2 8 NOTES 1 Jf for some reason the projector fails to recognize a YPbPr signal specify this Color Space option within the Image Settings menu See 3 5 Adjusting the Image 2 Do not connect digital component signals known as YCbCr to INPUT 1 Install an appropriate optional module in INPUT 5 or INPUT 6 for this RS232 IN E E ac0ee Input4 Input 3 input 2 Green Blue RS232 OUT Remote Ethernet S Video Video j i l es ZO ZB ZA C fe 7 oo lo PN gip mga Q Q O ee O OO O E Og OU Input 6 Option 2 Signals from YPbPr To YPbPr source source Figure 2 8 Connecting YPbPr sources 2 13 Section 2 Installation and Setu CHIKISTIE Composite and S Video gt 2 14 INPUT 3 and INPUT 4 provide simultaneous connection of both a composite video source INPUT 3 and an S Video source INPUT 4 See Figure 2 9 RS232 IN RS422 am a a pe eeee eoe050c Input 2 Green BI H l c Red ue or t om Ne AAA ZAA ZN VAAN OoOoOoO SZ NSIS X7 Q7 PS m Sy
52. units together and control the group with a single keypad or a computer controller connected to the first projector In such a network you can choose to broadcast commands to the entire group or use the Proj key as desired to limit responses to an individual projector Alternatively you may want to add projectors to a hub on an Ethernet network See 2 4 Connecting Communications for full routing details NOTE Refer back to 3 6 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls for complete information about communicating with multiple projectors Matching Colors gt Ina multiple projector wall you will likely want to precisely match color and intensity In Multiple Screens from image to image so that the full wall is as uniform as possible This matching is typically done in conjunction with brightness uniformity and edge blending Preliminary Calibration As a final part of the manufacturing process all primary colors in the projector are precisely set to pre established values to ensure that overall color performance is optimized and is as accurate as possible Upon installation at a site however lighting and other environmental factors may slightly change how these colors appear on your screen While the change is negligible in most cases you may prefer to recover the originally intended color performance before trying to match colors from several projectors Or you may be renting a projector in which the colors were corrected for
53. using gamma in the main Image Settings menu 2 Some graphic material will look best with the video setting while some video material is best with the graphic setting SELECT COLOR ADJUSTMENT In Select Color Adjustment 1 Max Drives choose an overall color palette for all images The Max 2 Color Temperature Drives factory default simply drives all three colors at their gt 3 SD Video maximum level so that they are fully on and cannot be 4 HD Video changed The two other pre defined color adjustment 5 User 1 choices SD Video and HD Video apply a color gamut 6 User 2 optimized for video sources standard or high definition 7 User 3 Alternatively you can specify a color temperature This 8 User 4 enables the adjacent Color Temperature slide bar and applies its current setting default 6500K If none of the pre defined Select Color Adjustment options or color temperatures suits your application select one of four color gamuts previously defined by a user User 1 2 3 4 A User option applies a customized color performance in which the user has 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHKISTIE Section 3 Operation precisely set the hue and intensity of each color component in the Color Adjustment by X Y or Color Saturation submenus It is most often needed with multiple projector applications Select the color adjustment producing the best color accuracy for your application and installation To c
54. using the correct unit of 149 1 i 129 9 Be 152 5 Be measurement when calculating throw 155 8 3958 1358 3450 1593 4046 disignce 162 6 413 0 141 7 360 0 166 0 421 8 169 4 430 3 147 6 375 0 172 8 438 9 176 2 447 5 153 5 390 0 179 6 456 1 182 9 464 7 159 4 405 0 186 3 473 3 189 7 481 9 165 4 420 0 193 1 490 5 196 5 499 1 171 3 435 0 199 9 507 6 203 3 516 3 177 2 450 0 206 6 524 8 210 0 533 5 183 1 465 0 213 4 542 0 216 8 550 7 189 0 480 0 220 1 559 2 223 6 567 9 194 9 495 0 226 9 576 3 230 4 585 1 200 8 510 0 233 7 593 5 237 1 602 4 206 7 525 0 240 4 610 7 243 9 619 6 212 6 540 0 247 2 627 9 250 7 636 8 218 5 555 0 253 9 645 0 257 5 654 0 224 4 570 0 260 7 662 2 264 3 671 2 230 3 585 0 267 5 679 4 271 0 688 4 236 2 600 0 274 2 696 6 277 8 705 6 242 1 615 0 281 0 713 7 284 6 722 8 248 0 630 0 287 8 730 9 291 4 740 0 253 9 645 0 294 5 748 1 298 1 757 2 259 8 660 0 301 3 765 3 304 9 774 5 265 7 675 0 308 0 782 4 311 7 791 7 271 7 690 0 314 8 799 6 318 5 808 9 277 6 705 0 321 6 816 8 325 2 826 1 283 5 720 0 328 3 834 0 332 0 843 3 289 4 735 0 335 1 851 1 338 8 860 5 295 3 750 0 341 9 868 3 345 6 877 7 301 2 765 0 348 6 885 5 352 3 894 9 307 1 780 0 355 4 902 7 359 1 912 1 313 0 795 0 362 1 919 8 365 9 929 3 318 9 810 0 368 9 937 0 372 7 946 6 324 8 825 0 375 7 954 2 379 4 963 8 330 7 840 0 382 4 971 4 386 2 981 0 336 6 855 0 389 2 988 5 393 0 998 2 342 5 870 0 395 9 1005 7 399 8 1015 4 348 4 885 0 402 7 1022 9 406 5 1032 6 354
55. you return to this menu at some point in the future These floating changes do not affect the x y coordinates or gamut 3 46 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHKISTIE Section 3 Operation System Configuration gt DIAGNOSTICS CALIBRATION 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 Black Level Blending SUBMENU Black Level Blending is a feature that eliminates the differences between black levels when edge blending multiple projectors The Black Level Blending submenu provides many controls to allow the edges of adjacent images to be smoothly overlapped creating a seamless image Edge blending smoothes white levels and if edge blending is not in use Black Level Blending is disabled Black Level Blending provides a simple solution for uneven black levels without the need for external hardware by matching up black level hues with a target area hue the intersection of the center lines and adjusting the overlaps edges surrounding the target area NOTES 1 Refer to section 3 10 Using Multiple Projectors for additional information 2 There is a centerline both horizontal and vertical in the Black Level Blending test pattern The intersection of these lines is the true center of the projector s display area 3 Adjust white levels before adjusting black levels 4 Blinders are recommended for fixed installations Default Color Adjustments SUBMENU Refer to System Configuration Geometry and Color Color Adjustments by X
56. your displayed image All source connections are made to the input panel located at the back of the projector Connect RGB or YPbPr sources to INPUT 1 analog or digital display signals to INPUT 2 composite video to INPUT 3 and S video to INPUT 4 Any of the available optional modules can be installed in INPUT 5 and or INPUT 6 There is no status display on the input panel The only status display is part of the built in keypad located at the rear of the projector There are numerous air vents located around the projector It is important these vents remain unobstructed Adequate airflow through the projector will prevent it from overheating The two IR sensors located on the projector receive transmissions from the IR remote from up to 100 feet away It is important to keep the transmission path to these sensors unobstructed for uninterrupted communications with the projector The front IR sensor is located next to the projector s nameplate and the rear IR sensor is located at the back of the projector just above the status LED display The lamp door is located at the back of the projector which provides easy access to the lamp module for replacement See Section 4 for lamp replacement procedures 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHKISTIE Section 3 Operation SS gt 3 2 Using the Remote or Built In Keypad AN Laser radiation is emitted from the laser diode in the remote Do not look directly into the beam of the remote K
57. 0 1275 1245 7 3164 0 582 7 1480 1 507 9 1290 1260 2 3200 9 989 5 1497 3 513 8 1305 1274 7 3237 8 996 3 1514 5 519 7 1320 1289 2 3274 7 603 0 1531 7 525 6 1335 1303 8 3311 5 609 8 1548 9 531 5 1350 1318 3 3348 4 616 6 1566 1 537 4 1365 1332 8 3385 3 623 4 1583 3 543 3 1380 1347 3 3422 2 630 1 1600 5 549 2 1395 1361 8 3459 1 636 9 1617 8 555 1 1410 1376 4 3496 0 643 7 1635 0 561 0 1425 1390 9 3532 9 650 5 1652 2 566 9 1440 1405 4 3569 7 657 2 1669 4 572 8 1455 1419 9 3606 6 664 0 1686 6 578 7 1470 1434 5 3643 5 670 8 1703 8 584 6 1485 1449 0 3680 4 677 6 1721 0 590 6 1500 1463 5 3717 3 684 3 1738 2 596 5 1515 1478 0 3754 2 691 1 1755 4 602 4 1530 1492 5 3791 0 697 9 1772 6 608 3 1545 1507 1 3827 9 704 7 1789 9 614 2 1560 1521 6 3864 8 711 4 1807 1 620 1 1575 1536 1 3901 7 718 2 1824 3 626 0 1590 1550 6 3938 6 725 0 1841 5 631 9 1605 1565 1 3975 5 731 8 1858 7 637 8 1620 1579 7 4012 4 738 5 1875 9 643 7 1635 1594 2 4049 2 745 3 1893 1 649 6 1650 1608 7 4086 1 752 1 1910 3 655 5 1665 1623 2 4123 0 758 9 1927 5 661 4 1680 1637 8 4159 9 765 6 1944 7 667 3 1695 1652 3 4196 8 772 4 1962 0 673 2 1710 1666 8 4233 7 7179 2 1979 2 679 1 1725 1681 3 4270 6 786 0 1996 4 685 0 1740 1695 8 4307 4 792 8 2013 6 690 9 1755 1710 4 4344 3 799 5 2030 8 696 9 1770 1724 9 4381 2 806 3 2048 0 702 8 1785 1739 4 4418 1 813 1 2065 2 708 7 1800 1753 9 4455 0 821 2 2085 9 715 7 1818 1771 4 4499 2 D 22 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHRISTIE Appendix D Throw Distan
58. 0 2993 3 7602 9 503 7 1279 3 439 0 1115 3033 9 7706 2 510 4 1296 5 444 9 1130 3074 6 7809 5 517 2 1313 7 450 8 1145 3115 3 7912 8 523 1 1328 6 455 9 1158 3150 5 8002 3 D 28 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 Appendix E System Integration The GPIO General Purpose Input Output connector located on the input panel provides a flexible method of interfacing a wide range of external I O devices to the projector There are seven GIO pins available on the nine pin D Sub GPIO connector which are configurable via RS232 commands The other two pins are reserved for ground and power see table below for pin identification GPIO Pins The serial cable required for connecting the external device to the projector s GPIO connector whether it s a standard serial cable or a custom one must be compatible with the external device Configuring the GPIO The GPIO connector can be configured to automate any number of events using the serial command code GIO Each pin is defined as either an input or output depending on the desired outcome In general configure the pin as an input if you want the projector to respond to something the external device does and as an output if you want the external device to respond to an action taken by the projector For example configure the pin as an output if you want the lighting in a room to automatically dim when the projector is turned on By using the GIO command you can also set the state of each pi
59. 0 747 7 1899 3 625 6 1589 1 545 3 1385 755 9 1920 0 632 4 1606 3 551 2 1400 764 1 1940 7 639 2 1623 5 557 1 1415 7172 2 1961 5 645 9 1640 7 563 0 1430 780 4 1982 2 652 7 1657 9 568 9 1445 788 6 2003 0 659 5 1675 1 574 8 1460 796 7 2023 7 666 3 1692 3 580 7 1475 804 9 2044 5 673 0 1709 5 586 6 1490 813 1 2065 2 679 8 1726 8 592 5 1505 821 2 2086 0 686 6 1744 0 598 4 1520 829 4 2106 7 693 4 1761 2 604 3 1535 837 6 2127 5 700 2 1778 4 610 2 1550 845 7 2148 2 706 9 1795 6 616 1 1565 853 9 2168 9 710 1 1803 6 618 9 1572 857 7 2178 6 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 D 15 Appendix D Throw Distance CHRISTIE 1 38 1 84 zoom Image Image Width Throw Diagonal W Distance TD MAXIMUM ZOOM Throw Distance Formula Inch cm inch em inch 94 9 240 9 82 7 210 0 157 2 399 3 101 6 258 2 88 6 225 0 168 3 427 6 108 4 275 4 94 5 240 0 179 5 455 8 115 2 292 6 100 4 255 0 190 6 484 1 122 0 309 8 106 3 270 0 201 7 512 3 128 7 327 0 112 2 285 0 212 8 540 6 135 5 344 2 118 1 300 0 224 0 568 9 142 3 361 4 124 0 315 0 235 1 597 1 149 1 378 6 129 9 330 0 246 2 625 4 155 8 395 8 135 8 345 0 257 3 653 6 162 6 413 0 141 7 360 0 268 5 681 9 169 4 430 3 147 6 375 0 279 6 710 2 176 2 447 5 153 5 390 0 290 7 738 4 182 9 464 7 159 4 405 0 301 8 766 7 189 7 481 9 165 4 420 0 313 0 794 9 196 5 499 1 171 3 435 0 324 1 823 2 203 3 516 3 177 2 450 0 335 2 851 5 210 0 533 5 183 1 465 0 346 3 879 7 216 8 550 7 189 0 480 0 357 5 908 0 223 6 567
60. 045 1 2654 6 295 9 751 5 257 9 655 1069 4 2 16 3 302 6 768 7 263 8 670 1093 7 2778 0 309 4 785 9 269 7 685 1118 0 2839 7 316 2 803 1 275 6 700 1142 3 2901 4 323 0 820 4 281 5 715 1166 6 2963 0 329 7 837 6 287 4 730 1190 8 3024 7 336 5 854 8 293 3 745 1215 1 3086 4 343 3 872 0 299 2 760 1239 4 3148 1 350 1 889 2 305 1 7715 1263 7 3209 8 356 9 906 4 311 0 790 1288 0 3271 4 363 6 923 6 316 9 805 1312 3 3333 1 370 4 940 8 322 8 820 1336 5 3394 8 377 2 958 0 328 7 835 1360 8 3456 5 384 0 975 2 334 6 850 1385 1 3518 2 390 7 992 5 340 6 865 1409 4 3579 8 397 5 1009 7 346 5 880 1433 7 3641 5 404 3 1026 9 352 4 895 1458 0 3703 2 411 1 1044 1 358 3 910 1482 2 3764 9 417 8 1061 3 364 2 925 1506 5 3826 6 424 6 1078 5 370 1 940 1530 8 3888 2 431 4 1095 7 376 0 955 1555 1 3949 9 438 2 1112 9 381 9 970 1579 4 4011 6 444 9 1130 1 387 8 985 1603 7 4073 3 451 7 1147 3 393 7 1000 1627 9 4135 0 458 5 1164 6 399 6 1015 1652 2 4196 6 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 D 23 Appendix D Throw Distance CHKISTIE 465 3 1181 8 405 5 1030 1676 5 4258 3 472 0 1199 0 411 4 1045 1700 8 4320 0 478 8 1216 2 417 3 1060 1725 1 4381 7 485 6 1233 4 423 2 1075 1749 4 4443 4 491 9 1249 5 428 7 1089 1772 0 4500 9 D 24 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHRISTIE Appendix D Throw Distance 4 15 6 74 Zoom Image Width Throw Distance W TD inch cm inch em inch cm MINIMUM ZOOM Throw Distance Formula 130 1 330 4 113 4 288 473 4 1202 4 TD
61. 1 04 07 Appendix F Optional Input Modules RGB500 Input Module 38 804606 xx RGB400BA Input Module 38 8046 10 xx 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 There are many optional input modules and accessories currently available for this projector Contact your dealer for a complete and up to date listing The RGB500 Input Module may be installed in this projector a Marquee Signal Switcher or a Marquee Case Power Supply The module receives analog RGB input signals from computers or other RGB source devices B SYNE BLUE HOR COMP AUDIO IN RGB INPUT MODULE 801001 RGB500 Features e Accepts 3 4 or 5 wire RGB video sync on green composite sync or separate horizontal and vertical sync up to 500 MHz bandwidth e Accepts YPbPr composite on green and Y C on red blue e BNC connectors for RGB signal inputs NOTE The audio connectors are not functional The RGB400 Buffered Amplifier Input Module may be installed in this projector in a Marquee Signal Switcher or in a Marquee Case Power Supply Connect three four or five wire RGB video signals of up to 400 MHz bandwidth signals typically produced by high resolution computer or workstations The buffering capability of the module enables the incoming signal to be sent to a remote destination Inputs are 75Q terminated sc on GREEN BLUE HOR COMP VERT if SNK JN L WEY Wee AUDIO IN RGB INPUT MODULE 801001 RGB400BA Features
62. 2 Lamp do i 2 screws j Cio Y H U Figure 4 2 Open Lamp Door 4 RELEASE THE LAMP LOCK Pull out and turn the lamp lock lever which is located to the left of the lamp module and turn it 1 4 turn counter clockwise to the unlock position See Figure 4 3 Figure 4 3 Release the Lamp Lock 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 4 7 Section 4 Maintenance C HKISTIE 5 REMOVE THE LAMP MODULE Firmly grasp the lamp by its housing only and pull it straight out lamp slides along guides until it is free See Figure 4 4 Discard the lamp using safe disposal recycling practices dj Handle lamp by housing only Figure 4 4 Remove Lamp Module 6 INSERT THE NEW LAMP MODULE Align the new lamp with the top and bottom guides on the left side of the lamp compartment see Figure 4 5 Slide the lamp all the way in a slightly harder push may be required right at the end to ensure it s fully seated into the terminal block NOTE The lamp module must make full contact with the terminal bl
63. 208 6 757 9 1925 3103 5 7883 0 876 3 2225 8 763 8 1940 3127 6 7944 2 882 6 2241 9 769 3 1954 3150 1 8001 3 D 26 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHRISTIE Appendix D Throw Distance 4 15 6 74 Zoom Image Diagonal Image Width W TD inch cm inch em inch cm MAXIMUM ZOOM Throw Distance Formula 76 8 195 0 66 9 170 471 6 1198 0 TD 6 887 x W 10 70 83 6 212 3 72 8 185 512 3 1301 3 Where W image width inch 90 3 229 5 78 7 200 553 0 1404 6 97 1 246 7 84 6 215 593 7 1507 9 NOTE The TD formula is provided in 103 9 263 9 90 6 230 634 3 1611 2 inches but the chart shows values in cm and inches for easy reference 110 7 281 1 96 5 245 675 0 1714 5 Make sure you are en g the correct 117 4 1298 377 102 4 260 715 7 PASIS unit of measurement when calculating 124 2 315 5 108 3 275 756 3 1921 1 throw distance 131 0 332 7 114 2 290 797 0 2024 4 137 8 349 9 120 1 305 837 7 2127 7 144 5 367 2 126 0 320 878 4 2231 0 151 3 384 4 131 9 335 919 0 2334 3 158 1 401 6 137 8 350 959 7 2437 6 164 9 418 8 143 7 365 1000 4 2540 9 171 7 436 0 149 6 380 1041 0 2644 2 178 4 453 2 155 5 395 1081 7 2747 5 185 2 470 4 161 4 410 1122 4 2850 8 192 0 487 6 167 3 425 1163 1 2954 2 198 8 504 8 173 2 440 1203 7 3057 5 205 5 522 0 179 1 455 1244 4 3160 8 212 3 539 3 185 0 470 1285 1 3264 1 219 1 556 5 190 9 485 1325 7 3367 4 225 9 573 7 196 9 500 1366 4 3470 7 232 6 590 9 202 8 515 1407 1 3574 0 239 4 608 1 208 7 530 1447 8
64. 22 2 No 60950 1 03 1 edition IEC 60950 1 2001 CCC China Compulsory Certification FDA approval for laser in IR remote keypad EMC Emissions FCC CFR47 Part 15 Subpart B Class A Unintentional Radiation CISPR 22 1997 EN55022 1998 Radio disturbance characteristics for ITE CCC China Compulsory Certification EMC Immunity CISPR 24 EN55024 1998 all parts of immunity characteristics for ITE CCC China Compulsory Certification Operating Environment gt Temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Humidity 20 to 80 non condensing Altitude 0 3000 meters Non Operating gt Temperature 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 149 F Environment Humidity non condensing 0 to 95 Standard Components gt IR keypad includes two 1 5V AA batteries and a mini stereo cable for conversion to wired Line Cord User s Manual 3D Stereo Sync Cable Mirage products only Optional Accessories gt Wired remote keypad e Ethernet RS 232 and RS 422 communication cables e Two way remote controller KoRE Librarian for downloading new software e Remote IR sensor e Ceiling Mount e Ceiling Mount Extension Stacking Frame e Service Manual 6 6 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHRISTIE Section 6 Specifications Lenses SXGA HD 0 73 1 fixed 38 809088 01 0 67 1 fixed 104 110101 01 1 2 1 fixed 1m 3m 38 8098093 01 1 1 1 fixed FP 104 111101 01 1 2 1 fixed 3m 15m 38 809095 01 1 1 1 fixed RP 104 116101 01 1 45 1 8 1 zoom
65. 3 60 Submenu 3 43 Broadcast Key 3 41 Broadcasting 3 9 Built in Keypad 3 1 C Cables Serial Communication C 1 Ceiling Mount 2 11 Channel Locked 3 19 Name 3 18 Number 3 15 3 19 Signal Type 3 16 Channel Copy Delete 3 17 Channel Edit Menu 3 18 Channel Key 3 6 3 15 Channel Selection 3 15 Channel Setup Menu 3 16 And Enter Key 3 17 And Function Key 3 17 Channels Creating Automatically 3 15 Creating in Channel Setup Menu 3 17 3 18 Definition of 3 14 Deleting in Channel Setup Menu 3 17 Checkbox Toggles 3 12 ChristieNET See Communications ChristieNET Clamp Tip 3 30 Color Adjustment 3 32 3 43 Color Saturation Submenu 3 45 XY Submenu 3 44 Color Enable 3 47 Color Matching 3 57 Color Space Selecting 3 26 Color Temperature 3 33 Communications ASCII Messaging 3 68 ChristieNET 3 68 Ethernet 3 68 Remote Control of Projector 3 68 Submenu 3 38 Component Video 2 13 Composite Video Connection 2 14 Configuration Menu 3 36 Appendix G Index CHKISTIE F 2 Contrast Key 3 7 3 25 Custom Sizing 3 20 D Dark Interval 3 34 Date and Time Setting 3 37 Decoder AGC Enabling 3 27 Decoder Luma Delay 3 28 Detail Threshold 3 36 Diagnostics and Calibration Submenu 3 46 Display Channel List 3 37 Error Messages 3 38 Slidebars 3 38 DVI 2 14 E Edge Blending 3 43 Description 3 64 How Blends are Used 3 64 Main functions 3 64 Procedure 3 66 Enter Key 3 9 Error Messa
66. 3 8 1762 4 325 2 826 1 283 5 720 708 4 1799 3 332 0 843 3 289 4 735 722 9 1836 1 338 8 860 5 295 3 750 737 4 1873 0 345 6 877 7 301 2 765 751 9 1909 9 352 3 894 9 307 1 780 766 5 1946 8 359 1 912 1 313 0 795 781 0 1983 7 365 9 929 3 318 9 810 795 5 2020 6 372 7 946 6 324 8 825 810 0 2057 5 379 4 963 8 330 7 840 824 5 2094 3 386 2 981 0 336 6 855 839 1 2131 2 393 0 998 2 342 5 870 853 6 2168 1 399 8 1015 4 348 4 885 868 1 2205 0 406 5 1032 6 354 3 900 882 6 2241 9 413 3 1049 8 360 2 915 897 2 2278 8 420 1 1067 0 366 1 930 911 7 2315 6 426 9 1084 2 372 0 945 926 2 2352 5 433 6 1101 5 378 0 960 940 7 2389 4 440 4 1118 7 383 9 975 955 2 2426 3 447 2 1135 9 389 8 990 969 8 2463 2 454 0 1153 1 395 7 1005 984 3 2500 1 460 7 1170 3 401 6 1020 998 8 2537 0 467 5 1187 5 407 5 1035 1013 3 2573 8 474 3 1204 7 413 4 1050 1027 8 2610 7 481 1 1221 9 419 3 1065 1042 4 2647 6 487 8 1239 1 425 2 1080 1056 9 2684 5 494 6 1256 3 431 1 1095 1071 4 2721 4 501 4 1273 6 437 0 1110 1085 9 2758 3 508 2 1290 8 442 9 1125 1100 5 2795 2 515 0 1308 0 448 8 1140 1115 0 2832 0 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 D 21 Appendix D Throw Distance CHKISTIE 521 7 1325 2 454 7 1155 1129 5 2868 9 528 5 1342 4 460 6 1170 1144 0 2905 8 535 3 1359 6 466 5 1185 1158 5 2942 7 542 1 1376 8 472 4 1200 1173 1 2979 6 548 8 1394 0 478 3 1215 1187 6 3016 5 555 6 1411 2 484 3 1230 1202 1 3053 3 562 4 1428 4 490 2 1245 1216 6 3090 2 569 2 1445 7 496 1 1260 1231 1 3127 1 575 9 1462 9 502
67. 3 900 0 409 5 1040 1 413 3 1049 8 360 2 915 0 416 2 1057 2 420 1 1067 0 366 1 930 0 423 0 1074 4 426 9 1084 2 372 0 945 0 429 8 1091 6 433 6 1101 5 378 0 960 0 436 5 1108 8 440 4 1118 7 383 9 975 0 443 3 1125 9 447 2 1135 9 389 8 990 0 450 0 1143 1 454 0 1153 1 395 7 1005 0 456 8 1160 3 460 7 1170 3 401 6 1020 0 463 6 1177 5 467 5 1187 5 407 5 1035 0 470 3 1194 6 474 3 1204 7 413 4 1050 0 477 1 1211 8 481 1 1221 9 419 3 1065 0 483 8 1229 0 D 12 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHRISTIE Appendix D Throw Distance 487 8 1239 1 425 2 1080 0 490 6 1246 2 494 6 1256 3 431 1 1095 0 497 4 1263 3 501 4 1273 6 437 0 1110 0 504 1 1280 5 508 2 1290 8 442 9 1125 0 510 9 1297 7 515 0 1308 0 448 8 1140 0 517 7 1314 9 521 7 1325 2 454 7 1155 0 524 4 1332 0 528 5 1342 4 460 6 1170 0 531 2 1349 2 535 3 1359 6 466 5 1185 0 537 9 1366 4 542 1 1376 8 472 4 1200 0 544 7 1383 6 548 8 1394 0 478 3 1215 0 551 5 1400 7 555 6 1411 2 484 3 1230 0 558 2 1417 9 562 4 1428 4 490 2 1245 0 565 0 1435 1 569 2 1445 7 496 1 1260 0 571 8 1452 3 575 9 1462 9 502 0 1275 0 578 5 1469 4 582 7 1480 1 507 9 1290 0 585 3 1486 6 588 1 1493 8 512 6 1302 0 590 7 1500 3 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 D 13 Appendix D Throw Distance CHRISTIE 1 38 1 84 Zoom Image Image Width Throw Diagonal W Distance TD inch cm inch em inch om 129 2 328 1 112 6 286 157 5 400 1 131 0 332 7 114 2 290 159 7
68. 32 NETWORK If you want to connect multiple projectors in a network with serial Projectors communication connect the controlling source to the RS232 IN connector of the first projector in the network Then take another serial communication cable and connect one end to the RS232 OUT connector and the other end to the RS232 IN connector of the next projector Continue this pattern of connection with all projectors in the network The last projector in the network will only have a connection to the RS232 IN connector See Figure 2 12 2 16 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHRISTIE Section 2 Installation and Setup RS 232 Figure 2 12 RS232 Network MIXED NETWORK To control multiple projectors with a computer controller having an RS422 interface first set them all to the same baud rate as your RS422 controller NOTE You must enable this combination of RS422 and RS232 in the Communications menu Set the Network Routing option to RS232 and RS422 Joined See Section 3 for details Then chain the projectors together by connecting an RS232 port of the first projector already connected to the computer controller through the RS422 port to an RS232 port on the next projector in the chain Continue connecting projectors in this manner until you ve reached the last projector in the chain so that only the last projector has one unused RS232 po
69. 3230 6 361 4 917 9 315 0 800 1296 0 3291 8 368 1 935 1 320 9 815 1320 1 3353 0 374 9 952 3 326 8 830 1344 2 3414 3 381 7 969 5 332 7 845 1368 3 3475 5 388 5 986 7 338 6 860 1392 4 3536 7 395 2 1003 9 344 5 875 1416 5 3597 9 402 0 1021 1 350 4 890 1440 6 3659 1 408 8 1038 3 356 3 905 1464 7 3720 3 415 6 1055 6 362 2 920 1488 8 3781 5 422 3 1072 8 368 1 935 1512 9 3842 8 429 1 1090 0 374 0 950 1537 0 3904 0 435 9 1107 2 379 9 965 1561 1 3965 2 442 7 1124 4 385 8 980 1585 2 4026 4 449 5 1141 6 391 7 995 1609 3 4087 6 456 2 1158 8 397 6 1010 1633 4 4148 8 463 0 1176 0 403 5 1025 1657 5 4210 1 469 8 1193 2 409 4 1040 1681 6 4271 3 476 6 1210 4 415 4 1055 1705 7 4332 5 483 3 1227 7 421 3 1070 1729 8 4393 7 490 1 1244 9 427 2 1085 1753 9 4454 9 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 D 25 Appendix D Throw Distance CHKISTIE 496 9 1262 1 433 1 1100 1778 0 4516 1 503 7 1279 3 439 0 1115 1802 1 4577 3 510 4 1296 5 444 9 1130 1826 2 4638 6 517 2 1313 7 450 8 1145 1850 3 4699 8 524 0 1330 9 456 7 1160 1874 4 4761 0 530 8 1348 1 462 6 1175 1898 5 4822 2 537 5 1365 3 468 5 1190 1922 6 4883 4 544 3 1382 6 474 4 1205 1946 7 4944 6 551 1 1399 8 480 3 1220 1970 8 5005 8 557 9 1417 0 486 2 1235 1994 9 5067 1 564 6 1434 2 492 1 1250 2019 0 5128 3 571 4 1451 4 498 0 1265 2043 1 5189 5 578 2 1468 6 503 9 1280 2067 2 5250 7 585 0 1485 8 509 8 1295 2091 3 5311 9 591 7 1503 0 515 7 1310 2115 4 5373 1 598 5 1520 2 521 7 1325 2139 5 5434 4 605 3 1537 4 527 6 1340 2163
70. 405 6 137 8 349 9 120 1 305 167 9 426 4 144 5 367 2 126 0 320 176 0 447 1 NOTE The TD formula is provided in 151 3 384 4 131 9 335 184 2 467 9 inches but the chart shows values in cm 158 4 401 6 137 8 350 192 4 488 6 and inches for easy reference Make sure you are using the correct unit of 164 9 ME 149 7 Be 200 5 measurement when calculating throw 171 7 436 0 149 6 380 208 7 530 1 distance 178 4 453 2 155 5 395 216 9 550 8 185 2 470 4 161 4 410 225 0 571 6 192 0 487 6 167 3 425 233 2 592 3 198 8 504 8 173 2 440 241 4 613 1 205 5 522 0 179 1 455 249 5 633 8 212 3 539 3 185 0 470 257 7 654 6 219 1 556 5 190 9 485 265 9 675 3 225 9 DVI 196 9 500 274 0 696 0 232 6 590 9 202 8 515 282 2 716 8 239 4 608 1 208 7 530 290 4 737 5 246 2 625 3 214 6 545 298 5 758 3 253 0 642 5 220 5 560 306 7 779 0 259 7 659 7 226 4 575 314 9 799 8 266 5 676 9 232 3 590 323 0 820 5 273 3 694 1 238 2 605 331 2 841 3 280 1 711 4 244 1 620 339 4 862 0 286 8 728 6 250 0 635 347 5 882 8 293 6 745 8 255 9 650 355 7 903 5 300 4 763 0 261 8 665 363 9 924 2 307 2 780 2 267 7 680 372 0 945 0 313 9 797 4 273 6 695 380 2 965 7 320 7 814 6 279 5 710 388 4 986 5 327 5 831 8 285 4 725 396 5 1007 2 334 3 849 0 291 3 740 404 7 1028 0 341 0 866 2 297 2 755 412 9 1048 7 347 8 883 5 303 1 770 421 0 1069 5 354 6 900 7 309 1 785 429 2 1090 2 361 4 917 9 315 0 800 437 4 1110 9 368 1 935 1 320 9 815 445 5 1131 7 374 9 952 3 326 8 830 453 7 1152 4 381 7 969 5 332 7 845
71. 461 9 1173 2 388 5 986 7 338 6 860 470 0 1193 9 395 2 1003 9 344 5 875 478 2 1214 7 402 0 1021 1 350 4 890 486 4 1235 4 408 8 1038 3 356 3 905 494 6 1256 2 415 6 1055 6 362 2 920 502 7 1276 9 422 3 1072 8 368 1 935 510 9 1297 7 429 1 1090 0 374 0 950 519 1 1318 4 435 9 1107 2 379 9 965 527 2 1339 1 442 7 1124 4 385 8 980 535 4 1359 9 449 5 1141 6 391 7 995 543 6 1380 6 456 2 1158 8 397 6 1010 551 7 1401 4 463 0 1176 0 403 5 1025 559 9 1422 1 469 8 1193 2 409 4 1040 568 1 1442 9 476 6 1210 4 415 4 1055 576 2 1463 6 483 3 1227 7 421 3 1070 584 4 1484 4 490 1 1244 9 427 2 1085 592 6 1505 1 MINIMUM ZOOM Throw Distance Formula TD 1 383 x W 1 79 Where W image width inch D 14 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHRISTIE Appendix D Throw Distance 496 9 1262 1 433 1 1100 600 7 1525 8 503 7 1279 3 439 0 1115 608 9 1546 6 510 4 1296 5 444 9 1130 617 1 1567 3 517 2 1313 7 450 8 1145 625 2 1588 1 524 0 1330 9 456 7 1160 633 4 1608 8 530 8 1348 1 462 6 1175 641 6 1629 6 537 5 1365 3 468 5 1190 649 7 1650 3 544 3 1382 6 474 4 1205 657 9 1671 1 551 1 1399 8 480 3 1220 666 1 1691 8 557 9 1417 0 486 2 1235 674 2 1712 6 564 6 1434 2 492 1 1250 682 4 1733 3 571 4 1451 4 498 0 1265 690 6 1754 0 578 2 1468 6 503 9 1280 698 7 1774 8 585 0 1485 8 509 8 1295 706 9 1795 5 591 7 1503 0 515 7 1310 715 1 1816 3 598 5 1520 2 521 7 1325 723 2 1837 0 605 3 1537 4 527 6 1340 731 4 1857 8 612 1 1554 7 533 5 1355 739 6 1878 5 618 8 1571 9 539 4 137
72. 5 333 38 546 25 1387 5 105 267 437 1111 Max 6 8869 x screen width 10 695 27 178 NOTES Calculations are not shown for 1 2 1 lenses TD projector distance from the screen to the center of the projector s front feet W screen image width 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 D 1 CHIKISTIE Appendix D Throw Distance SXGA Lenses P 0 73 1 Fixed Lens Throw Distance Formula chest TD 0 7618 x W 6 7624 Image Diagonal Image Width W Throw Distance TD Where W image width cm NOTE The TD formula is provided in centimeters but the chart shows values in cm and inches for easy reference Make sure you are using the correct unit of measure when calculating throw distance 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHIKISTIE Appendix D Throw Distance 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 1 45 1 8 1 Zoom Lens Image Diagonal Image Width W Throw Distance TD Centimeters cm Centimeters cm Centimeters cm MINIMUM ZOOM Throw Distance Formula TD 1 4789 x W 03 6096 Where W image width cm NOTE The TD formula is provided in centimeters but the chart shows values in cm and inches for easy reference Make sure you are using the correct unit of measure when calculating throw distance D 3 Appendix D Throw Distance CHKISTIE 1 45 1 8 1 Zoom Lens MAXIMUM ZOOM Image Diagonal Image Width W Throw Distance TD Throw Distance Formula Centimeters cm Centimeters
73. About the installed It is recommended that you read this section and familiarize yourself with Projector the components and the available menu options before you begin using your projector for the first time Status LED display Rear IR sensor Input Panel Built in keypad A oe Top cover Projection lens _ gt _ pe l a fe Ss N Lamp door SSO OSS Front IR sensor Adjustable feet 2 AC receptacle S Non adjustable foot Built in Keypad The built in keypad is located at the back of the projector beside the input panel Use it similarly to the IR remote to control the projector A status LED display is also included on this keypad for monitoring projector status AC Receptacle gt The AC receptacle is located at the back of the projector just below the input panel Use this outlet to plug in an appropriately rated line cord Refer to Section 6 Specifications for details Adjustable Feet Located on the underside of the projector are two fully adjustable feet Raise or lower these feet when positioning the projector to ensure it is level on all sides so the displayed image will appear rectangular without an
74. E ANE A AE EA et A S T 11363 2006 50 EA RR ERKA F o X indicates that the concentration value of the particular hazardous substance contained in all the homogeneous materials for this part according to EIP A EIP B EIP C may be above the stipulated oh in China SJ T11363 2006 RINK BEA RWE DERAHE JP ee IE H SJ T11363 20064E AY IREK o This part uses metallic alloys which may contain Lead KARHE ese te WOR EEA Ho 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION 2 INSTALLATION amp SETUP 3 OPERATION 4 MAINTENANCE 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 6 SPECIFICATIONS APPENDICES Tel Projector OVC tye Wa oe esas acne ive han tena asada cocaine eterna ataa sce 1 1 E2 COMI ONS INS tect tetas E E E 1 2 1 3 Purchas Record and Servicing 2i2 6 1s ac cecundsasscutexasyctec nden es ENE in ESEE 1 3 2A UNC iru 40 0 ure a E N 2 1 22 astallation ConsideralonS Aui a laeataivesuns iesatedoatiastnaeetoesensane 2 3 23 COMMECUING SOCET TATR 2 12 24 Connecting Communications 21 lt sac3sciessonisaesadoaanshaiesanstendaandsnastiaodsnteansenaieanes 2 15 25 System Integration GPIO Connector aca esiienincntawea aia 2 19 2 0 POWT CONNEC ON ie ANG 2 20 Sal About the Proj econ noreo tte sce eee T eas 3 1 3 2 Using the Remote or Built in Keypadesscaniincnaanaa a 3 3 Bed Navigating the MEDUS mierne a at 3 10 34A Usine Inpu utsand CATIA a chore ge schol eects EEE TEE 3 14 33 AGpustime Te Mage keenam a a a A
75. H to fill the projector s display from left to Full Width right without changing the incoming anamorphic if video original aspect ratio of the image Depending on the 1050 1050 mage source data at the top and bottom may be discarded cropped or the display may have black borders at the top and bottom called letterboxed 1400 1400 e Select FULL HEIGHT to fill the display from top to bottom Depending on the source this may create borders 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 3 21 Section 3 Operation CHIKISTIE 3 22 incoming anamorphic if video 1050 Image 1050 Image Cropped 1400 Cropped 1400 e Select ANAMORPHIC to display an anamorphic image in its native 16 9 aspect ratio The image will For non HDTV anamorphic only fill the screen from side to side and be centered 7 between black bars at top and bottom a O m 1400 Size Size controls both the image width and height in tandem maintaining the current aspect ratio proportion of the displayed signal data Vertical Stretch Vertical Stretch adjusts the height of the image while keeping the width constant Use Vertical Stretch to change the aspect ratio of the display Pixel Track Steady flickering or several soft vertical stripes or bands across the entire image indicates poor pixel tracking Proper pixel tracking helps ensure that the im
76. HD7 Min 2000 2000 2000 2000 1900 2000 5500 5500 5500 4320 4500 4500 5300 4320 4320 5300 7000 7000 6300 6300 7000 5580 7000 5580 Nom 3000 3000 3000 2700 2500 2700 6500 6500 6500 5200 5900 5200 5200 5900 8000 8000 8000 6200 7800 6200 Max 3500 3500 3500 3500 3200 3500 7500 7500 7500 5800 7500 5800 5800 7500 8800 8800 8800 7000 8800 7000 6 1 Section 6 Specifications CHRISTIE Contrast Ratio ANSI full field min 450 1 ANSI 1500 1 full field for SXGA 1500 2000 1 full field for HD 2000 1 full field for Matrix S 5K only Color Primaries nominal Without Yellow Notch Filter With Yellow Notch Filter X Y X Y R G Colors and Gray Scale Resolution 10 bits Displayable colors 1 1billion Color Temperature Default 5800K 950K 650K HD Default 6300K 500K Range of Adjustment see Note 1 3200K 9300K NOTE 1 Via electronic controls with Comprehensive Color Adjustment turned off Lenses gt Lenses Offsets Movement Max Amount of Display Above or Max Amount of Display Left or Below Lens Center Right of Lens Center NOTES 1 0 offset is equal to half the image above and below lens center OR half the image to the left or right of lens center 2 Offsets are subject to a 7 centering tolerance 6 2 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHRISTIE Section 6 Specifications Inputs Standard Analog RGB or YPbPr interlac
77. IP or Seamless Switching tips to keep in mind include e When using two digital signals or one analog and one digital each must be lt 165 megapixels e When using two analog signals each must be lt 90 megapixels e Avoid using an interlaced source in the PIP window e Seamless switching may affect image quality in some cases NOTE To control the primary image access all picture controls through the Main menu To control the secondary PIP image access picture controls through the Picture in Picture and Switching menu Use the first of six PIP and Switching options in the PIP 1 Swap Main and PIP Image Picture aa and Switching menu 2 PIP Enable to enable and define 3 PIP Size amp Position how vou want to use Ge 4 PIP Image Settings op y Options E PIP Border Width 4 ME 6 PIP Border Color Red v T 8 9 Image Optimization Best Image Quality v Fade Time 2 0 E gt Switching Options Numbers Select Main Image When PIP Active v 3 51 Section 3 Operation CHRISTIE Swap Main and PIP Image Toggle the current picture in picture relationship so that the primary main image becomes secondary PIP and the secondary image becomes primary Swapping is available only when PIP is enabled NOTE There may be a slight delay when swapping the Primary and Secondary images PIP Enable Short cut Press on the Remote if menu not present Toggle to display from two i rimar sources at once Picture in Ima
78. ISTIE 2 2 Step 4 gt Sitep5 gt Step6 gt Connect the Line Cord AA The North American rated line cord is provided with each projector Ensure that you are using a line cord socket and power plug that meets the appropriate local rating standards Plug the line cord to the AC receptacle located on the right hand side of the projector and the three pronged end into a grounded AC outlet Ensure the socket outlet is installed near the equipment and is easily accessible The input voltage to the projector must be capable of 100 240 VAC in 500W and 1000W models and 200 240 VAC in 1200W models See also Section 6 Specifications for complete details on all power requirements Use the approved North American rated line cord supplied with the projector If you are connecting to an area outside of North America ensure an appropriately rated line cord is used Turn the Projector ON Press the POWER button on either the remote or built in keypad to turn the projector on Wait a few minutes to allow the projector to warm up The LED status window displays an active pattern of segments to indicate the projector is changing its state from powered down to powered up The message On appears in the display when the projector has completed its initialization and is ready for use Select a Source Press one of the input keys on the remote or built in keypad to select and display the image for the source you connected in Step 3
79. If a slide bar menu or message is displayed you have limited time in which to make a keypad entry before the projector returns to presentation level e and the graphic disappears These time outs may vary depending on what is displayed Menu options that include this icon apply universally to any incoming signal Most of the function menus allow you to change settings by using slide bars checkboxes and pull down lists To select a slide bar toggle a checkbox status or view a pull down list do one of the following within the function menu e Enter the menu option number corresponding to the setting you wish to change for example press DODO to select Vertical Stretch in the Size amp Position menu e Move the highlight to the option desired and press Enter e Move the highlight to the option desired and press COO to adjust immediately e Bypass the menus entirely and use a single key to immediately access an adjustment during your presentation applies only to options having their own key such as Contrast Brightness Gamma etc e For blind access hide the entire menu system see OSD key above and or direct slide bars activated by their own key such as Contrast Brightness etc Control by using the proper key press or numerical sequence of key presses S 3 ection 3 Operation 12 CHKISTIE Once selected change the setting as desired see below and press to save and return to
80. Module e DVI Input Module standard on Mirage HD models e Dual SD HD SDI Module standard on Christie HD models NOTE See Appendix F Optional Input Modules for a brief description of each interface 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHRISTIE Section 2 Installation and Setup ee As an alternative to the projector s keypad or remote you may wish to communicate 2 4 Connecting with the projector using a PC or other controller Such a device sends commands and Communications receives feedback via serial links RS232 and RS422 Ethernet or GPIO communications to the projector all described below Remote Keypads As desired direct the projector s IR remote keypad towards the display screen or the projector s IR sensors Alternatively connect a wired tethered version of the remote to the 3 5mm RCA jack labeled as REMOTE on the projector s input panel Note that response to a wired keypad must also be enabled in the Communications menu see 3 6 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls for more information Serial Port Connections gt There are two types of serial ports available on the projector RS232 and RS422 You can connect a device with a serial interface such as a computer to either of these connectors not both and control the projector remotely by entering specific serial communication commands Connecting RS 232 The two nine pin DIN connectors labeled RS232 IN and RS232 OUT on the input panel are ded
81. N CHRISTIE DS 6K 5Kc 8K DW3K 6K Kc HD6K 5Kc 8K 7Kc MATRIXS 2K 5K HD2 4 7 MIRAGE S 3K 6K 8K HD3 6 8 DLV1400 DX 1920 DX User s Manual 020 100001 01 China RoHS Compliance Information KF PR CBA AP ys eee EINE DLA e Environmentally Friendly Use Period RAGA ABR The year number in the centre of the label indicates the Environmentally Friendly Use Period which is required to mark on the electronic information product sold in China according to the China RoHS regulations j Aina PRR ERER EFES m RAE EINA 2006F2H28H UA H TAE nyo REPR RRK 2006F11 H68 RER GA PEE ASA BEA FE HI EE TAE ASA i HP RE HBR o e Material Concentration Values Table ABE ET EK Part Name PAVE AZ BR Material Concentration ABA SW RCA Le INTE BUKA ZR KARR Po eS Cd Cr 6 PBB oe power supply LVPS o Balast siia x 0o 9 90 X TPM w EARN Builtinkeypad mea X O D a eet a A driver Panel Driver Dual slot URE JER EER backplane module Lamp Contact KT IE BEAK PCB IR PULP re Illumination optics To r BERS a D a D D TEE o Ame She cf enclosure SoftwareCD Kiti O O ie ne ee TE EE EEE PE Battery a Oo o o Oo Oo O Note O indicates that the concentration value of the particular hazardous substance contained in all the homogeneous materials for this part according to EIP A EIP B EIP C is below the stipulated levels in China SJ T11363 2006 KRZA SA I
82. Network Routing in the Communications menu If you are using an RS422 controller for example it will communicate only with the projector to which it is connected unless you change this setting to either RS232 and RS422 Joined or All Joined To relay all messages to all ports RS232 RS422 and Ethernet set the Network Routing option in the Communications menu for each projector to All Joined This configuration is useful if you are using a non RS232 controller with the RS232 linking available between these projectors For example you may want to use both an RS422 compatible controller and an Ethernet connected PC for working with a network of projectors linked via their RS232 1n out ports PROJ 1 PROJ 2 REZ d Figure 2 16 Joining All Networks To isolate just RS422 communications select RS232 and Ethernet Joined In Figure 2 16 only projector 3 will respond to the RS422 controller To isolate just Ethernet communications select RS232 and RS422 Joined only projector 1 will respond via Ethernet The GPIO connector on the input panel can be used to provide a method of interfacing a wide range of external I O devices to the projector Refer to Appendix E System Integration for complete details on pin configuration and how to program the various
83. PAL M PAL N PAL60 SECAM Input Levels Composite video 1 0 Vp p 3 db including sync tip S video luma Y 1 0 Vp p 3 dB including sync tip S video chroma I 630 mV nominal burst DC Offset 2 V Nominal Impedance 75 ohms Return Loss VSWR 20 dB min 1 2 1 max 6 MHz 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 6 3 Section 6 Specifications CHRISTIE 6 4 DVI I Input Interface Standard Signal Types Color Space Horizontal Frequency Range Vertical Frequency Range Pixel Clock Rate Scan Format Active Pixels per scan line Active Lines per field non interlaced frame Connector type NOTE HDCP compatible Not supported in v1 1 s w RS 232 Serial Input Connector Type RS 422 Serial Input Connector Type GPIO Connector Type Number of I O lines Power Output Output sink current logic low Ethernet Connector Type Maximum throughput Remote Control Number of sensors Type Range using std keypad Battery type 2 required Laser Diode laser pointer Wavelength Max Output Wired Control Connector type Input levels High Low DDWG DVI 1 0 RGB Analog or Digital YPbPr Analog YCbCrx Digital RGB or YPbPr 31 120 kHz 23 97 150 Hz 25 165 MHz interlaced or progressive 640 min 2048 max 200 min 1536 max DVI I One female 9 pin Dsub RS232 IN One male 9 pin Dsub RS232 OUT One female 9 pin Dsub One male 9 pin Dsub 7 each individually assignable as input
84. Power 1 No Action 255 Power On es eee Functions are only active when the Slider Lock is set to Unlocked NOTE Jt is important to ensure the channels DO NOT overlap another device Example Good Bad Proji Base 0 Proji Base 5 Proj2 Base 10 Proj2 Base 9 Proja Base 20 Proja Base 11 DEVICE NAME This option is used to name each device some ArtNet servers support querying for devices DEVICE DESCRIPTION More information that is returned when a device query has been done Broadcast Key Enter a checkmark if you want keypad commands sent to one projector to be relayed to all projectors in a serial network Note that the key will temporarily override the effect of a broadcast setting and allow you to control a specific projector when necessary Disable the setting for all but one any projector in a network Backlight Toggle to turn the built in keypad backlighting on and off Front IR Back IR As needed for your application set to any so that the front and or rear IR sensor locations on the projector respond to the IR keypad Set to off to disable To disable both IR sensors you cannot use the IR remote keypad to select the second OFF setting This safeguard prevents accidentally disabling an IR keypad while you are using it Instead use either the built in keypad or a wired remote optional to set 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHKISTIE Section 3 Operation System Configu
85. RESS Upon connection to most Ethernet networks each projector s factory default IP address of 0 0 0 0 triggers the network s DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server function to automatically assign an IP address that is valid and unique for use on that network Depending on the network this DHCP assigned IP address usually remains stable for a single session but may change with subsequent power ups and logins On some networks the address will remain stable from session to session In all cases the projector s IP address and port appear in the Status menu as well as the Ethernet Settings submenu See Figure 2 15 Ethernet Settings 1 DHCP Enabled 7 Projector s IP address will be DHCP assigned 2 IP Address _ Use static address assigned in IP Address 3 Port 3002 4 Subnet Mask 5 Default Gateway 6 Network Name 7 ArtNet Interface Settings Figure 2 15 Setting the Projector s IP Address Note that if a projector s IP address is anything other than 0 0 0 0 shown as 000 000 000 000 in the Ethernet Settings menu upon connection to an Ethernet network or if DHCP is not available on the network the automatic DHCP server function for supplying a valid and unique IP address to the projector is disabled Instead a specific and static IP address must be defined in projector memory enter the new address in the Ethernet Settings submenu or send to the projector via a serial command The IP addre
86. Rev 01 04 07 CHKISTIE Section 3 Operation Position V Position or Blanking do not correspond to those for a preset This option is not offered in the Resize Presets pull down list e Select DEFAULT for most sources factory default The image will be centered and displayed as large as possible depending on the type of source If PC or non HDTV If video or 4 3 graphics If 5 4 graphics If HDTV anamorphic signal 1050 1050 Image Image 1050 It 1400 Approx 1312 1400 1400 e Select NO RESIZING to display the image in its native resolution which may or may not match the projector s resolution For example for a source with a native resolution of 800 x 600 No Resizing in an SXGA projector will use the central 800 x 600 pixels and have a black border the black border areas are unused areas See below If 800 x 600 signal If NTSC PAL SECAM If HDTV aE eer te 600 mane 720 Image Image 800 variable borders image cropped at sides imaga cropped dl around Select FULL SIZE to use all Full Size PER pixels for displaying the image For all sources anamorphic signal regardless of source or original aspect ratio Incoming source 1050 Image i060 my material having a different aspect ratio than the projector 1400 1400 will be stretched for display e Select FULL WIDT
87. S Video Video DVI een l J CJ p Z ZA ZN O Oeo oo of ey J it lo WY ARTEMA J Input 6 Option 2 Input 5 Option 1 To computer or device with RS 422 capability Figure 2 11 Connecting RS422 Ethernet Communications gt Ethernet Communications To add the projector to an existing Ethernet network with other equipment such as controllers and other projectors connect standard CATS Ethernet cable between your Ethernet controller or hub and the Ethernet port on the side of the projector Upon connection to an Ethernet network the projector s factory default IP address of 0 0 0 0 0 will automatically enable the DHCP function if available on the network to assign a new IP address that is valid and unique for that network Or if there is no DHCP function available on the network or if a specific static IP address for the projector is preferred or required you can set the address in the Ethernet Settings menu or via an ASCII serial command Regardless of how it is assigned once a projector has a valid and unique address it will respond to commands sent to this address To determine the projector s current IP address consult the Status or Communications menus Refer to Section 3 for further information about setting up and using a projector connected via Ethernet Log on to www christiedigital com for detailed information on ChristieNET Connecting Multiple gt RS 2
88. User Entry messages cannot be disabled even if Display Error Messages has been set to Off Input Signal Errors gt An input signal error message occurs if you are in presentation level i e there are no menus present and have selected an input on which the projector detects a problem While menus remain operational and any key press will temporarily remove any displayed error message you must resolve the signal problem in order to permanently eliminate the message 3 70 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHKISTIE Section 3 Operation System Warnings Errors gt 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 No Signal The message No signal occurs when there is no source signal detected at the selected input both HSYNC and VSYNC are inactive and the screen background is black Connect or correct the signal or try another input Bad Sync The message Bad Sync occurs when HSYNC or VSYNC are active but the signal cannot be displayed Such a condition occurs when only one of the two sync signals is present or when either sync signal is unstable or is the wrong frequency Correct the signal or select another input Other Signal Error Messages In addition to the common Bad Sync and No Signal errors you may encounter a signal error message indicating that HSYNC and or VSYNC are either too fast or too slow When such a message appears check the frequencies shown in the Status menu If they are correct the projector does not
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90. ached the specified lamp limit and should be replaced Delete the checkmark to prevent display of this message instead when your lamp expires only the status display messages on the back of the projector will provide the visual warning to replace the lamp NOTES 1 t is recommended that the Lamp Message checkbox remain enabled 2 When a lamp warning message appears press to temporarily cancel the message The message will continue to appear upon power up until you install a new lamp Set LAMP LIMIT to the number of hours you expect to log on the current lamp before replacing it This will trigger a lamp message on screen if enabled 3 54 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHKISTIE Section 3 Operation 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 NOTES 1 If you change modes over the life of a lamp the lamp limit you originally expected may no longer be possible 2 Turning the lamp on and off reduces lamp life significantly as do other factors 3 It is recommended that Lamp Limit not exceed the expected lamp life otherwise a lamp could become dangerously fragile with overuse Set which LAMP MODE you want to use in order to control 1 Max Brightness the light output You can choose to run the lamp as bright as 2 Intensity possible 1 e always using maximum power this is the gt 3 Power default upon power up or you can power the lamp with a specific wattage appropriate for the installed lamp or you can set a specific intensity br
91. ached this over drive state either reduce your LiteLOC setting or install a new lamp ee Ensure the Ethernet settings are valid for your site all network devices should 5 3 Ethernet have the same subnet mask and unique IP addresses 2 Ensure any address changes have been saved and re boot to implement If you still have trouble establishing communications with a projector added to an existing Ethernet network the projector s IP address is likely in conflict with another address already in use Contact your network administrator 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 5 3 Section 6 Specifications es NOTES 1 Due to continuing research specifications are subject to change without notice 2 Specifications apply to all models unless otherwise noted 6 1 Specifications Display gt 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 Resolution SXGA 1400 x 1050 for DS 6K 5Kc 8K MirageS 3K 6K S8K Matrix S 2K 5K and DLV1400 DX HD 1920 x 1080 widescreen for HD6K 5Kc S8K 7Kc Mirage HD3 HD6 HD8 Matrix HD2 HD4 HD7 DLV1920 DX HD2 1280 x 720 widescreen for DW3K 3Kc DW6K 6Kc Achievable Brightness ANSI lumens 9 point fully open aperture 500W Mirage S 3K DLV1400 DX Matrix S 2K Mirage HD3 Matrix HD2 DLV1920 DX LOOOW Christie DS 6K Christie DS 5Kc Mirage S 6K Matrix S 5K DW3K DW3Kc Mirage HD6 Matrix HD4 HD5Kc HD6K 1200W Christie DS 8K Mirage S 8K DW6K DW6Kc HDS amp K HD7Kc Mirage HDS Matrix
92. age quality is consistent across the screen the aspect ratio is maintained and that the pixel phase can be optimized described below Tracking determines the frequency of the pixel sampling clock indicated by the number of incoming pixels per line so that all pixels generated by a particular source are sampled NOTE By default the projector samples at the correct frequency for most sources For best results use a good test pattern such as a smooth gray consisting of a clear pattern of black and white pixels or a similar half on half off graphic image such as the Windows shutdown screen Adjust the slide bar until the vertical stripes broaden to the point where one large stripe fills the image If the image still exhibits some shimmer or noise adjust Pixel Phase below Pixel Phase NOTE Adjust Pixel Phase after Pixel Tracking Adjust pixel phase when the image usually from an RGB source still shows shimmer or noise after pixel tracking is optimized Pixel phase adjusts the phase of the pixel sampling clock relative to the incoming signal For best results use a good test pattern such as a smooth gray consisting of a clear pattern of black and white pixels or a similar half on half off graphic image such as the Windows 2000 shutdown screen Adjust the slide bar until the image stabilizes and each pixel is clearly defined You may notice that you can stabilize the image at more than one point 1
93. allation ADVANTAGES CONSIDERATIONS Projector is completely hidden e Requires separate room Usually good ambient light rejection e Installation cost is usually higher Rear Screen Floor Mount with Mirror ADVANTAGES CONSIDERATIONS Projector is completely hidden e Requires separate room Usually good ambient light rejection e Installation cost is usually higher Requires less space behind screen than other rear screen installations Screen Type gt Front Screen Installations In front screen installations the projector and audience are positioned in front of the screen which can be flat or curved Flat screens are most recommended with this projector They offer a gain of about one with a viewing angle just less than 180 This type of screen reflects incident light equally in all directions so the audience can see the display from various angles Curved screens have a gain greater than one with a viewing angle much less than 180 This type of screen does not reflect incident light equally in all directions instead it is concentrated in a viewing cone The audience sitting within the viewing cone area will see a brighter image than those sitting just outside this area 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 2 3 Section 2 Installation and Setup oZ O 2 S S SSS eI E 2 4 CHKISTIE Curved an Flat Screen i gain 1 Viewing Angle Audience Coverage Rear screen installations There are two basic types of r
94. an initial setup and re check at 100 hours QO SET LAMP POWER Ensure that each Lamp Power setting is as high as possible for your application while still maintaining a good overall match of light output from screen to screen By nature achieving a uniform brightness will require a slightly reduced overall brightness this reduction will help ensure that you have enough range of adjustment when examining brightness variables more closely from screen to screen and will help prevent premature maxing out when trying to match to a certain color zone or projector O USE A USER COLOR TEMPERATURE AIlways adjust Brightness Uniformity for a User color temperature defined when you matched primary colors and continue to use it for all sources displayed on the wall Your other color temperatures will not necessarily be matched from screen to screen O WHITE UNIFORMITY SLIDE BARS White Uniformity slide bar values may not reduce to 0 Each slide bar adjusts overall light output in a specific screen zone but the value shown represents the current setting for green in this zone When other hidden values red or blue are lower than green during adjustment in the White Uniformity menu their values will reach 0 first causing the slide bar to stop earlier than expected O JUDGE BY EYE OR USE A METER Good brightness uniformity can be achieved with either Step 1 General Setup 1a Adjust primary colors see Match
95. any of the areas differ use the White Uniformity menu to match edges and corners to the center as described below see Figure 3 17 Begin with the screen exhibiting the most obvious variations in light output e Adjust edge White Uniformity first note that each edge adjustment also affects the rest of the screen slightly Keep all edges just slightly lower than the center light output rather than matching light output precisely Otherwise it may not be possible to brighten the corners typically the dimmest areas of the screen enough I e the best uniformity is a compromise between the brightest and darkest areas of the screen e Adjust corner White Uniformity last each corner adjustment affects only this quadrant e Repeat for each screen White Uniformity eee eer output in each zone as required matching center zone Top Edge 9 2 Match light output io 2 a 1 Left Side 35 60 22 Right Side 17 4 Adjust light 2 3 4 Bottom Edge 10 2 5 Top Left Corner 35 11 6 7 8 Top Right Corner 73 5 Do corners last i Bottom Left Corner 3 0 Bottom Right Corner 9 4 Overall 50 0 k e 0 80 for corners Recommended e 0 40 for edges Adjust light output of entire left side Look at center of side Y Figure 3 17 Match Zones to Center Light Output Step 4 Readjust Color Temperature level of red green blue in Eight Zones 4a Return to Steps 2a amp 2b and i
96. arate sync or H SYNC and V SYNC the horizontal and vertical components of the sync are on two separate cables 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHKISTIE Appendix A Glossary Sync Width TTL Video Terminated Throw Distance Throw Ratio Tint Variable Scan Vertical Frequency Vertical Offset Video Video Decoder Video Standard Viewing Angle White Balance White Field YcebCr YPbPr YUV Zoom 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 gt The duration of each sync pulse generated by a computer The sync width is part of the blanking time A type of RGB video with digital characteristics A wire connecting a single video source to a display device such as a projector must be terminated by a resistance usually 752 for video The distance between the front feet of the projector and the screen Also called Projector to Screen Distance Always use the correct Christie throw distance formula to calculate the proper throw distance 45 required for your lens Throw ratio throw distance screen width Typically used to differentiate lenses Balance of red to green necessary for realistic representation of NTSC signals The ability of a projector to synchronize to inputs with frequencies within a specified range The frequency at which images are generated Vertical frequencies vary amongst sources Also called vertical scan rate The difference between the center of the projected image and the
97. ations in the future See Figure 3 4 Channel Setup 01 A 0 1 p4WH 48 73k 60 01 02 A 0 1 iDig _33 72k 59 94 func 03 A 0 iSG 33 72k 60 00 Channel Copy Delete Channel Setup lt 1 Copy 0 1 p4WH 48 73k 60 01 2 Delete 0 1 iDig 33 72k 59 94 c 0 1 iSG 33 72k 60 00 0 1 iDig 33 72k 59 94 new channel identical to 3 Delete Unlocked Only 4 Delete All Channels Chan 02 gt gt gt gt D Figure 3 4 Copying A Channel TO DELETE A CHANNEL highlight the desired channel in the Channel Setup menu then press Ge to activate the Channel Copy Delete submenu Select Delete and press a window will appear to confirm the deletion of this channel See Figure 3 5 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 3 17 Section 3 Operation CHRISTIE Channel Setup 01 A 0 1 p4WH 48 73k 60 01 02 A 0 2 iDig 4st display func 03 A 0 1 iSG 33 72k 60 00 Channel Copy Delete 1 Copy Do you wish to delete this channel setup 2 Delete default gt Delete Channel Setup Cancel 3 Delete Unlocked Only 4 Delete All Channels Figure 3 5 Deleting a Channel TO DELETE MULTIPLE CHANNELS highlight any channel in the Channel Setup menu and press to go to the Channel Copy Delete submenu Select Delete Unlocked Only and press to delete all unlocked channels Select Delete All Channels to delete all channels even those that are locked In either case the
98. be added to the Lamp History menu and the Lamp Hours timer will reset to 0 Lamp Mode and Lamp Limit remain as they were for the previous lamp and can be changed at any time See Figure 3 12 Lam Lamp Hours 147 Lamp S N 123456789 1 Lamp Message v 2 Lamp Limit 1000 3 Lamp Mode Power y 4 Power 5000 2 Intensity 0 6 Optical Aperture 3 bie ar ah Lamp History 7 Lamp History Lamp History S N Hours 8 Change Lamp __________p LampS N _ 5679 1001 and resets Lamp 1234 0 Hours to 0 Figure 3 12 Recording the New Lamp Serial Number NOTE Enter a serial number only if you have just installed a new lamp This will help ensure that lamp timer is not reset on an old lamp and that the number of hours logged on the lamp will be accurate IMPORTANT Always record the serial number of a NEW lamp How Old is My Lamp _ When anew lamp is installed and its serial Lam number recorded by selecting Change Lamp Hours 147 lt _ Lamp in the Lamp menu the lamp timer Lamp SIN 123456789 resets to 0 and begins logging time for 1 Lamp Message th This tall esa both 2 Lamp Limit 1000 e new lamp This tally appears in bo 3 Lamp Mode Power the Lamp menu see right and the Status 4 Power 5001 menu 5 Intensity 0 6 Optical Aperture 3 7 Lamp History To review the number of hours logged for 8 Change Lamp previous lamp
99. best blend appears to be between two settings choose the wider setting for both projectors 6 CHECK BLEND If the blended region appears too dark or light in relation to the rest of the image e Increase Blend Midpoint in both projectors to lighten the overall blend decrease to darken the overall blend e Adjust Blend Shape in both projectors to fine tune change the amount of mid gray intensity as opposed to black white in the blend 7 Repeat with remaining projectors overlaps 8 Check completed display wall with the desired external signal 9 Adjust mechanical alignment if necessary to maintain perfect pixel on pixel alignment over time In applications where you are projecting only white or light images the Blend Width may be slightly higher set according to how much overlap you have between images Use the following as a guide examples show overlapping width only values for overlapping height will differ e Recommended overlap is 12 5 25 Similar to Edge Blending Black Level Blending allows you to adjust the black level hues of multiple adjacent projected images to create one large seamless display Edge blending must be enabled in order to use the Black Level Blending features Black Level Blending Procedure NOTES 1 Adjust white levels before adjusting black levels 2 The zones in BLB menu correspond to the Edge Blend zones If a given Edge Blend zone width is set to 0 i e no blend on that s
100. bility to manipulate through software commands the physical size placement and or aspect ratio of an image 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 source The maximum number of pixels that the projector can display horizontally and vertically across an image such as 1024 x 768 called XGA Appendix A Glossary CHKISTIE Retrace Time Horizontal Rise Time RGB Video RS 232 RS 422 S Video Scan Frequency Scan Line Scan Rate SECAM Slide bar Source Source Setup Switcher Sync A 6 gt The minimum time required for a CRT projector to move the position of the scanning spot from the right edge to the left edge The time required by the video amplifier of the projector to increase its output from 10 to 90 of the maximum value The video output analog or digital of most computers Analog RGB video can have three four or five wires one each for red green and blue and either none one or two for sync For three wire RGB the green wire usually provides sync See TTL Video A common asynchronous data transmission standard recommended by the Electronics Industries Association EIA Also called serial communication A less common asynchronous data transmission standard in which balanced differential voltage is specified RS 422 is espe
101. caling of stereo signals Mirage models 10 bit video processing Built in multi standard video decoder Display of NTSC PAL and SECAM video input User replaceable Cermax Xenon lamp LiteLOC for constant brightness Intelligent Lens System ILS to save and restore lens settings Motorized lens mount for all models Auto setup feature e Integrated ChristieNET e Networking ability through RS232 and RS422 connectors e Status LED display on built in keypad for easy projector status monitoring e Control with IR wired or built in keypad e Two input slots for Optional Input Modules 1 1 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 Section 1 Introduction CHRISTIE Refer to Section 6 for a complete list of Specifications including Brightness and Contrast and Optional Input Modules How the projector works P The projector accepts data graphics and video input signals for projection onto front or rear flat screens High brightness light is generated by an internal Xenon lamp then modulated by three Digital Micro mirror Device DMD panels that provide digitized red green or blue color information Light from the on pixels of each panel is reflected converged and then projected to the screen through a single front lens where all pixels are perfectly superimposed as a sharp full color image 2D or 3D for Mirage models only en The following listed items are shipped with your projector Ensure you have received 1 2 1 2 Compone
102. ce 2 58 4 15 Zoom Image Width Throw Distance Diagonal W TD inch em inch em inch cm 97 6 247 8 85 0 216 358 7 911 2 99 4 252 4 86 6 220 365 2 927 6 106 2 269 6 92 5 235 389 5 989 3 MAXIMUM ZOOM Throw Distance Formula TD 4 112 x W 9 04 Where W image width inch 112 9 286 8 98 4 250 413 8 1051 0 NOTE The TD formula is provided in 119 7 3040 1043 265 438 0 11126 inches but the chart shows values in cm 126 5 3013 1102 280 462 3 11743 and inches for easy reference Make sure you are using the correct unit of 133 3 Be 6116 1 esou 486 6 iN2S60 measurement when calculating throw 140 0 355 7 122 0 310 510 9 1297 7 distance 146 8 372 9 128 0 325 535 2 1359 4 153 6 390 1 133 9 340 559 5 1421 0 160 4 407 3 139 8 355 583 7 1482 7 167 1 424 5 145 7 370 608 0 1544 4 173 9 441 7 151 6 385 632 3 1606 1 180 7 458 9 157 5 400 656 6 1667 8 187 5 476 1 163 4 415 680 9 1729 4 194 2 493 4 169 3 430 705 2 1791 1 201 0 510 6 175 2 445 729 4 1852 8 207 8 527 8 181 1 460 753 7 1914 5 214 6 545 0 187 0 475 778 0 1976 2 221 3 562 2 192 9 490 802 3 2037 8 228 1 579 4 198 8 505 826 6 2099 5 234 9 596 6 204 7 520 850 9 2161 2 241 7 613 8 210 6 535 875 2 2222 9 248 4 631 0 216 5 550 899 4 2284 6 255 2 648 2 222 4 565 923 7 2346 2 262 0 665 5 228 3 580 948 0 2407 9 268 8 682 7 234 3 595 972 3 2469 6 275 5 699 9 240 2 610 996 6 2531 3 282 3 717 1 246 1 625 1020 9 2593 0 289 1 734 3 252 0 640 1
103. ce Typically it is set to 0 ArtNet UNIVERSE Each packet of data is broadcasted to all devices plugged into a universe up to 512 devices channels ArtNet CHANNEL There are 512 channels per universe This control allows you to specify the starting channel for this projector ArtNet ADVANCED MODE When this setting is enabled each projector listens for data on 64 channels starting with the base channel When advanced mode is not in use the projector only listens on 10 channels You can squeeze more devices per universe when the projector uses fewer channels NOTE The additional 54 functions are not currently implemented and are reserved for future use ArtNet BASE CHANNEL When advanced mode is enabled the projector listens to data on 64 consecutive channels or 10 consecutive channels when advanced mode is not enabled The projector processes requests that come on either 10 or 64 consecutive channels beginning with the base channel defined here The requests implement the following functions 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 3 41 Section 3 Operation CHIKISTIE 3 42 DMX Channel Function 0 64 Open 193 255 Closed 0 254 Locked Lens Down Base 4 Lens Vertical t 1 a Stop Lens Up Lens Right Base 5 Lens Horizontal t 1 a Stop Lens Left Negative Focus Base 6 Lens Focus t 1 ot Stop oe Positive Focus Zoom Out Base 7 Lens Zoom t 1 a Stop Zoom In Power Off Base 8
104. ceives analog RGB input signals from IBM PC compatibles or Macintosh computers Video inputs are 75Q terminated Video outputs are provided for buffered loop through to another display device PC250 ANALOG INPUT MODULE ee cee a E oo0co00 O O ee0 O R OOOO eeo0ed USE VGA oo INPUT aimen AUDIO N Stoo PC250 Analog Features e Accepts VGA or MAC RGB video e 15 pin D connectors for video e Active loop through video outputs NOTES 1 This interface does not accept VGA and MAC signals simultaneously 2 The audio connectors are not functional 3 Trademarks are the rights of their respective owners This module can display digital video input signals conforming to the DVI Digital Visual Interface single channel standard DVI Input Module INPUT OUTPUT _ eeccceccee 0000000 N o eeeeeose eeeseooo eec5cecece eeccccce 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHKISTIE Appendix G Index Features e Supports Digital Visual Interface DVI single channel e Supports VESA Extended Display Identification Data EDID e Provides an active loop through using a DVI connector conforming to the DVI Specification Serial Digital Input Module The module accepts a serial digital 4 2 2 component video signal YCbCr via a single 38 804602 xx SERIAL IN BNC connector The signal can loop through the SERIAL OUT BNC out to another device suc
105. change Channel Edit settings for the next channel in the Channel Setup list ee The most commonly used options for image adjustments are accessed through two 3 5 Adjusting the menus Size and Position DAD and Image Settings CDO both of which Image appear in the Main menu From either of these two menus you can change settings affecting the image from the current channel by working with the appropriate slide bars checkboxes and pull down lists will return to the previous menu or to the presentation if from the Main menu and accept any changes you may have entered Settings are saved with the current channel From your presentation you can access any of the individual options in these menus by pressing followed by the appropriate two digit number representing their location in the menu system For example press DIODO to quickly access the Gamma option in the Image Settings menu Note that for certain options you may prefer to use a direct key from presentation level to go directly to a particular option without traveling through the menu system available for certain display parameters only For example press to access the contrast slide bar immediately Press to return to your presentation 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 3 19 Section 3 Operation CHRISTIE NOTES 1 To hide these direct slide bars disable the Display Slide bars checkbox in the Menu Preferences menu 2 To hide the entire menu
106. cially suited to long distances The output from certain video tape players and video equipment S Video separates sync and luminance from color information typically producing a higher quality display than composite video The horizontal or vertical frequency at which images are generated Also known as scan rate or refresh rate One horizontal line on the display The horizontal or vertical frequency at which images are generated A video output format of some video tape and disk players used primarily in France SECAM Sequential 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 A slide bar is a graphical display of an adjustable setting The numerical setting often represents a percentage but can be a specific unit such as degrees Kelvin The device such as a computer or VCR connected to the projector for display A source may have numerous corresponding channels defined and recognized by the projector See Input See Channel A signal selector that can be connected to a projector for the purpose of adding more sources This term refers to the part of the video signal that is used to stabilize the picture Sync can occur in three forms 1 Composite sync the horizontal and vertical components are together on one cable 2 Sync on green the sync is part of the green video 3 Sep
107. coder in this projector See YPbPr The adjustment of image size by means of a zoom lens Appendix B Keypad Reference 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 NOTE The IR remote is a standard component provided with the projector Use the extension cable also provided to convert the IR remote to a wired remote if desired Refer to Section 3 for a specific description of each key and how to use them correctly Test e Display a test pattern Power e Turn projector ON or OFF Inputs e Display from this source NOTE If PIP is on Input keys affect the PIP window only PIP e Turn picture in picture ON or OFF Menu e Display menus toggle Arrow Keys e Adjust a setting up or down e Navigate within a menu Channel e Select channel setup Laser S e Activate laser pointer at front of keypad Gamma e Adjust mid range levels Number Keys e Enter a number such as channel value etc NOTE Can be set to select inputs if desired TOGGLE KEYS Contrast S lf Press and hold to toggle or press twice to toggle or press a Shutter e Open or close the shutter Auto e Optimize image automatically Lens Functions e Used and keys to adjust parameters OSD e Use to hide or show menus Exit e Return to previous menu level Enter e Select a highlighted menu item change or accept a value
108. corresponding Power value reaches its minimum the intensity setting will be inaccurate and cannot be maintained For best results in achieving uniform intensity amongst tiled images choose an Intensity setting that enables all lamps to operate at less than the maximum number of watts available in your projector but high enough to keep the corresponding lamp power above its minimum See Power above NOTES 1 Lamps become more stable over time thus a specific intensity is more easily maintained as the lamp ages 2 Intensity can be set only if the lamp is in Intensity mode 3 Intensity cannot exceed the output of Max Brightness mode OPTICAL APERTURE This option is also available under the Advanced Image Settings menu See 4 6 Adjusting the Image for details LAMP HISTORY This read only option lists the lamps most z recently installed and recorded in the projector Lamp History Lamp History automatically updates whenever you record a new lamp serial S N Hours number the new lamp is added to the bottom of the list m i 3 56 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHIKISTIE Section 3 Operation Use CHANGE LAMP to record the serial number for a newly installed lamp In the Lamp S N window use the number text entry keys to record the new lamp serial number and press again to accept the change See Using Slide bars and Other Controls if you need help entering the number Once entered the new lamp serial number will
109. ctive Input Window 720x483 1 Top Blank 0 1 Top Blank 0 2 Bottom Blank 0 2 Bottom Blank 0 3 LeftBlank 0 3 Left Blank 30 4 Right Blank 0 4 Right Blank 0 5 Plug amp Display EDID 1080p 60Hz 1080i 60Hz v 5 Plug amp Display EDID 1080p 60Hz 1080i 60Hz v No PIP blanking Left PIP blanking ft Similartoa zoom function Figure 3 6 Blanking of a PIP Image PLUG amp DISPLAY EDID By default a Plug amp Play EDID source outputs a signal according to the 1 1400x1050x60Hz EDID information provided by the projector To ea e em mit rane ae override this information and display in a different a One 4 1024x768x116Hz 3D format for example if your Plug amp Play EDID 5 1280x1024x110Hz 3D device does not support the projector s resolution 6 4400x1050x102Hz 3D and or frequency select the desired Plug amp Play 7 1080p 60Hz 1080i 60Hz EDID resolution from the list 8 1080p 50Hz 1080i 50Hz 9 1080p 24Hz 1080i 30Hz Any daisy chained projectors will also display according to the chosen Plug amp Play EDID format EDID Extended Display Identification Data standard 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHKISTIE Section 3 Operation Image Settings Menu gt Use options in the Image Settings Image Settings menu to alter your main image without affecting its size or 5 a i A
110. cumented in the Christie Serial Communications document available at the Christie website VIA WEB INTERFACE Connect your PC to the projector s Ethernet port In your web browser Internet Explorer for example enter the IP address of the projector you wish to control This will start a password protected ChristieNET application enter the factory default cem7 login and password to open the program If the projector is powered up you can access assorted menu options and slide bars 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 3 69 Section 3 Operation CHKISTIE Repeat for remaining networked projectors as desired Keep in mind that multiple units can be controlled from one PC but each unit will be in its own ChristieNET interface web browser at the PC Likewise you can make up to five separate web locations to a single projector The default login provides access to security settings where you can define other users with the same or fewer rights Use unlimited rights for most applications For all logins the Service menu is still protected with its own password NOTES 1 Any proxy server settings that interfere with this type of link should be disabled for using ChristieNET Disable through Internet Explorer s lt Tools gt lt Internet Options gt lt Connections gt lt LAN Settings gt 2 Your PC must be Java enabled to v1 4 2 or higher to run ChristieNET 3 Depending on your projector model certain controls provided thro
111. current channel will remain but will be redefined from projector defaults NOTE For any deletion a window will appear to confirm the deletion of the desired channel Select Cancel default if you don t want to delete after all Editing a Channel Setup The basic setups that describe how and where a channel can be accessed are listed in the Channel Setup menu These channel setups can be edited at any time in the Channel Edit submenu CHANNEL EDIT STEP 1 Press from the presentation level to display the main menu To display the Channel Setup menu press 3 or move the highlight to the Channel Setup option and press The Channel Setup menu will appear CHANNEL EDIT STEP 2 To edit parameters shown in the Channel Setup menu select the relevant channel and press The Channel Edit menu will appear similar to the sample shown below Editable 1 n ee Channel Edit 1 Name pres2 Sync Type Digital 2 Number 09 H Sync 63 75 kHz 3 Input 1 V Sync 60 02 Hz 4 InMenu si Interlace No 5 AutoSourcea Iv 6 lv T 8 read only Locked Previous Channel Next Channel lt hint text Channel Edit Menu SAMPLE CHANNEL EDIT STEP 3 If desired review and or edit the following channel setups in the Channel Edit menu e CHANNEL NAME An alphanumeric label can be defined and or changed here Channel names can be up to 12 characters in length e CHANNEL NUMBER A two digit channel number can be
112. d for the IR remote see Figure 3 2 IR Remote gt The IR remote keypad controls the projector by way of wireless communications from a battery powered infrared IR transmitter Use the IR remote keypad the same way you would use a remote keypad supplied with a TV or VCR When making key presses direct the keypad either toward the screen or toward the front or rear of the projector One of the two IR sensors on the projector will detect the signals and relay the commands for internal processing 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 3 3 S ection 3 Operation Test e Display a test pattern Power e Turn projector ON or OFF Inputs e Display from this source NOTE If PIP is on Input keys affect the PIP window only PIP e Turn picture in picture ON or OFF Menu e Display menus toggle Arrow Keys e Adjust a setting up or down e Navigate within a menu Channel e Select channel setup Laser e Activate laser pointer at front of keypad Gamma e Adjust mid range levels Number Keys e Enter a number such as channel value etc NOTE Can be set to select inputs if desired TOGGLE KEYS N CHRISTIE Shutter e Open or close the shutter Auto e Optimize image automatically Lens Functions e Use lt and gt keys to adjust parameters OSD e Use to hide or show menus
113. djustable Screws on NOTE Recommended for heaviest Retaining Ring lenses such as 0 73 1 and 1 2 1 Power Up Remove the lens cap and power up the projector Reposition the Projector for New Lens Reposition the projector closer or further from the screen as necessary for the screen and the new lens type refer to lens descriptions in Section 2 Section 6 and Appendix D Throw Distance In a permanent installation always use the appropriate throw distance formula to calculate the best position for the projector Figure 4 12 View With Zoom Lens Installed 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 Section 5 Troubleshooting If the projector does not appear to be operating properly note the symptoms present and use the following guide to assist you If you cannot resolve the problems yourself contact your dealer for assistance NOTE A qualified service technician is required when opening the projector to diagnose any probable cause 5 1 Displays Symptom CAUSE REMEDY Symptom CAUSE REMEDY Symptom CAUSE REMEDY Symptom CAUSE REMEDY Symptom CAUSE REMEDY 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 gt gt gt gt gt The projector is on but there s no display l 2 3 Was a lens cover accidentally left on Remove lens cover Ensure the shutter is OPEN Is the lamp ignited Check for interlock problems such as an open lamp door OR check for light spillage out the back
114. e Overall Left Side 0 0 output level to 50 0 and all Right Side 0 0 remaining slide bars to 0 0 B Ps are This decreases the light Top Left Corner 0 07 output just enough Top Right Corner 0 0 throughout the screen so that g Len ll any color level can then be 9 Overall 50 0 MN Set to 50 0 increased later as necessary Adjust light output of entire screen for matching light output from zone to zone Do not exceed 50 0 for Overall a higher level will likely interfere with achieving brightness uniformity and is not recommended T Go GA an Ga M Ensure that overall light output remains well matched from one screen center to the next Where necessary increase or decrease Lamp Power slightly to recover center matches Step 2 Adjust Color level of red green blue in Eight Zones NOTES 1 At this point ignore the brightness of individual zones 2 Always ignore menu colors 2a On each screen compare the color temperatures in the eight target zones four edges and four corners to that of the color temperature of the center Compare using a white field only and take note of any areas that do not match the center Also decide if any screen exhibits a more obvious color shift than other screens begin with this screen in Step 2b 2b Return to the Brightness Uniformity menu Beginning with the screen that exhibits the most obvious color shift s for each edge that exhibits a noticeably different c
115. e you may find that the image appearance at 11 is identical to the image appearance at 38 thus you can use either setting 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHKISTIE Section 3 Operation If some shimmer from a video or HDTV source persists use the Filter control to remove high frequency noise from the signal H Position This option moves the image right or left within the area of available pixels NOTE The value shown represents where the approximate center of the image lies in relation to the total number of pixels available horizontally This varies widely according to the signal watch the image while adjusting V Position This option moves the image up or down within the area of available pixels NOTE The value shown represents where the approximate center of the image lies in relation to the total number of pixels available vertically This varies widely according to the signal watch the image while adjusting Advanced Size and Position SUBMENU This submenu consists of the following options ACTIVE INPUT WINDOW This read a only value indicates the current Advanced Size amp Position size i e area of your displayed Active Input Window 720x483 data or region of interest as 1 Top Blank 0 o defined by the blanking controls 2 Bottom Blank 0 a By default the projector 3 Eu alans l l Right Blank 0 automatically determines what l i 5 Plug amp Di portion of its full resol
116. e 8 Front IR Protocol An K RS232 or RS422 links The Baten a wero San l 0 Wired Keypad Protocol Off v maximum rate for the RS232 is 115200 for RS422 it is 19200 Set the baud rate to match that of your controlling device such as your PC If you are unsure about what baud rate to choose refer to the documentation for the controlling device In an existing network of projectors if you discover that a projector has a different baud rate use the pull down list and select the correct baud rate using the key do not just scroll this control with CO or OD keys Serial communication is always eight data bits no parity Projector Enter a three digit number such as 001 to assign or change a number to the projector currently in use If the current projector already has a number assigned that number will appear here for example 004 in the menu shown above Numerical identity for projectors enables you to communicate with a single projector within a multiple projector application see also key in 3 2 Using the Keypads If you make a mistake in assigning or changing the projector number press to cancel NOTE When multiple projectors are being used and you want to adjust the color and edge blending settings for individual projectors to create one seamless image you must assign different numbers for each projector to allow toggling back and forth between projectors while adjustments are being made Netwo
117. e Accepts 3 4 or 5 wire RGB video sync on green composite sync or separate horizontal and vertical sync e Accepts YPbPr composite on green and Y C on red blue e BNC connectors for RGB signal inputs e Buffered signals to a remote destination NOTE The audio connectors are not functional F 1 Appendix G Index CHAKISTIE RGB400 Active Loop Thru The RGB400 ALT Input Module may be installed in this projector a Marquee Signal Input Module 38 804607 xx PC250 Analog gt Input Module 38 804609 xx DVI Input Module gt 38 804635 xx F 2 Switcher or a Marquee Case Power Supply The module receives analog RGB input signals from computers or other RGB source devices Video inputs are 75Q terminated Video outputs provide buffered loop through to another display device SEN SEN ZEN MONN ILO R T ee ar WON ras QE NEY SYNC NEY BLUE HORICOMP VERT gt L AN HENN E O7 ey AUDIO IN RGB LOOP THRU MODULE RGB400ALT Features e Accepts 3 4 or 5 wire RGB video sync on green composite sync or separate horizontal and vertical sync e Accepts YPbPr composite on green and Y C on red blue e BNC connectors for RGB signal inputs e Buffered loop through video outputs NOTE The audio connectors are not functional The PC250 Analog Input Module may be installed in this projector a Marquee Signal Switcher or a Marquee Case Power Supply The module re
118. e installing the lens AA Remove the lens when shipping the projector and reuse the lens plug to prevent dust and debris from entering and settling on the projector s optical components Position the Projector Place the projector on a sturdy level surface and position it so that it is perpendicular to the screen at a suitable distance In general the further back the projector is positioned from the screen the larger the image will be If required you can level the projector by adjusting its three feet With the projector positioned perpendicular to the screen the image will appear rectangular instead of keystoned For more detailed instructions on positioning the projector refer to Projector Position and Mounting later in this section Connect a Source Located at the back of the projector is the input panel where all source connections are made Each input is clearly labeled for easy identification Using the appropriate cable s connect your source Connect RGB and YPbPr sources to INPUT 1 located in the upper right corner of the input panel Use the DVI I connector at INPUT 2 to connect analog or digital display signals Connect composite video to INPUT 3 and S video to INPUT 4 NOTE One of the available optional input modules can be installed at NPUT 5 or INPUT 6 for additional connections Refer to 2 3 Connecting Sources for more details on connecting a specific source 2 1 Section 2 Installation and Setup CHR
119. e nee en oe G 1 NOTE Due to continuing research all information in this manual is subject to change without notice 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 Section 1 Introduction Tee eee 1 1 Projector Overview Main Features gt Christie DS 6K 5Kc S8K HD6K 5 Kc 8K 7Kc Mirage S 3K 6K S8K Mirage HD3 6 8 DW3K 3 Kc 6K 6Kc Matrix S 2K 5K HD2 HD4 HD7 DLV1400 DX and DLV1920 DX are all professional 3 chip projectors based on next generation Digital Light Processing DLP technology by Texas Instruments to deliver high quality crisp clean images Mirage S 3K 6K SK and Mirage HD3 6 8 projectors provide a powerful combination of SXGA resolution high bones and high contrast ratios to produce flawless realistic three dimensional graphic images for simulation virtual reality and other stereographic related applications The DW3K 3Kc and DW6K 6Kc provide exceptional image quality in a native widescreen format HD2 resolution and superior color accuracy Additional reliable and compact projectors are the Matrix S 2K 5K HD2 HD4 HD7 With their purpose built simulation features such as RGB color matching and gamma controls it can be used to simulate any application The DLV1400 DX and DLV1920 DX are designed for the demands of 24 7 control room applications and provide long term reliability and performance Native SXGA HD or HD2 resolution model dependant with all others fully scaleable Internal s
120. e true and the lens will moved to that position upon power up if necessary The two Option Card Option Card 1 Dual SD HD SDI Module entries In the 1 Loop Thru Output Selection Input A to C Input B to Dv Configuration menu 2 Dual Link Format Selection Input A to C Input B to Dv identify which optional lt NOT IMPLEMENTED input modules a k a gt 1 _InputA toC InputBtoD cards are present at 2 Input A to D Input B to C 3 Main to C PIP to D INPUT 5 Option 1 and 4 Main to D PIP to C INPUT 6 Option 2 If either of these option slots is empty the corresponding read only menu entry does nothing If there is a module installed the corresponding menu entry may activate a submenu of further options pertaining to that module For example if the Dual SD HD SDI module is installed at INPUT 5 Option 1 The Option 1 Card submenu provides controls for configuring the various connections on this multi input multi output module As desired for your application you can define 1 which physical input loops through to which output and 2 which functional input main or PIP signal loops through to which output 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHKISTIE Section 3 Operation __ SS eee 3 7 Working with PIP or Seamless Switching Working with PIP gt 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 PIP Picture in Picture and Seamless Switching are independent but related projector featu
121. ear dimmed and cannot be selected NOTES 1 f there is no signal present all source dependent adjustments are disabled 2 After 15 minutes of inactivity the projector leaves the menu system and returns to the presentation 3 The Status menu is read only When finished with a function menu do one of the following e Press to return to the previous screen e Press to leave the menu system and return to the presentation 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHRIS TIE Section 3 Operation On line Help If at any time you are uncertain what to do next press to display summary Time outs The Global Icon Using Slide bars and Other Controls 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 information about the current menu or highlighted option Press again to exit In addition a line of hint text is included at the bottom of some menus Lam Lamp Hours 0 Lamp S N 3 1 Lamp Message Help mp LAMP MESSAGE HELP 2 LampLlimit 1000 Enable a notice upon power up 3 Lamp Mode Power a ane a 4 Power 500 the Lamp Limit default 1000 hours 5 Intensity 0 E 6 Optical Aperture 3 E 7 Lamp History 8 Change Lamp 9 Change Bulb Press from the presentation level to access general Help Topics Scroll as necessary within a topic press or to return to your presentation Help Topics 1 Using Help Help 2 Setup 3 Keys 4 Source Input Selection 5 Stat Pwr LEDs
122. ear 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 one The main advantage of the diffused screen is its wide viewing angle similar to that of a flat screen for front screen projection This type of screen is suitable when a wide viewing angle is required but there is low ambient room lighting Optical screens take light from the projector and redirect 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 This type of screen 1s better suited for brightly lit rooms where the audience is situated within the viewing cone Screen size Choose a screen size which is appropriate for your lens and application Keep in mind that if the projector will be used to display text information the image size must allow the audience to recognize all text clearly 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 will likely be illegible at a distance no matter how sharply and clearly it is displayed 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHRISTIE Section 2 Installation and Setup To fill a screen with an image the aspect ratio of the screen should be equal to the aspect ratio of the image expressed as the ratio of its width to its height
123. ector is to be ceiling mounted Lamp The projector uses a Cermax Xenon lamp to deliver its high brightness A lamp should be replaced when it has reached its end of life or if a noticeable change in brightness occurs Keep track of the number of hours the lamp has been in use Lamp Menu and be aware of any changes to brightness These indicators will help you effectively maintain operation of the projector Wait approximately five minutes after powering down the projector to allow internal cooling fans to stop and for the lamp to cool sufficiently before removing Never attempt to remove the lamp housing directly after use The lamp is under great pressure when hot and may explode causing personal injury and or property damage Allow cooling completely Use only lamps supplied by Christie Use lamps of the correct wattage for your projector model when replacing Filter Replace the filter when you replace the lamp or sooner if required It is important the filter be replaced regularly to ensure sufficient airflow through the projector otherwise it could cause the projector to overheat A WARNING A Use only filters supplied by Christie Refer to 4 4 Lamp and Filter Replacement for instructions AA The North American rated line cord is provided with each projector Ensure that you are using a line cord socket and power plug that meets the appropriate local rating standards Use only the attachments and or accessories
124. ed below 6 Delete the Auto checkmark and leave the Input Levels menu IMPORTANT Do not use Input Levels to adjust color temperature This will distort Contrast and Brightness functions as well as color temperature AUTO COLOR ENABLE When a checkmark is present selecting a specific black level or drive to adjust will automatically enable the corresponding color in the display Delete the checkmark to see all colors or to enable a different specific color through the Color Enable Control CLAMP LOCATION This option formerly known as sync tip gt 1 Back Porch clamping can brighten the image produced from certain high 2 Sync Tip resolution high frequency graphic sources The projector 3 Tri Level automatically selects the best clamp location for almost all sources Use the normal Back Porch location 1f the image is either sufficiently bright or overly bright Select Sync Tip if the image appears unusually dim if there are horizontal streaks across the image or 1f there is significant color drift This moves the clamping pulse from the normal back porch location which is likely too short to the tip of the horizontal sync pulse Tri Level is typically needed for an HDTV source COLOR ENABLE Select which color or colors you want to see in the display useful while working with color temperature white levels or input levels NOTES 1 Input levels apply for the current source only but for any color temperature used
125. ed code will not fit Scaler communication problem BUILT IN KEYPAD 70 Unable to access EEPROM on the built in keypad 71 EEPROM memory re initialization on the built in keypad PANEL DRIVER AND FORMATTER 80 Unrecognized Panel Driver _ S O 86 One or more Formatters not responding Probable Formatter s w fault N h 23 61 62 63 64 65 67 3 72 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHKISTIE Section 3 Operation 89 Green modular Formatter communication failure MISCELLANEOUS Clear system errors with exit If necessary try resetting the projector by powering it off and on again cooling if necessary For detailed information monitor the RS232 IN port Contact dealer factory if error persists Codes omitted from this table should not appear in your projector 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 3 73 Section 4 Maintenance en The projector is an international regulatory agency approved product designed for safe 4 1 Warnings and and reliable operation To assure complete safety at all times it is important to Safety acknowledge the following precautions while operating the projector Guidelines Always power down the projector using appropriate procedure and disconnect all power sources before cleaning or servicing Always remove the lens when shipping the projector NEVER look directly into the projector lens The high brightness of this projector could cause permanent eye damage For
126. ed or Progressive Scan Format Horizontal Frequency Range 31 120 kHz Vertical Frequency Range See Note 2 23 97 150 Hz Scan format Interlaced or progressive Pixel Clock Rate max 220 MHz max Signal Format Analog RGB YPbPr Composite on G Y CVBS input and S video luma on R Pr Y input and chroma on B Pb C input Input Levels R G B with sync 1 0V 2 dB R G B without sync 0 7Vp p 2 dB Pb Pr 0 7p p 2 dB Nominal Impedance 75 ohms NOTE 2 Value specifies frame rate of non interlaced sources and field rate for interlaced sources Frame field rates higher than the maximum refresh rate of the panels will be displayed at a lower rate i e frames will be dropped SYNC Interlaced or Progressive Scan Format Horizontal Frequency Range 31 120 kHz Vertical Frequency Range See Note 3 23 97 150 Hz Sync Type Separate H and V direct or swapped Composite bi level tri level XOR OR Sync On Green luma bi level tri level Serration and or Equalization pulses MacroVision for standard amp progressive video Polarity See Note 3 Positive or Negative Input Levels See Note 3 0 5V 5 4 0V pp DC Offset See Note 3 3V Nominal Impedance See Note 3 75 ohms Horizontal Sync Duty Cycle 3 min 20 max NOTE 3 Does not apply to sync on green luma Composite Video and S Video Signal Formats Composite video CVBS S video Y C Video Standards NTSC NTSC 4 43 PAL
127. el 256 4 Adjust corresponding 7 Blue Pb Input Drive 256 PE input drive red green 8 Auto Color Enable v or blue until one 9 Clamp Location Back Porch 7 PAE p ane ical doa 0 Peak Detector V Ba sea Mia 7 Color Enable Red v NS d Figure 3 7 Adjusting Input Levels Using the Peak Detector RED EXAMPLE SHOWN 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 3 31 Section 3 Operation CHRISTIE 3 32 Advanced Image Settings SUBMENU Use the Advanced Image Settings submenu Advanced Image Settings Film Mode Threshold 0 Detail Threshold 0 oo 3D Source table or curve to your images controlling the intensity of mid level colors and producing maximum contrast brightness and color performance As shown at right the graphics curve is a modified power curve that will show more detail in darker areas of the projected content while the video curve has a linear segment near black to compensate for increased black levels typical of video signals A simple gamma curve is a Graphics to make the adjustments necessary for lesser 4 Gamma Table Graphics z used but more specialized applications on 2 Select Color Adjustment Max Drives vl 3 a VOUE PEOIECOr 4 Optical Aperture 3 E 5 GAMMA TABLE This control applies a 6 Simulation 3D default video graphics or simple gamma l Motion Filter Auto vl 8 9 0
128. emote or Built In Keypad CHANNEL A channel is a collection of measurements locations and settings that tailor the display of a signal to your specific needs Since source types and applications can vary greatly you will likely want to adjust and define a wide variety of parameters such as brightness contrast size etc in order to customize and optimize the display from or for a particular source For example the display settings you choose for a VCR source may be very different from those you choose for a high resolution computer source or one signal may simply vary from another signal used 3 14 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHKISTIE Section 3 Operation previously through the same input location Once you have adjusted a display parameter such as pixel tracking or contrast all current settings are collectively stored in the projector s memory as a unique two digit channel such as O 2 You can have numerous distinct channels available for the same input any of which can be selected by using the key on the keypad followed by the two digit channel number Shown at right is a sample channel list as would be available from This is typically called the channel list current channel NOTE The key may display a channel chan gt list or not depending on what you have Channel 02 defined for Display Channel List see A a 02 0 1 i3LG 33 72 59 94 Menu Preferences later in this section 03 0 4 iSVid 15 73
129. en to direct incident light to an audience A flat matte white wall has a gain of approximately one Screens with gain less than one attenuate incident light screens with gain more than one 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 General Purpose Input Output used for remote control of a limited number of programmable functions by direct signal or dry contact connection High definition Television 1035 1080 and 1125 lines interlace and 720 and 1080 line progressive formats with a 16 9 1 e 1 77 aspect ratio A display of help information regarding the current task or presentation The frequency at which scan lines are generated which varies amongst sources Also called horizontal scan rate or line rate The difference between the center of the projected image and the center of the projector lens For clarity offset is often expressed as the maximum amount of the image that can be projected to one side of the lens center without degrading the image quality Horizontal offset ranges can be affected by the type of lens in use and whether or not the image is offset vertically at the same time A circular area of a screen where the image appears brighter than elsewhere on the screen A hot spot appears along the line of
130. ents by X Y Enter known x y coordinates from the chromaticity graph e Color Saturation Adjust color slide bars and judge image color by eye or meter A user defined color adjustment can be applied by selecting it in the Advanced Image Settings menu Select Color Adjustment COLOR ADJUSTMENT BY X Y Use Color Adjustments by X Y this submenu if you want to create TECH Nn ene inne alter or copy a color gamut 1 e 7 6521 E color adjustment Controls in this menu define the precise hue of 3 RedX 0 655 ME each primary color component red 4 RedY 0 341 EE green blue and white used to a Ee ee 0 generate the millions of colors 7 BlueX 0 144 mT produced in displays The x y 8 BlueY 0 093 MT coordinates for each color define its 9 WhiteX 0 320 E location on the standard CIE 0 White Y 0 330 HE chromaticity graph see Figure Pen aoe 3 9 changing either or both of Color Enable Red J these numbers will change the hue Copy From Max Drives v of the color and relocate the triangle for possible colors For example changing the x y Figure 3 9 Customize Color coordinates for red may move the color closer to orange or closer to violet which will in turn affect all displayed colors having a red component Adjust the slide bars or enter new specific coordinates as desired to define or change up to four User color gamuts needed for your environment and applications Apply at any
131. erature scale Higher temperatures output more light See YcbCr or YPbPr The output of video tape players and some computers characterized by synchronization luminance and color signals combined on one output cable The degree of difference between the lightest and darkest areas of the image The alignment of the red green and blue elements of a projected image so that they appear as a single element A projection screen which is slightly concave for improved screen gain Curved screens usually have screen gains which are greater than one but viewing angles much less than 180 Curved screens are not recommended for use with this projector The Display Data Channel VESA standard enables communication between PCs and monitors and is based on E EDID protocol A direct digital interface signal can be supplied to the projector via an optional digital input module installed in INPUT 5 For example you can input an SMPTE 259M signal using a Serial Digital Input Module or input an SMPTE 272M signal from a Digital HDTV Serial Input Module Digital Micromirror Devices used in this projector for processing red green and blue color data Located at INPUT 3 and INPUT 4 this device converts NTSC 3 58 NTSC 4 4 PAL PAL N PAL M or SECAM to RGB video The sharpness of a display from a video source 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHRISTIE Appendix A Glossary Diffused Screen gt A type of rear projection screen which
132. et in this section are of the SXGA models only Select a Resize Presets option to Resize Presets quickly display an image 1n Its 1 Default maximize for current source native resolution or to 2 No Resizing display in native resolution automatically resize an image to 3 Full Size fill the screen regardless of source closely fill the projector s native 4 Full Width fill display width amp keep aspect ratio ns i fill display height amp k i resolution or to optimize the 5 Full Height i disp ay height amp eep aspect ratio 6 Anamorphic retain 16 9 aspect ratio width or height of your display sis Custom not selectable non preset values for Size Position and Blanking Size Vertical Stretch H Position parameters will automatically V Position and or Blanking adjust accordingly or if Blanking is set first which defines an Active Input Area Resize Preset scaling will occur in this region of interest only Resizing options are explained in detail below WHAT IS THE RESIZING DEFAULT By default when displaying a new source your image will utilize as much of the projector s display area as possible for the type of incoming source data but with minimal or no changes to aspect ratio See Select Default below WHEN CUSTOM APPEARS The Custom re size descriptor automatically appears in the Size and Position menu when any of the values for Size Vertical Stretch H 3 20 020 100001 01
133. eypad Commands P The projector is typically controlled using one of the following keypads e Built in Keypad located at the back of the projector e Remote Keypad for tethered or tether less control up to 100 feet away includes cable for use as a wired remote While each of the keypads provides complete control of the projector they differ slightly in their arrangement of keys and in what functions can be accessed directly with a key press rather than requiring use of the menu system You may find one keypad more convenient than another for your specific installation and application NOTE The remote keypad has a single IR protocol and can be converted to a wired remote by connecting the cable provided with the projector to the RCA jack labeled as REMOTE on the input panel Built in To control the projector when signals from a remote keypad cannot reach the projector use the projector s built in keypad Figure 3 1 The nearby LED display provides feedback indicating current status and activities of the projector Because the built in keypad has fewer keys than the remote keypad certain projector functions are accessible only through the menu system rather than A ANE Ces Hor A CDG via a direct key wae a focus Goon Gi Goa O AED CGJ isplay window CJE ut 6 NOTE The built I I9GIYe Y OG D in keypad cannot Figure 3 1 Built in Keypad be disabled Refer to the key descriptions provide
134. f necessary fine tune the zones so that they all still exhibit a single color temperature 3 64 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHIS TIE Section 3 Operation Edge Blending gt 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 Cancelling Brightness Uniformity If you do not want to use or apply Brightness Uniformity settings delete the checkmark from the Uniformity Enable checkbox at the top of the Brightness Uniformity menu Christie Edge Blending is an innovative set of software functions that can quickly and easily blend white levels along the edges of multiple adjacent projected images to create a single seamless larger image What is a Blend cs In simple terms a blend appears as a gradient strip along an edge of a projected image It is darkest along the extreme edge of the image and lightens nearer to the rest of the image see right How Are Blends Used In multiple projector walls complementary blends between neighboring images can compensate for the extra brightness or intensity where these edges overlap By controlling blend width and other properties you can achieve uniformity across the group of images Visible overlaps will disappear With edge blending Overlap ade Pa Pa od 0 2 Proj 1 1 Proj 1 2 Like Proj 2 1 Proj 2 2 Proj 2 1 Proj 2 2 Figure 3 18 Edge Blending Concept For best results use the same projector model and type throughout your display wall In addition avoid high gain
135. fault indicates the gamma table has not been adjusted For more information refer to Advanced Image Settings submenu Gamma Table Again good gamma improves contrast while maintaining good details for blacks Filter The proper filter setting is automatically set for virtually all gt 1 Off signals and rarely needs to be changed It applies a low pass 2 HDTV filter for noise reduction in the incoming input signal 3 SDTV particularly for HDTV or SDTV Applied in the analog domain before sampling this filtering removes high frequencies and thus reduces pixel phase noise note this also reduces signal bandwidth Override only if standard pixel tracking and phase adjustments do not adequately clear up a noisy video signal or if a graphics signal appears overly soft Both instances indicate that Filter may be set to the wrong option Detail Detail adjusts the sharpness of a video image so that edges remain clearly defined It can be particularly useful if a significant Noise Reduction adjustment has caused the image to appear too soft Adjust until the display is as sharp as desired keeping in mind that because Detail adds some high frequencies back into the image it can also re introduce a certain degree of noise Noise Reduction Noise Reduction is similar to the Filter control but operates in the post sampling digital domain with a more subtle effect Higher settings are most
136. for each setting 3 For the current color adjust its corresponding Black level slide bar just until a single band of black appears at one edge of the screen This band represents the first band of the grayscale pattern which should be 100 black Do not adjust too far 4 With the same color still active adjust its corresponding Input Drive slide bar just until a single band of color appears at the opposite edge of the screen This band represents the last band of the grayscale pattern which should be 100 white or the current color if a certain color is enabled Do not adjust too far 5 It may be advantageous to go back and check the black band adyjust the black level slide bar if necessary NOTE Readjusting the black levels affects the gain at this point only readjust when absolutely necessary 6 Repeat Steps 3 5 with the other two remaining primary colors When each primary color shows one optimized black band and white or colored band the input levels for this source are correctly set Upon exiting the Input Levels menu the Peak Detector checkbox will clear Input Levels 1 Auto Input Level 2 Red Pr Blacklevel 256 3 Adjust corresponding Red example 5 d 3 Red Pr Input Drive 256 ME blacklevel red green or blue until one 4 Green Y Blacklevel 256 black band appears 5 Green Y Input Drive 256 6 Blue Pb Blacklev
137. for all future uses This option is also available under the Simulation 3D menu in Mirage HD projectors only 3 36 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHKISTIE Section 3 Operation PE Use the Configuration menu to define 3 6 Adjusting jig Configuration general operating parameters and System Language English AN communications with other projectors z Image Orientation Front Parameters and and equipment and to access other 3 l Advanced advanced processing and image 4 Auto Power Up _ i 5 Set Date amp Time Controls adjustments affecting overall 6 Menu Preferences performance In addition the if Communications Configuration menu provides access 8 Geometry and Color 9 Diagnostics and Calibration to diagnostics calibration tools and 0 Carica the Service submenu password Option 1 Card Dual SD HD SDI protected Keep in mind that settings in the Configuration menu and its submenus are typically global settings applied regardless of the type of source being used This characteristic is identified with the globe icon alongside the option NOTE The Configuration menu is recommended for experienced users technicians only System Configuration The first six options in the Configuration menu are explained below GENERAL Language Choose from available languages to use in the projector s menus The change will take effect immediately Image Orientation Set the orientation of
138. for example an NTSC signal is already set to anamorphic through the Resize and Preset menu it will remain that way in the PIP window If the NTSC signal is formatted as widescreen at the source then the image in the PIP window will appear with black bars above and below it PIP Image Settings SUBMENU Adjust the PIP secondary image without affecting the size or position The primary image remains unchanged See 3 6 Adjusting the Image for details PIP Border Width Set the desired line thickness for your PIP window border 3 52 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHKISTIE Section 3 Operation PIP Border Color Select the desired color for the PIP window border NOTES 1 Numbers 7 and 8 on the Picture in Picture and Switching submenu control switching parameters 2 Disable PIP in order to work with Seamless Switching 3 Disable PIP and Best Switching for Interlaced sources gt 35kHz Working with Seamless gt Switching Seamless Switching is the ability to instantly and or smoothly switch sources and is controlled with options 7 and 8 in the PIP and Switching menu To use Seamless Switching PIP must be disabled Tips for best source switching Ensure a channel has been configured for each source Progressive digital and analog sources are recommended Set Image Optimization to Seamless Switching see below For best results use the same frame rate and gamma setting for each NOTE Avoid using two interlaced sources
139. ftware to the projector RS 232 0 ps 422 RS 422 RS 422 Q m e P3 RS 232 RS 232 RS 232 Back IR Protocol Wired Keypad Protocol 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Figure 3 8 Using the Network Routing Option RS232 AND RS422 JOINED Messages originating from an RS232 or RS422 controller will be relayed to all RS2320r RS422 ports Any Ethernet communication however will not RS232 AND ETHERNET JOINED Messages to and from the RS232 ports will also be relayed to the Ethernet port and vice versa Any RS422 communications will be isolated ALL JOINED All messages reach all ports regardless of type Ethernet Settings SUBMENU NOTE Recommended for network administrators only DHCP Enable this checkbox if you want a DHCP server to automatically change the projector s default IP address 0 0 0 0 to one that is valid and unique for use on the current Ethernet network On networks without a DHCP server or to simply override the automatic DHCP server function delete the checkmark and enter the new IP Address settings desired Remember that only a 0 0 0 0 address will trigger the DHCP addressing service and only when the DHCP checkbox is enabled Ethernet Settings 1 DHCP Enabled MV Projector s IP address will be DHCP assigned IP Address _ Use static address assigned in IP Address 2 3 Port 3002 4 Subnet Mask 5 Default Gateway 6 Network Name 7 A
140. ge y Picture or the primary source 4 ust through only This checkbox turns the Main menu secondary source on and off navigation Secondary PIP Image Adjust through PIP menu NOTE Disable PIP and Best w Switching for Interlaced ory sources gt 3SkHz PIP Size and Position SUBMENU Most controls in the PIP Size and PIP Size and Position Position menu adjust the PIP a a EEEREN osition Presets Bottom Rig secondary image in the same i Size 0729 i Vertical Stretch 1 090 P Pixel Track 858 ae Pixel Phase 0 H Position 360 V Position 262 wa Aspect Ratio Presets Anamorphic v Reserved Advanced Size and Position fashion as their counterparts in the main Size and Position menu 2 3 4 adjust the main image see 3 6 5 Adjusting the Image for details i 9 0 Exceptions are POSITION PRESETS Set the location of the PIP secondary image in the display ASPECT RATIO PRESETS Choose the desired aspect ratio for your PIP pixels Use the Default aspect ratio when incoming format has square pixels most common This ensures that the resulting PIP image maintains its intended aspect ratio Use Anamorphic for NTSC signals having narrower pixels this will stretch the pixels horizontally to regain the intended aspect ratio of the PIP image NOTE Jf the image is already resized at the source it will remain that way in the PIP window If
141. ges Bad Sync 3 70 H Sync or V Sync 3 70 No Signal 3 70 System Warnings Errors 3 70 Ethernet Communications 2 16 Troubleshooting 5 3 Ethernet Network 2 18 Ethernet Settings 3 40 Exit Key 3 9 Fade Time 3 37 Film Mode Threshold 3 36 Filter 4 4 Freeze Image 3 47 Full Height 3 21 Full Screen 3 21 Full Width 3 21 Function Key 3 8 G Gamma 3 25 Gamma Key 3 7 Geometry and Color Submenu 3 42 Glossary of Terms A 1 H Help Context sensitive 3 11 Horizontal Position 3 23 I Image Brightness 3 25 Contrast 3 25 Detail 3 26 Gamma 3 25 Image Adjustments 3 19 Image Blanking 3 24 Image Resizing 3 20 Image Size 3 22 3 23 In Menu Checkbox 3 19 Input Definition of 3 14 Selecting switching 3 14 Settings Advanced 3 32 Input 3 2 3 14 Input Keys 3 6 Input Levels 3 29 Color Enable 3 30 Input Panel 3 2 Input Video Black 3 28 Installation Considerations 2 3 2 5 Front Screen 2 3 Lighting 2 5 Screen Size 2 4 Throw Distance 2 5 Installation Type 2 3 Interfaces Optional 2 14 Interpolated Color 3 35 Invalid Channel 3 69 IP Address 3 40 Setting 3 18 IR Sensors 3 2 IR Sensors 3 42 K Keypad 2 15 B 1 Built in 3 3 Enabling Wire Remote 3 42 Guidelines 3 5 IR Remote 3 3 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHKISTIE Appendix G Index 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 Replacing Batteries 4 5 Wired 5 Keystone Correcting 42 L Lamp 3 2 4 4 Failure to Igni
142. h as another projector Inputs are 75Q terminated Serial Digital Input Module 804602 SERIAL IN SERIAL OUT Ome O OO N SDI Features e Accepts serial digital 4 2 2 component video YCbCr e Provides both a SERIAL IN and a SERIAL OUT BNC connector includes status LEDs for signal and error e SMPTE 259M compatible Dual SD HD SDI Module gt The Dual SD HD SDI Module enables incoming serial digital SD or HD data to be 38 804656 xx tiled across multiple screen displays overlapped for extra bright displays or distributed to additional projectors for multiple same image screens SIGNAL INPUT Dual SD HD SDI 38 804656 Dual SD HD SDI Features Accepts and decodes up to two serial digital inputs Outputs up to two 10 bit YCbCr 4 2 2 video signals Provides input s to output s loop through capability Supplies interchangeable inputs as part of the Picture in Picture display SMPTE 259M and 372 compatible 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 F 3 Index 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 3 3D Simulation 3 34 3D Stereo Sync 3 35 A Ambient Lighting 2 5 Anamorphic 3 22 Arrow Keys 2 9 Auto Input Level 3 29 Auto Key 3 5 Auto Setup 3 5 AutoSource Checkbox 3 19 B Backlight 3 42 Bad Sync 3 70 Baud Rate 2 17 3 38 Blacklevels and Drives 3 29 Blanking 3 24 Brightness Key 3 7 Brightness Uniformity Canceling 3 64 Definition 3 60 Prerequisites 3 60 Procedure
143. he projector See Figure 2 6 The upper right corner INPUT 1 typically accepts an RGB signal from an external analog RGB source or it can also be used for YPbPr signals or additional video sources Just beside these BNCs the DVI I connector INPUT 2 accepts digital or analog display signals from a computer Connect analog composite video at INPUT 3 or S video at INPUT 4 from devices such as VCRs laser disc players or DVD players There are also several optional interfaces available for connecting other sources these interfaces slide into the remaining unused option slot and can be done while the projector is running Composite Video RS232 IN r _ Sync a ert INPUT 1 Analog Graphics Ho Co Red Green Blue r mi LDN VAN VaN ZN VN 4 O O O E x xX SN A RS232 OUT GPIO p ee000 e eo000 o o C Oj Input 6 Option 2 Input 5 Option 1 INPUT 5 Various see Appendix Various Figure 2 6 Input Panel NOTES 1 See Section 6 Specifications for details regarding compatible inputs 2 Use high quality shielded cables only for all connections INPUT 1 consists of five BNCs connectors for linking to a variety of sources The typical connection would be to an RGB source such as a PC Mac DEC Sun SGI and others This projector supports multiple sync types with RGB signals sync on green composite
144. hes for easy reference Make sure you are using the correct unit of measure when calculating throw distance 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHRISTIE Appendix D Throw Distance HD Lenses gt 0 67 1 Fixed Image Image Width Throw Diagonal Distance Throw Distance Formula TD 0 7058 x W 2 23 Where W image width inch NOTE The TD formula is provided in inches but the chart shows values in cm and inches for easy reference Make sure you are using the correct unit of measurement when calculating throw distance 1 1 1 RP Fixed Lens Image Image Width Throw Diagonal Distance Throw Distance Formula TD 1 194 x W 2 67 Where W image width inch NOTE The TD formula is provided in inches but the chart shows values in cm and inches for easy reference Make sure you are using the correct unit of measurement when calculating throw distance 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 D 11 Appendix D Throw Distance CHRISTIE 1 1 1 FP Fixed Lens Image Image Width Throw Diagonal W Distance TD Throw Distance Formula TD 1 145 x W 3 76 114 7 291 4 100 0 254 0 118 3 300 4 Where W image width inch 122 0 309 8 106 3 270 0 125 5 318 7 128 7 327 0 112 2 285 0 132 2 335 9 NOTE The TD formula is provided in 135 5 344 9 118 1 300 0 139 0 3531 inches but the chart shows values in cm 142 3 361 4 124 0 315 0 145 8 370 2 and inches for easy reference Make sure you are
145. ibration using your projector s unique specifications recommended rather than standard specifications The projector will revert to the default back up in the event of a power failure Intelligent Lens System ILS Calibration This option allows you to choose between three types of lens calibrations Reference calibration determines a reference point that is used as a defined starting position for relative motion of the lens All positioning is measured from this reference point A reference calibration is lost when power is removed from the projector and will occur on every power up as long as ILS is enabled A motion calibration determines the characteristics of each motor and values are saved in the projector s memory If ILS is enabled and a motion calibration has previously been done the projector will automatically recall these settings from memory when it s being powered up and a motion calibration will not take place A full calibration performs both a reference and motion calibration Automatic ILS Lens Calibration When this option is selected default and the projector is in ILS mode the projector will perform a lens calibration on each power up During calibration the shutter will be closed and the status LED will display LC If ILS is not selected the ALC setting will be ignored If during power up ALC is not selected and ILS is the last stored location from the previous ILS calibration will be assumed to b
146. icated to serial communication see Figure 2 10 Using the appropriate serial communication cables see Appendix C connect the controlling source such as a personal computer to the RS232 IN connector Then set the baud rate to match that of the computer Refer to Section 3 for details on changing the projector s baud rate RS232 IN eecoc50e n eeecee Input 2 B Y Y s _ N n m emote erne ic eo i za DVI c omp la B 9 pin D style yo o ol O AA S ate S66 Connector etal r co SZ NF Input 6 Option 2 Input 5 Option 1 To computer gt Figure 2 10 Connecting RS232 Connecting RS 422 If you wish to control the projector with a computer and or other controlling device with RS 422 capability connect a RS 422 serial communication cable between the computer and the RS 422 port on the projector see Figure 2 11 RS 422 is better suited for serial communication over long distances then 1s RS 232 communication Use the RS 422 port only if your device had RS 422 capability always consult the literature provided with your equipment before connecting Connecting to the RS 422 port with incompatible equipment could damage your projector 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 2 15 Section 2 Installation and Setu CHRISTIE 9 pin D style Connector RS232 IN ececee Pe ae Gr y Input 4 Input 3 Input 2 RS232 OUT ae Remote Ethernet
147. ide then the corresponding BLB zone is disabled It only becomes accessible when that Edge Blend zone is active 1 Start with two projectors Select the black test pattern for both projectors from the Geometry and Color submenu 2 Inthe Black Level Blending submenu enable black blending by putting a checkmark in the checkbox for each projector Black Level Blending 1 Black Blending Enable 2 Center Brightness 0 3 Black Red Level 128 4 Black Green Level 128 E 5 Black Blue Level 128 6 Top 7 Bottom 8 Left 9 Right 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHKISTIE Section 3 Operation 3 Working with one projector at a time use the center brightness slide bar to adjust the center brightness brightness of the non blended region so that the center intensity matches that of the brightest blended region the center of all images when blending a 2 x 2 display is the target area 4 Use the following three color slide bars Black Red Level Black Green Level and Black Blue Level so the black hue of each projector matches 5 You can choose which of the next four options Top Bottom Left Right to use depending on which edge of the projector you are working with has been edge blended The blend width can be adjusted to line up properly but by default it corresponds to the edge blending setting determined for that edge Top 1 Top Brightness 123 Not applicable when blending two
148. ightness to maintain Although there are exceptions generally higher light output or higher power settings can shorten lamp life Use the lamp mode that best suits your brightness needs For example in a tiled application you may want to precisely match brightness levels between adjacent images judge by eye and set each individual Lamp Power setting as necessary Or if you want images to be as bright as possible choose Max Brightness Always keep in mind that higher lamp power settings can shorten lamp life Lamp modes are described below e Max Brightness The lamp will always burn as brightly as possible driven by 100 of the power level rating for the installed lamp see Section 6 Specifications Keep in mind that the maximum brightness for any lamp gradually diminishes with age images will become dimmer over time Its current output level appears in the Intensity option not in lumens e Intensity Brightness will remain close to a specified level for as long as possible Once you select this option enter a number representing the intensity level brightness you wish to maintain the projector will automatically adjust power as needed to maintain this intensity as closely as possible Note that the intensity value is a correlation only and does not represent an actual lumens level See Intensity below e Power The power supplied to the lamp will remain at your specified wattage level Once you select this op
149. inct channels 3 You cannot define a new channel without an incoming signal If the incoming signal does match an existing channel the image will be set up and displayed as usual according to the parameters currently defined for that channel USING A CHANNEL You can normally select a channel at any time by pressing see right If you want to prevent a channel from appearing in this list you must edit the channel as described in Channel Edit later in this section Such a channel can still be selected by entering its number as shown at right 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 3 15 Section 3 Operation CHKISTIE NOTES 1 The current channel is highlighted upon current channel ch d entering the channel list am Channel 01 or if this channel is not 01 0 2 pDig Display1 Enter 2 digit channel displayed here the first 02 0 1 p4WH xga Move hidhiiahitanid channel in the list is 03 0 4 iSVid Display3 press Enter highlighted 2 Channels i mur i saa name or freq created automatically do ee Ae not appear in the channel list unless a parameter for the channel has been changed What Channels gt All available channels are listed in the Channel Setup menu which describes how Are Defined So Far each channel can be accessed and which serves as the gateway for editing copying and deleting channels menu 3 Channel Setu Press from the P l 01 A 0 1 p4WH 48 73k 60 01 presentation level to display A o o REE the
150. ing Colors in Multiple Screens to ensure matched overall color temperatures and light output between screens A important 2 Double check that all WHITES and LIGHT OUTPUT are well matched 1b Enable the Brightness Brightness Uniformity Uniformity checkbox 4 Uniformity Enable 4 Enable adjustment This will enable 2 Test Pattern Off ee tar access to the 3 Left Uniformity uniformity controls pls ee op Uniformi BDO kapp Te 6 Bottom Uniformity settings to your image 7 White Uniformity 8 Color Adjustment by X Y 9 Color Saturation 0 Lamp 1c Select the 13 Point test pattern for O display This pattern provides nine screen er oe zones with 13 targets FOR BEST RESULTS Rather than examining z E i O the CENTER of each zone when assessing Brightness Uniformity adjustments focus on extreme EDGES as indicated in the 2 2 amp illustration at right i O E SS E E ed SS Se See ee ee SSS Ss SS SS 3 62 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHKISTIE Section 3 Operation 1d In either Color Adjustments menu select a User color Then e Ifyou have created a User 1 color gamut recommended for a well matched wall continue to Step 1e e Ifyou prefer maximum brightness rather than a particular color temperature select Max Drives IMPORTANT Do not change User 1 Color Adjustment in color matched applications 1e In the White Uniformity White Uniformity menu set th
151. io Measured to center of projector s front feet Vertical and horizontal position The correct vertical and horizontal position of the projector in relation to the screen depends on the lens type and the screen size Ideally the projector should be positioned perpendicular to the screen This way the image will appear rectangular instead of keystoned trapezoidal The vertical position of the image can be offset that is moved above or below the optical axis lens center by adjusting the fully motorized lens mount with the keypad The amount of vertical offset available depends directly on the lens installed in the projector and can be slightly limited if horizontal offset has been applied Vertical offset can also be expressed as the percent of half the image height OR the number of pixels of shift from lens center Refer to Figure 2 1 for some illustrated examples of vertical offset Table 2 1 along with Figure 2 2 show the maximum vertical offset of a lens or alternatively how much of your projected image will appear above or below lens center if the maximum vertical offset is applied using that lens Table 2 1 Lens Offsets Lens Type Offset Movement Max Amount of Display Max Amount of Display All motorized Above or Below Lens Center Right or Left of Lens Center lenses SXGA Lenses 100 1050 pixels 4 or Y 100 1050 pixels or gt HD Lenses 119 1183 pixels 4 or 4 100 1363 pixels or gt NOTES 1 Offsets are
152. ion appears mid gray For Figure 3 19 Shape Examples most applications this subtle control is best left close to 50 Blend Width gt lt Blend Width gt at edge at edge e Blend Midpoint determines the white NOTE Simulation shown darker for printed page level at the blend midpoint the point Midpoint 50 Midpoint 80 equidistant between the beginning and end of the blend Increasing the Blend Midpoint setting creates a blend that appears brighter than the rest of the image Decreasing the Blend Midpoint setting creates a blend that is darker than the rest of the image A setting of 50 means the midpoint is approximately ell ie E a md 50 black for best results in most applications keep fairly close to this Figure 3 20 Midpoint Examples default 3 66 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHKISTIE Section 3 Operation e Show Blending Overlap turns your Blend Areas ue Blend Widths defined blend width area to solid gray so that if needed simply overlapping the gray bars can seamlessly align two mage 1 adjacent images Toggle the Show Blending Overlap off to reactivate the
153. is a source physically connected at the projector describes the Or a Channel source signal according to which input slot it is connected SWITCHING INPUTS Press the appropriate direct key nour Gourd Gu u Coot or to quickly display from one of the six inputs connected to the projector The image will be displayed according to the following If it is the first time you have used the source Anput or if you used the input but did not define a channel by adjusting anything the projector will recognize the new input signal based on its frequencies and polarities and will automatically display an image according to default settings for such a signal In general the image from the new source will be as large as possible without losing its aspect ratio This and other default image settings depend on the incoming source If you used the source once before and changed a display parameter such as contrast V Position etc then a channel was automatically created and still exists in projector memory see below Using one of the keys will automatically recall this channel and all its setup parameters and update the display accordingly If more than one channel exists for the input the image will be displayed according to the setup parameters for the first channel with matching characteristics NOTE Inputs 7 and 8 require the Dual SD HD SDI module in either of the projector s option slots For their selection see also 3 2 Using the R
154. justments by X Y or Color Saturation menu to further refine each projector s fundamental colors so that the hue and intensity of each color appears the same from one display to another Once matched you will have created a single new shared range of colors or color gamut that all of your projectors can produce This palette named User 1 2 3 or 4 can be applied or disabled for a source at any time throughout a bank of adjacent displays simplifying both the setup and maintenance of a seamless wall 1 Set up and optimize all projector settings You can ignore color temperature since you will be redefining color performance in this procedure but do optimize each projector in every other aspect Closely align all screen edges 2 Assign projector numbers to make communications easier Use desired keypad 3 Use the same lamp mode for all projectors and do the following e Set Select Color Adjustment to Max Drives e Display a full white test pattern e Adjust lamp power and Optical Aperture until adjacent white fields appear the same brightness 4 Display the Color Adjustments by X Y menus for all projectors Each menu shows the x y coordinates defining the Max Drives color gamut for this projector Note the values shown in one any of the displays See Figure 3 13 Or use the Copy From function to copy them into a User gamut in one projector PROJ 1 PROJ PROJ
155. k 59 94 04 0 3 pCVid 15 73 59 94 In order to access channels by using on 05 0 1 p4WH Fred s computer the keypad you must first create the channels See below channel signal type H and V frequencies input or channel name Channel List Creating a New gt To use anew source with the projector a new channel must be added to projector Channel memory so that the projector will respond properly to an input signal from that source AUTOMATIC in the future A new channel can be created automatically as described here or it can be copied from an existing channel and then edited as necessary see Copying or Deleting Channels later in this section When you select a direct input Cra out our D or rout any existing channels in the projector are searched for matching input and signal parameters this only occurs if Auto Source is enabled on these channels If no match to the incoming input signal is found in currently defined channels a new channel is temporarily created based on factory defined defaults for this type of signal The channel number assigned is the lowest available number from 01 50 NOTES 1 An automatic channel will be discarded unless one or more of its parameters are changed and will not appear in the channel list see below 2 If two channels have the same distinguishing source characteristics except for the reversal of sync connectors i e H sync and V sync are switched they are still defined as dist
156. ll down list to cancel any change ACTIVATE THE EDIT WINDOW To enter or edit text highlight the desired parameter such as a channel name and press to activate its adjacent edit window Any previously entered text is displayed with its first character highlighted in a square cursor signifying that this character is ready for editing NAVIGATE WITHIN THE EDIT WINDOW Press gt gt to move the cursor forward or CO to move the cursor backwards as desired Cursor highlight Move with lt AN scroll alphabet numbers etc show2 A Press to select and go to next Figure 3 3 Entering Text EDIT A CHARACTER To edit a highlighted character use CA and Cy to scroll through the alphabet numbers spaces and punctuation available When the character you need appears press gt to select it the cursor will move to the next character of current text if present Note that you can also enter a number directly from the keypad tt will be accepted and the cursor will move on ADD OR DELETE A CHARACTER OR SPACE To insert a space at the cursor location press gt To delete a highlighted character or space press CO Press show2 to insert a space before show 2 show2 Press lt to delete show PRESS ENTER WHEN FINISHED To accept edits and leave the edit window press Enter NOTE Pre
157. m and inches for easy reference Make sure you are using the correct unit of measurement when calculating throw distance D 16 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHRISTIE Appendix D Throw Distance 467 5 1187 5 407 5 1035 0 769 1 1953 6 474 3 1204 7 413 4 1050 0 780 3 1981 9 481 1 1221 9 419 3 1065 0 791 4 2010 1 487 8 1239 1 425 2 1080 0 802 5 2038 4 494 6 1256 3 431 1 1095 0 813 6 2066 6 501 4 1273 6 437 0 1110 0 824 8 2094 9 508 2 1290 8 442 9 1125 0 835 9 2123 2 515 0 1308 0 448 8 1140 0 847 0 2151 4 521 7 1325 2 454 7 1155 0 858 1 2179 7 528 5 1342 4 460 6 1170 0 869 3 2207 9 535 3 1359 6 466 5 1185 0 880 4 2236 2 542 1 1376 8 472 4 1200 0 891 5 2264 5 548 8 1394 0 478 3 1215 0 902 6 2292 7 555 6 1411 2 484 3 1230 0 913 8 2321 0 562 4 1428 4 490 2 1245 0 924 9 2349 2 569 2 1445 7 496 1 1260 0 936 0 2377 5 575 9 1462 9 502 0 1275 0 947 1 2405 8 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 D 17 Appendix D Throw Distance CHRISTIE 1 84 2 58 Zoom Image Image Width Throw Diagonal W Distance TD inch cm inch em Inch em 97 6 247 8 85 0 216 157 4 399 7 99 4 252 4 86 6 220 160 4 407 3 106 2 269 6 92 5 235 171 6 435 8 MINIMUM ZOOM Throw Distance Formula TD 1 897 x W 3 95 Where W image width inch 112 9 2868 98 4 250 182 8 4642 NOTE The TD formula is provided in 119 7 3040 1043 265 194 0 4927 inches but the chart shows values in cm 126 5 301 3 110 2 280 205 2 5014 and inches for easy
158. mage is represented as separate chrominance and luminance Luminance also expresses the light intensity of a diffuse source as a function of its area measured in lumens or candles per square foot one lumen per square foot one footlambert SMPTE RP 98 calls for a luminance of 12 to 22 footlamberts for theatre screens See Footlambert The amount of visible light per square meter incident on a surface one lux one lumen square meter 0 093 foot candles 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHKISTIE Appendix A Glossary Menu NTSC Video Optical Screen PAL Video Pixel Pixel Phase Pixel Tracking Presentation Level Projector to Screen Protocol Pull down List QuVis Rear Screen Resizing Resolution lens Resolution projector 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 gt gt A list of selectable options displayed on the screen A video output format of some video tape and disk players There are two types of NTSC National Television Standards Committee 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 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 Phase Alternating Line video is a 50 Hz standard with 768 x 576 resolution It is found on some video tape and disk players used
159. mpossible to see details in dark areas lower the gamma setting to compensate This will improve contrast ratio while maintaining good details for blacks and whites Menu Press to enter or exit the projector s menu system 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 3 7 Section 3 Operation CHRISTIE ec OSD On screen display Press 2 to hide the projector s menu system during use To see the menus again do one of the following e Press and hold for two seconds e Press and release followed immediately by AD e Press Invisible menus are fully functional enabling hidden access to numbered features and image adjustments by entering the corresponding sequence of key presses on the keypad NOTE With OSD on you can still hide error messages and slide bars by disabling these options in the Menu Preferences menu Gnute Shutter Press and hold for two seconds to toggle the internal mechanical shutter blade closed or open with a single keystroke Or press and release followed immediately by Ca closed or Cv open to guarantee the correct toggle useful if you are unsure of the present state Alternatively press to toggle from the present on off state A closed shutter blanks the display turns it to black Close the shutter to mute all display while maintaining access to projector functions Opening the shutter restores the image NOTES 1 The status display shows 5H when the shutter is closed 2 The shutter is
160. mptom gt The upper portion of the display is waving tearing or jittering CAUSE REMEDY Symptom CAUSE REMEDY Symptom CAUSE REMEDY Symptom CAUSE REMEDY Symptom CAUSE REMEDY Symptom CAUSE REMEDY Symptom CAUSE REMEDY Symptom CAUSE REMEDY Symptom CAUSE REMEDY 1 This can sometimes occur with video or VCR sources Check your source Portions of the display are cut off or wrap to the opposite edge 1 Resizing and or blanking may need adjustment 2 The horizontal or vertical scan frequency of the input signal may be out of range for the projector Refer to Section 6 Specifications for scan frequency ranges The display appears compressed 1 The frequency of the pixel sampling clock is incorrect for the current source 2 Resizing vertical stretch and positioning options may be improperly adjusted for the incoming source signal Data is cropped from edges 1 Check settings for Blanking 2 If incoming data is still missing from the image reduce the image size to within the display area available in the projector Display quality appears to drift from good to bad bad to good 1 The source input signal may be of low quality 2 The H or V frequency of the input may have changed at the source end The display has suddenly frozen 1 It s possible that excessive voltage noise on the AC or ground input has interrupted the projector s ability to lock on to a
161. n as high or low By default the state of each pin is high The voltage applied to pins in the high state is 3 3V Example 1 Turn room lighting on when the projector is turned off Assumes a control automation unit is configured to turn the lights on when pin 2 of its input goes high GIO C2 O Set pin 2 configuration to output GIO 2 H Set pin 2 to high state 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 E 1 Appendix E System Integration CHRISTIE Query Command GIO Request the state and configuration of all pins GIO HHLLHLH OOIOOOIT Reply of pin state and configuration GIO C2 Request configuration for pin 2 GIO C2 O Reply with pin 2 configuration as output GIO 2 Request the state of pin 2 GIO H Reply with pin 2 state as high Real Time Event Use the serial command RTE to specify an action that is initiated at a particular time or based on an external stimulus For General Purpose IO G RTE type G Real Time I O Event I O bit P3 Pin state H High 1 Character L Low String LHXXXHL Combine multiple inputs and trigger occurs when all conditions are met Any valid serial protocol command for the device Example 2 Projector powers up when a switch on the external device is turned on GIO C2 I Set pin 2 configuration as input RTE G 2H PWR 1 Power on when pin 2 set to high RTE G2 L PWR O Power off when pin 2 set to low E 2 020 100001 01 Rev 0
162. n include e RGB signals in NTSC PAL SECAM frequency ranges e Scan doubled sync on green e Scan quadrupled sync on green For these signals change the Color Space to RGB and then define a new channel for future use Video Options SUBMENU Video Options This submenu is used with video 4 Enable Decoder AGC sources only INPUTS 3 or 4 ay Video Standard A 3 Input Video Black 0 IRE 4 Color 50 0 5 Tint 50 0 6 Decoder Luma Delay 35 0 ENABLE DECODER AGC Automatic Gain Control AGC affects decoded video images only Enter a checkmark default in most instances this activates the decoder s AGC circuit to ensure properly bright images Delete the checkmark if a decoded video image exhibits strange color artifacts such as stripes in highly saturated colors indicating an incompatibility between this source and the AGC VIDEO STANDARD For all but the more unusual video ay standards available in the world the projector automatically ALLE l i i l 2 NTSC detects the incoming horizontal and vertical frequencies and 3 NTSC 4 43 sets the projector s processing of this signal to the corresponding standard The current video standard name 5 PAL M appears in the Video Options submenu and includes an A if it has been auto detected Press to view or select a 7 PAL 60 different video standard from those available to the projector any
163. n instructions and safety guidelines provided in the kit SPECIAL MOUNTING The projector can be rotated front to back up to 360 degrees and mounted without it affecting performance However the side to side tilt limit of the projector must not exceed 15 degrees This tilt limit is required to ensure optimal performance of the projector STACKING An optional stacking frame is available for all models which allows stacking up to a maximum of three projectors in an upright or inverted orientation Refer to the instructions provided in the Stacking Frame kit 104 117101 01 for details regarding the assembly Adjusting projector height You can modify the height of the projector to remedy a slightly uneven mounting surface by adjusting the two feet threaded into the bottom chassis Turn each foot clock wise or counter clockwise until the project is level on all sides Folded Optics In rear screen applications where space behind the projector is limited a mirror may be used to fold the optical path See Figure 2 5 The position of the projector and mirror must be accurately set if considering this type of installation call your dealer for assistance HHHHHHHHHHHHI w _ Figure 2 5 Folded Optical Path 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 2 11 Section 2 Installation and Setup CHRISTIE ioe el 2 3 Connecting Sources 2 12 RGB Signals gt Sources connect to the Input Panel located at the back of t
164. nc 7 Ver RS232 OUT GPIO Remote ras no 0000 IO o ol log A oE e000 j eeoe amp Oa O Input 6 Option 2 Input 5 Option 1 From S Video Source From Composite Source gt Figure 2 9 Connecting Composite or S Video sources DVI Digital Video gt Use the DVI I connector at INPUT 2 to connect either analog or digital video devices Optional Inputs gt to the projector When connecting devices that transmit an analog video signal such as VCRs laptops and PCs use the DVI cable provided with the projector Plug the DVI I single link connector end to the projector and the 15 pin VGA connector to the device Use a cable with DVI I connectors at both ends to connect devices that transmit digital and analog video signals such as high quality DVD players satellite receiver and digital cable TVs NOTES 1 To ensure true digital output from devices that transmit digital signals connect to the DVI I connector 2 DVI loop through is not available unless you have the optional DVI Input Module installed at INPUT 5 or INPUT 6 Optional modules allow you to increase your total number of inputs and or accommodate different signal types whether analog or digital Install in the areas labeled INPUT 5 or INPUT 6 Options include e RGB 500 Input Module e RGB 400 Active Loop Thru Input Module e RGB 400 Buffered Amplifier Input Module e PC250 Analog Input Module e Serial Digital Input
165. ng a linear distortion generally in the horizontal direction Anamorphic lenses can restore a scope CinemaScope or flat format film frame to the correct wide screen appearance by increasing its horizontal proportion The American National Standards Institute is the organization that denotes the measurement standard for lamp brightness An Ethernet communication protocol that was developed by Artistic Licence It is used for controlling lighting staging equipment from a lighting console or PC application The ratio of the width of an image to its height such as the 4 3 aspect ratio common in video output Can also be expressed as a decimal number such as 1 77 1 85 or 2 39 The larger the ratio or decimal the wider and less square the image The ability of the projector to automatically recognize and synchronize to the horizontal and vertical scan frequencies of an input signal for proper display The frequency range of the projector s video amplifier The speed bits per second at which serial communications travel from their origin 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 In projection brightness usually describes the amount of light emitted from a surface such as a screen It is measured in foot lamberts or candelas per square meter Unit of measure for measuring intensity of light
166. nhanced black SECAM most PAL standards and Japanese NTSC e 7 5 IRE Used for most NTSC video signals For some types of video you can override the setting The control is disabled for other types of video and all graphics sources Generally if black appears crushed when brightness 50 choose 0 IRE If black appears excessively elevated use 7 5 IRE COLOR This slide bar adjusts the color saturation level 1 e the amount of color in a video image Lower settings produce less saturated colors for example a setting of 0 produces a black and white image If the color level is too high colors will be overpowering and unrealistic TINT This slide bar adjusts the red green color hue for true color reproduction of video and HDTV signals connected to Input 3 or 4 For best results adjust tint while displaying an external test pattern otherwise it is recommended that tint remain at its default setting DECODER LUMA DELAY This control affects any incoming composite or S video signal delaying the luma signal intensity in relation to the chroma color In the image increasing the luma delay will move luma seen as a shadow where colors overlap to the right slightly with colors remaining in place Decreasing this delay will move the shadow slightly to the left If necessary for your current source adjust so that no shadows occur with adjacent colors Input Levels SUBMENU NOTES 1 Because the
167. ning to commands from that keypad A checkmark means that connected projector is listening 1f there is no checkmark you are communicating with a different projector To control a specific projector with the keypad press and then enter the three digit number assigned to the projector you want to use If you switch to a projector other than the one you are currently using the checkmark will disappear To broadcast to multiple projectors press and then again without entering a projector number Keypad commands will then affect all projectors present Note that there is no method of controlling a group of projectors within the same wired configuration using the wired keypad exclusively since there is only one wired protocol available NOTES 1 The Broadcast Keys option in the Communications menu must be selected for only one any projector in a serial network The keypad in use must be OFF disabled for the remaining projectors 2 See 3 6 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls Enter Press to select a highlighted item to toggle a checkbox or to accept a parameter adjustment and return to the previous menu or image Exit Press to return to the previous level such as the previous menu NOTE does not save changes within text editing boxes including number editing of a slide bar value or within pull down lists It acts as a cancel in these cases Arrow Keys Use the CO keys to change a slide ba
168. nt requires at least 6 12 consecutive white pixels in the image Without these pixels input levels may produce skewed colors particularly in non video images However for a very unusual source exhibiting one or more overly high black levels typically caused by a noisy source causing black level spikes an experienced user may prefer to use the Input Levels menu shown above These adjustments which together serve as a calibration process compensating for differences in sources and cabling enable an experienced user to perfect the source image input levels and eliminate the overshoot and undershoot Note that Input Levels are of limited use with digital signals but do offer some ability to tweak poorly mastered source materials NOTES 1 Input levels apply for the current source only but for any color temperature used 2 Assuming that color temperature has been set up based on the internal test patterns you can then set up input levels for a given source so that it matches the color temperature of the internal test patterns AUTO INPUT LEVEL Temporarily enter a checkmark only if you are an experienced user and you have an unusual source that you feel needs further color temperature and or input level adjustment This compensates for incoming out of range drives white and black levels black that would cause crushing of light and dark colors in the image After entering a checkmark wait for the six slide bar values t
169. nternal test pattern to Grey Level 512 L Freeze Image _ 2 3 display or select OFF to turn off a test 4 Color Enable White pattern Alternatively use the key 5 Odd Pixel Adjustment for cycling through test patterns k Peak Detector Level Detector _ Level Value 512 P Aspect Ratio Overlay L NOTE There is a centerline both LiteLOC Calibration Calibrate LiteLOC 7 horizontal and vertical in the Edge ILS Calibration Full v Blending test pattern The intersection of Attomate Iks Lene Callbration SL these lines is the true center of the projector s display area FFON 3 47 Section 3 Operation CHKISTIE Test Pattern Grey Level Set the desired level of grey for displaying in the full gray field test pattern Freeze Image Enter a check mark to freeze stop an image on a single frame This diagnostic tool is useful if you need to examine in detail a still version of an incoming image that cannot be frozen at the source For example in moving images it is sometimes difficult to observe artifacts such as external de interlacing resizing and signal noise Remove the checkmark to return back to normal Color Enable Select which color or colors you want to see This is useful while working with color temperature input levels or other special setup parameters Colors can also be enabled disabled by entering the corresponding function code listed on the
170. nto the projector Should an accidental spill occur immediately unplug the projector and have it serviced by a qualified service technician Servicing If any of the following conditions exist immediately unplug the projector from the power outlet and ask a qualified service technician to look at it The power cord has been damaged The internal cooling fans do not turn on within two minutes when the projector is first powered up Liquid has been spilled into the projector The projector has been exposed to excessive moisture The projector is not operating normally or its performance has significantly deteriorated in a short period of time The projector has been dropped or the shipping case if applicable has been badly damaged Do not attempt to service the projector yourself All servicing must be performed by Christie accredited service technicians Use replacement parts that are manufacturer approved only Use of any other part other than the ones specified by the manufacturer can result in fire electric shock or risk of personal injury and irreparable equipment damage 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 4 3 Section 4 Maintenance CHRISTIE aa ee 4 2 Cleaning and Table 4 1 Maintenance Guide Maintenance Part Description Frequency Action Lens As required Clean the lens only when absolutely necessary A small amount of dust on the lens has very little effect on picture quality To clean Use a soft lint f
171. ntroller From a PC connect a standard nine wire RS232 serial cable to the RS232 IN port Or for long distance gt 100 ft links with an RS422 compatible PC or controller connect RS422 cable to the RS422 port Appendix D Throw Distance Calculating Throw Distance It is important throw distance be precisely calculated for your installation using the appropriate formula from the chart below To calculate throw distance you must know the screen size and the lens type installed in the projector In Throw Distance TD is measured from the general the larger you want the screen to the center of the projector s front feet image to be the greater the distance Throw Distance TD Screen Width w X Lens Throw Ratio you must allow between the lens and the screen NOTES 1 Throw distance is measured from the screen to the center of the projector s front feet 2 This measurement is not necessarily parallel to the floor as the projector and screen may be inclined 3 Due to lens manufacturing throw distance calculations have a tolerance of 5 Table A 1 Throw Distance Formulas Lens Throw Ratio Throw Distance Formula Inches cm Screen Diagonal Inches cm Screen Width Inches cm Min VENA Min Eve 0 73 SX 0 762 x screen width 2 65 6 73 73 75 187 3 215 543 1 59 1 150 172 437 1 2 1 short throw SX 1 2865 x screen width 3 94 10 01 59 149 86 147 5 374 65 47 2 120
172. nts all these items before using your projector e User s Manual e IR remote keypad includes two 1 5V AA batteries and a mini stereo cable for conversion to wired e Line cord e Stereo 3D Cable Mirage only e Warranty Card Lamp Type Model Name Resolution ChristieTWIST Motorized Lens ran 500W Models DLV 1400 DX Optional DVD HB Obrint oa Mirage 13K SXGAT Optional 7 7 Mirage HD3 HD Optional 7 Marix sxo Man m 1000W Models DW3K DW3Kc mb23 Opiom gt 7 Christie DS 6K 5Ke SXGAF Optional 7 Christie HD6K SKe HD Optional gt 7 Mirage S 6K SxGAr Optional 7 7 MirageHD6 HD Optional O 7 7 Marxes sxo O 7 Oo oo ooa Max f mw f o o e o 1200W Model DWeK DWeKe b2 Opiom gt 7 w a a Christie HD8K Ke HD Optional 7 Mirage St8K SxGAr Optional 7 7 PMiiage HDS n opioa y Marix HDT m v NOTE Kc models include the same features but are color corrected to film color standards 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHIKISTIE Section 1 Introduction an 8 WVhether the projector is under warranty or the warranty has expired Christie s highly 1 3 Purchase Record and Warranty Registration 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 trained and extensive factory and dealer service network is always available to quickly diagnose and correct projector malfunctions Service manuals and updates are available to service technicians for all projecto
173. o a flattened state When this occurs the arc jumps across the gap from varying points This is seen as image flicker Turning the Lamp Conditioning feature ON will pulse the lamp and gradually condition the two anodes back to two points Lamp Conditioning may take seconds minutes or hours to reach full effectiveness NOTE Lamp flicker can occur at any time in the lamps life The length of time over which flicker may occur varies considerably and unpredictably This behavior is inherent in UHP lamps The reproduction of the horizontal and vertical size of characters and or shapes over the entire screen 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 A Christie software feature where samples of output light from a projector trigger automatic adjustments in the lamp ballast power in order to maintain a constant light output over time Also known as brightness tracking 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 The unit of measure for the amount of visible light emitted by a light source The signal representing the measurable intensity comparable to brightness of an electronic image when the i
174. o offset applied area within solid lines Figure 2 2 Lens Vertical Offsets 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 C HKISTIE Section 2 Installation and Setup 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 The horizontal position of the image can be offset that is moved to the left or right of lens center by adjusting the fully motorized lens mount through software The amount of horizontal offset available depends on the lens installed and if the image has already been vertically offset Horizontal offset can also be expressed as the percent of half the image width the number of pixels of shift to one side of lens center Refer to Figure 2 3 for some illustrated examples of horizontal offset See also Table 2 1 along with Figure 2 4 which shows the maximum horizontal offset of a lens or alternatively how much of your projected image will appear to one side of lens center if the maximum horizontal offset is applied using that lens Examples of Horizontal Offset SXGA pixels represented Where Shaded area projected image Area within solid line projected image area with no offset applied 1050 pixels displayed 700 pixels 700 pixels 350 pixels to io iaht of lens ioeo display to left display to right leftt of lens or 350 pixels of shift l of lens center of lens center center to right of lens center l l o N a a L A N 0 Offset 50 Offset a 7 N l t E AN iN N A I I f I U UV
175. o stabilize then delete the checkmark and exit The Auto Input Level is automatically turned off upon exit from the Input levels Menu BLACK LEVELS AND DRIVES To check your image levels and adjust these controls 1 Ensure overall Contrast and Brightness settings are both set to near 50 NOTE Not required for Auto adjustment e Genie 50 approx e CAD 59 approx 2 Check the color temperature setup using an internal grayscale test pattern making sure to obtain a neutral grayscale NOTE Not required for Auto adjustment 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 3 29 Section 3 Operation CHKISTIE 3 Confirm that you are using an analog source not connected to INPUT 3 or INPUT 4 as Input Levels are not applicable for digital sources or sources going through the decoder A grayscale is recommended 4 Ifthe blacks and or whites appear OK input levels do not need adjustment If black levels are too high and or whites are too low which is rare you likely have a noisy source that is producing skewed input levels Continue with Step 5 5 Temporarily enable Auto in the Input Levels submenu Wait for all six values to stabilize Alternatively do not use Auto reduce black levels manually instead Judge by eye and change one or more of the six levels as necessary to obtain proper blacks and whites You may want to see only a certain color while adjusting use the Color Enable option describ
176. o toggle the checkbox simply highlight and press or highlight and use gt to check and CO to uncheck If a checkbox is numbered simply enter its number to immediately toggle the checkbox 5 Broadcast Keys Pull down lists To see a pull down list of options available for a given parameter labeled with a w you can e Highlight it and press Enter e Enter the menu option number Use the A or Cy keys to navigate up and down within the list the current choice is noted with a small Press to choose an option from the list if desired see Figure 3 3 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHKISTIE Section 3 Operation Communications Baud Rate for RS232 Editing Text gt 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 Baud Rate for RS422 Projector Network Routing Ethernet Settings Backlight Front IR Protocol Back IR Protocol 1 2 3 4 5 6 Broadcast Key T 8 9 0 Wired Keypad Protocol a5 G 7h 115200 115200 004 v Separate v gt 1 Separate 2 RS 232 and RS422 joined 3 RS232 and Ethernet joined 4 Alljoined vy An An M Off v Example of Pull Down List If you prefer to quickly scroll through a list without first pulling it down highlight the option and use or Press G when the desired choice appears NOTES 1 Press CO or OD to jump between pages in an extra long pull down list 2 Press while in a pu
177. ock The projector will not power up again if the lamp is not fully connected to the terminal block When inserting new lamp align y J A f A WARNING 245 N J 4 J Improper installation could cause a serious meltdown inside the projector 7 LOCK IN THE NEW LAMP MODULE Pull out and turn the lamp lock lever turned up in Step 4 1 4 turn clockwise to lock the lamp in place BB 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHKISTIE Section 4 Maintenance NOTE Jf you can t turn the lamp lock into position it is likely the lamp is not fully inserted In this case partially remove the lamp and try pushing it back in again Then try switching the lock lever to the lock position 8 REPLACE THE LAMP DOOR Replace the lamp door and secure it with the two 2 screws removed in Step 2 IMPORTANT The lamp module is calibrated for maximum performance and brightness in this projector Do not attempt to re align or adjust the lamp module 9 RECORD THE SERIAL NUMBER OF THE NEW LAMP e Plug in the projector and power it up e Inthe Lamp menu select Change Lamp e Inthe Lamp S N text box enter the serial number e Press to record the number and to
178. olor Adjustment User2 2 Color Temperature 6521 multiple screens In the three Color Adjustment Red Part ofRed 100 mEie Set to 100 Green Part of Red 7 Judge by eye and submenus Red Green BluePartofRed 10 ff 7 adjust all as needed Blue see right set all Green Color Adjustment main values to 100 and 1 Select Color Adjustment User2 the secondary values to 0 2 Color Temperature 6521 Then judge by eye and 3 Red Partof Green 3 adjust the slide bars as 4 Green Part of Green 100 lt Set to 5 Blue Part of Green 4 100 needed Note that Judge by Blue Color Adjustment d adjustments here define T l 1 Select Color Adjustment User2 ls y adjust all new x y coordinates in the 7 Color Temperature 6521 ME as needed Color Adjustments by X Y Red Part of Blue 1 menu Green Part of Blue 6 E Blue Part of Blue 100 mE lt Set to 100 Judge by eye and For best results use this Next Color White v adjust all as needed menu after doing the color Copy From Max Drives adjustment procedure Figure 3 15 Color Matching Using Color Saturation Menu Achieving Brightness gt WHAT IS BRIGHTNESS UNIFORMITY When used to refine screens already matched for Uniformity their primary colors see Matching Colors in Multiple Screens above and overall light output proper adjustment of Brightness Uniformity can create an exceptionally smooth screen in which
179. olor temperature from the center select the corresponding Uniformity adjustment menu Left Right Top or Bottom For example if any part of the left side is too blue too red or too green go to the Left Uniformity menu and adjust the colors 1 e change their light output until all portions of the left side closely match the center color temperature Adjust an edge first focusing on its center and then adjust its corners See Figure 3 16 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 3 63 Section 3 Operation CHRISTIE Match to color temperature of center zone Left Uniformity 1 Left Side R 5 60 N Examine test 2 G 15 60 pattern i Top Left Corner ae ineach zone ee 5 B 705 mmm zachot i Bottom Left eles h a s Recommended 9 B 61m e 0 80 for corners Color Enable White v Adjust light output of entire left side Look at center of side Adjust SIDE first then CORNERS e Focus on extreme EDGES Figure 3 16 Match Zones to Center Color Temperature Repeat the color adjustment of sides and corners for each edge of the screen that does not yet match the center note that each corner is adjustable in either of its two adjacent side menus When done all areas of a given screen should match Repeat Steps 2a amp 2b for all remaining screens Step 3 Adjust Light Output in Eight Zones 3a For each screen compare the light output of each edge and corner to that of the center If
180. on filter according to the incoming signal 2 STILL For static images with no motion such as graphics from a CD 3 MOTION For video images that did not originate from film or for moving computer generated images 4 FILM For video images that originated from film This will optimize image quality and stability FILM MODE THRESHOLD This setting determines how sensitively the projector can detect if an incoming video signal originated from film or not It should not require adjustment DETAIL THRESHOLD Use Detail Threshold to define at what frequency level the Detail control will begin to magnify high frequencies which adds details back into the image Raise the threshold to ignore more of these high frequencies and lower the threshold to magnify more of these frequencies A setting of 0 for example means no noise will be ignored and all will be magnified An ideal detail threshold is one in which high frequencies that are causing objectionable noise are not magnified when using Detail but frequencies which can help sharpen an overly soft image are magnified 3D SOURCE When using a Mirage projector with HD resolution a checkbox option called 3D Source will be added to the bottom of the Advanced Image Settings menu This checkbox must be set by the user for all new 3D sources and cleared for all new non 3D sources default setting is checked Once set this value will be maintained for that source
181. on only To hide error message displays such as during shows and presentations select Off or Serial Ports SPLASH SCREEN SETUP Use the Splash Screen to choose when you would like to display a special introductory splash screen image such as your company logo graphic or message e Always Off A splash screen never appears e Always On A splash screen is always on behind the current display image similar to wallpaper e Start up Only The splash screen logo appears at projector start up only 3 38 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHKISTIE Section 3 Operation e Start up And No Signal A splash screen appears at start up only if there is no source signal To replace the default Christie logo splash screen or other with one of your own use KoRE Librarian to download the desired bmp to the projector This will overwrite the current splash screen content in projector memory System Configuration Settings in the Communications COMMUNICATIONS submenu define and control how Communications single or multiple projectors are 4 Baud Rate for RS232_ 115200 linked with each other and with 2 Baud Rate for RS422 115200 a controlling device 3 Projector 004 4 Network Routing All Joined v Baud Rates 5 Ethernet Settings The baud rate setting determines 6 Broadcast Key the speed of communication to 7 Backlight 2 a and from the projector on th
182. onfigure a User color adjustment gamut use either the Color Adjustment by X Y or Color Saturation submenu NOTES 1 Color Temperature defaults to 6500K until changed All four User options default to SD Video unless the user has redefined them 2 Factory defined color primaries which ensure consistent color gamut from projector to projector can be calibrated in the Service menu only If you suspect alteration the factory settings can be recovered with selection of Reset to Factory Defaults in the Color Primary Settings submenu within the Service menu password protected COLOR TEMPERATURE Adjust to apply a specific and accurate color temperature to all displays Color temperatures are expressed in degrees Kelvin 3200 9300K and utilize different combinations of the projector s original native color primaries to produce a coloration or cast reddish or bluish in 1mages the lower the temperature the more reddish the cast the higher the temperature the more bluish the cast Note that the slide bar is enabled only if you have a source connected and have selected Color Temperature in the adjacent Select Color Adjustment pull down list in the Advanced Image Settings menu OPTICAL APERTURE The optical aperture inside the projector controls the diameter of the light beam passing through the system With a fully open aperture slide bar default of 0 the maximum amount of light passes th
183. open upon power up Gwe Function Key IF WITHIN A MENU Using the ECD for special tasks within the menu system is noted with the appropriate topic elsewhere in Section 3 For example press lt in the Channel Setup menu to enable deletion or copying of a channel IF WITHIN A PRESENTATION Press followed bya D 6D D Red two digit number to enable a specific color or colors in Cnc 6 XC 2 Green nc 6 3 Blue 6 4 Red amp Green 6 5 Green amp Blue 6 6 Red amp Blue 6 7 All Colors the display see right For example CIO will display only red and green data CDC Mwill display all color data Eliminating one or more colors can help with certain diagnostics and setups such as when accurately overlaying one image on top of another from stacked projectors F JULLE A 7m T y IE O NOTE Color enabling can also be implemented from numerous locations within the menu system Co Projector Press to access a specific projector within a group of projectors or to confirm if the local projector is listening The number in the Enter Number window indicates which projector is currently listening to commands and will match the projector number that has been defined in the Menu Preferences menu 3 8 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHKISTIE Section 3 Operation The Projector checkbox read only shows whether or not the projector physically connected to a keypad is liste
184. or output 12VDC 200mA max 100mA 1V One female RJ45 115 2kbps Two IR with wired ability 100 feet AA 1 5 V Alkaline 670nm l1mW 3 5mm RCA jack 2 2 V 5 6 V or open 0 6 V 0 9 V 1 mA 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHRISTIE Section 6 Specifications Power Requirements gt A Voltage range 500W models 1000W models 1200W models Line frequency Max Inrush current Current rating 500W models 1000W models 1200W models Power consumption 500W models 1000W models 1200W models Current rating or AC input connector Type of Connector back of projector A Line Cords SOOW models 1000W models 1200W models A Plugs 500W models 1000W models 1200W models Lamps Type 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 Power Mirage S 3K Matrix S 2K DLV1400 DX DLV1920 DX Mirage HD3 Matrix HD2 Mirage S 6K Mirage HD6 Christie DS 6K 5Kc Christie HD6K 5 Kc Matrix S 5K Matrix HD4 DW3K 3Kc Mirage S 8K Christie DS 8K Christie HDSK 7Kc Matrix HD7 DW6K 6Kc Adjustment Ranges SOOW models 1000W models 1200W models Lamp Life typ SOOW models 1000W models 1200W models Call for warranty information 100 240VAC 100 240VAC 200 240VAC 50 Hz 60 Hz nominal 60A max 10A 100V 10 4A 100V 10A 200V 1000 W max 1600 W max 2000 W max ISA IEC 320 C14 heavy duty 10 100VAC 15A heavy duty 10 100VAC 15A heavy duty 12 220VAC 15A NEMA 5 15P NEMA 5
185. own and up again with the power key 3 71 Section 3 Operation CHKISTIE The Status LED Codes If the status code display on the back of the projector shows one of the following values you have encountered a likely system error requiring the attention of a qualified service technician see System Warnings and System Errors above Acknowledge and clear the error with from presentation level or try resetting the projector by powering it off and on again cooling when necessary Consult Table 3 5 and contact your dealer if the problem persists The specific code number identifies the source of the error detected and is particularly useful in cases where the projector is far away For example the code 27 means the lamp could not be turned on Error codes for this projector are listed in Table 3 5 below Table 3 5 Error Codes Code Description GENERAL 18 Jumper for programming boot not installed LAMP FAILURES 0 Lamp turned on unexpectedly fault related to ballast Lamp airflow low overheating imminent Cannot read valid ballast ID 26 Lamp Interlock lamp door open lamp not installed 27 Can t turn lamp on POWER AND COOLING LVPS Red cooling fan failed Fan 2 57 TIPM fan failed Fan 7 58 TIPM fan failed Fan 8 TIPM Image Processor Boot code CRC failed Unable to program DigMux PLD Unable to program Control PLD Unable to program Bubks PLD Unrecognized ROM type Write to flash ROM failed TIPM failure Download
186. p Display EDID 3 24 Port Number Changing 2 18 Entering 3 40 Power Connection 2 20 Line Cord 2 2 Setting for Lamp 3 54 Power Key 3 5 Powerup Auto 3 37 Primary Colors Adjusting 3 57 Projector Assigning Changing Number 3 38 Error Conditions 3 69 Features 1 1 G 3 Appendix G Index CHKISTIE F 4 How it works 1 2 Mounting 2 11 Number 3 14 Quick Setup 2 1 Resetting 3 70 Projector Height 2 11 3 1 Projector Key 3 8 Pull Down Lists Use of 3 12 R Remapping Keypad See Working with PIP or Seamless Switching RGB Connection 2 12 RS 232 Connection 2 15 RS 422 Connection 2 15 S Screen Size 2 5 Seamless Switching See Working with PIP or Seamless Switching Fade Time 3 52 Image Optimization See Working with PIP or Seamless Switching Shutter Key 3 8 Slidebar Adjustment 3 11 Slidebars Direct 3 12 3 19 Using 3 12 Source Setup See Channel Splash Screen Setup See Menu Splash Screen Setup Split Network 3 39 Split Networks Options for Setup 2 19 S Video Connection 2 14 Swap Main and PIP Image See PIP Switcher 3 19 Sync Def and types 6 3 System Integration GPIO Connector 2 19 E 1 T Test Key 3 5 Test Pattern Grey Level 3 47 Text Editing 3 13 Throw Distance 2 5 D 1 Time outs 3 11 Troubleshooting Ethernet 5 3 Lamp 5 3 Power 5 1 y Ventilation 3 2 4 3 Vertical Position 3 23 Vertical Stretch 3 22 Video Standards 3 27 Y YPbPr
187. p can save time in perfecting a display and you can modify the adjustments as desired 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 3 5 Section 3 Operation CHKISTIE Table 3 1 Auto Setup What an Auto Setup Does OPTIMIZES Pixel Tracking Size and Blanking Vertical Stretch Input Levels NOTE You must have an unlocked channel present to use Auto Setup Channel Press to select a specific source setup channel defined and stored in projector memory Once you enter a two digit channel number or if there is a list displayed highlight it and press the display will automatically change and update according to the numerous setup parameters defined for that channel Note that a new channel is automatically created if you adjust an image from a new source NOTE Channel key behaviour during a presentation depends on whether or not the Display Channel List option is enabled in the Menu Preferences menu You can choose to use a scrollable list of channels when you press or you may prefer to enter the desired channel number blind i e without on screen feedback See Menu Preferences later in this section g Input 1 Input 1 Press to display from the data input source connected to BNCs labeled INPUT 1 Input 2 Press to display from the DVI source connected to INPUT 2 Input 3 Press to display from the composite video source connected to INPUT 3 Input 4 Press to display from the S video source connected to
188. p dust particles from settling on the glass surface of the lens Proper face shield and protective gloves are required if the lamp module is removed from the projector BA 920 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHIKISTIE rT 4 3 Replacing Remote Batteries __ EEEEE ee 4 4 Lamp and Filter Replacement 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 Section 4 Maintenance The IR Remote Keypad uses two AA size 1 5V batteries preferably alkaline To install new batteries 1 Open the battery compartment at the backside of the keypad by placing your thumb in the oval depression and sliding the cover out about 2 inch See Figure 4 1 Remove the old batteries and properly discard Wait a minute or two 2 Place the new batteries in the compartment orienting the Figure 4 1 Replacing Batteries positive negative of each battery according to the labels in the compartment When the batteries are in place replace the cover by placing the cover 1 2 inch from its closed position and slide it into place Do not force the cover NOTE Always wait a minute or two when replacing batteries so that the internal electronics discharge and can recognize the change Use the following instructions when replacing the lamp The lamp is located at the back of the projector below the input panel and can be accessed by removing the lamp access panel Use only the Christie approved Lamp and Filter Kit for yo
189. pins on the connector Section 2 Installation and Setup CHRISTIE 26 Power The North American rated line cord is provided with each projector Ensure that you are using a line cord socket and power plug that meets the Connection appropriate local rating standards Plug the line cord to the AC receptacle located at the back of the projector below the input panel and the three pronged end into a grounded AC outlet Ensure the socket outlet is installed near the equipment and is easily accessible The input voltage to the projector must be capable of 100 240 VAC in 500W and 1000W models and 200 240VAC in 7200W models See also Section 6 Specifications for complete details on all power requirements Use the approved North American rated line cord supplied with the projector If you are connecting to an area outside of North America ensure an appropriately line cord rated for the region of use is used Always power down the projector before unplugging the AC line cord Wait 5 10 minutes for the main exhaust fan to turn off and for the lamp to cool sufficiently before unplugging the projector Do not attempt operation if the AC supply and cord are not within the specified voltage and power range Wait for the cooling fans to turn off before unplugging the projector 2 20 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 Section 3 Operation Te This section explains how to effectively operate the projector once it has been 3 1
190. position Changes made to the 3 Gamma 2 2 Image Settings menu are applied 4 Filter Off v immediately and are saved when 5 Detail 0 you exit the menu press or 6 Noise Reduction 0 T Color Space YPbPr v Cren Options not available for 8 Video Options the projector model or source are g Input Levels disabled and appear dim gray 0 Advanced Image Settings Contrast SHORT CUT Press and adjust the slide bar Contrast increases or decreases the perceived difference between light and dark areas of your image 0 100 For best results keep close to 50 If contrast is set too high the light parts of the image lose detail and clarity If the contrast is set too low the light areas will not be as bright as they could be and the overall image will be dim For best results start with a low value and increase so that whites remain bright but are not distorted or tinted and that light areas do not become white 1 e are crushed NOTE Jf the environment lighting changes an adjustment of Gamma is recommended see below Brightness SHORT CUT Press and adjust the slide bar Brightness increases or decreases the amount of black in the image 0 100 For best results keep close to 50 Start with a high value and decrease so that dark areas do not become black 1 e are crushed Conversely high brightness changes black to dark gray causing washed out images Gamma SHORT CUT Pres
191. possible This mode is known as Brightness Tracking or LiteLOC HOW LONG CAN I MAINTAIN BRIGHTNESS Software can maintain your Intensity setting until the required power reaches the maximum rating for the lamp The lower the setting the longer it will take to reach this threshold and the longer you can maintain the desired brightness Keep in mind that once the lamp power reaches its maximum wattage see Power above this tracking is no longer possible At this point the lamp will gradually begin to dim as usual even though your original Intensity value will still appear in the menu To resume accurate tracking reduce the intensity setting so that the resulting Power value is less than its maximum the lower the intensity the longer it can be maintained For example a 1000 watt lamp can be driven at no more than 1000 watts To produce desired brightness at the screen a new lamp would likely need less than this maximum rating perhaps 812 watts example only Over time however the lamp will require more and more current in order to generate the desired light until eventually the lamp wattage reaches its 1000 watt maximum and the lamp power automatically levels off At this point the tracking function terminates 1 e the power level stabilizes and the lamp will begin to dim normally Either reduce your Intensity setting or replace the lamp Do not lower the Intensity so much that the
192. projector automatically optimizes input levels for all but the most unusual of sources it is recommended that only experienced users use the Input Levels submenu 2 Before beginning check that overall contrast and brightness settings are near 50 and that color temperature is properly set up on an internal grayscale test pattern 3 There must be at least two consecutive white pixels present in the image for proper Auto Input Level function Leave this control off after use 3 28 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHKISTIE Section 3 Operation nies ee a Input Levels turn OFF before an see ie 1 Auto Input Level C i cs levels for each of the three 2 Red Pr Blacklevel 256 mE colors red green and blue 3 Red Pr Input Drive 256 i Levels adjust ensure that images from 4 Green Y Blacklevel 256 Mm A oren analog sources other than 5 Green Y Input Drive 256 E decoded video have 6 Blue Pb Blacklevel 256 O NOTE Image maximum contrast without 7 Blue Pb Input Drive 256 ara A crushing black or white By E Ruto EUW adjacent a 9 Clamp Location Back Porch ee default and in an Auto 0 Peak Delecior ori ae 7 Setup the projector Color Enable White v work automatically determines the best input levels by monitoring image content and adjusting the controls appropriately further adjustment is typically not required to obtain proper blacks or whites NOTE This automatic adjustme
193. projectors corresponds to sides selected in Edge Blending menu Top Width 117 i Black Red Level 128 L Black Green Level 128 P Black Blue Level 128 T E On a 6 The brightness and black hues of the blended region can be adjusted in more detail in case fine tuning is needed may be only necessary for blending a 2 x 2 projector display because of blending differs for the sides and center NOTES 1 The menu options vary depending on the Edge Blending parameters 2 You may need to re adjust the black level hues following the overlap adjustments on each blended edge 3 When adjusting six or more projectors you need to ensure that the hue and brightness of each target area is matched at closely as possible E As an alternative to using a keypad most projector functions can be controlled 3 11 Remote Control remotely typically at a controller such as a PC via 1 simple bi directional ASCII of the Projector messaging on an Ethernet or serial communication link or 2 a web interface or ChristieNET on an Ethernet network Using a PC interface can also prove to be useful in instances where extreme warping is applied and the menu items become illegible and hard to navigate VIA ASCII MESSAGING Connect a serial link between your controller and the RS232 or RS422 port recommended or open an Ethernet socket 1 e Telnet between your controller and the valid projector address Valid ASCII codes and messages are do
194. protection from ultraviolet radiation keep all projector shielding intact during operation CAUTION Qualified personnel should perform installation ONLY Labels and Markings Observe and follow all warnings and instructions marked on the projector The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle alerts the user to important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the projector alerts the user to uninsulated dangerous voltage within the projector s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock The lightning flash and arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle Instructions Read all operating instructions prior to using the projector Projector Location Operate the projector in an environment which meets the operating range specified in Section 6 Specifications 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 4 1 Section 4 Maintenance 4 2 Lamp P gt Power Cord gt and Attachments CHIKISTIE e Do not operate the projector close to water such as near a swimming pool Do not operate in extremely humid environments e Do not place the projector on an unstable cart stand or table A projector and cart combination should be used with care Sudden stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the projector and cart combination to overturn e Only use Christie approved ceiling mount fixture if the proj
195. r value or to select a different option ae within a pull down list without having to first scroll through options See also Editing Text later in Section 3 Use the CA keys to navigate within a menu pull down list or text box CD Zoom ers Ces Lens Focus Zoom and Lens H Lens V When adjusting the image for focus zoom horizontal and vertical positioning use the specific arrow keys CO gt or Ca Cy related to each function A small window will appear to indicate the type of adjustment taking place For example e Use the Focus CO or gt keys to improve image clarity as desired e Use the Zoom CO or keys to achieve a desired image size e Use the Lens H CO or OD keys to position the image horizontally while still keeping it rectangular e Use the Lens V A or Cv keys to position the image vertically while still keeping it rectangular Press to return to presentation level 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 3 9 Section 3 Operation CHIKISTIE 3 3 3 10 Navigating the Menus NOTE Use the key built in keypad with the general 4 Cv keys to get the same effect as if using the arrow keys related to Lens V or Lens H on the IR remote Laser Press to activate the laser pointer on the remote This feature is useful when making CAUTION presentations just point the remote at the screen to highlight an area of your presentation LASER RADIATION The
196. ration gt GEOMETRY amp COLOR 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 the remaining active sensor to OFF The projector will no longer respond to an IR remote keypad NOTE Protocols B G are used for rental staging applications Wired Keypad The wired keypad is ON by default to when connected to the rear of the projector The projector will then respond to incoming commands from this port To disable the wired keypad you must use a different keypad the built in or an IR remote keypad to select off This safeguard prevents you from accidentally disabling the wired keypad during use In the Configuration menu select the Gu anion Geometry and Color submenu when Test Pattern Grid you need to modify overall color x Keystone 50 0 Em performance and or image geometry Brightness Uniformity 2 3 4 Edge Blending for all sources 5 Color Adjustments by X Y 6 T 8 9 Color Saturation Black Level Blending Default Color Adjustments Intelligent Lens System ILS L Test Pattern Choose the desired internal test pattern or select OFF to turn off a test o pattern Alternatively use the a eee eee key for cycling through test patterns Keystone NOTE f the optional ChristieTWIST module is installed this option is Keystone and Warping and activates a submenu for defining custom image shapes Please refer to documentation included with your Christie TWIST module Use to correct a keys
197. recognize the signal On some PCs you may be able to change the settings to generate a compatible signal If the frequencies shown in the Status menu are incorrect check the cabling to see where the problem might originate When the projector encounters a system malfunction either a System Warning message or a System Error message may appear Both types of messages are accompanied by a numerical error code on the status LED display A system malfunction can be cleared with from presentation level but may indicate the need for service by a qualified service technician NOTE System messages appear on screen only if Display Error Messages has been set to Screen or All System Warnings A system warning indicates that a system malfunction has been detected see Status LED Codes below A system warning message replaces any input signal message and disappears when the input signal status changes While the projector will remain operational the message indicates the presence of a potentially serious problem that should be investigated You can press to remove the message but for best results you should reset the projector power the projector down and up again with the power key System Errors A system error message indicates that a serious malfunction has been detected and must be investigated as soon as possible see Status LED Codes below The projector will no longer operate and must be reset power the projector d
198. ree cloth without any chemicals Use only a high quality coated optics cleaning fluid which can be purchased from most camera supply stores Apply the coated optics fluid directly onto the lint free cloth until moistened Wipe in a single sweep across the surface of the lens To avoid scratching the lens do not scrub or rub in a circular motion Discard the cloth after every use Do not use cleaning tools treated with Ether Do not use cleaning solvents that contain ammonia Use compressed air to remove any particles remaining on the lens Guide Lamp CLEAN Clean if absolutely necessary Never touch the glass surface of the lamp Fingerprints left on the glass will seriously degrade lamp performance or cause hotspots which can lead to an As required accumulation of intense heat in the touched area and cause the lamp to shatter To clean Wait until lamp is cool Moisten a clean lint free cotton cloth with isopropyl alcohol and gently rub the surface of the glass in a circular motion until clean if required Replacement procedure later in this section Filters Whenever a lamp is REPLACE Do not reuse old filters Use the an replaced or sooner filter provided in the Christie Lamp and if required Filter Kit Covers External As required CLEAN Clean dust from external covers using a clean lint free cotton cloth as required NOTE Before cleaning the modules it is recommended that you install the lens cap This will kee
199. reference Make sure you are using the correct unit of 133 3 i 116 1 TA 216 4 Tee measurement when calculating throw 140 0 3557 122 0 310 227 6 578 0 distance 146 8 372 9 128 0 325 238 8 606 5 153 6 390 1 133 9 340 250 0 634 9 160 4 407 3 139 8 355 261 2 663 4 167 1 424 5 145 7 370 272 4 691 9 173 9 441 7 151 6 385 283 6 720 3 180 7 458 9 157 5 400 294 8 748 8 187 5 476 1 163 4 415 306 0 1711 2 194 2 493 4 169 3 430 317 2 805 7 201 0 510 6 175 2 445 328 4 834 1 207 8 527 8 181 1 460 339 6 862 6 214 6 545 0 187 0 475 350 8 891 0 221 3 562 2 192 9 490 362 0 919 5 228 1 579 4 198 8 505 373 2 948 0 234 9 596 6 204 7 520 384 4 976 4 241 7 613 8 210 6 535 395 6 1004 9 248 4 631 0 216 5 550 406 8 1033 3 255 2 648 2 222 4 565 418 0 1061 8 262 0 665 5 228 3 580 429 2 1090 2 268 8 682 7 234 3 595 440 4 1118 7 275 5 699 9 240 2 610 451 6 1147 1 282 3 717 1 246 1 625 462 8 1175 6 289 1 734 3 252 0 640 474 0 1204 0 295 9 751 5 257 9 655 485 2 1232 5 302 6 768 7 263 8 670 496 4 1261 0 309 4 785 9 269 7 685 507 6 1289 4 316 2 803 1 275 6 700 518 8 1317 9 323 0 820 4 281 5 715 530 0 1346 3 329 7 837 6 287 4 730 541 3 1374 8 336 5 854 8 293 3 745 552 5 1403 2 343 3 872 0 299 2 760 563 7 1431 7 350 1 889 2 305 1 775 574 9 1460 1 356 9 906 4 311 0 790 586 1 1488 6 363 6 923 6 316 9 805 597 3 1517 1 370 4 940 8 322 8 820 608 5 1545 5 377 2 958 0 328 7 835 619 7 1574 0 384 0 975 2 334 6 850 630 9 1602 4 390 7 992 5 340 6 865 642 1 1630 9 397 5 1009 7
200. release button See Figure 4 9 Figure 4 9 Depressing Lens Release 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 4 11 Section 4 Maintenance 4 12 STEP 3 gt STEP 4 gt STEP 5 gt STEP 5 gt STEP 6 gt CHKISTIE Rotate the lens Rotate the lens counter clockwise until the tabs are free from the lens retainer ring See Figure 4 10A NOTE The connector slide assembly allows the connector to move as the lens is rotated Pull lens out Lens connectors will disconnect when you pull the lens straight out from the projector See Figure 4 10B NOTE Connector assembly will move as you turn the lens Figure 4 10 Rotating the Lens Insert new lens NOTE Remove small rear cap Keep front cap on e Electrical connector Line up male connector on the lens with the female connector on the connector slide assembly e Insert lens Align the tabs on the lens plate lock with the slots in the lens retainer ring Push the lens in approximately 2 inch e Rotate the lens Rotate the lens clockwise until the tabs are tightly secured and the lens release button CLICK e Secure lock down screws Usen adjustable Screws optional For added stability e secure the adjustment screws provided on the lens retaining ring see Figure 4 11 If you have installed a large zoom lens one or more of the screws may be inaccessible simply tighten those that are accessible Figure 4 12 Figure 4 11 A
201. res that both utilize two image processing paths within the projector In the case of Picture in Picture this double processing enables you to display two different images simultaneously typically a smaller secondary image within a large primary background In a seamless switch the double processing essentially occurs between displays so that a full image relayed from one source can smoothly transform into a full image from another source This change can be virtually instantaneous or slowed as desired so that the current image appears to dissolve or fade into the new image Options for enabling and controlling PIP and Seamless Switching all reside in the same menu Note however that because both features utilize the projector s double processing capability PIP and Seamless Switching cannot be used together For example fading a pair of PIP images into a new display from a different source is not possible For best PIP or Seamless Switching results use two different signal types as defined below Do not mix two signals of the same type Signal Type Description Input Location 5 BNCs RGBHV or YPbPr DVI I analog or digital Analog Option Cards Digital Option Cards Digital Option Cards HD interlaced sources are not recommended for the PIP window Decoded signals Input 3 Input 4 Composite video S Video or any video signal via Input 1 BNC connectors or via an analog option card Other P
202. rge screen in a small room is similar to watching television at a close range too large a screen can overpower a room and interfere with the overall effect A good rule of thumb is to be no closer than 1 5 times the width of the screen Projector Position and Throw distance Mounting Throw distance is the distance measured from your projector s front feet to the screen This is an important calculation in any projector installation as it determines whether or not you have enough room to install your projector with a desired screen size and if your image will be of the right size for your screen You can quickly estimate the throw distance by taking the horizontal width of the screen and multiplying it by the lens throw ratio The result of this calculation tells you roughly how far back the projector should be positioned from the screen in order to project a focused image large enough to fill the screen For example using a 0 73 1 lens throw distance would roughly be 0 73 x screen width IMPORTANT Once you determine the type of lens and screen size you re going to use calculate the precise throw distance using the formula or graphs located in Appendix D Due to lens manufacturing tolerances for lens focal length actual throw distance can vary 5 between lenses described as having the same throw ratio 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 2 5 Section 2 Installation and Setup CHRISTIE Throw Distance TD Screen Width w X Lens Throw Rat
203. rk Routing NOTE Not applicable for stand alone projectors or simple serial networks with only one type of controller and linking gt 1 Separate Networks do not communicate with one another 2 RS232 and RS422 joined Serial networks are joined but Ethernet is isolated 3 RS232 and Ethernet joined RS232 and Ethernet are joined but RS422 is isolated 4 All joined Network communications travel all networks 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 3 39 Section 3 Operation CHIKISTIE 3 40 SEPARATE Select Separate factory default to keep RS232 RS422 and Ethernet messages on their respective paths instead of being broadcast to the other types of ports In Figure 3 8A RS422 controls only the projector to which it is connected In Figure 3 8B either RS232 or RS422 will control the network Communications Communications 1 Baud Rate for RS232 115200 M 1 Baud Rate for RS232 115200 v Baud Rate for RS422 115200 M 2 Baud Rate for RS422 115200 M Projector 004 3 Projector 004 Network Routing Separate F OFF m 4 Network Routing All Joined y Ethernet Settings 5 Broadcast Key 6 7 8 9 0 gt Backlight Front IR Protocol g J Back IR Protocol An M Wired Keypad Protocol Off y CABLE CONNECTIONS CABLE CONNECTIONS z S D sdm pel fea NOTE Do not use the rear RS422 ports when down C ar TEEF loading new so
204. rough for maximum brightness in your images Increase the slide bar setting to reduce the aperture diameter and maximize contrast ratio instead Performance of aperture depends on the lens in use NOTE Optical Aperture also appears in the lamp menu RESERVED No function 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 3 33 Section 3 Operation CHKISTIE Simulation 3D SUBMENU OF ADVANCED IMAGE SETTINGS Use the options in the Simulation 3D Simulation 3D menu to make the timing adjustments aw Frame Delay Monitor 1047 necessary for realistic simulation and 3D i 1 Frame Delay 1000 De Paes 2 Dark Interval 1200 Ha NOTES 1 Available in SXGA and gr ie E aula HD Mirage and Matrix projectors 5 3DStereoSyncDelay 1000 C only 2 For complete 3D application 6 Frame Lock Enable Locked notes refer to the separate Using 3D in Mirage manual provided with the Mirage Models Mirage projector Simulation 3D FRAME DELAY MONITOR This slide Frame Delay Monitor n a bar monitors the latency between 4 Frame Delay input and output For best results the 9 AccuFrame 0 bar width and value should remain fairly constant indicating that timing of input and output frames is locked the Frame Delay Monitor value 6 Frame Lock Enable Locked v should stay within 5 10 lines or so of T Warp Latency 0 the Frame Delay setting If a frame is Matrix Models lost or dropped the bar will move
205. rs If you encounter any problems with the projector and require assistance contact your dealer or Christie Digital Systems Fill out the information in the table below and keep with your records for future reference Purchase Record Dealer Phone Number Projector Serial Number Installation Date if applicable NOTE The serial number can be found on the license label which is located at the back of the projector You can also register your product on line by visiting www christiedigital com gt Service and Support gt Product Registration This will keep you in touch with all the latest product information such as updates technical bulletins downloads and Christie newsletters For complete details on the warranty of your Christie product please contact your Christie dealer 1 3 Section 2 Installation amp Setup TS 2 1 Quick Setup Step 1 gt Step2 gt Step 3 gt 013 100199 05 Rev 01 03 07 The instructions provided here are for those that are familiar with the projector and wish to quickly set it up and use it temporarily Refer to the remaining subsections of this manual for a more complete setup Install a Projection Lens The projection lens is shipped separately from the projector and must be installed prior to setting up the projector Install the projection lens as described in 4 5 Replacing the Projection Lens amp Remove the lens plug from the lens opening in the projector befor
206. rs indicate what signal information the projector uses to identify a match for a given channel and are preceded by either an 1 interlaced signals or p progressive signal See Table 3 2 3 16 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHAKISTIE Section 3 Operation Table 3 2 Abbreviations for Signal Type Abbrev Signal Type 4WH Composite 4 wire on HC input Composite 4 wire on V input Dig Digital o FUNCTIONS WITHIN THE CHANNEL SETUP MENU To copy delete or edit a channel highlight the desired channel in the Channel Setup menu and do one of two things Press if you want to copy the selected channel or delete this or other channels See Copying or Deleting a Channel below e Press if you want to edit channel setups i e non image related parameters for the selected channel See Editing a Channel Setup below Copying or gt TO COPY A CHANNEL highlight the desired channel in the Channel Setup menu then Deleting Channels press E to go to the Channel Copy Delete submenu Select Copy and press a new channel will be created It is identical to original which still remains but it 1s identified with the next available number from 01 50 If you change your mind and do not want to copy the current channel press to cancel and return to the previous menu Copying channels is a quick method for creating numerous channels each of which can then be edited and adjusted for a variety of present
207. rt See Figure 2 13 Separate RS232 and RS422 joined RS232 and Ethernet joined All joined RS 422 Figure 2 13 Mixed Network Note that communication parameters such as baud rate must be set to match the particular controlling device before connecting as a network refer to the documentation that came with your controlling device in order to determine the proper baud rate See 3 6 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls if you need help changing the projector baud rate In addition set the Network Routing to RS232 and RS422 Joined if you want to reach all projectors NOTES 1 To avoid damage connect only properly wired serial communication cables See Appendix C for details 2 It is recommended that each RS232 communication cable be no more than 25 feet in length Use high quality cables 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 2 17 Section 2 Installation and Setup CHRISTIE 2 18 ETHERNET NETWORK SETUP To add one or more projectors to an Ethernet network use standard CATS cable to connect each projector s Ethernet port to a hub belonging to the network A controller or PC must also be connected to the hub See Figure 2 14 PROJ 1 PROJ 2 PROJ 3 To other Ethernet devices Figure 2 14 Ethernet Network SETTING THE PROJECTOR S IP ADD
208. rtNet Interface Settings 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHKISTIE Section 3 Operation IP ADDRESS Enter a valid and unique IP address for use on the network to which the projector is currently connected This address will overwrite any previous IP address such as the projector s factory defined default 0 0 0 0 or one that has been assigned by a DHCP server or other user It takes approximately 10 seconds for the projector to respond at its new address PORT On some Ethernet networks firewall restrictions may require that the port number of the projector be changed from its default of 3002 If so enter a new valid port number here It is highly recommended not to use a port below 1000 as these ports are typically reserved for and used by common IP applications SUBNET MASK AND DEFAULT GATEWAY The Subnet Mask and Default Gateway are automatically assigned when DHCP is enabled If a static IP is being used the IP must be assigned first since the projector estimates the subnet mask after the IP is entered The Default Gateway is an optional router device used to send and receive data outside the subnet ArtNet Interface Settings SUBMENU ArtNet is an Ethernet communication protocol that was developed by Artistic License It is used for controlling lighting staging equipment from a lighting console or PC application It is based on the popular DMX512 control protocol ArtNet SUBNET This is the highest level address for a devi
209. s consult the Lamp History menu When to Replace gt If the Lamp Message checkbox has been enabled in the Lamp menu the Lamp recommended an expiry message will appear upon power up when the lamp has reached its defined Lamp Limit In addition the LED s next to the built in keypad will flash LP when lamp time has expired The lamp should be replaced The Lamp Limit setting should not exceed the expected lamp life as an old lamp becomes increasingly fragile and more prone to sudden failure See also 4 4 Lamp and Filter Replacement 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 3 57 Section 3 Operation CHRISTIE en The read only Status menu lists a variety of details about the standard and optional 3 9 Status Menu components currently detected in the projector Refer to the Status menu for versions of hardware and software installed the type size of lamp the hours logged in total and for a specific period such as a rental period and for your projector model name and serial number In addition the Status menu identifies the current channel its location its frequencies and other details Scroll the full Status menu using A Cy Use CO for page up down ee VIPORTANT When working with more than two projectors it s important to work 3 10 Using Multiple left to right top to bottom Projectors When an installation requires multiple projectors you can use the RS232 serial ports to daisy chain the
210. s and adjust the slide bar Gamma is a global setting that determines what gray shades are displayed between minimum input black and maximum input white for all signals A good gamma setting helps to optimize blacks and whites while ensuring smooth transitions for the in between values utilized in other colors Thus unlike Brightness and Gamma Gamma Contrast controls the overall tone of l your images can be lightened or darkened without changing the extremes and all images will be more vibrant while still showing good detail in dark areas Signal Input Level Signal Input Level Output Intensity Output Intensity Gamma is used to fine tune the gamma table currently in use ranging from 1 3 2 2 default If excess ambient light washes out the image and it becomes difficult or impossible to see details in dark areas lower the gamma setting to compensate This will improve contrast while maintaining good details for blacks Conversely if the image is washed out and unnatural with excessive detail in black areas increase the 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 3 25 Section 3 Operation CHKISTIE 3 26 setting In high ambient light conditions lower gamma may produce better results than higher gamma Gamma of 2 2 de
211. spreads the light striking it Screen gain is less Display Setting Dot Clock E EDID Flicker Foot candle Foot lambert Frame Rate Gain or Screen Gain GPIO HDTV Help Text Horizontal Frequency Horizontal Offset Hot Spot 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 than one but audience viewing angles are increased An adjustment that affects the display of an image Such display settings include contrast brightness tint blanking size offsets and others The maximum frequency of the pixel clock Also known as pixel clock rate The Enhanced Extended Display Identification Data standard established by VESA enables properties such as resolution of a display device to be detected by the display card in a controlling device such as a PC The PC in turn can then output in a matching format to fill the display Some sources used with the projector are VESA E EDID reported A very rapid variation in image brightness caused by a frame rate that is too slow See Interlace See also Lamp Flicker The intensity of visible light per square foot The luminance brightness which results from one foot candle of illumination falling on a perfectly diffuse surface 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 also known as field rate is one half of vertical frequency The ability of a scre
212. ss at any time to cancel changes and return to the previously defined text 3 13 Section 3 Operation CHRISTIE Editing Numerical Values gt Enter numbers directly from the keypad in order to specify numbers representing projectors channels source setups or slots As each digit is entered it is displayed and the cursor moves on Note that channel numbers are defined with two digits for example if you enter only a single digit such as 7 for a channel number the channel will automatically be defined as 07 Enter 07 to utilize this channel NOTES 1 Once you enter the first digit this digit replaces all old digits 2 If you press any non numbered key the number entered up to that point is accepted and updated as the new value 3 Press to cancel editing of numerical values a NOTE See Section 2 Installation and Setup for a full explanation of how to connect 3 4 Using Inputs sources to the projector and Channels The projector stores and automatically recalls up to 50 different channels source setups for a variety of inputs This memory feature allows you to define and conveniently use a wide variety of customized setups rather than having to repeatedly re configure the projector for different presentations Depending on what you have defined each physical source connection 1 e input at the projector can have several different channels associated with it Do I Select an Input gt INPUT An input
213. ss will be in effect until it is changed again or until the DHCP checkbox is re enabled for use with a DHCP server on the network CHANGING THE PORT On some Ethernet networks firewall restrictions may require that the port number of the projector be changed from its default of 3002 If so enter a new port number in the Ethernet Settings menu or include the new port in an XIP serial command sent to the projector It is highly recommended not to use a port below 1000 as these ports are typically reserved for and used by common IP applications 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHRISTIE Section 2 Installation and Setup Separating Networks gt Communicating to gt All Ports lS 2 5 System Integration GPIO Connector 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 SUBNET MASK AND DEFAULT GATEWAY The Subnet Mask and Default Gateway are automatically assigned when DHCP is enabled If a static IP is being used it must be assigned before the subnet mask The Default Gateway is an optional router device used to send and receive data outside the subnet ArtNet INTERFACE SETTINGS Refer to Section 3 6 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Control System Configuration Communication for additional information about ArtNet settings By default communications originating from one type of serial controller RS232 vs RS422 vs Ethernet stay on the corresponding network path A Separate setting indicates this separation for
214. stments by X Y Color Adjustments by X Y 1 Select Color Adjustment _User 2 1 Select Color Adjustment __User 2 1 Select Color Adjustment User 2 2 6521 2 6521 2 6521 3 RedX 0 640 EE 3 RedX 0 640 3 RedX 0 640 4 RedY 0 350 4 Red Y 0 350 4 Red Y 0 350 5 GreenX 0 329 5 GreenX 0 329 5 GreenX 0 329 6 Green Y 0 560 6 Green Y 0 560 6 Green Y 0 560 7 BlueX 0 129 7 BlueX 0 129 T BlueX 0 129 8 Blue Y 0 100 8 Blue Y 0 100 8 BlueY 0 100 9 WhiteX 0 374 9 White X 0 374 9 White X 0 374 0 WhiteY 0367 Ei 0 WhiteY 0 367 Ei 0 White Y 0 367 EE Auto Color Enable Auto Color Ena A gt Auto Color Enable Color Enable Color i Red Ye 0 640 v Color Enable Copy From Copy Red Y 0 350 Copy From 1 Green X 0 329 i l Green 0 560 Set to User 1 4 Blue X 0 129 Then copy x y values into ms Blue Y 0 1 OR all projector menus Lo Figure 3 14 Copy X Y Values into All Projectors 6 In each projector judge by eye and adjust x y coordinates slightly in the following manner IN ALL PROJECTORS e To match reds decrease Red 4 select Color Adjustment user2 X until full field red screens 6521 N match 3 RedX 0 637 a ___ Reduce Red X T h d 4 RedY 0 350 o match greens decrease 5 GreenX 0 329 M c6 8 Py 6 GreenY 0 552 wa Reduce Green Y Green Y until full field 7 BlueX 0 130 8 BlueY 0 104 et
215. subject to 7 centering tolerance 2 Offset pixels of offset half panel resolution x 100 2 6 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHRISTIE Section 2 Installation and Setu Examples of Vertical Offset SXGA pixels represented Where Shaded area projected image Area within solid line projected image area with no offset applied 1 In this example no offset is applied Half of the image appears above lens center 0 Offset and half of the image appears below 525 pixels above lens center 525 pixels below lens center 2 In this example 100 offset is applied therefore all of the image appears above lens center 1050 pixels of display 100 Offset above lens center OR 525 pixels of shift above lens center 3 In this example 75 offset is applied therefore 7 8 or 88 of the projected image appears above lens center e 75 Offset 75 Offset 394 525 100 919 pixels of display above lens center OR 394 pixels of shift above lens center 131 pixels of display below lens center Figure 2 1 Vertical Offset Examples 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 2 7 S ection 2 Installation and Setu Vertical Offset for Fixed Lenses Vertical Offset for Zoom Lenses N CHKISTIE Where A Lens center optical axis Projected image vertical center Vertical offset maximum Projected image area with full offset applied shaded area Projected image area with n
216. suddenly and the values will change indicating that the frame input is no longer equal to the output NOTE See separate Using 3D in Mirage manual provided for more information FRAME DELAY Set the number of lines delayed between the input signal and its appearance on screen keeping in mind that projector processing always adds one frame of delay to the frame delay setting For applications such as simulation where the feeling of real time image response is a priority a minimum setting is usually preferable For projectors capable of 3D stereographic applications where alternating left right frames must be synchronized with the corresponding L R shutters in 3D glasses a total frame delay setting of two or multiple of two may be more useful If set too high or low frame locking will not be possible most sources require approximately 50 lines of delay to ensure frame locking NOTE See separate Using 3D in Mirage manual provided for more information DARK INTERVAL Mirage models only Adjust Dark Interval to artificially increase the amount of dark time between displayed frames for stereographic 3D images Higher settings provide more time for shutters in 3D glasses to open close ensuring that each eye sees the full display intended for it Symptoms of cross talk and or color artifacts can indicate need for adjustment The Dark Interval range of adjustment depends on the vertical frequency of your source the higher the freq
217. system from view turn off the on screen display by pressing 22 Cy Before You Begin gt Use Auto Setup For a good and efficient first step in perfecting the image press This initiates an automated process in which the projector quickly optimizes critical display parameters such as size position pixel tracking etc based on the type of incoming source data detected An Auto Setup can save considerable setup time and you can still modify the adjustments as desired using menu options described below Size and Position Menu In the Size and Position menu you can aA increase or decrease the size of your image i EERE v i EO o change its proportion aspect ratio move 2 Size 0 729 the image to a specific area of the screen 3 Vertical Stretch 1 000 and refine other related parameters Use f Pixel Track 858 EE s 5 Pixel Phase 0 sid Size and Position controls to match the 6 H Position 360 P image precisely to the screen used at the 7 V Position 262 E i 8 site 9 0 Advanced Size and Position Refer to Using Slide bars and Other Controls earlier in this section if you need help using any of the options and controls Changes made in the Size and Position menu are applied immediately and are saved when you exit the menu press or Ced Resize Presets NOTE The same resize presets are available to all HD and HD2 widescreen models Please note however the graphics used to describe each pres
218. te 5 3 History 3 55 Hours 3 53 Hours of Use 3 56 Intensity Setting 3 54 Limit 3 53 LiteLoc 3 54 Manu 3 53 Message 3 53 Mode 3 54 Optical Aperture 3 55 Recording Serial Number 3 56 Serial Number 3 53 Troubleshooting 5 3 Lamp Door 3 2 Lamp Modes Max Brightness 3 54 Power 3 54 Lamp Replacement 4 5 Language Choosing 3 37 Laser Key 3 10 LEDs Status 3 71 Lens Offset Adjustment 2 6 2 9 Replacement Procedure 4 11 Lens Mount 3 2 Level Value 3 48 Line Cord 2 2 Lite LOC Calibration 3 49 LiteLOC Troubleshooting 5 3 Locked Channel Checkbox 3 19 Luma Delay 3 28 M Menu Channel Edit 3 18 Channel Setup 3 16 Configuration 3 36 Image Settings 3 25 Lamp 3 53 Main 3 10 Size and Position 3 20 Test Pattern 3 42 Menu Font Size 3 37 Menu Key 3 7 Menu Location on Screen 3 37 Menu Navigation 3 10 3 19 Motion Filter 3 36 Multiple Projectors Description 3 57 N Network Routing 3 39 Network Split See Split Network No Resizing 3 21 No Signal 3 70 Noise Reduction 3 26 Numerical Entry 3 14 O Odd Pixel Adjustment 3 47 Level Detector 3 48 Offsets Horizontal 2 6 2 9 Vertical 2 6 2 9 Optical Aperture 3 33 Optional Input 2 14 Optional Input Modules F 1 OSD Key 3 8 P Peak Detector 3 30 3 48 PIP 3 50 Border Color 3 52 Border Width 3 52 Enable 3 51 Image Settings See Image Settings Pixel Phase 3 22 Pixel Tracking 3 22 Plug am
219. terminated at the ast source input only 3 The input signal and or signal cables carrying the input signal may be of poor quality 4 Ifthe distance between the input source device and the projector is greater than 25 feet signal amplification conditioning may be required 5 Ifthe source is a VCR or off air broadcast detail may be set too high 5 2 Lamp Lamp Does Not Ignite 1 Ifthe lamp won t ignite there may be an interlock failure such as an open lamp door or failed lamp fan An error code will display on the status LED display located on the built in keypad 2 Ifatemperature is too high e g DMD over critical temp limit the lamp will not ignite until the temperature is low enough Cool the projector and try again 3 For suspected communication failures power down the projector and try again If the lamp does not ignite after a second and third try replace the lamp Lamp Suddenly gt 1 Try increasing the lamp power Turns Off 2 The DMDs may be overheated Replace the lamp Flicker Shadows gt 1 Increase lamp power if possible Or Dimness 2 Replace the lamp LiteLOC Does Not gt 1 Ensure the Intensity is selected in the Lamp menu Other lamp modes disable Seem To Work LiteLOC 2 Ifthe lamp power has increased to its maximum in order to maintain a LiteLOC setting LiteLOC is automatically terminated If the values shown in the Lamp menu indicate that the lamp power has re
220. that are disabled have frequency characteristics that differ from those of the incoming signal Selecting a specific standard forces the projector to process the signal according to this standard NOTE Best results are obtained with defined channels Otherwise switching from one video source to another can sometimes cause slight disturbances in the display indicating that the Auto function is struggling Recover by briefly selecting a different video standard then going back Table 3 3 Regions and Video Standards Summary NTSC N America and Japan Brazil PAL NC Argentina Chile other Latin American countries PAL6O SECAM France Eastern Europe most of Africa 3 27 Section 3 Operation CHRISTIE NOTE Generally use Auto for all instances EXCEPT 1 a poor quality input signal or 2 a black and white video signal In order to detect and display such signals select the relevant standard from the list INPUT VIDEO BLACK This control If grays are black select gt 4 0 IRE compensates for incoming elevated black if blacks are gray select MNRE levels present in certain video signals and ensures that blacks in the display are neither crushed 1 e where dark grays appear black nor excessively elevated 1 e where blacks appear dark gray By default the projector automatically determines the best setting according to the type of incoming video signal e OIRE Used for DVD output with e
221. the current function menu Slide bars in menus The current value for a given parameter such as size or vertical stretch appears to the left of its slide bar icon adjustment window This number often expresses a percentage or it may have units associated with it such as pixels degrees Kelvin etc depending on the specific option Press CO to gradually adjust the setting up or down both the number and the length of the bar change accordingly Hold for continuous adjustment Or press gt to activate a slide bar text box for specific number entry via the keypad and then press to save or press to cancel Filter 5 Direct slide bars For quick access you can access Gamma Brightness and Contrast slide bars without traveling the menu system For example simply press to immediately display the same contrast slide bar accessed with the Contrast option in the Image Settings menu Use the arrow keys to adjust a direct slide bar or press gt and enter a specific number from the keypad then E amp E or CO or to save or to cancel When you are done press to save and return to your presentation NOTES 1 You can still adjust a direct slide bar as usual if the display is turned off see or Menu Preferences menu the slide bar just won t be visible 2 A direct slide bar disappears if it is not used within five seconds Checkboxes Conditions are present if its adjacent checkbox contains a checkmark T
222. tion enter the number of watts representing the power level you wish to maintain See Power below POWER This slide bar and number indicates how many power 941 m watts are applied to the lamp You can apply anywhere from approximately 60 65 of the maximum power intended for the installed lamp up to 100 of the lamp rating Set for the number of watts as desired keeping in mind that lower power levels produce dimmer images When in either Power or Max Brightness modes the power level remains constant Specifying a maximum power level here is the same as operating in Max Brightness mode NOTE Power level can be set only if the lamp is in Power mode INTENSITY This value and slide bar represents the Intensity 1246 in current brightness of your lamp decreasing over time when you are operating in Max Brightness mode or at a specific Power level When you are operating in Intensity mode this value remains at the original Intensity setting chosen and cannot be adjusted 3 55 Section 3 Operation CHKISTIE NOTE The number shown for intensity is not the actual lumen output but rather a correlated value only 1246 may represent 3500 lumens for example To use Intensity mode judge by eye or use a meter and set the level as desired for your application Over time the projector will automatically increase the power supplied to the lamp as needed to maintain the chosen intensity as closely as
223. to move the menu to the desired location Avoid locations too close to a corner or edge to prevent cropping of larger menus HORIZONTAL SHIFT AND VERTICAL SHIFT Shift your menus as desired creating a customized menu location DISPLAY CHANNEL LIST Enter a checkmark if you want to see a scrollable channel list whenever you press from your presentation Channels marked with a list icon in the Channel Setup menu will appear here The Display Channel List option also enables on screen feedback when using the key If you prefer to hide the channel list and input dialog box while switching channels and sources during a presentation clear the checkbox NOTE The Channel List and input dialog box cannot be hidden during use of the menus DISPLAY SLIDE BARS Enter a checkmark to superimpose a small slide bar over the current image whenever an adjustable parameter is selected directly with a key such as or Gi If Display Slide bars is unchecked these slide bars can still be accessed but will be hidden during adjustment This option does not affect slide bars in menus DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGES Choose how you want to be notified of errors detected in either the incoming signal or projector Select Screen or All default to see brief on screen messages This is particularly recommended during setup or testing of the projector Or select Serial Ports to receive messages via RS232 or RS422 serial communicati
224. toned image shape in which both sides of your image are inclined toward the top or bottom edge Tilting the projector in relation to the screen typically causes keystone the lens surface and screen are no longer parallel to each other J e SSS Figure 3 1 Keystone Adjustment Brightness Uniformity SUBMENU Brightness Uniformity provides further refinement of displays already matched for their primary colors and overall light output Use Brightness Uniformity to create an exceptionally smooth image in which no area appears brighter and or more red green or blue than another In the Brightness Uniformity menu enable the Uniformity Enable checkbox to access a multitude of adjustments for critical color light output control in specific areas throughout the image Your settings apply as long as the Uniformity Enable checkbox is enabled and you are using a User color temperature defined by the Brightness Uniformity controls To disable the Brightness Uniformity function delete the Uniformity Enable checkmark 3 43 Section 3 Operation CHRISTIE 3 44 NOTES 1 See also 3 10 Using Multiple Projectors for the complete step by step procedure for achieving uniform brightness in adjacent displays 2 If Christie TWIST module is installed the enable checkbox changes to a list giving the option to choose from several different uniformity maps Please refer to documentation included with yo
225. u are using the correct unit of measurement when calculating throw distance D 20 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHRISTIE Appendix D Throw Distance 2 58 4 15 zoom Image Image Width Throw Distance MINIMUM ZOOM Diagonal W TD Inch Inch o cm Inch cm Throw Distance Formula 358 161 7 410 7 140 9 357 9 909 1 TD 2 459 x W 11 33 162 6 413 0 141 7 360 359 8 914 0 Where W image width inch 169 4 430 3 147 6 375 374 4 950 9 176 2 447 5 153 5 390 388 9 987 8 NOTE The TD formula is provided in 182 9 4647 1594 405 403 4 1024 7 inches but the chart shows values in cm and inches for easy reference Make sure 189 7 481 9 165 4 420 417 9 1061 6 you are using the Correct unit of 196 5 499 1 171 3 435 432 5 1098 4 measurement when calculating throw 203 3 516 3 177 2 450 447 0 1135 3 distance 210 0 533 5 183 1 465 461 5 1172 2 216 8 550 7 189 0 480 476 0 1209 1 223 6 567 9 194 9 495 490 5 1246 0 230 4 585 1 200 8 510 505 1 1282 9 237 1 602 4 206 7 525 519 6 1319 8 243 9 619 6 212 6 540 534 1 1356 6 250 7 636 8 218 5 555 548 6 1393 5 257 5 654 0 224 4 570 563 2 1430 4 264 3 671 2 230 3 585 577 7 1467 3 271 0 688 4 236 2 600 592 2 1504 2 277 8 705 6 242 1 615 606 7 1541 1 284 6 722 8 248 0 630 621 2 1577 9 291 4 740 0 253 9 645 635 8 1614 8 298 1 757 2 259 8 660 650 3 1651 7 304 9 774 5 265 7 675 664 8 1688 6 311 7 791 7 271 7 690 679 3 1725 5 318 5 808 9 277 6 705 69
226. uency the smaller the range NOTE See separate Using 3D in Mirage manual provided for more information ACCUFRAME Matrix models only Increasing the AccuFrame value will reduce the artifacts related to fast motion in simulation content Symptoms of blurry objects or loss of apparent detail may indicate a need for this value to be adjusted 3 34 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHKISTIE Section 3 Operation 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 NOTE Jf increasing AccuFrame does not improve image quality reduce the value to 0 Increasing AccuFrame may increase flicker of the display 3D STEREO SYNC LOCKING Mirage models only This option defines 1 whether or not the incoming stereographic 3D signal locks to the vertical sync output so that signals are synchronized and 2 whether or not the 3D frames must be inverted 1 e swapped left with right The correct setting ensures that the projector s 3D display of left right frames 1s synchronized with the rest of the 3D system components so that the intended eye sees the left right image data Select the option corresponding to your 3D source connections and timing and use only if the Mirage 3D Stereo Sync Cable is connected between the projector s GPIO port and a server Keep this adjustment OFF default when you are not using the Mirage 3D Stereo Sync Cable SX ONLY No 3D Stereo Sync Cable present gt 1 Off 3D Delay is synchronized with gt 2 Output
227. ugh ChristieNET are non functional Tn Occasionally the projector will encounter an error condition that can interrupt normal 3 12 Error operation Such a condition can be caused by a simple invalid keypad entry an input Conditions signal error most common or a system error The manner in which users are to be notified of error conditions is set in the Menu Preferences menu To see error messages displayed on screen select the Screen or All option To be notified via a serial communication only select the RS232 option To receive both types of notifications select Am To disable error messages except for invalid user key entry which can t be hidden select Off Note that a two digit error code appears in the status LED display window located beside the built in keypad at the rear of the projector Normal operation 1s indicated by the On status code OS AASA COED LED status E Focus Goon Goon Gis Gee 8 asp amp CGR UJS J ee User Errors gt Invalid User Entry A keypad entry not recognized by the projector triggers a short on screen error message identifying the problem For example if you specify a channel number that is not available the message Invalid Channel will appear Or if you try to enter the wrong password you ll see Invalid Password Press or to clear the message and try again NOTE On screen display of Invalid
228. ur specific projector model See Table 4 2 below 4 5 Section 4 Maintenance CHIKISTIE Table 4 2 Lamp Filter Replacement Kits Model Number Lamp Type Watts Lamp Filter Kit Required Mirage S 3K 38 DSP102 x4 03 000832 51P 03 000832 51P_ 003 oa 01 Christie DS 6K 38 DSP104 x5 03 000833 51 o __ Christie DS 5Kc 38 DSP104 x8 aa 000833 03 000833 51P P Christie HD6K 104 006101 xx 003 eee 17 01 Christie HD5Kc 104 0071 01 xx 003 003 120117 01 01 1000W _03 000833 51P_ aes oe _03 000833 51P_ D S 003 S 01 _03 000833 51P_ E e 003 E 01 003 120116 01 003 BE T 01 1200W _03 000834 51P_ or E _03 000834 51P_ a 003 a 01 ae 120116 01 A lamp should be replaced when it reaches its end of life or sooner if a noticeable degradation in brightness occurs typical in aging lamps You can set the number of hours you expect to log with the lamp before replacing it by setting the Lamp Limit in the Lamp menu The LED s next to the built in keypad will flash LP when lamp time has expired You can also enable a warning message to appear upon powering up the projector that will indicate the lamp has reached the limit you set by entering a checkmark beside the Lamp Message option NOTE The lamp mode you choose to run the projector in may have an impact on the number of hours expected for the lamp Tools required 2 Phillips screwdriver Warnings A qualified ser
229. ur Christie TWIST module Edge Blending SUBMENU The Edge Blending submenu provides a range of controls for smoothing together the overlapping bright edges of multiple adjacent projected images to create a single larger seamless image These controls which primarily affect white levels are typically used in conjunction with mechanical lens blinders optional which are installed on the front of the projector and which primarily affect black levels There is a centerline both horizontal and vertical in the Edge Blending test pattern The intersection of these lines is the true center of the projector s display area NOTES 1 There is a centerline both horizontal and vertical in the Edge Blending test pattern The intersection of these lines is the true center of the projector s display area 2 See also 3 10 Using Multiple Projectors Color Adjustments by X Y and Color Saturation SUBMENUS NOTES 1 For defining or changing a User 1 2 3 or 4 color performance or gamut Sometimes known as Comprehensive Color Adjustment 2 Factory defined primary color levels which ensure a specific color performance from projector to projector can be calibrated in the Service menu only If you suspect alteration of these defaults the factory settings can be recovered with selection of Reset to Factory Defaults in the Color Primary Settings submenu accessed via the Service menu password protected From the factor
230. use at its previous site but are not ideal for yours The recommended first step in achieving such consistency is to use a color meter to measure the native primary colors red green blue and white as they appear at the screen and record these as Color Primary Settings in the Service menu password protected for each projector On the basis of these new values which are stored in memory each projector will then automatically calculate any necessary corrections to reproduce the original factory colors under the current environmental conditions This essentially calibrates a projector to its surroundings compensating for factors such as screen type lamp and or ambient lighting that can alter the final color characteristics on screen and will improve color accuracy and consistency in a group of projectors It ensures a good starting point for further customizing and matching however is not critical for all installations 3 58 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHKISTIE Section 3 Operation To return to the factory set color primaries such as when a projector is moved to different site you must access the Service menu password protected Select the Reset to Factory Defaults option in the Color Primaries submenu Then repeat the calibration process describe above if desired and continue with matching of colors Color Adjustment Procedure Once the Color Primary Settings are calibrated for the site see above use the Color Ad
231. useful for clearing up noisy RGB images such as those from a PC Adjust as desired keeping in mind that reducing noise which reduces high frequencies may also soften the image Color Space Color Space determines how the color components of an 4 RGB analog input signal are decoded for accurate color in the display 2 YPbPr Video Selecting a color space option is useful only for analog signals 3 YPbPr HDTV and certain digital sources connected to INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 5 or INPUT 6 Although color space for these analog signals is automatically determined by the projector in some circumstances you may wish to override this and manually set a specific color space NOTE For many digital signals or for signals connected to INPUT 3 or INPUT 4 the color space function is entirely automatic and the pull down list disabled The current color space appears in the Image Settings menu Press to select a different option e Select RGB unless you are using component video at INPUT 1 2 5 or 6 e Select YPbPr Video with a standard definition televised signal SDTV e Select YPbPr HDTV with a high definition televised signal HDTV 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHKISTIE Section 3 Operation 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 NOTE When certain RGB signals are first connected the projector may not initially recognize them as RGB and will incorrectly decode their color information as YPbPr video These signals ca
232. ution to use and pixels in the surrounding borders are turned off You can also specify a specific active input window size by adjusting one or more Blank settings For example if you have blanked cropped 100 pixels from both the left and right edges of an incoming source of 1400 x 1050 the remaining active input window will be reduced to 1200 x 1050 When using SD or HD or a decoded video source at INPUT 3 or INPUT 4 the default blanking of 0 defines an active input window of 720 x 483 splay EDID 1280x1024x60Hzv 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 3 23 Section 3 Operation CHKISTIE 3 24 BLANKING TOP BOTTOM LEFT and RIGHT Crop the image as desired so Example incoming image that unwanted edges are removed from oe A the display changed to black see Sv Image right Blanking defines the size of the Ww Ww a Re Active Input Window or area of 1400 interest Range of adjustment depends on the source resolution and other factors After adjustment of blanking it may be necessary to perform a source switch Example With Blanking NOTE Blanking a PIP image resembles zoom see Figure 3 6 For example left Blanking zooms the right side of the PIP image Right Blanking Blanking of a Primary Image zooms the left side There are no black bars PIP Advanced Size amp Position PIP Advanced Size amp Position Active Input Window 720x483 A
233. vice technician must perform lamp replacement Cool the lamp completely and handle by the housing only Install the correct wattage lamp supplied by Christie see above and read the Lamp Replacement procedure in its entirety before proceeding Do not touch the glass surface of the lamp Fingerprints left on the surface can lead to an intense accumulation of heat called a hotspot which could potentially result in the lamp shattering It is recommended you wear clean lint free gloves and a face shield when working with the lamp 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHKISTIE Section 4 Maintenance 1 TURN THE LAMP OFF Press C power to turn the lamp off Allow the cooling fans to stop automatically within approximately five minutes before proceeding with Step 2 This wait period 1s also required to allow the lamp to sufficiently cool before handling 2 UNPLUG THE PROJECTOR When the cooling fans have stopped turn the projector s main switch off and unplug Always power down and unplug the projector prior to servicing Allow the lamps to cool before handling 3 REMOVE THE LAMP DOOR A WARNING A Protective gear required Wear a face shield Using a 2 Phillips screwdriver a ame remove the two 2 screws securing oe the lamp door which is located at the rear of the projector below the input panel See Figure 4
234. xel Adjustment Red Odd Pixel Offset 128 Red Odd Pixel Gain 145 ii Green Odd Pixel Offset 128 i Green Odd Pixel Gain 128 ME Blue Odd Pixel Offset 116 PE Blue Odd Pixel Gain 128 Level Detector 7 RE ahd amp adjust Offset Level Value 200 D qmm Auto Color Enable M Set to 800 Color Enable White vl amp adjust Gain 1 2 3 4 Se ee pe i Figure 3 11 Using Odd Pixel Adjustment NOTES 1 Adjust offset before gain since offset affects gain 2 A value of 128 represents no change in normal odd pixel offset or gain 3 Odd Pixel Adjustment eliminates one pixel on one pixel off artifact only not any type of larger artifacts Reserved No function Peak Detector The Peak Detector is a fast method for defining individual input levels and can improve the accuracy of input levels set by the Auto Input Level function Enabling the Peak Detector activates a special operating mode for detecting only pixels that are considered black or white all other levels are displayed as a mid level gray When used with a 16 step grayscale pattern in which the two black and white bands are known to be at opposite edges of the image you can watch these isolated areas while adjusting individual black levels and input drives until both bands are just visible Images from this source will then display correct blacks and whites without crushing or washing
235. y the projector can utilize any of the three pre defined color gt 1 Max Drives performance settings identified at right IE NEE R saor Temperature ee o 1aeo default Max Drives or colors can be 4 HD Video driven on the basis of color temperature 5 User 1 For most applications one of these gamuts Adjustable s me will produce accurate and realistic colors a ree i from a variety of sources They can be applied at any time in the Advanced Image Settings menu Select Color Adjustment and are not adjustable DEFINING USER COLOR GAMUTS In some cases you may find that none of the pre defined Select Color Adjustment options exactly suit your needs For example you may require a unique color gamut range for a single projector or application or you may need to precisely match colors across multiple adjacent displays In such cases use the Color Adjustments by X Y or Color Saturation submenu to define the precise hue of each primary color component red green blue and white used to generate the millions of colors produced in displays You can create up to four custom color gamuts User 1 2 3 or 4 with these adjustments Note that the two menus differ only in their user interface so use whichever menu best suits your needs and application A color meter can help with adjustments 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 CHKISTIE Section 3 Operation e Color Adjustm
236. y keystone NOTE The third foot located at the rear of the projector underside is not adjustable Refer to Section 2 Projector Position and Mounting for instructions on how to adjust the projector s feet 020 100001 01 Rev 01 04 07 3 1 Section 3 Operation CHRISTIE Lens Mount amp Projection Lenses gt Input Panel gt Cooling and Air Vents gt Front amp Rear IR Sensors P Lamp Door gt 3 2 The projector is built with a motorized lens mount that allows for easy lens control and adjustment This includes such functions as adjusting vertical and horizontal offsets zoom and focus The lens mount can be fitted with any one of the available optional lenses see Section 6 Specifications e Zoom and Focus There are two internal lens motors that allow for quick motorized adjustment of zoom and focus Adjust zoom to fit the displayed image on the screen and adjust focus to improve the clarity of the image e Lens Offset Vertical and horizontal offset is performed on the lens mount through the use of DC motors e Shutter Standard on all models the shutter allows you to turn the screen absolutely black when in the on state e Optical Aperture Enables adjustment of light output and contrast ratio NOTES 1 The projection lens is shipped separately from the projector 2 Use the lens cap when transporting the projector to avoid scratching and damaging the lens which could affect

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