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Section 3

Operation

Cine-IPM 2K User’s Manual

3-1

020-100164-01 Rev. 1 (01/08)

This section describes how to use the

Cine-IPM 2K

after it is properly installed by a

qualified service technician as described in

Section 2, Installation and Setup

Cine-IPM 2K

components are shown below. Descriptions begin on page 2-2.

Figure 3.1. Cine-IPM 2K

Components

3.1

Cine-IPM 2K

Basics

Components/Features

Summary of Contents for CineIPM-2K

Page 1: ...CineIPM 2K U S E R S M A N U A L 020 100164 01...

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Page 3: ...DVI X O O O O O Dual slot backplane module X O O O O O Status display module X O O O O O Blower Fan O O O O O O Sensor O O O O O O Mechanical enclosure X O O O O O Software CD O O O O O O Battery O O...

Page 4: ...Adjusting the Image 3 18 3 6 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls 3 32 3 7 Working with PIP or Seamless Switching 3 45 3 8 Status Menu 3 48 3 9 Cine IPM 2K Source Selection via TPC 3 48 3...

Page 5: ...utput resolutions from a variety of sources Versatile electronic scaling to automatically maximize for the display area Digital processing selectable as 8 bit or 10 bit always output through DVI ports...

Page 6: ...bles 2 10 ft power cord 2 rear support screws Cine IPM 2K User s Manual Whether this product is still under warranty or the warranty has expired Christie s highly trained and extensive factory and dea...

Page 7: ...en the CP2000 pedestal doors 2 Remove the 2 rack protector posts from the CP2000 pedestal rear Screws are accessed from within the pedestal See right 3 Remove 3 security slats to create a 3RU opening...

Page 8: ...te connectors on the front input panel of the Cine IPM 2K For more information see 2 2 Connecting Sources INPUT 1 RGB input or Extra Video via BNC connectors INPUT 2 Digital or analog signals DVI I fr...

Page 9: ...r 16 ft 5m Use a fiber optic or similar cable Contact Christie Figure 2 4 Standard DVI Connection for 8 bit Output on the CP2000 TO 2nd DEVICE To use an additional display device such as a digital mon...

Page 10: ...Cine IPM 2K sources you must also connect the Cine IPM 2K s RS232 B cable see right 1 Connect the custom RS232 cable provided to the RS232 B port on rear of the Cine IPM 2K 2 Connect the other end to...

Page 11: ...Cine IPM 2K See Figure 2 7 To add a source when the Cine IPM 2K is recessed and secured within the CP2000 a qualified service technician must unlock and open the pedestal for access Input Panel The up...

Page 12: ...nc outputs connect horizontal sync to the SYNC input labeled HOR COMP and connect vertical sync to SYNC input labeled VERT See Figure 2 8 Figure 2 8 Connecting an RGB source NOTES 1 If for some reason...

Page 13: ...00164 01 Rev 1 01 08 Figure 2 9 Connecting a YPbPr Source 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 10 Fig...

Page 14: ...er of inputs and or accommodate different signal types whether analog or digital Install in the areas labeled INPUT 5 or INPUT 6 These interfaces include RGB 500 Input Module RGB 400 Active Loop Thru...

Page 15: ...or one CP2000 Figure 2 12D Figure 2 12 Connecting for 8 bit vs 10 bit Use If desired such as when you have digital progressive source data you can output it in 10 bit format for a single CP2000 connec...

Page 16: ...the current DVI route For 8 bit mode via a DVI 1 connection select DVI A For 8 bit mode via a DVI 2 connection select DVI B For 10 bit mode via a double connection select DVI TWIN Figure 2 14 TPC Sett...

Page 17: ...The TPC can select a specific Cine IPM 2K source 1 6 only if the CP2000 is connected via DVI 1 If connected via DVI 2 the TPC can select this port called DVI B but you must use the Cine IPM 2K keypad...

Page 18: ...tch that of your RS422 controlling device Figure 2 16 Connecting Serial Communications via RS422 CAUTION Do not use an RS422 port unless you are using equipment with RS422 capability The voltage level...

Page 19: ...K s current IP address consult the Status or Communications menus Refer to 3 6 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls for further information about setting up and using a Cine IPM 2K connec...

Page 20: ...VI and RS232 B Otherwise the two devices cannot communicate with each other 2 Connect the desired source s to the front of the Cine IPM 2K 3 In the Cine IPM 2K menus set the desired output resolution...

Page 21: ...e full display area of the projector To use a smaller area select one of the other screen options Set GAMMA to 2 6 Set COLOR SPACE to Unity RGB Clear the CINEMA checkbox To achieve maximum throughput...

Page 22: ...e 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 RS42...

Page 23: ...s IP ADDRESS By default a DHCP server if present will automatically assign a valid and unique IP address for each Cine IPM 2K present upon connection to most Ethernet networks Depending on the network...

Page 24: ...t INTERFACE SETTINGS Refer to 3 6 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls for additional information about ArtNet settings By default communications originating from one type of serial contr...

Page 25: ...vice versa Select the new desired function in the Communications menu and add or remove the cable and batteries as appropriate NOTE In either configuration batteries are required for powering the lase...

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Page 27: ...ibes how to use the Cine IPM 2K after it is properly installed by a qualified service technician as described in Section 2 Installation and Setup Cine IPM 2K components are shown below Descriptions be...

Page 28: ...t to an Ethernet network with other equipment such as controllers and additional projectors Standard and Optional Inputs Connect all desired non cinema input sources here See Section 2 for more inform...

Page 29: ...ont panel Make sure to secure each ear with 4 screws Or move the ears fully back for a flush front installation Rear Mounts If the Cine IPM 2K is installed in the CP2000 pedestal add support strapping...

Page 30: ...wer and OSD are press and hold keys that do not function with a typical quick press and release key press 3 Hold arrow keys down for continuous adjustment movement in one direction In serial networks...

Page 31: ...an modify the adjustments as desired Table 3 1 Auto Setup What an Auto Setup Does OPTIMIZES SETS TO DEFAULT Pixel Tracking Contrast Pixel Phase Brightness Size and Blanking Auto Input Level off Vertic...

Page 32: ...which of the Dual SD HD SDI Module inputs A or B was last used Press Input 5 again to display from the other Dual SD HD SDI Module input Input 6 Press Input 6 to display from the INPUT 6 interface mod...

Page 33: ...onversely if the image shows excessive detail in black areas increase the gamma setting Again good gamma improves contrast while maintaining good details for blacks Menu Press Menu to enter or exit th...

Page 34: ...projector to which it is connected The Projector checkbox read only shows whether or not the Cine IPM 2K physically connected to a keypad is listening to commands from that keypad A checkmark means t...

Page 35: ...ustment for example press Gamma PIP to change the gamma level of the main image To remove the secondary image from the display and return to a single image press PIP while no menus or slidebars are pr...

Page 36: ...hin a topic Press Exit to return to your presentation Figure 3 5 Accessing General Help Topics If a slidebar menu or message is displayed you have limited time in which to make a keypad entry before t...

Page 37: ...ate a slidebar text box for specific number entry via the keypad then press to save or press Exit to cancel Direct slidebars For quick access you access Gamma Brightness and Contrast slidebars without...

Page 38: ...aracter is ready for editing NAVIGATE WITHIN THE EDIT WINDOW Press to move the cursor forward or to move the cursor backwards as desired EDIT A CHARACTER To edit a highlighted character use and to scr...

Page 39: ...t is connected HOW TO SWITCH TO AN INPUT IN EITHER ONE OF TWO WAYS Pressing the appropriate direct key Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input 5 or Input 6 is a quick and seamless way to display from on...

Page 40: ...ined for Display Channel List see Menu Preferences later in this section In order to access channels by using on the keypad you must first create the channels See below To use a new source with the Ci...

Page 41: ...mple at right with the active channel highlighted WHAT APPEARS IN CHANNEL SETUP MENU This menu lists all channels defined so far and indicates where 01 08 they connect to the Cine IPM 2K The far left...

Page 42: ...p below TO COPY A CHANNEL highlight the desired channel in the Channel Setup menu then press Func to go to the Channel Copy Delete submenu Select Copy and press Enter a new channel will be created It...

Page 43: ...annel Setup menu These channel setups can be edited at any time in the Channel Edit submenu From the presentation level press Menu to display the main menu To display the Channel Setup menu press or m...

Page 44: ...through two Cine IPM 2K menus Size and Position Menu and Image Settings Menu both of which appear in the Main menu From either of these two menus you can change settings affecting the image from the...

Page 45: ...ll automatically 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 de...

Page 46: ...a native resolution of 800 x 600 No Resizing will center a small image within a black border the black border areas are unused pixels See below Select FULL SCREEN to use all pixels 2048 x 1080 for dis...

Page 47: ...ults 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 sl...

Page 48: ...ue indicates the current size i e area of your displayed data or region of interest as defined by the blanking controls For example if you have blanked cropped 100 pixels from both the left and right...

Page 49: ...alter your non cinema image without affecting its size or position Changes made to the Image Settings menu are applied immediately and are saved when you exit the menu press Exit or Menu Options not...

Page 50: ...s 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 Conversel...

Page 51: ...Enter to select a different option Select RGB unless you are using component video at INPUT 1 2 5 or 6 Select YPbPr Video with a standard definition televised signal SDTV Select YPbPr HDTV with a hig...

Page 52: ...tin American countries PAL 60 SECAM France Eastern Europe most of Africa NOTE Generally use Auto for all instances EXCEPT 1 a poor quality input signal or 2 a black and white video signal or 3 an unde...

Page 53: ...urces other than decoded video have maximum contrast without crushing black or white By default and in an Auto Setup the Cine IPM 2K automatically determines the best input levels by monitoring image...

Page 54: ...o see only a certain color while adjusting use the Color Enable option described below 6 Delete the Auto checkmark and leave the Input Levels menu IMPORTANT Do not use Input Levels to adjust color tem...

Page 55: ...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...

Page 56: ...ly a user defined custom gamma curve that has been created externally named and downloaded to the Cine IPM 2K requires separate PC based Arbitrary Gamma and KoRE Librarian software applications If any...

Page 57: ...ME DELAY Set the number of lines delayed between the input signal and its appearance on screen keeping in mind that Cine IPM 2K processing always adds one frame of delay to the frame delay setting Fro...

Page 58: ...when using Detail but frequencies which can help sharpen an overly soft image are magnified when using Detail FLOATING INPUTS This allows the signals connected to inputs 1 3 and 4 to have floating gr...

Page 59: ...for Data Format and Source to match both Output Format settings refer back to Figure 2 20 NOTES 1 v1 1 software may offer limited support for different resolutions in external devices 2 10 bit output...

Page 60: ...ge whenever an adjustable parameter is selected directly with a key such as Contrast or Bright If Display slidebars is unchecked these slidebars can still be accessed but will be hidden during adjustm...

Page 61: ...a three digit number such as 001 to assign or change a number to the Cine IPM 2K currently in use If the current Cine IPM 2K already has a number assigned that number will appear here for example 004...

Page 62: ...ings SUBMENU NOTES 1 Not used for stand alone Cine IPM 2Ks 2 Recommended for network administrators only DHCP Enable this checkbox if you want a DHCP server to automatically set the Cine IPM 2K s IP a...

Page 63: ...ypically recommended when DHCP is enabled ArtNet Interface Settings SUBMENU ArtNet is an Ethernet communication protocol that was developed by Artistic License It is used for controlling lighting stag...

Page 64: ...e that the Proj key will temporarily override the effect of a broadcast setting and allow you to control a specific Cine IPM 2K when necessary Make sure to remove the Broadcast Key checkmark when oper...

Page 65: ...ation included with your ChristieTWIST module Use to correct a keystoned image in which both sides of your image are inclined toward each other Keystone is typically caused by tipping the projector in...

Page 66: ...a the Service menu password protected 3 Independent of CP2000 TCGDs From the factory the Cine IPM 2K can utilize any of the three pre defined color performance settings identified at right default Max...

Page 67: ...chromaticity graph see Figure 3 20 changing either or both of these numbers will change the hue of the color and relocate the triangle for possible colors For example changing the x y coordinates for...

Page 68: ...will be different when you return to this menu at some point in the future These floating changes do not affect the x y coordinates or gamut Default Color Adjustment This specifies the default color...

Page 69: ...ector on 3 Set Level Value to 200 The image should now be black and white or black and one color if you use Color Enable function 4 Adjust offset Half of the pixels will move the other half will not 5...

Page 70: ...rce will then display correct blacks and whites without crushing or washing out Level Detector The Level Detector checkbox enables a specific thresholds for blacks and whites input levels that fall be...

Page 71: ...ching are independent but related Cine IPM 2K features that both utilize two image processing paths within the unit In the case of Picture in Picture this double processing enables you to output two d...

Page 72: ...gher and may affect image quality in some cases NOTE Controls for the primary image are all accessed through the Main menu To control the secondary PIP image access picture controls through the PIP an...

Page 73: ...in the PIP and Switching menu To use Switching PIP must be disabled and the Cine IPM 2K output set to a resolution that is less than 1920 x 1080 Image Optimization Choose whether to switch sources as...

Page 74: ...t versions of hardware and software are installed in the Cine IPM 2K and what its serial number is The Status menu also identifies the current channel its input location frequencies and other details...

Page 75: ...tely typically at a controller such as a PC via 1 simple bi directional ASCII messaging on a serial or Ethernet communication link or 2 a web interface or ChristieNET on an Ethernet network VIA ASCII...

Page 76: ...overall color performance from your display device is optimized and is as accurate as possible refer back to Figure 3 20 Upon installation at a site however lighting and other environmental factors ma...

Page 77: ...defining color performance in this procedure but do optimize each unit in every other aspect Closely align all screen edges 2 Assign projector numbers to make communications easier 3 Use the same lamp...

Page 78: ...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 refer...

Page 79: ...put for each image and for the entire wall However because the Cine IPM 2K cannot control lamp power lamp adjustments from image to image must done on the display device itself CP2000 rather through C...

Page 80: ...een 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...

Page 81: ...necessary use the TPC to increase or decrease lamp power slightly to recover center matches Step 2 Adjust Color level of red green blue in 8 Zones NOTES 1 At this point ignore the brightness of indiv...

Page 82: ...Figure 3 32 Begin with the screen exhibiting the most obvious variations in light output Adjust edge White Uniformity first note that each edge adjustment also affects the rest of the screen slightly...

Page 83: ...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 a...

Page 84: ...a setting of 3 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...

Page 85: ...re can supply a tiled image for the number of projectors in use and that the tiling includes overlapping data of approximately 12 5 25 along shared edges see Figure 3 37 Tiling not a Cine IPM 2K or CP...

Page 86: ...lighten the overall blend decrease to darken the overall blend 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 Repe...

Page 87: ...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 of the wrong frequency Correct the signal or select an...

Page 88: ...on If persists contact dealer factory 13 CRC error in flash ROM Download new software 14 Engineering only programming is complete Call Christie replace TIPM 15 Attempting to download s w code without...

Page 89: ...constitute a risk of electric shock Always follow the precautions and warnings provided with your display device for example consult Section 4 in the CP2000 User s Manual for all warnings pertaining t...

Page 90: ...y on a single cooling fan to reduce internal operating temperatures This cooling is critical in preventing sudden failure and helps to ensure reliable operation of all components over time Mesh side g...

Page 91: ...Make sure the keypad is connected or has batteries 1 Make sure the Ethernet settings are valid for your site all network devices should have the same subnet mask and unique IP addresses 2 Make sure t...

Page 92: ...V1 1 software cannot process HDCP source material and will display a full black field make sure your incoming DVI signal is not digitally encrypted 9 Is the source connected properly Check the cable c...

Page 93: ...ncoming signal on the Cine IPM 2K input Make sure you are not using the cinema processing path on the CP2000 6 Check the TPC setting to ensure source and screen are set to 2048 x 1080 or Auto Square p...

Page 94: ...IT DVI output is enabled ensure the DVI harnesses are connected correctly Select DVI 10 bit Twin Link at the TPC 7 For computer graphics ensure that the video card on the computer laptop can handle th...

Page 95: ...default 2 2 0 4 Total number of available inputs 6 4 supplied as standard Analog RGB YPbPr 5 BNCs at INPUT 1 Scan format Interlaced or Progressive Signal types color spaces RGB YPbPr Horizontal freque...

Page 96: ...te Serrations and or Equalization pulses MacroVision for stnd prog video Polarity for composite or separate H V Positive or negative Maximum return loss VSWR 1 2 1 dB 200 MHz DVI I INPUT 2 Interface s...

Page 97: ...r output 12VDC 200 mA NOTE shared with 9 pin RS422 port Voltage range 100 240 VAC 10 Line frequency nominal 50 60 Hz AC input rating 15 A Max inrush current 38 A Max current consumption 1 A 100 VAC Ma...

Page 98: ...k mount height 3RU Cine IPM 2K with pre installed ears for rack mounting Remote keypad Keypad cable Custom RS232 communication cable for use with CP2000 only 3 ft DVI output cables 2 10 ft power cord...

Page 99: ...me to the correct wide screen appearance by increasing its horizontal proportion The Roadie 25K uses a 1 25x scope anamorphic lens option only The American National Standards Institute is the organiza...

Page 100: ...tted from a surface such as a screen It is measured in footlamberts or candelas per square meter For other types of projection brightness is measured and expressed in lumens Unit of measure for measur...

Page 101: ...he title A reference size of about 200 GB per title is likely The Display Data Channel VESA standard enables communication between PCs and monitors and is based on E EDID protocol Digital Micromirror...

Page 102: ...all has a gain of approximately 1 Screens with gain less than 1 attenuate incident light screens with gain more than 1 direct more incident light to the audience but have a narrow viewing angle For ex...

Page 103: ...l horizontal and distance to lens so that lamp performance and output is maximized Not available in all models The reproduction of the horizontal and vertical size of characters and or shapes over the...

Page 104: ...e screen to increase image brightness in front of the screen Screen gain is usually greater than 1 but audience viewing angles are reduced Rarely used in cinema applications PAL Phase Alternating Line...

Page 105: ...n and forms an image on the other surface Rarely used for cinema applications Composite positive motion picture prints generally made from internegatives intended for distribution to exhibitors The ab...

Page 106: ...he sync are on two separate cables 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 connectin...

Page 107: ...do not reflect equally in all directions Instead 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 con...

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Page 109: ...Appendix B Remote Keypad Cine IPM 2K User s Manual B 1 020 100164 01 Rev 1 01 08 Figure B 1 Standard Remote Keypad...

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Page 111: ...other controller From a PC connect a standard 9 wire RS232 serial cable to the RS232 IN port located on the Cine IPM 2K front panel Or for long distance 100 ft links with an RS422 compatible PC or co...

Page 112: ...SERIAL COMMUNICATION CABLES C 2 Cine IPM 2K User s Manual 020 100164 01 Rev 1 01 08...

Page 113: ...h the external device 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...

Page 114: ...initiated at a particular time or based on an external stimulus For General Purpose IO G Parameter Name Value P1 RTE type G Real Time I O Event P2 I O bit 1 7 P3 Pin state 1 Character String H High L...

Page 115: ...s Connect three four or five wire RGB video signals of up to 400 MHz bandwidth these are signals typically produced by high resolution computer or workstations The buffering capability of the module e...

Page 116: ...video outputs NOTE This interface does not accept VGA and MAC signals simultaneously This module can display digital video input signals conforming to the DVI Digital Visual Interface single channel...

Page 117: ...n the main electronics of the Cine IPM 2K and outputs 10 bit YCbCr 4 2 2 video Either input can be set as the active primary or secondary part of a Picture in Picture display and either input can be l...

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Page 119: ...e 2 16 Baud Rate Settings 3 35 Blacklevels and Drives 3 28 Blanking 3 22 Brightness Key 3 7 3 24 Brightness Uniformity Canceling 3 56 Definition 3 53 Prerequisites 3 53 Procedure 3 53 Submenu 3 39 Bro...

Page 120: ...1 Ethernet Factory set 1 2 How to Connect 2 12 IP Address Change 2 17 Networks 2 17 Troubleshooting 5 1 Ethernet Settings Menu 3 36 Exhaust Airflow Maintenance 4 2 Exit Key 3 8 F Film Mode Threshold 3...

Page 121: ...re 3 35 No Resizing 3 20 No Signal 3 61 Noise Reduction 3 25 Numbers Select Main Image 3 48 Numerical Entry 3 13 O Odd Pixel Adjustment Menu 3 43 Option 1 3 6 Optional Input Modules 3 45 Optional Inpu...

Page 122: ...Clamp Location T Test Pattern Grey Level 3 42 Test Pattern Key 3 5 Test Patterns via Menus 3 39 3 42 Text Editing 3 12 Tint Video Option 3 26 TPC Settings 2 14 2 15 3 33 Troubleshooting Displays 5 1 E...

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