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Brightness

3500 ANSI lumens (1750 ANSI lumens
in dual lamp mode)

Contrast Ratio

Super CR™: 1000:1 Full Field

Resolution

Three 1.8" p-Si AM TFT High Aperture
LCD panels

True UXGA 1600 x 1200 chip
resolution 

8-bit digital color processing

16.7 million displayable colors

Purpose-built Simulation Features

Digital Color Management (DCM™)
for RGB color matching across multiple
screens through individual RGB color
adjustments and tight primary color
tolerance

Custom Gamma Adjustment (CGA™)
features several gamma curves and
gray scale tracking control

Minimum Processing Latency (MPL™)
of less than one frame

Lamp Power Management (LPM™) for
monitoring and control of four lamps
(dual or single lamp mode – user
selectable) 

Rigid design with 3G operating
vibration specification in all three axes

Color temperature adjustment range
from 3200K to 9300K

Color Select Filter (CSF™) enables the
use of the Matrix 3500 units for
passive stereo

Linear and circular polarization kits

Source Compatibility and Digital
Image Processing

Compatibility with VGA, SVGA, XGA,
SXGA, SXGA+ and UXGA

Resizing processing for computers and
workstations from VGA (640 x 480)
up to UXGA (1600 x 1200) resolution

Accepts composite video, S-video
(Y/C), component video (YUV) and
HDTV (YPbPr)

Auto detects NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL,
PAL M, PAL N, SECAM

Separate, composite sync and sync-on-
green compatible

HDTV Tri-level sync compatible for
various HDTV formats (1080i, 720p,
576i/p, 480i/p)

User selectable aspect ratios 4:3 and
16:9

Digital ke/-40°

Input Horizontal Frequency

15kHz to 120kHz

Input Vertical Frequency

50 Hz to 120 Hz

Dot Clock

230 MHz

Field Interchangeable Optional
Lenses

Flexibility of installations at various
distances from the screen

Optional fixed and zoom lenses from
0.8:1 to 7:1

Screen size 40" to 600" (1m – 15.2m)
(lens dependent)

Rigid lens mount design

Lens mount with power offset
(left/right and up/down), focus and
zoom adjustment

Easy and fast lens replacement

Inputs

Input 1: DVI Input module for
connections to digital computer
sources with audio and control port

Input 2: 5 BNC Input module for
connections to analog computer,
component and HDTV sources
(R,G,B,H,V and Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) with
audio and control port (Compatible
with DTV/HDTV formats 480 30i/p,
720p, 720 60p, 1035 30i, 1080 25i,
1080 30i and 1035)

Input 3: Video Decoder module
accepts composite video and S-video
from VCR, DVD, Laser Disc players and
video cameras and automatically
detects PAL, PAL M, PAL N, NTSC,
NTSC 4.43 and SECAM video
standards

Input 4: Analog RGB 1 x D-sub 15
connection with audio and control port

Outputs

Two built-in 3W speakers

Audio output (2 x RCA)

Enhanced Feature Set

Intuitive on-screen display (OSD)
menus

Service functions can be password
protected 

Multiple language support 

Auto set-up feature 

Front, rear and ceiling mount
installation options

Volume control and mute

Picture freeze and “No show” mode
functions

Digital zoom function (x1/4 to x49)

Presentation timer

Control/Networking

IR Remote multi-function keypad with
direct key controls, mouse and laser
pointer

Wired and built-in keypads

Front and rear IR receiver 

Remote control jack

RS232 in/out communication ports via
9-pin D-sub terminals for full remote
control and diagnostics

Built-in diagnostic LED

USB type B port 

Optional ChristieNET™ networking for
remote control, monitoring and
diagnostics

Lamp Specification

Four 100W UHP™ lamps from Philips

8000 hours of rated lamp life 

User replaceable lamp

Pre-aligned lamp module 

Lamp life warning indicators

Power Requirements

Universal voltage range 
(auto-switching) 90-260V AC

Line frequency: 50 - 60 Hz nominal 

Power consumption: 600 W typical,
700W maximum

In-rush current rating: 80A maximum 

Current rating: 6 A maximum at 
100-120 VAC, 3 A maximum at 
200-240 VAC

Thermal dissipation: 2400 BTU/hr
maximum

Environmental

Operating Temperature: 5 - 35° C 
(41-95° F)

Storage Temperature: -30 - 60° C 
(-22-140° F)

Operating Humidity: 20 - 80% 
non-condensing 

Storage Humidity: 0 - 90% 
non-condensing

Acoustic noise level 47 dB achieved
with a proprietary fan control system 

Size and Weight

Size (body dimensions, without lens):
30.8" L x 22.8" W x 9.9" H
(783mm L x 581mm W x 251mm H)

Weight: 37 kg (81.5 lbs)

Shipping weight in standard
packaging: 51.3 kg (113 lbs) max.

Standard Accessories

Wireless/Wired remote unit with
mouse control and laser pointer (two
“AA” type batteries and wired cable
included)

User’s manual

Computer cable (Dsub15-Dsub15)

MAC / VGA adapter

Mouse control cable (PS/2, Serial and
MAC)

DVI cable

DVI/VGA adapter

Dust cover

AC cord x 2 (UL type and European 2P
plug type)

Optional Accessories

ChristieNET™ Networking

Replacement lamp module

Service manual

Transit case

Optional Short Fixed 0.8:1 Lens

Optional Short Fixed 1.2:1 Lens

Optional Short Zoom 1.3-1.8:1 Lens

Optional Zoom 2.0-2.6:1 Lens

Optional Zoom 2.6-3.5:1 Lens

Optional Semi Long Zoom 3.5-4.6:1
Lens

Optional Long Zoom 4.6-6.0:1 Lens

Optional Long Fixed 7.0:1 Lens

DVI module

5 BNC module

Y/C module

Dsub-15 module

HD-SDI module

SD-SDI module

Polarization Filters Linear Set (left &
right) and Circular Set (left & right)

Regulatory Approvals

Safety: CSA C22.2 No. 950, UL 1950,
EN609050 European Norm “Safety of
Information Technology Equipment” 

Complies with relevant worldwide
EMC and safety standards 

The product complies with FCC class A
and EN55022 Class A requirements 

This product conforms to all relevant
European directives, standards, safety,
health and environmental concerns
and bares the CE marking

Warranty

Projector warranty: 15 months parts
and labor

Lamp warranty: 120 days

Accessories: One year

Matrix 3500

Specifications

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April 03-NA

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Due to constant research, specifications are subject
to change without notice.

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