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THROW DISTANCE

Roadie 25K User’s Manual

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505 548.5 198.8 215.9

605 651.5 238.2 256.5

705 754.5 277.6 297.0

805 857.5 316.9 337.6

905 960.5 356.3 378.1

1005 1063.5 395.7 418.7

1105 1166.5 435.0 459.2

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1305 1372.5 513.8 540.3

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1505 1578.5 592.5 621.4

1605 1681.5 631.9 662.0

1705 1784.5 671.3 702.5

1805 1887.5 710.6 743.1

1905 1990.5 750.0 783.6

2005 2093.5 789.4 824.2

2105 2196.5 828.7 864.7

2205 2299.5 868.1 905.3

2305 2402.5 907.5 945.8

2405 2505.5 946.9 986.4

2505 2608.5 986.2 1026.9

2605 2711.5 1025.6 1067.5

2705 2814.5 1065.0 1108.1

2805 2917.5 1104.3 1148.6

2905 3020.5 1143.7 1189.2

3005 3123.5 1183.1 1229.7

3105 3226.5 1222.4 1270.3

3205 3329.5 1261.8 1310.8

3305 3432.5 1301.2 1351.4

3405 3535.5 1340.6 1391.9

3505 3638.5 1379.9 1432.5

3605 3741.5 1419.3 1473.0

3705 3844.5 1458.7 1513.6

3805 3947.5 1498.0 1554.1

3905 4050.5 1537.4 1594.7

4005 4153.5 1576.8 1635.2

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4205 4359.5 1655.5 1716.3

4305 4462.5 1694.9 1756.9

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Summary of Contents for Roadie 25K

Page 1: ...Boresight Adjustment 2 42 2 13 Internal Optical Adjustments 2 45 2 14 Remote Keypad Protocols and Conversion 2 46 3 1 Projector Basics 3 1 Components Features 3 1 3 2 Using the Keypads 3 5 3 3 Power up Procedure Checklist 3 13 3 4 Power down Procedure 3 14 3 5 Navigating the Menus 3 15 3 6 Using Inputs and Channels 3 18 3 7 Adjusting the Image 3 24 3 8 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Cont...

Page 2: ... 1 Specifications 6 1 A Glossary A 1 B Remote Keypad B 1 C Serial Communication Cables C 1 D Throw Distance D 1 E System Integration E 1 F Optional Input Modules F 1 NOTE Due to continuing research all information in this manual is subject to change without notice 5 Troubleshooting 6 Specifications Appendices ...

Page 3: ... audience venue demanding effortless installation and operation General DLP 3 chip electronics with true 2048 x 1080 native resolution Split projector design ballast is separate from projection head Versatile electronic and optical scaling to automatically maximize the display 10 bit digital processing 8 bit for interlaced high definition video Can be rigged flown and or stacked with adjustable Fr...

Page 4: ... and Diagnostics 3 standard keypads built in and convertible IR to wired remote Front and rear IR sensors Ethernet RS232 RS422 and GPIO control ports Built in ChristieNET connectivity and control LED for 2 digit error codes plus LCD for text based status display Large status light for long distance alerts Double voltmeters one for lamp ballast one for projection head PROCESSING PROJECTION The Road...

Page 5: ...nual If you have purchased the projector fill out the form below and keep with your records Purchase Record Dealer Dealer Phone Number Projection Head Serial Number First Lamp Serial Number Lens Serial Number Lamp Ballast Serial Number Purchase Date NOTE Both serial numbers are located at the rear of the product At manufacture the following Ethernet settings were defined in the projector Factory s...

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Page 7: ... the projector is level from side to side and do not invert Locate the lamp ballast so that its 4 cables can reach the rear of the projection head Install Lamp Lens and Heat Extractor Refer to 2 4 Installing a Lens Lamp Cooling for instructions Connect a Source Connect your desired source to the appropriate connector s on the main input panel located on the side of the projector lens side Connect ...

Page 8: ...wer Range Switch match the line voltage available at the site Remove the lamp ballast cover to access the switch and determine its setting toggle LEFT for 200 VAC supplies toggle RIGHT for 400 VAC supplies factory default 200 VAC Modify the plug type as necessary as a delta load with safety ground it has no neutral Confirm that the ballast s 3 phase status lights are on and that the adjacent voltm...

Page 9: ...mpt operation if the AC level is not within the specified voltage and power range for the projection head EXTRACTOR Also plug the extractor fan into the projector See 2 4 Installing a Lens Lamp Cooling At this point the projection head is in a type of standby mode only the voltmeter should both display the incoming voltage and the adjacent main PROJ STATUS light should be yellow and light engine c...

Page 10: ...y shows the correct lamp type the projector and lamp can be turned on NOTE Lamp size can also be changed in the Service menu Service password required if the projector is running but will not take effect until the next power up Whenever possible define the lamp size before igniting the lamp Turn the Projector and Lamp ON Using either the built in or remote keypad do one of the following to turn th...

Page 11: ... improperly installed This subsection discusses issues to consider before proceeding with a final installation Even for temporary installations this information will help you to better understand what may be done to ensure optimized images Front Screen Installations This projector is intended for use with flat or slightly curved screens front or rear ranging from about 5 meters 16 ft to 25 meters ...

Page 12: ...xt 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 In other words small text that is simply located too far from the eye will be illegible no matter how sharply and clearly it is displayed NOTE Screens with aspect ratios proportion of 4 3 are typically spec...

Page 13: ... of unused pixels is considered minimal you may prefer to use the projector s software control to slightly stretch the image either horizontally or vertically enough to utilize the remaining pixels while not noticeably distorting the image Using a Cinema Flat Screen 1 85 aspect ratio By default source signals closely matching the projector s 2048 x 1080 a k a 1 89 display area will fill this area ...

Page 14: ...n These movable panels are most commonly installed along the top edge of the screen changing the height of the screen but not its width and are most frequently used in permanent installations such as theatres The screen shown in Figure 2 8 at right also has a bottom mask Add masks for scope displays Remove masks for flat displays Alternatively masks may be installed at each side of the screen in o...

Page 15: ...INSTALLATION AND SETUP Roadie 25K User s Manual 2 9 Figure 2 10 Switching Between Flat Scope Displays ...

Page 16: ...ss use a screen size appropriate for the venue but not larger than required Installing a large 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 Installation type the available screen and ambient lighting all affect whe...

Page 17: ...en lenses described as having the same throw ratio For complete throw distance information consult Appendix D Refer to the offsets shown here for help in determining how high or low to install the projector in relation to the center of the screen and or how far off to one side VERTICAL POSITION describes the elevation of the projector in relation to the screen For many typical rental staging insta...

Page 18: ...multaneous horizontal and vertical offset can limit the adjustment range of each as can long throw distances ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF DESCRIBING VERTICAL OFFSET Offset can also be specified as the distance traveled from lens center such as 270 pixels and expressed as a percentage 270 pixels 50 of half of the image height This concept of image movement is illustrated in the example below Figure 2 13 E...

Page 19: ...1024 x 100 A 70 offset is explained below and shown in Figure 2 15 ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF DESCRIBING HORIZONTAL OFFSET Horizontal offset can also be specified as the distance traveled from lens center and expressed as a percentage of half of the image width For example an offset spec of 70 means a centered image can be moved by a distance of 717 pixels resulting in 85 of the image projected to one ...

Page 20: ... by rotating them See Figure 2 16 Tilting For any installation you can tilt the front end of the projector up or down as much as 15 see right Likewise side to side tilt must not exceed 15 see Figure 2 17 below This limit ensures safe lamp operation and proper position of the liquid cooling reservoir in the projector WARNING Tilt only as shown Figure 2 17 Side to Side Tilt Special Orientations Sinc...

Page 21: ...h projection head within a FredFrame and use appropriate rigging and safety cables to raise and or suspend this assembly If desired the lamp ballast can also be hoisted and flown from its integral rigging bars Follow the instructions provided with the FredFrame kit WARNINGS Use straps and or cabling with load capacity adequate for the total projection head and frame weight Remove the lens before h...

Page 22: ...ening all the way back without turning With the lens fully back it will seat properly within the lens mount 2 Lock the lens assembly in place with lens clamp DOWN 3 Secure lens safety ring and tether to projector not required if projector is floor mounted NOTES 1 The lens seals the projection head preventing contaminants from entering the area of main electronics Never attempt to operate the proje...

Page 23: ...nstallations requiring full size 2 39 1 scope display mostly side masking screens obtained by optically stretching a pre squeezed image 1 INSTALL THE ANAMORPHIC LENS MOUNT ON THE PROJECTOR At the front of the projector install the anamorphic lens mount hardware as described in the instructions provided with Christie s Anamorphic Lens Mount Kit 2 INSTALL THE 1 25x ANAMORPHIC LENS Clamp the 1 25x an...

Page 24: ...teps 7 11 Observe all warnings and wear protective clothing and shielding Don t forget to properly mark the Lamp Installed label on the lamp door to indicate current lamp size Extractor Fan and Duct For any Roadie 25K with any lamp install the Christie extractor fan and duct to pull warm exhaust air from the projector at a minimum rate of 600 CFM Use either the 6 in or the 6 ft duct in one of the ...

Page 25: ...in 4 5 600 ft3 min 6 0 600 ft3 min INSTALLATION Follow the installation guidelines provided below securing all components in the order that best suits your site and installation requirements WARNING Do not operate the projector without the Christie Extractor components installed 1 INSTALL DUCT ON PROJECTOR See Figure 2 23 below Align either the 6 inch or 6 foot duct at the projector s top exit por...

Page 26: ...ithout adding additional extractors 3 To suspend the projector fan assembly always use appropriate rigging hardware and secure to adequate support structures at your site The Christie 6 ft duct with fan weighs approximately 22 lb The Christie 6 in duct with fan weighs approximately 15 lb Use third party extractors only if the minimum of 600 CFM airflow can be maintained 4 SECURE SAFETY CABLES Thre...

Page 27: ...ount 5 CONNECT TO POWER Connect the line cord of the extractor fan to the Extractor Fan outlet on the rear panel of the projector Use appropriate extension cords if necessary The fan will power up with the projection head and will run for a 10 minute cool down period after the projection head is powered off ...

Page 28: ...circulates liquid coolant from a small reservoir to critical electronic components located near the front of the projection head The coolant a 50 50 mix of distilled water and ethylene glycol should fill slightly more than half of the reservoir to ensure adequate circulation The reservoir which is located in the igniter compartment is factory filled and does not require draining for transit Check ...

Page 29: ...N AND SETUP Roadie 25K User s Manual 2 23 Figure 2 25 Roadie 25K Input Panel NOTES 1 See Section 6 Specifications for details regarding compatible inputs 2 Use high quality shielded cables only for all connections ...

Page 30: ...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 Figur...

Page 31: ... the projector fails to recognize a YPbPr signal specify this Color Space option within the Image Settings menu See 3 7 Adjusting the Image 2 Do not connect digital component signals known as YCbCr to INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 Use the appropriate optional digital interface installed in INPUT 5 or 6 only YPbPr Signals COMPONENT VIDEO Figure 2 27 Connecting a YPbPr Source ...

Page 32: ...itional projectors for multiple screens of the same image The module accepts one or two independent standard or high definition serial digital inputs decodes them for processing in the main electronics of the projector 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 looped through to one or...

Page 33: ...Composite S Video Input Module note not currently supported PC250 Analog Input Module Serial Digital Input Module Digital HDTV Module note discontinued DVI Input Module Dual SD HD SDI Module supplied as standard in this projector For even more sources connect a 3rd party switcher to the RS232 IN port or if RS422 compatible to any of the three RS422 ports NOTES 1 Connect analog HDTV signals directl...

Page 34: ... or the projector s IR sensors Alternatively connect a wired tethered version of the remote to either the 3 pin XLR connector rear standard or the 3 5mm phono jack on the side of the projector depending on which type of cable you are using with this remote Note that response to a wired keypad must also be enabled in the Communications menu see 3 8 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls ...

Page 35: ...See 3 8 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls RS422 Serial Communications Some computers can provide RS422 serial communications often through a plug in adapter or external converter rather than the more common RS232 standard RS422 communication has differential transmits and receives and is generally better suited for long distances than is RS232 communication Note that RS422 is not c...

Page 36: ... as in and out ports for networking multiple projectors together on a serial network note there is no 9 pin out port NOTES 1 Do not use the rear ports for downloading main software upgrades to the projector use the 9 pin side port only 2 Upon power up of an RS422 network wait until all projectors are initialized before sending further commands Commands sent during initializing will be lost CAUTION...

Page 37: ...tings 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 after the next power up To determine the projector s current IP address consult the Status or Communications menus Refer to 3 8 Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls for further information about setting up and using...

Page 38: ...this manner until you ve reached the last projector in the chain so that only the last projector has an unused RS232 OUT port See Figure 2 32 Figure 2 32 Typical RS232 Network RS422 NETWORK To control multiple projectors with a computer controller having an RS422 interface first set them all to the same baud rate as the controller then chain the projectors together by connecting an RS422 port of t...

Page 39: ... Figure 2 34 in which case either type of serial communication must also reach the other type of port You must enable this joining of network ports in the Communications menu set the Network Routing option to RS232 and RS422 Joined Serial messages will reach all serial ports Figure 2 34 Examples of Joined RS232 and RS422 Networks ...

Page 40: ...k SETTING THE PROJECTOR S IP ADDRESS 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 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 the current session but ma...

Page 41: ...nding network path rather than being broadcast to the other network This separation is sometimes known as a split network and is indicated by a Separate setting for Network Routing in the Communications menu see Figure 2 37 Figure 2 37 Keeping Networks Separate default Keeping networks separate maximizes the efficiency of data transmission In addition separate paths means that one path can be cons...

Page 42: ...lers one RS232 and one RS422 and want one to be a back up connect each controller to the appropriate port on the first projector in the network Then connect projectors together using both RS232 and RS422 ports as shown Make sure the Separate option is selected for Network Routing in the Communications menu Now if either controller fails you can simply switch to the other controller and communicate...

Page 43: ...ate for Network Routing in each projector To relay messages to all ports RS232 RS422 and Ethernet regardless of the original source set the Network Routing option in the Communications menu to All Joined for each projector This configuration is useful if you have one type of controller available but must link projectors via the other type For example you may need to use both an RS422 compatible co...

Page 44: ...ll serial ports but Ethernet communications will not and vice versa To keep each communication link separate from the others select Separate It is helpful to define a unique 3 digit projector number to each projector connected in a serial network for instance 001 002 003 etc These numbers enable you to direct commands to a single projector rather than always broadcasting to the entire network For ...

Page 45: ...re they were last used check the status of the line cord plug and switch before attempting to connect to AC See instructions below Figure 2 40 WARNING Qualified electrical technician required 1 A visual inspection of the plug will indicate 200 or 400 VAC status Modify as necessary for your site as a delta load with safety ground the plug has no neutral 2 Remove the ballast cover to access and read...

Page 46: ...required unless the Enable Password service option has been turned off 3 Use to select which lamp is currently installed 4 When the Status Display shows the correct lamp type the projector and lamp can be turned on Make sure the lamp type is also indicated on the lamp door label use a small sticker from the front cover of this manual or mark with a pen Power up the Roadie 25K system as described i...

Page 47: ...th an internal light sensor will take a minute or two to position the lamp for optimized brightness If desired you can operate the motors individually and use the Intensity reading at the top of the menu for feedback NOTE Lamp must be on and shutter open during LampLOC adjustment however the projector does not need to be displaying an image NOTE Assumes a single projector is powered up in its fina...

Page 48: ...n wrench 3 Boresight may need slight adjustment after installing a new lens To ensure proper offset for your site and consistently good focus in all areas of the screen a primary lens must be installed and its lens mount precisely adjusted in relation to internal optics as described below If desired an anamorphic lens can then be added to widen images for scope displays Once adjusted boresight sho...

Page 49: ...ng Hold a piece of white paper approximately parallel to the screen surface at the right side and as close to the vertical center as possible then move closer to the projector while watching the image on the paper If focus on the paper improves this indicates that the right side of the image is focusing in front of the screen See Figure 2 46 If focus on the paper worsens this indicates that the ri...

Page 50: ...front of the screen or behind the screen If the bottom is well focused skip to Step 11 8 Adjust the vertical boresight bolt Figure 2 49 using one allen key to hold the bottom hex screw and another to turn the adjustment bolt above it Adjust as necessary to direct or aim the lens toward the edge of the image which focused too close to the lens When both top and bottom appear equally blurry re focus...

Page 51: ...n be replaced with an optional smaller aperture that improves contrast ratio while slightly limiting brightness Note that some lamps may be incompatible with some apertures use only the size s recommended for the lamp currently installed in the projector Follow the installation instructions provided with the F Aperture Kit NOTE The size of any smaller aperture is clearly labeled along its top edge...

Page 52: ...the integrator NOTE Protocols B G are not supported in v1 1 software Use A or Wired only At manufacture every remote keypad is assigned A as its default protocolwhich is simply a collection of settings that determine how the keypad operates Once assigned this protocol remains in effect until it is changed that is a remote keypad will operate as it currently does until you change its protocol Each ...

Page 53: ...e 25k s standard IR remote keypad can be set to one of seven different protocols A through G To change protocol in the remote follow Steps 1 through 4 NOTE Protocols B G are not supported in v1 1 software Use A or Wired only both of which can be turned on or off Step 1 Unlatch and open the battery compartment on the back of the keypad as shown in Figure 2 52 Figure 2 52 Opening the Remote Step 2 F...

Page 54: ...ou change any keypad to a new protocol and the projector stops responding the projector may be set to a conflicting protocol Use the projector s built in keypad to access the Communications submenu Under Front IR or Back IR select the protocol that matches the new protocol of the keypad at hand The projector should now respond properly SHORTCUT METHOD Unlike earlier Christie projectors and keypads...

Page 55: ...e sure to set jumper 4 between pins 2 and 3 as shown in the last example shaded Replace battery compartment cover Plug into the 3 pin XLR port at the rear panel of the projector TO CHANGE FROM WIRED TO INFRARED Unplug the keypad from the projector Open the keypad back and unplug the keypad cable Wait 1 2 minutes Install batteries see Section 4 Set jumpers according to the desired IR protocol refer...

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Page 57: ...tup Chief Roadie 25K components are identified below Figure 3 1 Basic Projector and Related Components Projector components are briefly described and listed in alphabetical order below Air Filter Intake air flows through the filter before circulating in the front compartment to cool the main electronics Replace the air filter whenever the lamp is replaced or sooner 3 1 Projector Basics Components ...

Page 58: ...r indicator Lights on the ballast indicate only that the ballast is plugged in Channels for FredFrame Adjustment mechanisms part of Christie s FredFrame insert and secure into these channels under the projector enabling the projector to be hoisted flown and or stacked Consult complete installation instructions supplied with the frame kit Control Panel REAR OF PROJECTOR The rear control panel inclu...

Page 59: ...in Section 6 Specifications Lens Mount Anamorphic Lens Mount The lens mount secures and seals a primary zoom lens within the projector and provides manual adjustment of focus zoom and offset Adjacent to the primary mount an optional anamorphic lens mount may be added providing a mechanism for positioning a 1 25x anamorphic lens in front of the primary lens Such a lens horizontally spreads a pre sq...

Page 60: ...and a tethered keypad Figure 3 3 Rear Connection Panel CATHODE ANODE CONNECTORS For connecting the ballast s 2 lamp cables both DC Note that cable length must also be defined in the projector BALLAST INTERLOCKS For connecting the safety interlock signals and the Lamp Enable signal between the ballast and the projection head RS232 BALLAST CONTROL For connecting the RS232 control signals between the...

Page 61: ...mal operation o Red Error preventing normal operation AC INPUT For connecting the projection head line cord to AC Upon plug in the projector is in a minimal power stand by mode EXTRACTOR FAN LED For connecting and monitoring the external extractor fan routed to the top vent on the projector Security Locks Critical internal components and or connections are protected by standard medium security loc...

Page 62: ...ther than via a direct key Refer to the key descriptions provided for the IR remote Figure 3 5 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...

Page 63: ...the rear built in keypad is inaccessible the lighting conditions are unsuitable for proper IR transmission Change the jumper settings to Wired see Section 2 14 Upon plug in to the projector enable the Wired Keypad checkbox in the Communications menu NOTE A smaller lite wired remote is available as an option It has only one protocol thus needs no change in jumper settings and connects via RCA conne...

Page 64: ...state NOTES 1 After powering down the lamp cooling fan remains on for approximately 10 minutes to cool the lamp 2 It is a good idea to avoid turning a projector back on until it has been off for 2 3 minutes Hot re strikes of the lamp may reduce lamp life Test Press Test to scroll through the projector s internal test patterns in order including the current input Or use to scroll only the test patt...

Page 65: ...e PIP source Input 4 Press Input 4 to display from the S video source connected to INPUT 4 If PIP is enabled pressing this key will change the PIP source Input 5 Press Input 5 to display from the INPUT 5 interface module installed in the Option 1 slot which is typically the standard factory installed Dual SD HD SDI Module If PIP is enabled pressing this key will change the PIP source Note that if ...

Page 66: ...se keys until you reach the desired level of white 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 i e crushed Conversely low contrast causes dim images See 3 7 Adjusting the Image Image Settings subsection Brightness Press Bright to increase or decrease the amount of black in the image Use keys until you...

Page 67: ...atively press Shutter Shutter to toggle from the present on off state Close the shutter to mute all display while maintaining access to projector functions A closed shutter blanks the display turns it to black and reduces lamp power to 60 of the maximum rating for 4 5 and 6 0 kW lamps or 75 for 2 0 and 3 0 kW lamps Opening the shutter restores lamp power to its previous setting and restores the im...

Page 68: ...ommands 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 fo...

Page 69: ... on the remote without sending a command to the projector Remote keypad operating settings protocols The standard IR remote keypad stores an operating setting called protocol in memory In some applications such as when you want to use multiple IR remotes to control different projectors independently you may want to override the default keypad protocol set at manufacture which is A for one of the r...

Page 70: ...DOES NOT IGNITE If a safety interlock switch is open such as when the lamp door is ajar the lamp cannot be struck The PROJ STATUS light on the rear of the projector will be red and the error will be indicated on the status display and LCD window If the lamp fails to ignite even though the interlock system is OK the projector will automatically re try ignition using 100 of the maximum power accepta...

Page 71: ...eys to access the remainder of the menu Locked items or items that do not pertain to the current action or condition appear dimmed and cannot be selected NOTES 1 If there is no signal present all source dependent adjustments are disabled 2 After 15 minutes of inactivity the projector saves and leaves the menu system and returns to the presentation 3 The Status menu is read only When finished with ...

Page 72: ...uring your presentation NOTE applies only to options having their own key such as Contrast Brightness Gamma etc For blind access hide the entire menu system see OSD key above and or direct slidebars activated by their own key such as Contrast Brightness etc Control by using the proper keypress or numerical sequence of key presses Once selected change the setting as desired see below Changes take e...

Page 73: ...down lists To see a pull down list of options available for a given parameter labeled with a you can Highlight it and press Enter Or enter the menu option number Use or 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 Figure 3 9 Example of Pull Down List Or if you prefer to quickly scroll through a list without...

Page 74: ...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 Exit to cancel editing of numerical values NOTE See Section 2 Installation and Setup for a full ex...

Page 75: ...t key 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 If PIP is enabled Input n changes the PIP secondary image source and Input PIP n changes the main primary image source NOTE Inputs ...

Page 76: ...d defaults for this type of signal The channel number assigned is the lowest available number from 01 99 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 t...

Page 77: ...ns indicating access to each channel and an abbreviated description of each signal type See Editing a Channel Setup for details NOTE If you have more than a handful of channels use and to see the remaining channels not visible in the initial display of channels SIGNAL TYPE Either channel list whether the Chan key list or the Channel Setup menu identifies signal types in a shortened form as defined...

Page 78: ...variety of presentations in the future Figure 3 12 Copying A Channel TO DELETE A CHANNEL highlight the desired channel in the Channel Setup menu then press Func to activate the Channel Copy Delete submenu Select Delete and press Enter a confirmation window will appear to make sure that you really want to delete this channel Figure 3 13 Deleting a Channel TO DELETE MULTIPLE CHANNELS highlight any c...

Page 79: ...a different channel number 2 You can define up to 99 channels INPUT 1 8 corresponding to where on the projector s input panel the source is connected IN MENU If checked default except for automatically defined channels with unchanged parameters this defined channel will then appear in the list available when Chan key is pressed If unchecked the channel must be accessed via Chan on the keypad or vi...

Page 80: ...meters only For example press Cont to access the contrast slidebar immediately Press Exit to return to your presentation NOTES 1 To hide these direct slidebars disable the Display Slidebars checkbox in the Menu Preferences menu 2 To hide the entire menu system from view turn off the on screen display by pressing the OSD key Use Auto Setup Auto Setup For a good and efficient first step in perfectin...

Page 81: ...centered between black side bars 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 Position V Position or Blanking do not correspond to those for a preset This option is not a choice in the Resize Presets pull down list Select DEFAULT for most sources factory default The ...

Page 82: ... top and bottom See below Select FULL HEIGHT to fill the display from top to bottom Depending on the source this may create borders Select ANAMORPHIC to display an anamorphic image in its native 16 9 aspect ratio The image will fill the screen from top to bottom and be centered between narrow black bars on each side Size Size controls both the image width and height in tandem maintaining the curre...

Page 83: ...fter 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 shutdown screen Adjust the slidebar until the image stabilizes and each pixel is clearly defin...

Page 84: ...ideo source at INPUT 3 or INPUT 4 the default blanking of 0 defines an active input window of 720 x 483 BLANKING TOP BOTTOM LEFT and RIGHT Crop the image as desired so that unwanted edges are removed from the display changed to black see right Blanking defines the size of the Active Input Window creating an area of interest Range of adjustment depends on the source resolution and other factors for...

Page 85: ...ast SHORT CUT Press Cont and adjust the slidebar 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 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 wit...

Page 86: ...It applies a low pass filter for noise reduction in the incoming input signal 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 sign...

Page 87: ...t 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 ENABLE DECODER AGC Automatic Gain Control affects decoded video images only Enter a checkmark default in most instances this ac...

Page 88: ...vely elevated use 7 5 IRE COLOR This slidebar adjusts the color saturation level i 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 slidebar adjusts the red green color hue for true color reproduction of video and HDTV s...

Page 89: ...do offer some ability to tweak poorly mastered source materials AUTO INPUT LEVEL Keep off for virtually all sources default 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 blacklevels black that would cause crushing...

Page 90: ... for an HDTV source where the back porch is also short 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 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 acti...

Page 91: ...tector RED EXAMPLE SHOWN Advanced Image Settings SUBMENU Use the Advanced Image Settings submenu to adjust lesser used options used for more specialized applications GAMMA TABLE This control applies a default video or graphics gamma table or curve to your images controlling the intensity of midlevel colors while maintaining maximum contrast brightness and color performance As shown at right the gr...

Page 92: ...ustomized color performance in which the user has precisely set the hue and intensity of each color component in the Color Adjustment by X Y or Color Saturation submenus and is most often needed with multiple projector applications Select the color adjustment producing the best color accuracy for your application and installation To configure a User color adjustment gamut use either the Color Adju...

Page 93: ...nized 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 Check how the menu appears RESERVED No function 3D STEREO SYNC LOCKING Not available in this projector May be shown as Reserved 3D STERE...

Page 94: ... 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 when using Detail Use the Configuration menu to define general operating parameters and communications with other projectors and equipment and to...

Page 95: ...hoose 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 the slidebars of Horizontal Shift and Vertical Shift to move the menu to the desired location To prevent cropping of larger menus avoid locations too close to a corner or edge HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL S...

Page 96: ... the current splash screen content in projector memory Settings in the Communications submenu define and control how single or multiple projectors are can link with each other and with a controlling device Baud Rates The baud rate setting determines the speed of communication to and from the projector on the RS232 or RS422 links The maximum rate for either standard is 115200 Set the baud rate to m...

Page 97: ...her path In Figure 3 19A failure to keep the networks separate would likely cause communication errors In Figure 3 19B where there is only one link between any two projectors and the controller make sure to join the networks If you have a simple serial network with only one type of linking RS232 or RS422 the type of network routing does not matter Figure 3 19 Using the Network Routing Option RS232...

Page 98: ...rictions 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 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 Proj key will temporarily override the effect of a broadcast setting and allow you to control a specific projector w...

Page 99: ...he rear of the projector standard keypad with XLR connector or the side input panel optional keypad with phono jack connector The projector will then respond to incoming commands from either 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 Con...

Page 100: ...s by X Y and Color Saturation SUBMENUS NOTES 1 For defining or changing a User 1 2 3 or 4 color palette 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 altered in the Service menu only If you suspect alteration of these defaults the factory settings can be recovered with s...

Page 101: ...te used to generate the millions of colors produced in displays The x y coordinates for each color define its location on the standard CIE chromaticity graph see Figure 3 23 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 red will either move the color closer to orange or closer to ...

Page 102: ...affect the x y coordinates or gamut Test Pattern Choose the desired internal test pattern to display or select OFF to turn off a test pattern Alternatively use the Test key for cycling through test patterns Test Pattern Grey Level Set the desired level of gray for displaying in the full gray field test pattern Freeze Image Enter a check mark to freeze stop an image at a single frame This diagnosti...

Page 103: ...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 2 different inputs Figure 3 26 Using Odd Pixel Adjustment NOTES 1 Adjust offset before gain since offset affects gain 2 A ...

Page 104: ...ly 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 the Dual SD HD SDI module is factory 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 de...

Page 105: ... signal via Input 1 BNC connectors or via an analog option card 4 Analog Option Cards 5 Digital Option Cards 6 Digital Option Cards HD interlaced sources are not recommended for the PIP window Other PIP or Seamless Switching tips to keep in mind include When using 2 digital signals or 1 analog and 1digital each must be 165 megapixels When using two analog signals each must be 90 megapixels Avoid u...

Page 106: ...ize and Position SUBMENU Controls in the PIP Size and Position menu affect the PIP secondary image functioning in the same manner as the main controls in the Size and Position menu see 3 6 Adjusting the Image for descriptions Additional options unique to the PIP image are POSITION PRESETS Set the location of the PIP secondary image in the display ASPECT RATIO PRESETS Set the desired aspect ratio o...

Page 107: ...e required ignition and power level is supplied to the lamp you must define in software preferably before power up which size lamp is installed otherwise the lamp could be seriously overdriven or underdriven Subsequent adjustments in the Lamp menu can then help to optimize lamp performance and ensure the brightest most uniform image possible for the life of the lamp The ideal time to check your la...

Page 108: ...he LCD for lamp selection as described above passwords are shown in Figure 3 29 Always indicate current lamp size on the Lamp Installed label Note that any of the lamps can be powered by the 7kW ballast but only the 2 0 kW and the 3 0 kW lamps can be powered by the 3 kW ballast available in 2005 The high voltage DC cables connected between the lamp ballast and the rear of the projection head can b...

Page 109: ... an over temperature condition the lamp size may be incorrectly defined For instance the defined Lamp Size may be 2 kW when a 6 kW lamp is present To check the Lamp Size setting press Menu while the lamp is off The LCD STATUS DISPLAY at the rear of the projector will show a Lamp Size of 2000 3000 4500 or 6000 watts depending on its most recent setting factory default 6000 Enter password unless it ...

Page 110: ...this is the 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 brightness 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 precisel...

Page 111: ...e projector will automatically increase the power supplied to the lamp as needed to maintain the chosen intensity as closely as possible This mode is known as Brightness Tracking or LiteLoc Since power increases over time in this mode prevent prolonged over driving by checking the lamp power readings periodically HOW LONG CAN I MAINTAIN BRIGHTNESS Software can maintain your Intensity setting until...

Page 112: ... 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 Slidebars and Other Controls if you need help entering the number Once entered the new lamp serial number will 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...

Page 113: ...rs each of which moves the lamp along one axis only are provided as a reassuring back up should the DO AUTO button fail or if you feel a manual operator assisted lamp optimization will produce more output Either measure your results with a light meter at the lens and screen or simply watch the intensity values near the top of the menu Note that with these slidebars you may attain a slightly higher...

Page 114: ...view the number of hours logged for previous lamps consult the Lamp History menu If the Lamp Message checkbox has been enabled in the Lamp menu recommended an expiry message will appear upon power up when the lamp has reached its defined Lamp Limit The lamp should be replaced The Lamp Limit setting should never exceed the warrantied lamp lifetime by more than 20 as an old lamp becomes increasingly...

Page 115: ... 23 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 changed for use at its previous si...

Page 116: ... a new color palette but do set up each projector in every other aspect Closely align all screen edges 2 Assign projector numbers to make communications easier Use a wired keypad 3 Use the same lamp mode for all projectors and do the following Start Select Color Adjustment to Max Drives Display a full white test pattern Adjust lamp power until white fields appear the same brightness 4 Display the ...

Page 117: ...e 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 refer back to the chromaticity chart shown in Figure 3 23 to establish a shared gamut attainable by all projectors in your group Adjust only as necessary to ensure the resulting color p...

Page 118: ...reen 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 appli...

Page 119: ...formity slidebar values may not always reduce to 0 Each slidebar 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 slidebar to stop earlier than expected JUDGE BY EYE OR US...

Page 120: ...over center matches Step 2 Adjust Color level of red green blue in 8 Zones NOTES 1 At this point ignore menu colors and the brightness of individual zones 2a On each screen compare the color temperatures in the 8 target zones 4 edges and 4 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 a...

Page 121: ...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 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 enoug...

Page 122: ...chieve uniformity across the group of images Visible overlaps will disappear as illustrated in Figure 3 41 For best results use the same projector model and type throughout your display wall In addition avoid high gain screens whenever possible the optical performance of such screens demands minimal image offset thus projectors must be located very close to one another Not too that the requisite t...

Page 123: ...lications use a blend width of 16 48 steps 128 384 pixels Ranges 0 80 horizontal 0 60 vertical Blend Shape determines the rate of roll off across the blend width i 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 1 Decreasing the Blend ...

Page 124: ...ta of approximately 12 5 25 along shared edges see Figure 3 42 Tiling not a projector feature Physically align the projectors and images from your intended external source then match colors and Brightness Uniformity IMPORTANT For a shared edge all Blend procedures and settings should be identical on BOTH projectors 1 Start with 2 full screen projector images overlapping by approximately 12 5 25 ea...

Page 125: ...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 As an alternative to using a keypad most pr...

Page 126: ...Depending on your projector model certain controls provided through ChristieNET are non functional NOTE See Section 2 Installation and Setup for all lens installation and boresight instructions The lens mount secures the primary zoom lens to the projection head It provides 1 setup adjustments for correct boresight and 2 manually controlled focus zoom and offsets for general use As necessary for yo...

Page 127: ...onal components 2 To install replace or use the anamorphic lens refer to the instructions included with the anamorphic lens mount kit To widen a squeezed image into a scope 2 39 1 theatre display swing the 1 25x anamorphic lens into place in front of the primary zoom lens of the projector This lens increases magnification across the width only regaining the original proportions in the image and is...

Page 128: ...d 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 of the wrong frequency Correct the signal or select another input Other Sig...

Page 129: ... LED Codes below The projector will no longer operate and must be reset power the projector down and up again with the power key 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...

Page 130: ...ystem 10 bit IMAGE PROCESSOR TIPM 60 Boot code CRC failed 61 Unable to program the DigMux PLD 62 Unable to program the Control PLD 63 Unable to program the Bubks PLD 64 Unrecognized ROM type 65 Write to flash ROM failed 66 General TIPM failure 67 Downloaded code will not fit into ROMs 68 Communication error with scaler on TIPM BUILT IN KEYPAD or ID EEPROM 70 Unable to access the built in keypad EE...

Page 131: ...ions in all installations WARNING Never look directly into the projector lens or at the lamp The extremely high brightness can cause permanent eye damage WARNING For protection from ultraviolet radiation keep all projector housings intact during operation Protective clothing and safety goggles are recommended NOTES 1 The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists ACGIH recommends oc...

Page 132: ...d and ballast from AC before opening any enclosure Xenon arc lamps are under high pressure and must be handled with great care at all times Lamps may explode if dropped or mishandled Wear Protective Clothing Never open the lamp door unless you are wearing authorized protective clothing such as that included in a Christie Protective Clothing Safety Kit 598900 095 Recommended protective clothing inc...

Page 133: ...le operation of all projector components over time Vents and louvers in the projector covers provide ventilation both for intake and exhaust Never block or cover these openings Do not install the projector near a radiator or heat register or within an enclosure It is recommended that you replace the air filter located on the lamp side of the projection head whenever you replace the lamp or sooner ...

Page 134: ...ularly as described below WARNING SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect projection head and ballast from AC at BOTH wall breakers Do the following every 60 days or 500 hours of projector use always disconnecting both the projection head and ballast from AC first Check the contact surfaces of positive anode and cathode negative connections for cleanliness Clean electrical contact surfaces as necessary to prevent...

Page 135: ...dust particles off the lens Make sure to wipe evenly with the smooth portion of the cloth that has no folds or creases Do not apply pressure with your fingers use the tension in the folded cloth itself to collect the dust 3 If significant dust is still bound to the surface dampen a clean microfibre cloth with lens cleaning solution damp not dripping Wipe gently until clean IF FINGERPRINTS SMUDGES ...

Page 136: ...f the projection head and ballast are unobstructed and 3 exhaust airflow at the top vent is 600 CFM Make sure lamp wiring does not interfere with vane switch operation See also 4 2 Maintaining Proper Cooling LAMINAR AIRFLOW DEVICE LAD Whenever checking replacing the air filter on the side of the projector also visually check the small square laminar airflow device LAD just beyond the filter openin...

Page 137: ...p door and open it Refer back to Figure 2 19 If desired release the tethered latch mechanism to remove the door entirely Open lamp cooling compartment Turn knob to open the inner lamp cooling compartment and reveal the cathode end of the lamp Refer back to Figure 2 19 Remove the old lamp and inspect reflector 6 1 Loosen set screws from negative cathode rear 7 64 and positive anode front 3 16 lamp ...

Page 138: ...anty return of an expired lamp Install new lamp 8 1 With protective clothing and face shield on insert the threaded cathode end of the lamp into the negative lamp connector nut located in the rear of the lamp compartment and screw in fully Figure 4 1 left portion Hand tighten only IMPORTANT Handle by the cathode anode end shafts only never the glass Do not over tighten Do not stress the glass Figu...

Page 139: ...ll away from any projector metal such as the reflector or firewall WARNING Leads too close to metal parts will cause arcing during starting pulse This is a SAFETY HAZARD and the lamp may not ignite Close cooling compartment and lamp door The projector will not operate unless the louvered door is locked shut Record the LAMP INSTALLED With a blue dot label or dry erase pen mark the lamp door s LAMP ...

Page 140: ...ress Menu The Status Display at the rear of the projector will show a Lamp Size of 2000 3000 4500 or 6000 watts depending on its last setting Factory default 6000 2 Enter either the Lamp Password shown in Figure 3 29 or the Christie service password A password is required unless the Enable Password service option has been turned off 3 Use to select which lamp is currently installed Make sure the l...

Page 141: ...rty environment Check monthly in all cases The filter is located on the lamp side of the projection head near the front See Figure 4 4 Power down and disconnect from AC Follow steps 1 3 from the Lamp Replacement Procedure above Open remove filter door Loosen 2 corner screws flat screwdriver and lift off door Replace air filter Slide the old filter down and out and discard Insert the new air filter...

Page 142: ... screw 2 Release the lens locking lever UP position 3 Pull out lens and replace as described in 2 4 Installing a Lens Lamp Cooling Insert all the way back following UP label on lens 4 Make sure to secure with lens locking lever UP position and safety tether NOTES 1 Make sure the lens UP label faces up otherwise boresight may need readjustment 2 Keep the lens safety tether attached to the projector...

Page 143: ...e LCD status display also indicates this 3 If a temperature is too high DMD over critical temp limit e g the lamp will not ignite until the temperature is low enough Cool the projector and try again 4 With the lamp off press Menu and make sure the lamp size shown in the LCD status display window matches that of the installed lamp 2 0 kW 3 0 kW 4 5 kW or 6 0 kW This should also be indicated on the ...

Page 144: ...inated If the values shown in the Lamp menu indicate that the lamp power has reached this over drive state either reduce your LiteLOC setting or install a new lamp 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 to save any address change and re boot cycle power to implement 3 Make sure the projector...

Page 145: ... to display an image however briefly 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 3 The sync signal may be inadequate Correct the source problem The display appears unusually dim or faint 1 Brightness and or contrast may be set very low 2 The source may be double terminated Ensure t...

Page 146: ...ake sure that 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 3 Make sure the aperture in the anamorphic lens if present is correctly oriented The display is noisy 1 Display adjustment at your input source may be required Adjust pixel tracking phase and filter Noise is particularly common on Y...

Page 147: ...e Default color temperature 6500K Range of color temperature adjustment 3200K 9300K Displayable colors 1 1 billion Gray scale resolution 10 bits each per RGB component Gamma Adjustable from 1 8 2 8 default 2 2 0 4 For all standard high brightness or optional high contrast lenses Primary Zoom Lenses Maximum Image Offset as Distance pixels Max of Image Below or Above Lens Center or to One Side of Le...

Page 148: ...aximum panel refresh rate are displayed at a lower rate Analog Video INPUTS 3 and 4 Signal formats Composite CVBS S Video Y C Connectors Composite Video INPUT 3 S Video INPUT 4 Female RCA 4 pin miniature DIN Video standards NTSC NTSC 4 43 PAL PAL M PAL N PAL 60 SECAM A D conversion resolution 8 bit Input levels Composite S Video Luma Y S Video Chroma C 1 0 Vp p 3dB including sync tip 1 0 Vp p 3dB ...

Page 149: ...tes supported 13 5 MHz 74 25 MHz 74 25 1 001 MHz Wired Remote Keypad CONVERTED FROM IR REMOTE KEYPAD 2 inputs on projection head 3 pin XLR connector rear 3 5mm phono jack side Input levels High 2 2 V 5 6 V or open Low 0 6V 0 9V 1mA Voltage output 5VDC 5 Current output 100 mA nominal 250 mA max Cable length 25 ft IR Remote Keypad Number of IR sensors on projector 2 front and rear Wavelength of peak...

Page 150: ...rts Number of connectors 1 Interface 5V TTL compatible NOTE opto isolated at ballast end Connector type 9 pin subminiature D Number and type of outputs 1 lamp enable low enable lamp 4 safety interlocks high disable lamp 1 5VDC for opto isolated interface Projection head Projection Compartment AC near Panel B at front Connector type rating 1 IEC 320 compatible 10 A rating Voltage range nominal 200 ...

Page 151: ...CXL CDXL 30 3 0 82 120 720 full 1440 pro rated CXL CDXL 45 4 5 112 150 60 full 900 pro rated 3 Phase 7 kW CXL CDXL 60 6 0 126 170 50 full 500 pro rated Notes 1 Current range shown includes over drive which is 10 more than the original lamp rating 2 The 3 kW ballast is not currently available 3 Optimized brightness requires CDXL lamp Type Xenolite Stand by lamp power level for 4 5 6 0 60 of lamp s ...

Page 152: ...ad Ballast FredFrame 360 lb 163 kg 145 lb 66 kg 153 lb 70kg Installed Weight Projection Head Ballast FredFrame 260 lb 118 kg 110 lb 50 kg 105 lb 48 kg See page 6 7 Standard Dimensions W x L x H 25 6 x 49 0 x 20 65 cm x 124 5 cm x 50 8 cm Size with Anamorph W x L x H incl anamorphic lens mount lens 25 6 x 64 6 x 20 65 cm x 164 1 cm x 50 8 cm See Figure 5 1 on the following page Non Operating Enviro...

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Page 154: ...t 38 809053 01 3 0 4 3 1 part 38 809069 01 4 3 6 0 1 part 38 809081 01 5 5 8 5 1 part 38 809080 01 Anamorphic Lens Mount part 38 813019 02 1 25x Anamorphic Lens part 38 809054 01 Lamp Ballasts 7 kW part 38 814001 01 3 kW part 38 814002 01 NOTE not yet available Ballast Cable Kits 2 meters 6 ft part 38 814003 01 7 5 meters 25 ft part 38 814004 01 15 meters 50 ft part 38 814005 01 30 meters 100 ft p...

Page 155: ...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 organization that denotes the measurement standard for lamp brightness A print made from the cut original camera negative with proposed final color timing and soundtracks furnished by the printing lab to the pro...

Page 156: ...mitted 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 measuring intensity of light in certain types of projectors A collection of measurements stored by the projector for a given input source including frequencies pulse width polarity syncs channel number an...

Page 157: ... of the 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 Devices used in this projector for processed red green and blue color data Digital Source Master A title s native source files in acquisition format edited to create the distribution master and f...

Page 158: ...ll has a gain of approximately 1 Screens with gain less than 1 attenuate incident light screens with gain more than 1 direct more incident light to the audience but have a narrow viewing angle For example An image reflecting off a 10 gain screen appears 10 times brighter than it would if reflected off a matte white wall Curved screens usually have larger gain than flat screens General Purpose Inpu...

Page 159: ...al 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 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...

Page 160: ...he 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 video is a 50 Hz standard with 768 x 576 resolution It is found on some video tape and disc players used primarily in Europe China and some South American and African countries Projector Configurati...

Page 161: ...creen 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 ability to manipulate the physical size placement and or aspect ratio of an image Also called scaling The maximum number of pixels that the projector can display horizontally and vertically across a...

Page 162: ...l components of the 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 connecting a single video source to a display device such as a projector must be terminated by a resistance usually 75S for video The distance between the front bezel of the projector and the ...

Page 163: ...ns 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 cone defined by the horizontal and vertical viewing angles Data embedded in essence that serve different purposes and that are either imperceptible or obvious robust or fragile Their usual purpose is f...

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Page 167: ...r connect RS422 cable to an RS422 port located on the side or rear panel of the projection head FOR SOFTWARE DOWNLOADS Downloading new software to the projector requires RS232 or RS422 connected to the 9 pin connectors on the side of the projector only do not download using either of the 6 pin XLR RS422 ports located at the rear of the projector NOTE Using a rear RS422 port 3 pin XLR or Ethernet l...

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Page 171: ...e Table for this lens This measurement see above is not necessarily parallel to the floor i e the projector and screen may be inclined NOTES 1 If your projector is tilted up or down in relation to the screen typical in large venues and or elevated installation throw distance still represents the smallest measurement between the screen and front bezel 2 Remember that throw distances provided in thi...

Page 172: ... 5 5 8 5 1 zoom Min 5 59 x screen width cm 10 1 Max 8 71 x screen width cm 1 2 9m 30 ft 44m 145 ft NOTES 1 Make sure to use HORIZONTAL screen width in all formulas 2 Throw distance can often be exceeded with negligible loss of focus 3 Throw ratios formulas and throw distances apply to both standard and optional high contrast lenses Based on the formulas provided in Table D 1 a selection of pre cal...

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Page 181: ...evice 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 an external device does and as an output if you want the external device to respond to an action taken by the project...

Page 182: ...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 Low LHXXXHLX Combine multiple inputs and trigger occurs when all conditions are met P4 Commands Any valid serial protocol command for the device Example 2 Projector powers up when a switch on the external devic...

Page 183: ... green composite sync or separate horizontal and vertical sync up to 500 MHz bandwidth BNC connectors for RGB signal inputs 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 enables the incoming signal to be sent to a remote destination Inputs are 75S t...

Page 184: ...s from tape or disk players Video inputs are 75S terminated Outputs provide buffered loop through to another display device if desired NOTES 1 This interface is not a decoder 2 Not supported in v1 1 software Composite S video Features BNC connectors for composite RGB signals 4 pin mini DIN connectors for S Video signals buffered loop through video outputs This module receives analog RGB input sign...

Page 185: ...NC connector The signal can loop through the SERIAL OUT BNC out to another device such as another projector Inputs are 75S terminated SDI Features accepts serial digital 4 2 2 component video YCbCr provides both a SERIAL IN and a SERIAL OUT BNC connector includes status LEDs for signal and error NOTE Standard with this projector This module accepts one or two independent standard or high definitio...

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Page 187: ... Breaker 3 2 Cable Length Setting 2 5 Cables 3 3 Connection to AC 2 2 2 38 Connection to Head 2 39 Control 3 4 Input Power Range Switch 2 2 2 39 Interlocks 3 4 On Off 2 2 Baud Rate Settings 3 40 Blacklevels and Drives 3 33 Blanking 3 28 Boresight Alignment 2 42 Left Right 2 43 Top Bottom 2 44 Breaker 3 2 Brightness And Apertures 2 45 Setup See LampLOC Brightness Key 3 10 3 29 Brightness Spec 1 1 6...

Page 188: ... 2 Do Auto 3 57 Dual SD HD SDI 2 26 Using Input On 3 9 E Edge Blending Definition and Use 3 66 Edge Blending Menu 3 44 Enable Decoder AGC 3 31 Enter Key 3 12 Error Messages Bad Sync 3 72 How to Find 3 71 H Sync or V Sync 3 72 No Signal 3 72 System Warnings Errors 3 72 Ethernet Control of TPC 3 69 Factory set 1 3 How to Connect 2 31 3 4 IP Address Change 2 31 2 34 Networks 2 34 Troubleshooting 5 2 ...

Page 189: ...ps 2 17 Cooldown 3 14 Cooling 4 3 Cradle Position Anode 2 18 Current Ranges 3 57 Failure to Ignite 3 14 3 53 5 1 Hours of Use 3 58 How to Use 3 51 Initial Installation 2 17 Mode 3 54 Models Specifications 6 5 Password See Lamp Type Password for Changing Power on off 2 4 Power Setting 3 55 Protective Clothing 4 2 Recording Serial Number 3 56 Stand by Mode 3 58 Troubleshooting 5 1 Turning on off 3 1...

Page 190: ...stment Menu 3 47 Offset Adjustment on Lens Mount 3 71 Offset Horizontal 2 13 6 1 Offset Vertical 2 11 6 1 Option 1 3 9 Optional Input Modules 3 48 Optional Inputs 2 27 Options 6 8 Options for Projector 6 8 OSD Key 3 11 P Password 2 4 2 40 3 51 4 10 Peak Detector 3 34 3 47 Picture in Picture See PIP Key PIP Border Color 3 50 Border Width 3 50 Enable 3 50 PIP and Switching Menu 3 48 PIP Image Settin...

Page 191: ... 3 26 Slidebar Adjustment 3 16 SMPTE Connection 2 26 Softward Download Caution 2 37 Source Connection 2 1 Splash Screen Setup See Menu Splash Screen Setup Split Networks And Downloads 2 37 Options for Setup 2 35 Stand by 2 3 3 58 Status Light Large 3 5 Status Menu 3 58 Swap Key 3 13 Swap Main and PIP Image See PIP Sync Def and types 8 Sync Tip Clamping See Clamp Location T Test Pattern Grey Level ...

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