page 1.3 105-681B January 2007
Digital Projection
LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m
User Manual
1. Introduction
Notes
For inputs other than DVI,
including analog or digital,
composite or component, RGB
and S-video, and features such
as scaling, cross-fade, and
user definable geometric warp:
use in conjunction with the
Digital Projection MMS 1000
multi-media switcher or
VIP1000 scaler.
Key features of the projector
Congratulations on your purchase of the Digital Projection LIGHTNING 30/
40sx+m projector.
Digital Projection International, Texas Instruments’ first DLP™ partner and the
original innovator of the 3-chip DLP™ projector, proudly introduces our third-
generation LIGHTNING series — the LIGHTNING 30/40sx+m. Incredibly bright,
high resolution and high in contrast, the 30/40sx+m offers a radically new
electronics configuration ideally suited for the staging and large-venue permanent
installation markets.
The LIGHTNING 30/40sx+m harnesses the power of Texas Instruments’ new 1400 x
1050 pixel HPO DMD’s™. Like its LIGHTNING predecessors, the 30/40sx+m is
destined to be the first choice of professionals who stage prestigious events such as
the Grammy® Awards and the Oscars®. With contrast of 1800:1 and awe-inspiring
brightness of up to 21,000 lumens, the 30/40sx+m is unmatched for applications as
diverse as world class staged events, commercial entertainment, major outdoor
venues, large-scale simulation, gaming and houses of worship.
Key Features
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High resolution, large venue projector
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Applications: Large Screen; Fixed install and Rental
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30sx+m: 18,000 Center lumens, 16,000 ANSI lumens (±10%)
40sx+m: 22,000 Center lumens, 21,000 ANSI lumens (±10%)
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Contrast 1800:1 ±10%
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1400 x 1050 resolution
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Precision mechanical design ensuring maximum amount of light from lamp
housing reaches optics, without any operator adjustment
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30sx+m: 3kW single phase
40sx+m: 3.6kW single phase
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Compact size, light weight: 113kg
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Intelligent lens mount with ½ pixel accuracy pre-sets
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Rigging frame with Quick-lock stack system
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Ruggedised robust metal case
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Floating chassis - 3 point pitch & roll adjustment for accurate alignment
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LAN & RS232 connection for network operation
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Single DVI input with loop through for second projector
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Wi-fi connection for handheld PDA operation (not supplied)
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Touch panel operation for all setup commands
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Browser host for LAN operation