Christie Digital Systems Ds+4k, 8k, Dlv1400-dx, Mirage S+2k, 4k, 8k Users Manual

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Regardless of how it is assigned, once a projector has a valid and unique address it 
will respond to commands sent to this address. To determine the projector’s current IP 
address, consult the Status or Communications menus. 
Refer to Section 3 for further information about setting up and using a projector 
connected via Ethernet. 
Log on to www.christiedigital.com for detailed information on ChristieNET. 
 
General Purpose Input Output 
The GPIO connector on the input panel can be used to provide a method of interfacing 
a wide range of external I/O devices to the projector.  
Refer to Appendix E: System Integration for complete details on pin configuration 
and how to program the various pins on the connector. 
 
Plug the line cord to the AC receptacle located at the back of the projector, below the 
input panel, and the 3-pronged end into a grounded AC outlet. The input voltage to the 
projector must be capable of 100 – 240 VAC in 500W and 1000W models and 200-
240VAC in 1200W models. (See also Section 6 – Specifications for complete details 
on all power requirements.) 
Use the approved North American-rated line cord supplied with the projector.  If you 
are connecting to an area outside of North America make sure you are using an 
appropriately rated line cord.  
Always power down the projector before unplugging the AC line cord. Wait 5-10 
minutes for the main exhaust fan to turn off and for the lamp to cool sufficiently 
before unplugging the projector.  
 WARNINGS 
Do not attempt operation if the AC supply and cord are 
not within the specified voltage and power range. 
Wait for the cooling fans to turn off before unplugging the 
projector. 
 
 
 
2.5 System 
 Integration - 
 GPIO Connector 
2.6 Power 
 Connection  
						

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Operation  
 
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This section explains how to effectively operate the projector once it has been 
installed. It is recommended that you read this section and familiarize yourself with 
the components and the available menu options before you begin using your projector 
for the first time. 
 
 
Figure 3.1. Projector Basics 
  
The built-in keypad is located at the back of the projector, beside the input panel. Use 
it similarly to the IR remote to control the projector. A status LED display is also 
included on this keypad for monitoring projector status. 
The AC receptacle is located at the back of the projector just below the input panel. 
Use this outlet to plug in an appropriately rated line cord. Refer to Section 6 – 
Specifications for details.  
Located on the underside of the projector are two fully adjustable feet. Raise or lower 
these feet when positioning the projector to ensure it is level on all sides so the 
displayed image will appear rectangular without any keystone. NOTE: The third foot, 
located at the rear of the projector (underside) is not adjustable.   
Refer to Section 2 - Projector Position and Mounting for instructions on how to adjust 
the projector’s feet.  
 
3.1   About the 
 Projector 
 Built-in Keypad  
 AC Receptacle 
 Adjustable Feet  
						

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The projector is built with a motorized lens mount that allows for easy lens control 
and adjustment. This includes such functions as adjusting vertical and horizontal 
offsets, zoom and focus. The lens mount can be fitted with any one of the available 
optional lenses – see Section 6 - Specifications.  
• Zoom and Focus – There are two internal lens motors that allow for quick 
motorized adjustment of zoom and focus. Adjust zoom to fit the displayed 
image on the screen and adjust focus to improve the clarity of the image. 
NOTE: You can manually override zoom and focus adjustments set with the 
remote. Turn the outer ring on the projection lens to adjust focus and the 
inner ring to adjust zoom.  
• Lens Offset – Vertical and horizontal offset is performed on the lens mount 
through the use of DC motors.  
• Shutter – Standard on all models the shutter allows you to turn the screen 
absolutely black when in the “on” state. 
• Optical Aperture – Enables adjustment of light output and contrast ratio. 
NOTES: 1) The projection lens is shipped separately from the projector. 2) Use the 
lens cap when transporting the projector to avoid scratching and damaging the lens, 
which could affect your displayed image. 
All source connections are made to the input panel located at the back of the projector. 
Connect RGB or YPbPr sources to 
INPUT 1, analog or digital display signals to INPUT 
2
, composite video to INPUT 3, and S-video to INPUT 4. Any of the available optional 
modules can be installed in 
INPUT 5 and/or INPUT 6. 
There is no status display on the input panel. The only status display is part of the 
built-in keypad located at the rear of the projector. 
There are numerous air vents located around the projector. It is important these vents 
remain unobstructed. Adequate airflow through the projector will prevent it from 
overheating. 
The two IR sensors located on the projector receive transmissions from the IR remote 
from up to 100 feet away. It is important to keep the transmission path to these sensors 
unobstructed for uninterrupted communications with the projector. The front IR 
sensor is located next to the projector’s nameplate and the rear IR sensor is located at 
the back of the projector just above the status LED display. 
The lamp door is located at the back of the projector, which provides easy access to 
the lamp module for replacement. See Section 4 for lamp replacement procedures.              Lens Mount &  
 Pro
jection Lenses 
 Input Panel 
 Cooling and Air Vents 
  Front & Rear IR Sensors 
 Lamp Door  
						

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 Laser radiation is emitted from the laser diode in the remote. Do not look 
directly into the beam of the remote.
 
 
The projector is typically controlled using one of the following keypads: 
• Built-in Keypad located at the back of the projector  
• Remote Keypad for tethered or tetherless control up to 100 feet away 
(includes cable for use as a wired remote) 
While each of the keypads provides complete control of the projector, they differ 
slightly in their arrangement of keys and in what functions can be accessed directly 
with a key press rather than requiring use of the menu system. You may find one 
keypad more convenient than another for your specific installation and application.  
NOTE: This keypad has a single IR protocol and can be converted to a wired remote 
by connecting the cable provided with the projector to the RCA jack labeled as 
REMOTE on the input panel.  
To control the projector when signals from a remote keypad cannot reach the 
projector, use the projector’s built-in keypad. The nearby LED display provides 
feedback indicating current status and activities of the projector. Because the built-in 
keypad has fewer 
keys than the 
remote keypad, 
certain projector 
functions are 
accessible only 
through the menu 
system rather 
than via a direct key. 
Refer to the key descriptions provided for the IR remote – see Figure 3.3. 
The IR remote keypad controls the projector by way of wireless communications from 
a battery-powered infrared (IR) transmitter. Use the IR remote keypad the same way 
you would use a remote keypad supplied with a TV or VCR. When making key 
presses, direct the keypad either toward the screen or toward the front or rear of the 
projector. One of the two IR sensors on the projector will detect the signals and relay 
the commands for internal processing. 
3.2 Using the 
  Remote or Built-
 In Keypad 
 Keypad Commands 
 Built-in 
 
Figure 3.2.  Built-in Keypad  
 IR Remote  
						

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* These are toggle keys, which require you to press and hold or press twice or 
press and use the up/down arrow keys. NOTE: To turn the OSD off you must 
press 
OSD and . 
Figure 3.3. Remote Keypad  
						

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You can convert the IR remote into a wired remote keypad using the cable provided 
with the projector. Connect one end into the remote and the other to the mini stereo 
connector on the input panel labeled as 
REMOTE. The wired remote is recommended 
when: 
• the built-in keypad is inaccessible 
• the lighting conditions are unsuitable for proper IR transmission 
 
NOTE: Leave the batteries in the wired remote for the laser key (
) to work.  
 
Keep in mind the following guidelines: 
• Press keys one-at-a-time; there are no simultaneous key combinations required. 
• Note that three keys—Power 
, Shutter Shutter and OSD OSD—are “press-and-
hold” keys that do not function with a typical quick press-and-release key press.  
• Hold arrow keys down for continuous adjustment/movement in one direction. In 
serial networks, pause briefly between adjustments to ensure that more distant 
projectors can “keep up” with the commands. 
• If you press a key while the projector is still responding to the previous action, 
such as during power-up, the second key press may not take effect. 
Specific keypad commands are explained below: 
Power ON/OFF 
Press and hold
  for two seconds to toggle the projector on or off with a single 
keystroke. Or press and release 
 followed immediately by  (on) or  (off) 
to guarantee the correct toggle (useful if you are unsure of the present state).  
NOTES: 1) After powering down, the lamp cooling fan remains on for approximately 
5 minutes to cool the lamp. 2) It is a good idea to avoid turning a projector back on 
until it has been off for a few minutes. Hot re-strikes of the lamp may reduce lamp life. 
Test 
Press 
Te s t to step forward through all internal test patterns and eventually the current 
input. If you press
Te s tand then cycle by using the  and  right arrow keys, 
you’ll be cycling in either direction through the test patterns only, no input. 
Auto  
Press 
Auto to initiate an automated process in which the projector optimizes critical 
display parameters such as size, position, pixel tracking, etc., for the current source. 
These parameters are listed in  
Table 3.1. An Auto Setup can save time in perfecting a display and you can modify the 
adjustments as desired.   Wired Remote 

  Guide to Keypads 
 Keypad Commands 
 
 Te s t
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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) 
Vertical Stretch  Detail (if video source) 
Position Filter 
Input Levels   Luma Delay 
NOTE: You must have an unlocked channel present to use Auto Setup.  
Channel 
Press 
C han nel to select a specific source setup (channel) defined and stored in projector 
memory. Once you enter a 2-digit channel number (or, if there is a list displayed, 
highlight it and press 
), the display will automatically change and update 
according to the numerous setup parameters defined for that channel. Note that a new 
channel is automatically created if you adjust an image from a new source. 
NOTE: Channel (
C han nel)
 key behavior during a presentation depends on whether or not 
the Display Channel List option is enabled in the Menu Preferences menu. You can 
choose to use a scrollable list of channels when you press
C han nel, or you may prefer to 
enter the desired channel number “blind”, i.e., without on-screen feedback. See Menu 
Preferences later in this section. 
Input 1 
Press 
Input  1 to display from the data input source connected to BNCs labeled INPUT 1. 
Input 2 
Press 
Input  2 to display from the DVI source connected to INPUT 2. 
Input 3 
Press 
Input  3 to display from the composite video source connected to INPUT 3. 
Input 4 
Press 
Input  4 to display from the S-video source connected to INPUT 4. 
Input 5 
Press 
Input  5 to display from the INPUT 5  interface module installed in the Option 1 slot. 
NOTE: If you have the optional Dual SD/HD-SDI Module installed and there are two 
inputs connected here, the second input (B) is considered 
INPUT 7. If you are using the 
built-in keypad or the 
 remote keypad, press 
INPUT 5 to access INPUT 7 as follows: 
• While displaying from 
INPUT 5, press Input  5 again. This switches to INPUT 7. 
• While displaying from any input other than the Dual SD/HD-SDI Module, 
press 
Input  5. This switches to either INPUT 5 or INPUT 7, depending on which of 
the Dual SD/HD-SDI Module inputs (A or B) was last used. Press 
Input  5 again to 
display from the other Dual SD/HD-SDI Module input.   
C han nel
 Input  1
 Input  2
 Input  3
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Input 6 
Press 
Input  6 to display from the INPUT 6  interface module installed in the Option 2 slot. 
NOTE: If you have the optional Dual SD/HD-SDI Module installed and there are two 
inputs connected here, the second input (B) is considered 
INPUT 8. If you are using the 
built-in keypad or the remote keypad, press 
INPUT 6 to access INPUT 8 as follows: 
• While displaying from 
INPUT 6, press Input  5 again. This switches to INPUT 8. 
• While displaying from any input other than the Dual SD/HD-SDI Module, 
press 
Input  5. This switches to either INPUT 5 or INPUT 8, depending on which of 
the Dual SD/HD-SDI Module inputs (A or B) was last used. Press 
Input  5 again 
to display from the other Dual SD/HD-SDI Module input. 
Contrast 
Press 
Contra st to change the amount of white in your images. Use  keys until 
you reach the desired level of contrast—for best results, start low and increase so that 
whites remain bright but are not distorted or tinted and that light areas do not become 
white (i.e., “crushed”). Conversely, low contrast causes dim images. See 3.5, 
Adjusting the Image (Image Settings subsection).  
Brightness 
Press 
Bright to increase or decrease the amount of black in the image. Use  
keys until you reach the desired level of contrast—for best results, start high and 
decrease so that dark areas do not become black (i.e., “crushed”). Conversely, overly 
high brightness changes black to dark gray, causing washed-out images. See 3.5, 
Adjusting the Image (Image Settings subsection). 
Gamma 
“Gamma” determines how gray shades are displayed between minimum input (black) 
and maximum input (white) for a given amount of signal. The proper setting helps 
maintain optimized blacks and whites while ensuring a smooth transition for the “in-
between” values utilized in grays. Unlike brightness and contrast controls, the overall 
tone of an image can be lightened or darkened without changing the two extremes and 
your images will be more vibrant yet with good detail in dark areas when using the 
Gamma control. 
The normal gamma setting of 2.2 is correct for most signals and conditions. If excess 
ambient light washes out the image and it becomes difficult or impossible to see 
details in dark areas, lower the gamma setting to compensate. This will improve 
contrast ratio while maintaining good details for blacks and whites 
Menu 
Press 
Menu to enter or exit the projector’s menu system.   
Input  6
 Contra st
 Bright
 Gamma
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OSD (On-screen display)  
Press 
OSD  to hide the projector’s menu system during use. To see the menus 
again, do one of the following: 
• Press and hold
 OSD for two seconds 
• Press and release 
OSD followed immediately by  
• Press 
OSDOSD 
Invisible menus are fully functional, enabling “hidden” access to numbered features 
and image adjustments by entering the corresponding sequence of keypresses on the 
keypad. 
NOTES: 1) With OSD “on”, you can still hide error messages and slidebars by 
disabling these options in the Menu Preferences menu. 
Shutter  
Press and hold
 Shutter for two seconds to toggle the internal mechanical shutter blade 
closed or open with a single keystroke. Or press and release 
Shutter followed 
immediately by 
 (closed) or  (open) to guarantee the correct toggle (useful if 
you are unsure of the present state). Alternatively, press 
Shutter Shutter to toggle from the 
present on/off state. A closed shutter blanks the display (turns it to black). Close the 
shutter to mute all display while maintaining access to projector functions. Opening 
the shutter restores the image. 
NOTES: 1) “Sh” appears in the LED display when the shutter is closed
. 2) The 
shutter is open upon power-up. 
Function Key 
IF WITHIN A MENU: Using the Func for special tasks within the menu system is noted 
with the appropriate topic elsewhere in Section 3. For example, press 
Func in the 
Channel Setup menu to enable deletion or copying of a channel.  
IF WITHIN A PRESENTATION: Press Func followed by a 2-
digit number to enable a specific color or colors in the 
display (see right). For example, 
64Funcwill display 
only red and green data, 
67Funcwill display all color 
data. Eliminating one or more colors can help with certain 
diagnostics and setups, such as when accurately overlaying 
one image on top of another from stacked projectors. 
NOTE: Color enabling can also be implemented from numerous locations within the 
menu system. 
Projector 
Press 
Proj to access a specific projector within a group of projectors or to confirm if 
the local projector is listening. The number in the “Enter Number” window indicates 
which projector is currently listening to commands, and will match the projector 
number that has been defined in the Menu Preferences menu.  
The “Projector” checkbox (read-only) shows whether or not the projector physically 
connected to a keypad is listening to commands from that keypad. A checkmark   
OSD
 Shutter
 Func
 
 
 Proj