Christie Digital Systems Ds+5k, Kc-8k, Dw3k-6k, Kc, Mirage S+2-4-8k, Dlv1400-dx, Matrix 4000 Users Manual

 
User’s Manual 
Table of Contents  
 
NOTE: Due to continuing research, all information in this manual is subject to change without notice. 
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 User’s Manual 
1.1 Projector Overview ......................................................................................... 1-1 
1.2 Components..................................................................................................... 1-2 
1.3  Purchase Record and Servicing...

Section 1 
Introduction  
 
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Christie DS+5K/5Kc/8K, Mirage S+2K/4K/8K, DW3K/3Kc/6K/6Kc, Matrix 4000 and 
DLV1400-DX are all professional 3-chip projectors based on next-generation Digital 
Light Processing (DLP) technology by 
Texas Instruments to deliver high quality, 
crisp, clean images.  
Mirage S+2K/4K/8K projectors provide a 
powerful combination of SXGA+ , high 
brightness and high contrast ratios to produce 
flawless, realistic three-dimensional graphic 
images for...

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Refer to Section 6 for a complete list of Specifications including Brightness and 
Contrast and Optional Input Modules 
The projector accepts data/graphics and video input signals for projection onto front 
or rear flat screens. High brightness light is generated by an internal Xenon lamp then 
modulated by three DMD (Digital Micromirror Device) panels that provide digitized 
red, green or blue color information. Light from the “on” pixels of each...

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Whether the projector is under warranty or the warranty has expired, Christie’s highly 
trained and extensive factory and dealer service network is always available to quickly 
diagnose and correct projector malfunctions. Service manuals and updates are 
available to service technicians for all projectors. 
If you encounter any problems with the projector and require assistance, contact your 
dealer or Christie Digital Systems. Fill out the...

Section 2 
Installation & Setup  
 
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The instructions provided here are for those that are familiar with the projector and 
wish to quickly set it up and use it temporarily. Refer to the remaining subsections of 
this manual for a more complete setup. 
Install a Projection Lens  
The projection lens is shipped separately from the projector and must be installed 
prior to setting up the projector. Install the projection lens as described in 4.5 
Replacing the Projection Lens....

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Connect a Source 
Located at the back of the projector is the input panel where all source connections are 
made. Each input is clearly labeled for easy identification.  
Using the appropriate cable(s), connect your source. Connect RGB and YPbPr sources 
to 
INPUT 1 located in the upper right corner of the input panel. Use the DVI-I 
connector at 
INPUT 2 to connect analog or digital display signals. Connect composite 
video to 
INPUT 3 and...

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Proper installation of your projector will ensure the quality of your display. Whether 
you are installing a projector temporarily or permanently you should take the 
following into account to ensure your projector performs optimally. 
Choose the installation type that best suits your needs: front or rear screen, floor 
mount or inverted mount. 
Front Screen, Floor Mount Installation 
ADVANTAGES CONSIDERATIONS 
• Easy to set up 
• Can be...

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Curved screens have a gain greater than 1 with a viewing angle much less than 180°. 
This type of screen does not reflect incident light equally in all directions instead it is 
concentrated in a viewing cone. The audience sitting within the viewing cone area will 
see a brighter image than those sitting just outside this area.  
 
 
Rear screen installations 
There are two basic types of rear screens: diffused and optical.  
A diffused...