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

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Edge Blending Procedure 
NOTES: Before attempting to work with edge blending software functions, you must 
1) physically align the projectors/images by correctly overlapping the displays from 
your intended external source, and 2) 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 projectors. Display full white field test pattern from...

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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. Use the following as a guide (examples show overlapping width only—values 
for overlapping height will differ): 

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6. The brightness and black hues of the blended region can be adjusted in more 
detail in case fine-tuning is needed (may be only necessary for blending a 2x2 
projector display because of blending differs for the sides and center). 
NOTES: 1) The menu options vary depending on the Edge Blending parameters. 
2) You may need to re-adjust the black level hues following the overlap 
adjustments on each blended edge. 3) When adjusting six or more...

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Occasionally the projector will encounter an error condition that can interrupt normal 
operation. Such a condition can be caused by a simple invalid keypad entry, an input 
signal error (most common) or a system error. The manner in which users are to be 
notified of error conditions is set in the Menu Preferences menu: 
• To see error messages displayed on-screen, select the “
Screen” or “All” option. 
• To be notified via a serial communication only,...

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Other Signal Error Messages 
In addition to the common Bad Sync and “No Signal” errors, you may encounter a 
signal error message indicating that HSYNC and/or VSYNC are either too fast or too 
slow. When such a message appears, check the frequencies shown in the Status menu. 
If they are correct, the projector does not recognize the signal. On some PCs you may 
be able to change the settings to generate a compatible signal. If the frequencies 
shown in...

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Table 3.5  Error Codes 
Code Description GENERAL 12  Software bug. Contact dealer/factory. 13  CRC error in flash ROM. Download new software. 14  Engineering-only programming is complete. Call Christie, replace TIPM. 15  Attempting to download code without being in boot mode 16  Invalid interrupt. Power off/on. If it persists, contact dealer/factory. 17  User forced system to stay in boot mode 18  Jumper for programming boot not installed LAMP FAILURES...

Section 4 
Maintenance  
 
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The projector is an international regulatory agency approved product designed for safe 
and reliable operation. To assure complete safety at all times it is important to 
acknowledge the following precautions while operating the projector.  
 WARNING  
Always remove the lens when shipping the projector. 
 WARNING  
NEVER look directly into the projector lens.  
The high brightness of this projector 
could cause permanent eye damage. 
 WARNING  
For...

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◊ Do not place the projector on an unstable cart, stand or table. A projector and cart 
combination should be used with care. Sudden stops, excessive force and uneven 
surfaces may cause the projector and cart combination to overturn. 
◊ Only use Christie-approved ceiling mount fixture, if the projector is to be ceiling 
mounted.  
Lamp: The projector uses a Cermax Xenon lamp to deliver its high brightness. A 
lamp should be replaced when it has...