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

Appendix A 
Glossary 
 
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This appendix defines the specific terms used in this manual as they apply to this projector. Also included are other 
general terms commonly used in the projection industry. 
The time, inside one horizontal scan line, during which video is generated. 
The ability of a screen to reflect ambient light in a direction away from the “line of 
best viewing”. Curved screens usually have good ambient light rejection. Flat screens 
usually have less ambient light...

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adjustable display settings, etc. Use channels to switch between a variety of setups 
quickly, automatically recalling previously defined display parameters. 
A list/menu of previously defined channels available in projector memory. 
A number that uniquely identifies a specific channel retained in projector memory. 
The projector can retain up to 99 channels. 
A menu item that indicates whether an option is currently in effect (checked) or not 
(unchecked)....

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A type of rear-projection screen which spreads the light striking it. Screen gain is less 
than 1 but audience viewing angles are increased. 
An adjustment that affects the display of an image. Such display settings include 
contrast, brightness, tint, blanking, size, offsets, and others. 
The maximum frequency of the pixel clock. Also known as pixel clock rate. 
The Enhanced Extended Display Identification Data standard, established by VESA, 
enables...

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A physical connection route for a source signal, described by a 2-digit number 
representing 1) its switcher/projector location and 2) its slot in the switcher/projector. 
Signal sent from a source device to the projector. 
A device, such as the Serial Digital Input Module, that accepts an input signal for 
display by the projector. 
A method used by video tape players and some computers to double the vertical 
resolution without increasing the horizontal...

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A list of selectable options displayed on the screen. 
A video output format of some video tape and disk players. There are two types of 
NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) video: NTSC 3.58 and NTSC 4.43. 
NTSC 3.58 is used primarily in North America and Japan. NTSC 4.43 is less 
commonly used. 
A type of rear-projection screen which re-directs light through the screen to increase 
image brightness in front of the screen. Screen gain is...

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The minimum time required for a CRT projector to move the position of the scanning 
spot from the right edge to the left edge. 
The time required by the video amplifier of the projector to increase its output from 
10% to 90% of the maximum value. 
The video output (analog or digital) of most computers. Analog RGB video can have 
3, 4, or 5 wires — one each for red, green, and blue, and either none, one or two for 
sync. For three-wire RGB, the green wire...

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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 75Σ for video). 
The distance between the front feet of the projector and the screen. Also called 
“Projector-to-Screen Distance”. Always use the correct Christie throw distance 
formula to calculate the proper throw distance (±5%) required for your lens. 
Throw ratio = throw...

Appendix B 
Keypad Reference 
 
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NOTE: The IR remote is a standard component provided with the projector. Use the 
extension cable also provided to convert the IR remote to a wired remote, if desired.  
Refer to Section 3 for a specific description of each key and how to use them 
correctly. 
 
 
* Toggle keys, which require you to either, press and hold, or press twice or press and 
use the up/down arrow key.