Christie Digital Systems Ds+60 Users Manual

DS+60 User’s Manual 
Table of Contents  
 
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NOTE: Due to continuing research, all information in this manual is subject to change without notice. 
1.1 Projector Overview ......................................................................................... 1-1 
1.2 Components..................................................................................................... 1-3 
1.3  Purchase Record and...

Section 1 
Introduction  
 
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Christie DS+60 projectors are professional quality single-chip projectors that use 
Digital Light Processing (DLP) technology from Texas Instruments to achieve 
high brightness multimedia and video projection images. With a range of available 
lenses, input modules and built-in 
ChristieNET the DS+60 is flexible and 
customizable. The brightness delivered by this 
projector makes it an ideal choice in venues 
where ambient lighting...

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 1 Powering ON 
(a) Be patient when powering the projector ON or switching lamp operation 
modes. As the lamps warm up, brightness will gradually increase. (No light 
appears on the wall during the first 25 seconds.) On the rare occurrence a 
lamp does not ignite, the projector will try again several times. (For more 
information see 3.7 The Lamp Menu) 
(b) Wait for the projector to complete initialization before sending keypad 
commands...

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The light generated by the lamp(s) is then sequentially filtered into the RGB color 
primaries by the spinning color wheel(s) and presented to the single chip DMD, 
located in the light engine, in sequence. The reflected light from the DMD chip then 
passes through the projection lens to the screen. 
 
Figure 1. 1 
Ensure you have received all the following components before using your projector.  
 Wireless IR Remote (with batteries)...

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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...

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...

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Connect the Line Cord 
 North American and European rated line cords are provided with each projector. 
Make sure you use the correct line cord for your area. 
Connect the appropriately rated line cord (supplied with the projector) to the AC 
receptacle located on the lower right side of the projector and the other end to an AC 
outlet (100-240V). Do not use a line cord or AC supply not in the specified voltage 
and power range. See...

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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...

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Rear screen installations 
There are two basic types of rear screens: diffused and optical.  
A diffused screen has a surface, which spreads the light striking it. Purely diffused 
screens have a gain of less than 1. The main advantage of the diffused screen is its 
wide viewing angle, similar to that of a flat screen for front screen projection. This 
type of screen is suitable when a wide viewing angle is required but there is...