Christie Digital Systems Ds+60 Users Manual

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As an alternative to the projector’s keypad or remote, you may wish to communicate 
with the projector using a PC or other controller. Such a device sends commands and 
receives feedback via serial links (RS232 and RS422), Ethernet or GPIO 
communications to the projector, all described below. 
As desired, direct the projector’s IR remote keypad towards the display screen or the 
projector’s IR sensors. Alternatively, connect a wired (tethered) version of the remote 
to the RCA jack labeled 
REMOTE on the projector’s input panel. Note that response to 
a wired keypad must also be enabled in the Communications menu—see 3.6, 
Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls for more information. 
There are two types of serial ports available on the projector: RS232 and RS422. You 
can connect a device with a serial interface, such as a computer to either of these 
connectors (not both) and control the projector remotely by entering specific serial 
communication commands.  
Connecting RS-232 
The two 9-pin DIN connectors labeled RS232 IN and RS232 OUT on the input panel 
are dedicated to serial communication. Using the appropriate serial communication 
cables (see Appendix C) connect the controlling source, such as a personal computer 
to the RS232 IN connector. Then set the baud rate to match that of the computer. 
Refer to Section 3 for details on changing the projector’s baud rate. 
 
Figure 2.14. Connecting RS232 
If you want to connect multiple projectors in a network with serial communication, 
connect the controlling source to the RS232 IN connector of the first projector in the 
network. Then take another serial communication cable and connect one end to the 
RS232 OUT connector and the other end to the RS232 IN connector of the next 
projector. Continue this pattern of connection with all projectors in the network. The 
last projector in the network will only have a connection to the RS232 IN connector. 
2.4 Connecting 
 Communications 
 Remote Keypads 
 Serial Port Connections  
						

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Figure 2.15. RS232 Network 
Connecting RS-422 
If you wish to control the projector with a computer and or other controlling device 
with RS-422 capability, connect a RS-422 serial communication cable between the 
computer and the RS-422 port on the projector. RS-422 is better suited for serial 
communication over long distances then is RS-232 communication.  
 Use the RS-422 port only if your device had RS-422 capability – always consult 
the literature provided with your equipment before connecting. Connecting to the RS-
422 port with incompatible equipment could damage your projector. 
 
Figure 2.16. Connecting RS422 
 
To add the projector to an existing Ethernet network with other equipment such as 
controllers and other projectors, connect standard CAT5 Ethernet cable between your 
Ethernet controller (or hub) and the Ethernet port on the side of the projector. 
Upon connection to an Ethernet network, the projector’s factory default IP address of 
0.0.0.0.0 will automatically enable the DHCP function (if available on the network) to 
assign a new IP address that is valid and unique for that network. Or, if there is no 
DHCP function available on the network  (or if a specific static IP address for the 
projector is preferred or required), you can set the address in the Ethernet Settings 
menu or via an ASCII serial command.  Ethernet Communications 
 
						

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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. 
 
The GPIO (General Purpose Input Output) 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 on the right hand side of the projector 
and the 3-pronged end into a grounded AC outlet (Figure 2.17). The input voltage to 
the projector must be capable of 100 – 240 VAC. (See also Section 6 – Specifications 
for complete details on all power requirements.)  
Each projector is provided with the North American and European rated line cords. 
Make sure you are using the appropriately rated line cord for your area.  
Always power down the projector before unplugging the AC line cord – Once you 
power down, wait 2 minutes to allow the main exhaust fan to turn off and for the 
lamps to cool 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. 
 
Figure 2.17.  
 
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. 
 1 Top cover 9 Air vents 
2 Built-in keypad 10 Rear input panel 
3 AC receptacle 11 Rear IR sensor 
4 Adjustable feet (3) 12 Rear exhaust  
5 Projection lens 13 Lamp 1 Access (Door) 
6 Front IR sensor 14 Lamp 2 Access (Door) 
7 Bottom chassis 15 Slot for Kensington Security Lock  
8 Lens release button   
Figure 3.1. Projector Basics 
(1) & (7) The projector’s top cover and bottom chassis form the shell of the projector. 
All optical, electrical, and other miscellaneous components are housed between these 
two parts.  
(2) The built-in keypad is located on the top, right side of the projector. It’s an 
alternate method to using the IR remote for projector control. It has a few less direct 
keys than the IR remote, but includes an LED display, which continually displays the 
projector’s status.  
 
 
3.1   About the 
 Projector 
 Exterior  
 Built-in Keypad   
						

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(3) The AC receptacle is located on the right side of the projector (opposite side of 
lamp doors). Use this outlet to plug in an appropriately rated line cord. See 2.6 Power 
Connection for details.  
The input voltage to the projector must be capable of 100 – 240 VAC. See also 
Section 6 – Specifications for complete details on all power requirements. 
(4) Located on the bottom of the projector are 3 adjustable feet. You can raise or 
lower these feet to ensure the projector is level on all sides and the image displays 
rectangular without any keystone. See Projector Position and Mounting (Section 2) 
for instructions on adjusting these feet.  
(5) 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. 
(8) The 
LENS RELEASE button, located just below the projection lens, allows for a 
quick “tool-free” lens changeover. For instructions on how to use this button during 
lens replacement refer to Section 4 – 4.5 Replacing the Projection Lens.  
(10) 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. INPUT 5 is where you 
would install any of the available optional input modules.  
There is no status display on the input panel. The only status display is part of the 
built-in keypad located on top of the projector. 
 
(9) There are numerous air vents located around the projector. It is important these 
vents remain unobstructed. Allowing adequate airflow through the projector will 
prevent it from overheating.  
NOTE: 
 Stand clear of the rear exhaust air path during operation. In the unlikely 
event of a lamp explosion, glass particles can be blown out of these vents.    
AC receptacle 
 Adjustable Feet 
             Lens Mount &  
 Pro
jection Lenses 
  Lens Release Button 
 Rear Input Panel 
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(6) & (11) 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 just below the input panel. 
(13) & (14) Located on the right hand side of the projector are two lamp doors that are 
labeled as Lamp #1 or Lamp #2. Each door is fitted with an amber window that makes 
it easy to identify which lamp because it will glow. NOTE: It is important to always 
check the status of the lamp before opening the lamp door. Opening a lamp door 
while the lamp is still on will cause power to be cut to that lamp. 
(15) Use the following slot to install a standard Kensington lock to keep your 
projector secure in some installations. 
 
 
 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 on the top, right edge of the projector  
• IR Remote 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 mini stereo connector on 
the input panel labeled as 
REMOTE.  
To control the projector when 
signals from a remote keypad 
cannot reach the projector, 
use the projector’s built-in 
keypad. Two nearby status 
windows provide 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. 
    Front & Rear IR Sensors 

 Lamp Access Doors 
 Kensington Security Slot 
3.2 Using the 
  Remote or Built-
 In Keypad 
 Keypad Commands 
 Built-in Keypad 
 
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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. 
 
*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 
 IR Remote 
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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 
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 when using the keypad: 
• Press keys one-at-a-time; there are no simultaneous key combinations required. 
• Note that three keys— Power 
 Shutter Shutterand 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 
 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). 
Alternatively, press 
  to toggle from the present on/off state. 
NOTES: 1) After powering down, the lamp cooling fan remains on for approximately 
2 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. 
3) The projector enforces a 90 second wait between powering off and on again to 
allow the lamp to cool down. You will notice vertical scrolling bars across the status 
display during this wait period. 
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  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
Auto 
						

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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 or video 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 new optional Dual SD/HD-SDI Module installed at 
INPUT 5 
you can connect two inputs – A and B. Whether you are displaying from 
INPUT 5 or 
from another input, press
Input  5 to display the input last used. Press Input  5 again to toggle 
to the other input.  
Input 6 
Note: This key is not available on the built-in keypad and has no function when 
pressed on the remote.   
C han nel
 Input  1
 Input  2
 Input  3
 Input  4
 Input  5
 Input  6