Christie Digital Systems L2k1500 Multimedia Projector Quick Reference Guide

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r FOCUS  button
  Adjusts the focus.
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ZOOM button
  Zooms in and out the images.
q ON/STAND-B y button
  Turns the projector on or off. 
!0 INPUT  button
  Selects  an  input  source  Input  1,  Input  2,  Input  3  or 
Input 4. 
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AUTO PC AD j.  button
  Automatically adjusts the computer image to its 
optimum setting. 
y  POINT  buttons
  -  Select  an  item  or  adjust  the  value  in  the  On-Screen 
MENU.
   -  Pan the image in DIGITAL ZOOM + mode.
Side Control and Indicators
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LENS SHIFT  button
  Selects the LENS SHIFT function. 
!1  SELECT  button
  Used to execute the selected item. It is also used to 
make  the  image  larger  in  DIGITAL  ZOOM  +  mode 
and smaller in DIGITAL ZOOM - mode.
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MENU  button
  Opens or closes the On-Screen MENU. 
Side Control
Indicators
Side Control
w SHUTTER button
  Closes and opens up the built-in shutter.
!2 INFORMATION button
  Display s the input source information.
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LIGHT  button
  Lights the side control and terminals. 
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Indicators
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ye WARNING TEMP. indicator
  This indicator flashes red when internal projector 
temperature is too high. 
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POWER indicator
  This indicator lights green when the projector is 
ready to be turned on in standby mode. And it 
flashes green in Power Management mode. 
w  LAMP Indicator
  This indicator is dim when the projector is turned 
on. And bright when the projector is in stand-by 
mode.
r  WARNING FILTER indicator
  –  Lights orange when the clogging of the filter 
is detected or the filter counter reaches a time 
set in the timer setting, urging immediate filter 
replacement. 
  –  Blinks orange during a filter cleaning process. 
t  SHUTTER indicator
  Lights blue when the shutter is closed.
LAMP 1/2/3/4 REPLACE indicators
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 LAMP REPLACE indicator
  Lights orange when any of the projection lamps 
reaches its end of life. 
- When any of the LAMP 1/2/3/4 REPLACE indicators lights:
  The corresponding lamp is approaching its end. 
- When any of the LAMP 1/2/3/4 REPLACE indicators flashes:
  The corresponding lamp needs to be replaced. 
						

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Remote Control
!6 LIGHT button
  Lights the buttons on the remote control for about 10 seconds.
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MENU button
  Opens or closes the On-Screen MENU. 
y POINT ed 7 8 buttons
   –  Select an item or adjust the value in the ON-SCREEN MENU. )
   –Pan the image in DIGITAL ZOOM +/– mode. 
u  LENS SHIFT button
  Selects the LENS SHIFT function.
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FOCUS buttons
  Adjusts the focus. 
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ZOOM buttons
  Zoom in and out the images.
!0 
FREEZE button
  Freezes the picture on the screen. 
!2 
P-TIMER button
  Operates the P-TIMER function.
!1 
KEy STONE button
  Corrects keystone distortion. 
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STAND-B y button
  Turns the projector off. 
!7 
AUTO PC button
  Automatically adjusts the computer image to its optimum setting. 
r SHUTTER button
 
Close s
 the built-in shutter for light blocking. 
!8 SELECT  button
  –Executes the selected item. 
  – Expands or compress the image in the DIGITAL ZOOM +/-mode. 
@1 
IMAGE SEL. button
  Selects the image level. 
@2 
INPUT 1, 2, 3, and 4  buttons
    Select an input source. 
!9 
IMAGE AD jUST button
  Enters the image level adjustment mode.
!5 
SCREEN button
  Selects the screen size. 
o D.ZOOM button
 Selects the Digital zoom +/- mode and resize the image.
@3 
PIP button
 Operates the Picture In Picture function. 
e ON button
  Turns the projector on.
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SIGNAL EMISSION indicator
 Lights red while a signal is being sent from the remote control unit 
to the projector.
@4  ON/OFF switch
  When using the remote control, set this switch to “ON”.
@5  Wired Remote j ack
 Connects the remote control cable (not supplied) to this jack when 
using as a wired remote control. 
@6  Number buttons
  Use these buttons when setting the remote control codes or when 
entering the PIN code numbers.
!3 
INFO. button
  Displays the input source information.
!4  
FILTER button
  To schedule a filter cleaning task.
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Point the remote control toward the projector (to Infrared 
Remote Receivers). The operating distance and angle 
between the receivers and the remote control must be 
shorter than 16.4’ (5 m) and less than 60 degrees.
Infrared Remote Receivers are located on the front, rear, and 
top panels. You can activate only necessary receivers. 
Remote Control Receivers and Operating Range
  ✔Note:
•   When hanging the projector from the ceiling, select the Infrared R emote 
Receiver which is located farther away from the fluorescent light . 
•   When placing the projector in the horizontal position, as fluorescent light 
may negatively affect the remote control signals, it is recommended 
to select either “Back” or “Front” to prevent the receiver on top of the 
projector from picking up the signals from the remote control.
16.4’
(5 m)
16.4’
(5 m)
Projection lens can be moved from side to side and up and down with the motor-driven lens shift function.  This 
function makes the positioning of images easy on the screen.
Lens Shift Adjustment
When the lens is shifted to top
The display position can be 
shifted upward up to 50% 
elevation of the display.
When the lens is shifted to bottom
The display position can 
be shifted downward up to 
50% low level of the display.
When the lens is shifted to leftmost
The display position can be 
shifted to the left in up to 
10% width of the display. The display position can be 
shifted to the right in up to 
10% width of the display.
When the lens is shifted to rightmost
Picture Level and Pitch Adjustment
ADJUSTABLE FEET
The projection angle is adjustable up to 3 degrees upward 
and downward respectively by rotating front and back feet .
To raise the projector, rotate the feet clockwise.
To lower the projector or to retract the adjustable feet, rotate 
the feet counterclockwise.
To correct keystone distortion, press the KEYSTONE button 
on the remote control or select Keystone from the menu.
Do not rotate the adjustable feet when you 
see the red line on the adjustable feet.  The 
adjustable feet may fall off.
Red line
Adjustable feet 
						

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Terminals of Projector
The projector has two replaceable Interface board slots. The projector's functions can be extended by installing 
the optional interface boards into the terminal slots. 2 vacant slots (Input 3 and 4) are provided in your 
purchasing the projector.  For the Optional Interface Boards, contact sales dealer where you purchased the 
projector.
Pull out the interface board.Remove 2 screws from an interface board.
Tighten screws to secure the interface board.
Replace  the  interface  board.  Insert  a  new  interface 
board along Guide to fit Socket to inside Plug.
INPUT/OUTPUT
TERMINALS
Guide
Socket
Plug As an example, this figure shows how to 
install a Dual-SDI Board.
NOTES ON ORDERING OR USING
OPTIONAL INTERFACE BOARD
✔Note:
 •   In the replacement of interface board, turn off the 
projector, press the Main On/Off Switch to Off and 
unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
Replacement of Terminal
Screws
When ordering or using Optional Interface Board, contact 
your sales dealer. When contacting the sales dealer, tell the 
Option Control Number (Op.cont.No.) in the menu that is 
located on the bottom of the information menu.
2 TERMINAL SLOTS (Factory set)
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Connecting to Computer
VGA 
Cable 
Monitor Output  Desktop type
Laptop type
Terminals of
the projector Monitor Output 
DVI-D Cable 
BNC Cable 
Monitor Output 
Unplug  the  power  cords  of  both  the 
projector  and  external  equipment  from 
the AC outlet before connecting cables.
Cables used for connection 
• DVI-D cable       • Serial cross cable
• DVI/HDMI cable      • USB cable
• VGA Cable (D-sub 15 pin)	*
 ( *One cable is supplied;	Other cables are not supplied with this projector.)
• BNC Cable (BNC x 5)
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H/HV
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DIGITAL
(DVI-D) ANALOG
DVI/HDMI 
Cable 
HDMI
Serial Cross cableSerial out
USB port
USBSERIAL PORT IN
USB 
cable  
						

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Connecting to Video Equipment
Video Source (example)
Professional Digital VCRVideo Disc Player
RGB SCART
21-pin Output
VIDEO/Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr
Component video output equipment.  
(such as DVD player or 
high-definition TV source.)
BNC
Cable 
Digital Output
( HDCP compatible)
DVI-D Cable 
SCART-VGA
Cable
	
Unplug the power cords of both the projector 
and  external  equipment  from  the  AC  outlet 
before connecting cables.
S-Video OutputS-VIDEO
Cables used for connection 
• Video Cable (BNC x 3, BNC x 1)  • HDMI Cable 
• SCART-VGA Cable 	 
• DVI-D Cable 
• S-Video Cable
( Cables are not supplied with the projector.)
ANALOG
Terminals of
the projector
BNC
Cable  S-video 
cable
HDMI
DIGITAL
(DVI-D) VIDEO
HDMI Cable 
HDMI 
OutputComposite 
Video Output  Component Video 
Output  
						

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Turning On the Projector
Connect the projector’s AC power cord into an AC outlet. 
The LAMP indicator lights red and the POWER indicator 
lights green.
Press the ON/STAND-BY button on the side control 
or the ON button on the remote control. The LAMP 
indicator dims and the cooling fans start to operate. 
The preparation display appears on the screen and the 
countdown starts. 
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The preparation display will disappear after 
20 seconds.
4After the countdown, the input source that was selected 
the last time and the Lamp control status icon appear on 
the screen.
Selected Input Source and Lamp control
Complete peripheral connections (with a computer, VCR, 
etc.) before turning on the projector.  ✔Note:
• The Lamp replacement icon and the Filter replacement may appear on the screen depending on the usage 
state of the projector.
• When the filter replacement icon keeps appearing  on the screen at turning on the projector for some 
time and no action is taken to replace the filter, 
the projector will be automatically shut down in 3 
minutes after turning on to protect the projector. 
• When the Picture in Picture function is set to Mode(1- 5), Mode(1-5), Input source, Lamp control status, 
Lamp replacement icon and Filter warning icon will 
appear on the screen for 10 seconds.
Lamp control status
If the projector is locked with a PIN code, PIN code input 
dialog box will appear. 
✔Note:
•    When the Logo select function is set to Off, the logo will not be shown 
on the screen.
•   
When Countdown off or Off is selected in the Display function, the 
countdown will not be shown on the screen.
• If you press the ON/STAND-BY button on the side control or the remote  control during the countdown period, you can skip the countdown and 
go to the normal operations. In this case, however, the brightness of the 
image needs some time to stabilize after turning on the projector. The 
display may flicker after turning on the lamp for the characteristics of 
the lamp. This is normal operation and not a malfunction.
After the OK icon disappears, you can operate the projector.  
PIN Code Input Dialog Box
✔Note:• If the PIN code number is not entered within  three minutes after the PIN code dialog box 
appeared, the projector will be turned off 
automatically.
• The "1234" is set as the initial PIN code at  the factory
.
Use the Point ed7 8  buttons on the side control or 
Number buttons on the remote control to enter a number.
 
When using side control
Use the Point ed buttons on the side control to select a 
number. Press the Point
 8 button to fix the number and 
move the red frame pointer to the next box. The number 
changes to
 ✳. Repeat this step to complete entering a four-
digit number. After entering the four-digit number, move the 
pointer to “Set”. Press the SELECT button so that you can 
start to operate the projector.
When using remote control
Press the Number buttons on the remote control to enter a 
number. When you complete entering a four-digit number, 
the pointer moves to “Set”. Press the SELECT button so that 
you can start to operate the projector.
If you fixed an incorrect number, use the Point 
7 button to 
move the pointer to the number you want to correct, and 
then enter the correct number.
If you entered an incorrect PIN code, “PIN code” and the 
number 
(✳✳✳✳) will turn red for a moment. Enter the correct 
PIN code all over again.
Enter a PIN code
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Press the ON/STAND-BY button on the side control or 
the STAND-BY button on the remote control, and Power 
off? appears on the screen.
Press the ON/STAND-BY button on the side control or 
the STAND-BY button on the remote control again to 
turn off the projector. The LAMP indicator lights bright 
and the POWER indicator turns off. 
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3When the projector has cooled down enough, the 
POWER indicator lights green and then you can turn on 
the projector. 
Power off? disappears after 4 seconds.
✔Note:
• When the Direct On function is set to On, the  projector will be turned on automatically by 
connecting the AC power cord to an AC outlet.
• The running speed of cooling fans is changed  according to the temperature inside the projector.
• Do not put the projector in a case before the  projector is cooled enough.
• The projector cannot be turned on during the  cooling period with the POWER indicator turned off. 
You can turn it on again after the POWER indicator 
becomes green again.
Turning Off the Projector
TO MAINTAIN THE LIFE OF THE LAMP, ONCE  yOU 
TURN THE PROjECTOR ON, WAIT AT LEAST FIVE 
MINUTES BEFORE TURNING IT OFF.
DO NOT UNPLUG THE AC POWER CORD WHILE 
COOLING FANS ARE RUNNING OR BEFORE THE 
READ y INDICATOR LIGHTS GREEN AGAIN.
OTHERWISE IT WILL RESULT IN SHORTENING OF 
THE LAMP LIFE.
4Unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
DO NOT OPERATE THE PROjECTOR 
CONTINUOUSL y WITHOUT REST. CONTINUOUS 
USE MA y RESULT IN SHORTENING THE LAMP 
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How to Operate the On-Screen Menu
Operating with Projector Control
The projector can be adjusted or set via the on-screen 
menu. For each adjustment and setting procedure, refer 
to respective sections in the user’s manual (CD-ROM).Use the Point 
ed buttons to highlight or select a main 
menu item. Press the Point 
8 or the SELECT button 
to access the submenu items. (The selected item is 
highlighted in orange.)
Use the Point 
ed buttons to select the desired 
submenu item and press the SELECT button to set or 
access the selected item. Press the MENU button on the side control or the 
remote control to display the on-screen menu.
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Use the Point ed7 8 buttons to adjust the setting or 
switch between each option and press the SELECT 
button to activate it and return to the submenu.4
Side Control
MENU button
Remote Control
POINT buttons
SELECT button MENU button
POINT buttons
SELECT button
On-screen menu
Point 8 
or 
SELECT button
  　
The selected item is
highlighted in orange.
The currently set 
item is marked.
Lens Shift Adjustment
Zoom Adjustment
Focus Adjustment
Shutter Function
Shutter function allows you to completely block out light to the 
screen. Press the SHUTTER button to close the shutter inside the 
projector. To open up the shutter, press the SHUTTER button again.  Press the LENS SHIFT button and “Lens shift” will be displayed 
on the screen. Use the Pointed 
ed7 8 buttons to position 
the projection image to the desired point without having picture 
distortion. Press and hold the LENS SHIFT button for more than 5 
seconds to return the lens to the central position.  Press the ZOOM button and “Zoom” will be displayed on the screen. 
And then press the Point 
ed buttons to zoom in and out the image.
Press the FOCUS button and “Focus” will be displayed on the 
screen. And then press the Point 
ed buttons to adjust the focus of 
the image.