Christie Digital Systems Lx25 Model 38-viv208-03 Users Manual

							
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Part Names and Functions
Pa rt Names and Functions

Remote Control
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! 0
!1
!4
!5
!6
!7
!9
@0
@1!2
!3
@2
@2RESET/ON/ALL-ODD switch
When using the remote control, set this switch to “ON.” Set it to \
“ALL OFF” for
power saving when it is not used.  Slide this switch to RESET to initi\
alize the
remote control code or switch Spotlight and Pointer back to Laser pointe\
r. (p12, 14)
wSIGNAL EMISSION indicator
This indicator lights red while the laser beam is being emitted from the\
 laser light
window or a signal is being sent from the remote control to the projecto\
r.
eAUTO PC button
Operate the Auto PC Adjustment Function. (p29)
rD.ZOOM button
Select the Digital zoom +/– mode and resize the image. (p34)
!7MUTE button
Mute sound. (p26)
iPOINT ( e e
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7 8 ) buttons
Select an item or adjusts value in the On-Screen Menu. These are also us\
ed to pan
the image in the Digital zoom +/- mode. (p34)
Point  7 8buttons are also used as VOLUME +/- buttons. (p26)
!0MENU button
Open or closes the On-Screen Menu. (p22)
!3LASER button
Operate the Laser pointer function.  Laser beam is emitted while pressin\
g this
button within 1 minute.  When using this laser pointer for more than 1 m\
inute,
release the LASER button and press it again.  This button is also used a\
s a
switching button to activate the Pointer function of the projector. (p1\
2)
!4POWER ON-OFF button 
Turn the projector on or off. (p20, 21)
!5NO SHOW button
Turn the picture into black image. (p25)
tFREEZE button
Freeze the projected picture. (p25)
yIMAGE button
Select image levels.(p32, 38)
!2SELECT button
Execute the item selected, or to expand or compress image in the Digital\
 zoom +/-
mode. (p34)
!6P-TIMER button
Operate P-Timer function. (p26) 
uPAGE UP/DOWN buttons
Turn pages; the Up button to the previous page and the Down button to th\
e next
page for an image from a computer.  Connect the projector and your compu\
ter with
a USB cable before use. (p17)
!9R-CLICK button
Act as right click for wireless mouse operation. (p13)
qL-CLICK buttonAct as left click for wireless mouse operation. (p13)
@ 1 VIDEO button
Select input source (VIDEO). (p35)
! 1 KEYSTONE button
Correct keystone distortion. (p25, 42)
oPRESENTATION POINTER button
Move a pointer of the projector or a pointer for wireless mouse operatio\
n. (p12)
! 8
!8AUTO SET button
Correct vertical keystone distortion and adjusts PC display parameters. \
(p24, 42)
@0COMPUTER button
Select input source (COMPUTER 1 or COMPUTER 2). (p27, 36) 
						

							
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Part Names and Functions
Spotlight
Pointer Function

Pointer
✔Note:You can choose the size of Spotlight (Large, Middle, and Small) and th\
e pattern of
Pointer (Arrow, Finger, and Dot) in the Setting Menu.  See “Pointer\
” on page 46.
This remote control emits a laser beam from the laser light window.  Wit\
h the LASER button pressed, laser light goes on.
The signal emission indicator lights red and laser is emitted with red l\
ight.  With the LASER button pressed for more than 1
minute or released, the light goes off.  
The laser emitted is a class  IIlaser. Do not look into the laser light window or shine the laser beam o\
n yourself or other
people.  Below are the caution labels for laser beam.
CAUTION :  Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than tho\
se specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.  Do not look into the laser light window w\
hile laser is emitted, otherwise eye
damage may result. 

Laser Light Window
These caution labels are put on the remote control.
Signal Emission Indicator
Laser Pointer Function

You can move Spotlight or Pointer of the projector with the remote contr\
ol to emphasize a part of the projected image.  
With pressing the MENU button, hold down the NO SHOW
button for more than 7 seconds so that the Pointer function
will be available. (The Laser pointer has switched to the
Pointer.)1
While pressing the MENU button, hold
down the NO SHOW button for more
than 7 seconds.
Press the LASER button on the remote control toward the
projector. Spotlight or Pointer is displayed on the screen with
the LASER button lighting green.  Then move the Spotlight
or Pointer with the PRESENTATION POINTER button.  If the
LASER button does not light green and still emits laser
beam, try the procedure above until the LASER button lights
green. 2
To clear the Spotlight or Pointer out the screen, press the
LASER button toward the projector and see if the LASER
button lighting turns off.
To switch back to the Laser pointer again, hold down the NO
SHOW button with pressing the MENU button for more than
7 seconds or slide the RESET/ON/ALL-OFF switch to
RESET and then to ON.  (p11)3

After the Laser pointer has switched to
the Pointer, use the LASER button as the
Pointer function ON-OFF switch. Press
the LASER button toward the projector
and see if it lights green. NO SHOW button
MENU button
LASER button
PRESENTATION POINTER button
PRESENTATION POINTER button 
						

							
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Part Names and Functions
Pa rt Names and Functions
The remote control can be used as a wireless mouse for your computer. Be\
fore operating the wireless mouse, connect
your computer and the projector with the supplied USB cable.  (See page\
 17 for connection.) 
When the Pointer function is used, the wireless mouse is not available. \

Move the pointer on the screen
with this button.  PRESENTATION POINTER button
R-CLICK button
L-CLICK button Acts as right click while the
projector and a computer are
connected with a USB cable.           
Acts as left click while the
projector and a computer are
connected with a USB cable.           

Point the remote control toward the projector (Infrared
Remote Receiver) whenever pressing any button.  Maximum
operating range for the remote control is about 16.4’ (5m)
and 60° in front of the projector. 16.4’
(5 m)
60°
Operating Range
Wireless Mouse Operation
Remote control 
						

							
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Part Names and Functions

To insure safe operation, please observe the following precautions :
●Use (2) AA, UM3 or LR6 type alkaline batteries.
● Replace two batteries at the same time.
● Do not use a new battery with a used battery.
● Avoid contact with water or liquid.
● Do not expose the remote control to moisture, or heat.
● Do not drop the remote control.
● If a battery has leaked on remote control, carefully wipe case clean and\
 install new batteries.
● Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. 
● Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.  

Press the lid downward
and slide it.
Remove the battery
compartment lid.Slide the batteries into
the compartment.Replace the compartment
lid.
Two AA size batteries
For correct polarity (+ and
–), be sure battery
terminals are in contact
with pins in compartment.
12 3
Remote Control Battery Installation
This projector has eight different remote control codes (Code 1 - Code \
8). Switching remote control codes prevents remote
control interference when operating several projectors or video equipmen\
t at the same time.  Change the remote control
code for the projector first before changing that for the remote control\
.  See “Remote control” in Setting on page 46.
With holding down the MENU button, press the IMAGE
button.  The code switches sequentially for one pressing the
IMAGE button.  (See the list below.) 1
To initialize the remote control code, slide the
RESET/ON/ALL-OFF switch to RESET, and then to ON.  The
initial code is Code 1.  (p11)2

While pressing the MENU
button, press the IMAGE
button number of times
corresponding to the remote
control code. 
Remote Control CodeNumber of Times of
Pressing IMAGE Button
Code 1 1
Code 2 2
Code 33
Code 44
Code 55
Code 66
Code 77
Code 88
MENU button IMAGE button
Remote Control Code 
						

							
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Installation

Projection angle can be adjusted up to 11.8 degrees with the
adjustable feet. 
Lift the front of the projector and pull upward the feet lock
latches on both sides of the projector.1
Adjustable Feet
Feet Lock Latches
Release the feet lock latches to lock the adjustable feet and
rotate the adjustable feet to adjust the position and tilt. 2
To retract the adjustable feet, lift the front of the projector
and pull and undo the feet lock latches.
Keystone distortion of the projected image can be adjusted
automatically with Auto Setup function or manually with the
remote control or the menu operation.  (p24, 25, and 42)3
Adjustable Feet
✔Note:
• The brightness in a room has a great influence on picture quality. \
 It is recommended to limit ambient lighting in order to o btain the best image.
• The values shown above are approximate and may vary from the actual\
 size. 
P ositioning the Projector
Installation

100” 150” 195” 300”
195”
127”
97”
64”
40”
 A
B
25.3 (7.7m)
16.4 (5.0m)
12.5 (3.8m)
8.2 (2.5m)
Max. Zoom
Min. Zoom
A : B  =  9 : 1
Screen Size
(W x H) mm
4 : 3 aspect ratio
Zoom (min)
40”
Zoom (max)
813 x 610
4.9 (1.5m)
3.3 (1.0m)
100”
2032 x 1524 12.8 (3.9m) 8.2 (2.5m)
150”
3048 x 228619.3 (5.9m)
12.5 (3.8m)
195”
3962 x 297225.3 (7.7m)
16.4 (5.0m)
300”
6096 x 4572  ––-––
25.3 (7.7m)
(Inch Diagonal)
3.3 (1.0m)
This projector is designed to project on a flat projection surface and c\
an be focused from 3.3’(1.0m) - 25.3’(7.7m).  Refer to
the figure and the table below for the screen size and the distance betw\
een the projector and the screen.
(Center) 
						

							
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NOTE ON THE POWER CORD
AC power cord must meet requirement of the country where you use a proje\
ctor.
Confirm an AC plug type with the chart below and proper AC power cord mu\
st be used.
If supplied AC power cord does not match your AC outlet, contact your sa\
les dealer.
Installation

To power cord
connector on your
projector.
Projector sideAC outlet side
Ground

To the AC outlet.
(120 V AC)
For Continental EuropeFor the U.S.A. and Canada

This projector uses nominal input voltages of 100-120 V or 200-240
V AC.  This projector automatically selects the correct input
voltage.  It is designed to work with single-phase power systems
having a grounded neutral conductor.  To reduce risk of electrical
shock, do not plug into any other type of power system.
Consult your authorized dealer or service station if you are not sure
of the type of power being supplied.
Connect the projector with all peripheral equipment before turning
the projector on.  (See page 17-19 for connection.) 
CAUTION
For safety, unplug AC power cord when the projector is not in
use.   When this projector is connected to an outlet with AC
power cord, it is in Stand-by mode and consumes a little electric
power.

Connecting the AC Power Cord
Connect AC power cord (supplied) to the
projector.
The AC outlet must be near this equipment and
must be easily accessible.
To the AC outlet.(200 - 240 V AC) 
						

							
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Installation
Installation
Connecting to a Computer

ON
ON
COMPUTER  IN  1DVI - I
MONITOR  OUT
S-VIDEO
COMPUTER IN 2 / COMPONENT IN / 
COMPUTER / COMPONENT
AUDIO  IN
AUDIO  IN
RVIDEOLUSB
SERVICE PORT 
RESET
MCI
(MONO)
(VARIABLE)
AUDIO  OUT
Cables used for connection
• VGA Cable (HDB 15 pin) ✽
• DVI-VGA Cable (HDB 15 pin) 
• USB Cable
• Audio Cables (Mini Plug: stereo)
✽
(✽= Not supplied with this projector.)
External Audio Equipment
VGA cable 
✽
USB cable
Audio cable (stereo) 
✽
Audio cable ✽
(stereo)
Monitor Output USB port Audio Output
COMPUTER IN 1 DVI-IUSB
COMPUTER/ COMPONENT
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
(stereo) Audio Input
This terminal is switchable. Set up the
terminal as either Computer input or
Monitor output.  (See Page 44.)
VGA cable  ✽
Monitor Input
COMPUTER IN 2/ COMPONENT
IN/ MONITOR OUT
Note:
When connecting the cable, the power cords of both the projector and
the external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet. 
✔Note:
• When connecting AUDIO OUT to external audio equipment, the projecto\
rs built-in speaker is disconnected.
• See p61 for ordering optional parts. DVI-VGA cable 
Monitor Output
COMPUTER IN 2/ COMPONENT
IN/ MONITOR OUT 
						

							
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COMPUTER  IN  1DVI - I
MONITOR  OUT
S-VIDEO
COMPUTER IN 2 / COMPONENT IN / 
COMPUTER / COMPONENT
AUDIO  IN
AUDIO  IN
RVIDEOLUSB
SERVICE PORT 
RESET
(MONO)
(VARIABLE)
AUDIO  OUT
S-VIDEO
 
COMPUTER / COMPONENT
AUDIO  IN
AUDIO  IN
RVIDEOLUSB
SERVICE PORT 
(MONO)
AUDIO  OUT
(VARIABLE)
COMPUTER  IN  1DVI - I
MONITOR  OUTCOMPUTER IN 2 / COMPONENT IN / 
RESET
MCI
Installation
Connecting to Video Equipment
Cables used for connection
• Video and Audio Cable (RCA x 3) ✽
• S-VIDEO Cable  ✽
• Audio Cables (Mini Plug: stereo)  ✽
( ✽ = Not supplied with this projector.)
Note:
When connecting the cable, the power cords of both the projector and
the external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet. 
✔Note:
• If both the S-VIDEO jack and the VIDEO jack are connected at the sa\
me time when AUTO is chosen in the Input Menu, the S-VIDEO jack will override the sig\
nal from
the VIDEO jack.
• When connecting AUDIO OUT to external audio equipment, the projecto\
rs built-in speaker is disconnected.
• See p61 for ordering optional parts.
External Audio Equipment
Audio cable  ✽
(stereo)
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-Video cable  ✽ Video and audio cable✽
Composite Video and
Audio Output
S-Video Output
AUDIO IN Audio Input
AUDIO OUT
(stereo)
(R)
(L)
(R) (L)
(Video) 
						

							
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Installation
Installation
Connecting to Component Video Equipment

COMPUTER  IN  1DVI - I
MONITOR  OUT
S-VIDEO
COMPUTER IN 2 / COMPONENT IN / 
COMPUTER / COMPONENT
AUDIO  IN
AUDIO  IN
RVIDEOLUSB
SERVICE PORT 
RESET
(MONO)
(VARIABLE)
AUDIO  OUT
S-VIDEO
 
COMPUTER / COMPONENT
AUDIO  IN
AUDIO  IN
RVIDEOLUSB
SERVICE PORT 
(MONO)
AUDIO  OUT
(VARIABLE)
COMPUTER  IN  1DVI - I
MONITOR  OUTCOMPUTER IN 2 / COMPONENT IN / 
RESET
MCI

Cables used for connection
• Audio Cables (Mini Plug (stereo) x 2 or RCA x 2) ✽
• Video and Audio Cable (RCA x 3)  ✽
• Scart-VGA Cable  ✽ 
• Component-VGA Cable  ✽  
(
✽= Not supplied with this projector.)
Note:
When connecting the cable, the power cords of both the projector and
the external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet. 

✔Note: • Input sound to the COMPUTER/COMPONENT AUDIO IN terminal when using \
the COMPUTER IN 2/COMPONENT IN/MONITOR OUT terminal as input.
• When connecting AUDIO OUT to external audio equipment, the projecto\
rs built-in speaker is disconnected.
• See p61 for ordering optional parts.
External Audio Equipment
COMPUTER IN 2/
COMPONENT IN/
MONITOR OUT
COMPUTER IN 2/
COMPONENT IN/
MONITOR OUTCOMPUTER/ COMPONENT
AUDIO IN
Audio cable 
✽
(stereo)
Audio cable 
✽
(stereo)
Audio Input
Component Video Output
(Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr)
RGB Scart 21-pin Output Audio Output
Scart-VGA cable 
✽
Component-VGA
cable✽
AUDIO OUT
(stereo)
Video and audio
cable✽ 
						

							
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Connect the projectors AC power cord into an AC outlet.
The POWER indicator blinks red in a moment and lights red.
Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the top control or on
the remote control.  The POWER indicator turns green
lighting and the cooling fans start to operate.  The
preparation display appears on the screen and the count
down starts. 
2
3
1
16
The preparation display disappears after 20 seconds.
4After the count-down, the input source that was selected
last and the Lamp mode status icon (see page 45) appear on
the screen.
If the projector is locked with a PIN code, PIN code Input
Dialog Box will appear.  Enter the PIN code as instructed
below.  
(See page 45 for Lamp mode.)

Selected Input Source and Lamp Mode
Complete peripheral connections (with a computer, VCR,
etc.) before turning on the projector.  
Lamp mode
What is PIN code?
PIN code is a security code using Personal Identification Number that
allows the person who knows it to operate the projector.  Setting PIN co\
de
prevents others except the specific users from operating the projector. \
A PIN code consists of a four-digit number.  Refer to PIN Code Lock
function in Setting on page 47 for locking operation of the projector wi\
th
your PIN code.

Pointer

After the OK icon
disappears, you can
operate the projector.  
PIN code Input Dialog Box
Turning On the Projector
Basic Operation
Enter a PIN code
Select a number by pressing the Point  7 8button and fix the number with
the SELECT button.  The number will change to  ✳.  If you fixed a wrong
number, move the pointer to Set or Clear once by pressing the Point \
 d d
button, then return to PIN code.  Enter the correct number again.
Repeat this step to complete entering a four-digit number. 
When the four-digit number is fixed, the pointer will automatically move\
 to
Set.  Press the SELECT button so that you can start to operate the
projector.
If you entered a wrong PIN code, PIN code and the number ( ✳✳✳✳) will
turn red and disappear.  Enter a correct PIN code all over again.
CAUTION ON HANDLING PIN CODE
If you forget your PIN code, the projector can no
longer be started.  Set a new PIN code with special
care, write it down in column on page 63 of this
manual, and keep it at hand.  Should the PIN code be
missing or forgotten, consult your dealer or service
center.