Christie Digital Systems Lx37, Lx40 Users Manual

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PREPARATION
CAUTION IN CARRYING OR TRANSPORTING A PROJECTOR
Do not drop or bump a projector, otherwise damages or malfunctions may result.
When carrying a projector, use a suitable carrying case.
Do not transport a projector by using a courier or transport service in an unsuitable transport case.  This
may cause damage to a projector.  To transport a projector through a courier or transport service, consult
your dealer for best way.
MOVING PROJECTOR
Use Carry Handle when moving a Projector.
When moving a projector, replace lens cover and retract
feet to prevent damage to lens and cabinet.
When this projector is not in use for an extended period,
put it into case (dust cover) supplied with this projector.  
						

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CONNECTING PROJECTOR
S–VIDEO
R–AUDIO–L VIDEO/Y Cb/Pb    Cr/PrVIDEO/Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr
RESETCONTROL PORT USBAUDIO 1
AUDIO 2 ANALOG IN/OUTDIGITAL(DVI-D)
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
INPUT 3
R/C JACK
G B R H/V V
(
MONO)
IN/OUT
TERMINALS OF PROJECTOR
When controlling computer
with Remote Control Unit of
this projector, connect mouse
port of your personal computer
to this connector.  (Refer to
P13.)
Connect S-VIDEO
output from video
equipment to this
jack.  (Refer to P14.)  Connect an audio output
from video equipment to
these jacks.  
(Refer to P14.)
CONTROL PORT CONNECTOR
COMPUTER AUDIO
INPUT 1/AUDIO MONITOR
OUTPUT JACK
AUDIO INPUT JACKSVIDEO INPUT JACKSS-VIDEO INPUT JACK
Connect composite video
output from video equipment
to VIDEO/Y jack or connect
component video outputs to
VIDEO/Y, Cb/Pb and Cr/Pr
jacks.  (Refer to P14.)  
This terminal is switchable and
can be used as computer input or
monitor output. Set the terminal up
as either Computer input or
Monitor output properly before
using this terminal.
Refer to P13, P23.)
Note; This terminal outputs from 5
BNC type computer input on
INPUT 2 jacks only.
COMPUTER INPUT/MONITOR
OUTPUT TERMINAL  (ANALOG)
This projector has input and output terminals on its back for connecting computers and video equipment.  Refer to figures on
pages 12 to 14 and connect properly.
This projector uses a micro processor
to control this unit, and occasionally,
this micro processor may malfunction
and need to be reset.  This can be
done by pressing RESET button with a
pen, which will shut down and restart
unit. Do not use RESET function
excessively.
RESET BUTTON
When controlling computer with
Remote Control Unit of this
projector, connect USB terminal
of your personal computer to
this terminal.  (Refer to P13.)
USB CONNECTOR (Series B)
Connect component video
output (Y, Cb, Cr or Y, Pb, Pr)
from video equipment to
VIDEO/Y, Cb/Pb and Cr/Pr
jacks or connect computer
output {5 BNC Type (Green,
Blue, Red, Horiz. Sync and
Vert. Sync.)} from computer
to G, B, R, H/V and V jacks.
(Refer to P13 and 14.)
5 BNC INPUT JACKS
When using Wired/Wireless
Remote Control Unit as Wired
Remote Control, Connect
Wired Remote Control Unit to
this jack with Remote Control
Cable (supplied).
R/C JACK
Connect an audio output
(stereo) from computer to
this jack.
(Refer to P13.)
COMPUTER AUDIO
INPUT  2 JACK
Connect computer output
(Digital DVI-D type) to this
terminal.
HD (HDCP Compatible) signal
can also be connected.
Refer to P13.)
COMPUTER INPUT
TERMINAL  (DIGITAL)
This terminal is switchable
and can be used as computer
audio input 1 or audio monitor
output (variable).
Set the terminal up as either
Computer audio input 1 or
Audio Monitor output properly
before using this terminal.
Refer to P13, P23.) 
						

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CONNECTING PROJECTOR
S–VIDEO
R–AUDIO–L VIDEO/Y Cb/Pb    Cr/PrVIDEO/Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr
RESETCONTROL PORT USBAUDIO 1
AUDIO 2 ANALOG IN/OUTDIGITAL(DVI-D)
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
INPUT 3R/C JACK
G B R H/V V
(
MONO)
IN/OUT
ON
1DIPON
OFF
23456
13 MODE (640 x 480)
16 MODE (832 x 624)
19 MODE (1024 x 768)OFF ON ON
ON ON
ON ONOFF OFF OFF
OFF OFF OFF OFF
OFF OFF OFF OFF1234 56
OFF OFF ON ON ON ON 21 MODE (1152 x 870)
CONNECTING TO COMPUTER
IBM-compatible computer or Macintosh computer (VGA / SVGA / XGA / SXGA)
VGA Cable Monitor Output
Desktop type Laptop type
Control Cable
for Serial Port 
Terminal
Serial portPS/2 port Audio Output
CONTROL
PORT
COMPUTER 
AUDIO IN 1 or 2
COMPUTER IN ANALOGUse one of these Control
Cables corresponding with
terminal of your computer.
ADB port
Cables used for connection(✽= Cable or adapter is not supplied with this projector.)
Control Cable
for PS/2 Port ✽Control Cable
for ADB Port ✽Audio 
Cable ✽(stereo)
NOTE :When connecting cable, power cords
of both a projector and external
equipment should be disconnected
from AC outlet.  Turn a projector and
peripheral equipment on before
computer is switched on.
USB port
MAC Adapter ✽Set slide switches
according to chart
below.
• VGA Cable (HDB 15 pin)
• DVI-Digital Cable (for Single Link T.M.D.S.) 
✽
• BNC Cable ✽
• Control Cable for Serial Port• Control Cable for PS2 Port 
✽, or ADB Port ✽
• USB Cable
• MAC Adapter (When connecting to Macintosh computer) 
✽
• Audio Cables (Mini Plug (stereo) x 2)✽
Terminals 
of a Projector
Terminal
Terminal
DVI 
Cable ✽
Monitor Output
USB
COMPUTER IN DIGITAL
Set switches as shown in table
below depending on RESOLU-
TION MODE that you want to
use before you turn on projec-
tor and computer.
MAC ADAPTER ✽
USB 
Cable 
BNC
Cable 
✽
Audio Speaker
(stereo)
Audio Amplifier
Audio Cable
(stereo) ✽
Audio Input
AUDIO OUT
External Audio Equipment
Monitor Output
or
Monitor Input
NOTE;This terminal is switchable.
Set the terminal up as
either Computer input or
Monitor output before
using this terminal.
(See page 23.)
NOTE;This terminal is switchable.
Set the terminal up as either
Computer audio input 1 or audio
monitor output (variable) before using
this terminal. (See page 23.) 
						

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CONNECTING PROJECTOR
CONNECTING TO VIDEO EQUIPMENT
S–VIDEO
R–AUDIO–L VIDEO/Y Cb/Pb    Cr/PrVIDEO/Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr
RESETCONTROL PORT USBAUDIO 1
AUDIO 2 ANALOG IN/OUTDIGITAL(DVI-D)
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
INPUT 3R/C JACK
G B R H/V V
(
MONO)
IN/OUT
Video Source (example)
Video Cassette Recorder
Video Disc Player
S-VIDEO
Cable ✽
Terminals 
of a Projector
S-VIDEO
Output
Cables used for connection(✽= Cable is not supplied with this projector.)
NOTE :
When connecting cable, power cords of
both a projector and external equipment
should be disconnected from AC outlet. 
Audio Cable
(RCA x 2) ✽
AUDIO IN
S-VIDEOY - Cb/Pb - Cr/PrVIDEOComponent video output equipment.
(such as DVD player or high-definition TV source.)
Composite
Video OutputComponent Video
Output
(Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr)Component Video
Output
(Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr)
Y - Cb/Pb - Cr/Pr
Video Cables
(RCA x 1 or
RCA x 3) ✽
BNC Cable ✽
Audio OutputComposite
Video Output
VIDEO
• Video Cable (RCA x 1 or RCA x 3) ✽
• BNC Cable ✽
• S-VIDEO Cable ✽
• Audio Cable (RCA x 2) ✽
• Audio Cable {Mini Plug (stereo)}✽
• Scart Cable✽
Audio Speaker
(stereo) Audio Amplifier
Audio Cable
(stereo) ✽
Audio Input
AUDIO OUT
External Audio Equipment RGB Scart
21-pin Output
Scart Cable ✽
COMPUTER IN ANALOG
NOTE;This terminal is switchable.
Set the terminal up as either
Computer audio input 1 or audio
monitor output (variable) before
using this terminal.
(See page 23.) 
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
FOCUS BUTTON
Used to adjust focus. (P21)
AUTO PC ADJ. BUTTON
Use to operate AUTO PC
Adjustment function. (P25)
KEYSTONE BUTTON
Used to correct keystone
distortion. (P21, 37)
IMAGE BUTTON
Used to select image
level. (P28, 32)
  LOCK
FREEZE
SELECT D.ZOOM
MUTE
VOLUME-
MENU
NO SHOW
IMAGE
VOLUME+
KEYSTONE
LASER
P-TIMER
ZOOM
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
FOCUS
LENS
AUTO PCON-OFF
INPUT 3
COLOR.M
OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL
ONALL OFF
ALL-OFF SWITCH
Left Side
When using Remote Control Unit,
turn this switch to “ON.”  And turn it
to “ALL OFF” when it is not used.
This Remote Control Unit emits a laser beam as laser pointer function from Laser Light Window.  When LASER button is
pressed, laser light goes on.  And when LASER button is being pressed for more than 1 minute or LASER button is released,
light goes off.  LASER POINTER INDICATOR lights RED and Laser is emitted with RED light to indicate laser beam is being
emitted.
Laser emitted is a class 
IIlaser; therefore, do not look into Laser Light Window or shine laser beam on yourself or other
people.  Three marks below are caution labels for laser beam.
CAUTION:  Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result
hazardous radiation exposure.
Laser Light Window
These caution labels are put on remote control.
LASER POINTER FUNCTION
POWER ON-OFF BUTTON
Used to turn projector on or
off. (P20)
LASER BUTTON
Used to operate Laser Pointer
Function.  Laser beam is
emitted while pressing this
button within 1 minute.
When using this Laser Pointer
for more than 1 minute,
release LASER button and
press it again.
Used as a PC mouse in
Wireless Mouse Operation.
(P41) 
MOUSE POINTER
Used as a PC mouse in
Wireless Mouse Operation.
(P41)
RIGHT CLICK BUTTON
Lights red while laser beam
is emitted from Laser Light
Window.
Lights green when drag ON
position. (P41)
LASER POINTER (Drag ON)
INDICATOR
LASER POINTER INDICATOR
LENS SHIFT  BUTTON
Used to select LENS
SHIFT function.  (P21)
MUTE BUTTON
Used to mute sound. (P22)
DRAG ON/OFF BUTTON
Used to select drag ON/OFF
position. (P41)
Used as a PC mouse in
Wireless Mouse Operation.
Press this button and the
mouse pointer button to drag
a selected screen object.
(P41)
LEFT CLICK BUTTON
SW1    SW2    SW3    Code No.
DIP SWITCH SETTINGSW4 ........ LASER ON/OFF
4 ON321
Code 1 ON ON Code 1
ON
Code 4 ON OFFCode 2 ON OFF
Code 3 ON ON
Code 5 OFF ON
Code 6 OFF OFF
Code 7 OFF ON
Code 8 OFFON
OFFON
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF OFF
INSIDE THE BATTERY
COMPARTMENT BOX
This remote control provide the DIP
switches into the battery compartment
box.
Slide the SW4 (LASER ON/OFF
switch) to OFF position. The laser
pointer function is not operated.
Set switches 1-3 as shown in table
below depending on Code No. that you
want to select remote control code.
(Refer to P39.)
WIRED REMOTE JACK
When using as Wired
Remote Control, connect
Remote Control Cable  to
this jack.
Battery installation is
required when using as
Wired Remote Control.  
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
To insure safe operation, please observe following precautions :
Use (2) AA, UM3 or R06 type alkaline batteries.
Replace two batteries at same time.
Do not use a new battery with an used battery.
Avoid contact with water or liquid.
Do not expose Remote Control Unit to moisture, or heat.
Do not drop Remote Control Unit.
If a battery has leaked on Remote Control Unit, carefully wipe case clean and install new batteries.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Dispose of used batteries according to batteries manufacturers instructions and local rules.
Press lid down-
ward and slide it.
Remove battery
compartment lid.Slide batteries into
compartment.Replace compartment lid.
Two AA size batteriesFor correct polarity (+ and
–), be sure battery
terminals are in contact
with pins in compartment.
Remote Control Batteries Installation
123
Used to operate P-
TIMER function. (P22) 
  LOCK
FREEZE
SELECT D.ZOOM
MUTE
VOLUME-
MENU
NO SHOW
IMAGE
VOLUME+
KEYSTONE
LASER
P-TIMER
ZOOM
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
FOCUS
LENS
AUTO PCON-OFF
INPUT 3
COLOR.M
P-TIMER BUTTON
Used to adjust zoom. (P21)
ZOOM BUTTON
NO SHOW BUTTON
Used to turn picture into
black image. (P22)D.ZOOM BUTTON
Used to select DIGITAL
ZOOM +/– mode and
resize image. (P29)
FREEZE BUTTON
Used to freeze picture. (P22)
MENU BUTTON
Used to select MENU
operation. (P18, 19)
INPUT 1 BUTTON
Used to select input
source (INPUT 1).
(P23)
SELECT BUTTON
Used to execute the
selected item, or to
expand or compress
image in DIGITAL ZOOM
+/- mode. (P29)
POINT (VOLUME +/-)
BUTTONS
Used to select an item or
adjust value in ON-SCREEN
MENU. They are also used
to pan image in DIGITAL
ZOOM +/- mode. (P29)
POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons
are also used as VOLUME
+/- buttons. (P22)
INPUT 2 BUTTON
Used to select input
source (INPUT 2).
(P24, 30)
INPUT 3 BUTTON
Used to select input
source (INPUT 3).
(P30)
Operating Range 
Point Remote Control Unit toward
projector (Receiver Window)
whenever pressing any button.
Maximum operating range for
Remote Control Unit is about 16.4’
(5m) and 60°in front and rear of a
projector.
16.4’
(5 m)
60°
16.4’
(5 m)
60°
COLOR MANAGEMENT
BUTTON
Used to operate COLOR
MANAGEMENT.
(P34) 
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
TOP CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Used to open or close
MENU operation. (P18,
19)
MENU BUTTON
IMAGE BUTTON
READY INDICATOR
SELECT BUTTON
POWER ON–OFF BUTTON
INPUT BUTTON
WARNING TEMP. INDICATORLAMP INDICATOR
POINT (VOLUME + / – ) BUTTONS 
LAMP REPLACE INDICATOR
Used to select image
level.  (P28, 32)
Lights  green when  a
projector is ready to be
turned on.  And it
flashes green in Power
Management mode.
(P39)Becomes dim when a
projector is turned on.
And bright when a
projector is in stand-by
mode.Turns to yellow when
life of projection lamp
draws to an end.  (P44)Flashes red when
internal projector
temperature is too
high.  (P42)
Used to select input
source.  (P23, 24, 30)
Used to select an item or adjust
value in ON-SCREEN MENU.  They
are also used to pan image in
DIGITAL ZOOM 
+/– mode. (P29)
POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons are
also used as VOLUME +/– buttons.
Used to execute the
selected item.
It is also used to
expand/compress  image
in DIGITAL ZOOM mode.
(P29)
Used to turn a projector
on or off.  (P20)
Used to adjust zoom.
(P21)
FOCUS BUTTON
Used to adjust focus.
(P21)
ZOOM BUTTON
This projector has CONTROL BUTTONS (TOP CONTROLS) and INDICATORS on its top.
LENS SHIFT BUTTON
Used to select LENS
SHIFT function.  (P21)
AUTO PC ADJ. BUTTON
Used to operate AUTO PC
Adjustment function.  (P25) 
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
HOW TO OPERATE ON-SCREEN MENU
You can control and adjust this projector through ON-SCREEN
MENU.  Refer to following pages to operate each adjustment on
ON-SCREEN MENU.
2  MOVING POINTER
3  SELECT ITEM
Move pointer (✽see below) or adjust value of item by pressing
POINT button(s) on Top Control or on Remote Control Unit.
Select item or set selected function by pressing SELECT button.
OPERATING ON-SCREEN MENU
✽Pointer is icon on ON-SCREEN MENU to select item.  See fig-
ures on section FLOW OF ON-SCREEN MENU OPERATION
below.
Used to select item.SELECT BUTTON
Used to move Pointer
UP/ DOWN/ RIGHT/
LEFT.POINT BUTTONS
TOP CONTROL
MENU BARMENU ICON
SELECT
BUTTON
1  DISPLAY MENU
Press MENU button to display ON-SCREEN MENU.
Used to select the item.
SELECT BUTTON
Used to move the
Pointer UP/ DOWN/
RIGHT/ LEFT.
POINT BUTTONS
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
  LOCK
FREEZE
SELECT D.ZOOM
MUTE
VOLUME-
MENU
NO SHOW
IMAGE
VOLUME+
KEYSTONE
LASER
P-TIMER
ZOOM
COMPUTER 1
COMPUTER 2
VIDEO
FOCUS
LENS
AUTO PCON-OFF
FLOW OF ON-SCREEN MENU OPERATION
Display ON-SCREEN MENU
Press MENU button to display ON-SCREEN MENU (MENU
BAR).  A red frame is POINTER.
Move POINTER (red frame) to MENU ICON that you want to
select by pressing POINT RIGHT / LEFT buttons.
Adjust ITEM DATA by pressing POINT RIGHT / LEFT
buttons.
Refer to following pages for details of respective
adjustments.
Press POINT UP/DOWN button and move POINTER (red
frame or red arrow) to ITEM that you want to adjust, and then
press SELECT button to show ITEM DATA.
Select Menu to be adjusted
Control or adjust item through ON-SCREEN MENU
1
2
4
3
POINTER (red frame)
Press POINT UP/DOWN
button to move POINTER.POINTER
(red frame)
ITEM
ITEM DATA
Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT
buttons to adjust value or
set function.
MENU BUTTON
MENU BUTTON 
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
MENU BAR
FOR PC SOURCEPress MENU BUTTON while connecting to PC input source.
FOR VIDEO SOURCEPress MENU BUTTON while connecting to VIDEO input source.
PC SYSTEM MENU
Used to select
computer system.
(Refer to P23, 24)
SETTING MENU
Used to change
settings of projector
or reset Lamp
Replace Counter. 
(Refer to P37-40)
IMAGE SELECT MENU
Used to select
image level among
Standard, Real
and Image 1 ~ 4.
(Refer to P28)GUIDE WINDOW
Shows selected
item of ON-
SCREEN MENU.
SCREEN MENU
Used to adjust size
of image.  [Normal
/ True / Wide /
Digital zoom +/–]
(Refer to P29)
SOUND MENU
Used to adjust
volume or mute
sound.
(Refer to P22)
INPUT MENU
Used to select
input source (Input
1, Input 2 or Input
3). (Refer to P23)
IMAGE ADJUST MENU
Used to adjust computer
image. 
[Contrast/Brightness/Color
/Tint/Color management
/Auto picture control
/Color temp.
/White balance (R/G/B)
/Sharpness/Gamma/Noise
reduction/Progressive]
(Refer to P34-36)
PC ADJUST MENU
Used to adjust
parameters to
match with input
signal format.
(Refer to P25-27)
INPUT MENU
Used to select
input source
(Input 1, Input 2
or Input 3).
(Refer to P30)
IMAGE SELECT MENU
Used to select image
level among
Standard, Cinema
and Image 1 ~ 4.
(Refer to P32)SCREEN MENU
Used to set size of
image to Normal
or Wide.
(Refer to P33)
AV SYSTEM MENU
Used to select
system of selected
video source.
(Refer to P31)
IMAGE ADJUST MENU
Used to adjust picture image.  [Contrast/Brightness/Color/Tint
/Color management
/Auto picture control/Color temp.
/White balance (R/G/B)
/Sharpness/Gamma
/Noise reduction/Progressive]
(Refer to P34-36)
Same function as
Menu for PC source. Same function as
Menu for PC source. 
						

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BASIC OPERATION
TURNING ON PROJECTOR
Connect a projectors AC Power Cord into an AC outlet.  LAMP
Indicator lights RED, and READY Indicator lights GREEN.
Press POWER ON-OFF button on Top Control or on Remote
Control Unit to ON.  LAMP Indicator dims, and Cooling Fans
start to operate. Preparation Display appears on a screen and
count-down starts. Signal from PC or Video source appears after
30 seconds.
Current Input position and Lamp mode status are also displayed
on screen for 5 seconds. (Refer to LAMP MODE on page 37.)
2
3
TURNING OFF PROJECTOR
Press POWER ON-OFF button on Top Control or on Remote
Control Unit, and a message Power off? appears on a screen.  
Press POWER ON-OFF button again to turn off projector. LAMP
Indicator lights bright and READY Indicator turns off.  After
projector is turned off, Cooling Fans operate (for 90 seconds).
During this Cooling Down period, projector cannot be turned
on.
1
2
TO MAINTAIN LIFE OF LAMP, ONCE YOU TURN
PROJECTOR ON, WAIT AT LEAST 5 MINUTES BEFORE
TURNING IT OFF.
TURNING ON / OFF PROJECTOR 
1Complete peripheral connections (with Computer, VCR, etc.)
before turning on projector.  (Refer to CONNECTING TO
PROJECTOR on pages 12~14 for connecting that equipment.)
3When projector has cooled down, READY Indicator lights
GREEN again and you can turn projector on.  After cooling down
completely, disconnect AC Power Cord.
30
Preparation Display disappears after 30 seconds.
Message disappears after 4 seconds.
NOTE : When “On start” function is ON, this projector is turned
on automatically by connecting AC Power Cord to an
AC outlet.  (Refer to page 39.)
Input position and
Lamp mode status
When WARNING TEMP. Indicator is flashing, projector cannot be turned on, refer to the section MAINTENANCE on page 42.
When the both WARNING TEMP. and READY Indicator flashing, refer to the section MAINTENANCE on page 42. 
When “Power Management” function mode is Ready or Shut down, projector detects signal interruption and turns off the
Projection Lamp automatically.  Refer to “Power management” on page 39.