Christie Digital Systems Lx501, Lx601i Users Manual

							LX501/LX601i
Users Manual-Operating Guide
020-000461-01 
						

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Projector
LX501/LX601i  
User Manual-Operating Guide
User's Manual (detailed) - Operating Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
►Before using this product, please read all manuals for this 
product. Be sure to read Safety Guide first. After reading them, store them in a 
safe place for future reference.WARNING
• The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
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this manual.
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Contents
Introduction  ...............3
Features  ...................... 3
Checking the contents of package .... 3
Part names  .................... 4
Projector, Control panel and Indicators, 
Ports, Remote control
Setting up  .................7
Arrangement ................... 7
Connecting with your devices ..... 10
Fastening the adapter cover ...... 15
Fastening the cable holder  ....... 15
Fastening the cables ............ 16
Using the security bar and slot  . . . . 16
Connecting to a power supply .....17
Remote control ............18
Installing the batteries ........... 18
Using the REMOTE ID function ... 18
Changing the frequency 
               of remote control signal . . 19
About the remote control signal
 ... 19
Using as a simple PC mouse & keyboard .. 20
Status Monitor  ..21Displaying the condition of the projector . . 21
Displaying the log .............. 23
Power on/off  ..............25
Turning on the power  ........... 25
Turning off the power  ........... 25
Operating  ................26
Adjusting the volume ............ 26
Temporarily turning off the screen and audio .. 26
Selecting an input signal ......... 27
Selecting an aspect ratio ......... 28
Adjusting the projector's elevator .... 29
Adjusting the lens  .............. 30
Adjusting the zoom and focus,  
Adjusting the lens position, Lens memory
Using the automatic adjustment feature .. 32
Adjusting the position  ........... 32
Correcting the distortion  ......... 33
Using the magnify feature ........ 36
Temporarily freezing the screen  . . . 37
Temporarily shutting the screen  . . . 37
Using the menu function  ......... 38Indication in OSD,  
Containing items of each menu

EASY MENU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
PICTURE menu  ............43
IMAGE menu ..............46
INPUT menu  ..............49
SETUP menu ..............53
AUDIO menu  ..............56
SCREEN menu .............58
OPTION menu .............64
NETWORK menu ...........75
SECURITY menu ...........86
Presentation tools  .........93
PC-LESS Presentation  .......... 93
Thumbnail Mode, Full Screen Mode,  
Slideshow Mode, Playlist
USB Display .................103Starting USB Display, Right-Click menu,  
Floating menu, Options window
Maintenance .............107
Replacing the lamp ............ 107
Cleaning and replacing the air filter . . 109
Other care ................... 111
Troubleshooting  ..........112
Warnings displayed on the  
       Status Monitor  
 .. 112
Related messages  ............ 112
Regarding the indicator lamps  . . . 114
Resetting all settings ........... 116
Phenomena that may be easy to 
    be mistaken for machine defects
 .. 117
Specifications ............122
 
						

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Introduction
• Keep the original packing materials, for future reshipment. Be sure 
to use the original packing materials when moving the projector. Use special 
caution for the lens.
• The projector may make a rattling sound when tilted, moved or shaken, since 
a flap to control the air flow inside of the projector has moved. Be aware that 
this is not a failure or malfunction. NOTE
Introduction
The projector provides you with the broad use by the following features.
Checking the contents of  package
    The HDMI ports can support various image equipment which have digital 
interface to get clearer pictures on a screen.
    The super bright lamp and high quality optical system can fulfill the demands 
of professional uses.
    Some optional lens units and the wide range of the lens shift feature will give 
much more chances to install the product wherever you want.
    The lens shutter can hide your inside operations and will help your 
presentation.
    The wealth of I/O ports is believed to support any business scene.
Please see the Contents of package section in the Setup Guide which is a 
book. Your projector should come with the items shown there. Require of your 
dealer immediately if any items are missing.
Features
►Keep small parts away from children and pets. Take care not 
to put in the mouth. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for emergency 
treatment.
►It is recommended to use one from the adapter cover or the cable 
holder when using the USB wireless adapter (optional) to prevent the USB 
wireless adapter (optional) from coming off easily and to avoid possible burn.WARNING
NOTICE 
						

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Introduction
Part names
Projector
(1) Lamp cover (
107)
The lamp unit is inside. 
(2) Speakers (x2) (
26, 56)
(3) Filter cover (
109)
The air fi lter and intake vent are inside.
(4) Elevator feet (x2) (
29)
(5) Elevator buttons (x2) (
29)
(6) Remote sensors (x2) (
19, 70)
(7) Lens
(8) Lens cover
(9) Indicators (
5)
(10) Intake vents
(11) Control panel (
5)
(12)  Status Monitor (
21)
< Only for LX601i>
(13) AC IN (AC inlet) (17)
(14) Exhaust vents
(15) Ports (
5)
(16) Security bar (
16)
(17) Security slot (
16)
(18) Grip (
below)
(19) Safety bar (
16)
►Do not open or remove any portion of the product, unless the 
manuals direct it.
►Do not subject the projector to unstable conditions.
►Do not apply a shock or pressure to this product. Place 
your hands on the grip on the bottom of the projector when 
carrying the projector. Remove all the attachments including 
the power cord and cables, from the projector when carrying 
the projector.
►Do not look into the lens and the openings on the projector while the lamp is 
on.WARNING
►Do not touch around the lamp cover and the exhaust vents 
during use or just after use, since it is too hot.
►Do not attach anything onto the lens except the lens cover of this 
projector because it could damage the lens, such as melting the lens. CAUTION
(continued on next page)
Grip
(10)
(3)
(5)
(4)
(9) (2) (2)
(7)
(6) (4)
(11)
(14)(10)
(10) (13)
(17)
(16)(1)
(19)(18) (6)
(8)
(15)
(5)
(12) 
						

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Control panel and Indicators 
(1) STANDBY/ON button (
25)
(2) INPUT button (
27, 38)
(3) MENU button (
38) 
(4) LENS SHIFT button (
30)
(5) ZOOM button (
30)
(6) FOCUS - / + buttons (
30)
(7) SHUTTER button (
37)
(8)  FUNCTION button (
23, 30, 31) Used for operation of Status Monitor 
and adjusting lens-shift.
(9) FILTER indicator (11 6)
(10) SHUTTER indicator (
37)
(11) SECURITY indicator (
92)
(12) LAMP indicator (
11 4, 11 5)
(13) TEMP indicator (
11 4, 11 5) 
(14) POWER indicator (
25, 11 4, 11 5)
Ports (
10 ~ 14)
(1) COMPUTER IN1 port
(2)  COMPUTER IN2 ports 
(G/Y, B/Cb/Pb, R/Cr/Pr, H, V)
(3) LAN port
(4) USB TYPE A ports
(5) USB TYPE B port
(6) HDMI 1 port
(7) HDMI 2 port
(8)  COMPONENT ports  
(Y,Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr)(9) S-VIDEO port
(10) VIDEO port
(11) AUDIO IN1 port
(12) AUDIO IN2 port
(13) AUDIO IN3 (L, R) ports
(14) AUDIO OUT (L, R) ports
(15) MONITOR OUT port 
(16) REMOTE CONTROL IN port 
(17) REMOTE CONTROL OUT port 
(18) CONTROL port 
Introduction
Part names (continued)
(continued on next page)
(5)
(8)
(1)
(3)
(4)
(6)
(2)
(9)  (10) (11) (12) (13) (14)   
(7)
(1) (2) (4)
(3)
(18)
(5)   (6) (10) (7)
(9)
(16) (14) (13) (12) (11)  (15)(8) (17) 
						

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Introduction
Part names (continued)
• Any button marked with “*” is not supported on this projector (11 3).
• Each time you press any button (except ID buttons), the ID button of current 
selected ID number will light (
18).
NOTE
Back of 
the remote control
Remote control 
(1) STANDBY button (25)
(2) ON button (
25)
(3) ID - 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 buttons (
18)
(4) COMPUTER 1 button (
27)
(5) COMPUTER 2 button (
27)
(6) COMPUTER 3 button *
(7) LAN button (
27)
(8) USB TYPE A button (
27)
(9) USB TYPE B button (
27)
(10) COMPONENT button (
27)
(11) S-VIDEO button (
27)
(12) VIDEO button (
27)
(13) HDMI 1 button (
27)
(14) HDMI 2 button (
27)
(15) DIGITAL button *
(16)  
PAGE UP / PAGE DOWN buttons (20, 95)
(17) F5 button (
19, 20)
(18) ENTER button (
20, 23, 38)
(19) RESET button (
38)
(20) ESC button (
20, 38)
(21) ▲/▼/◄/►cursor buttons
(22) MENU button (
38)
(23) VOL + / - buttons (
26)
(24) AV MUTE button (
26)
(25) MAGNIFY ON / OFF buttons (
36)
(26) FREEZE button (
37)
(27) PbyP button *
(28) ASPECT button (
28)
(29) AUTO button (
32)
(30) POSITION button (
31, 32, 39)
(31) KEYSTONE button (
33)
(32) MY BUTTON - 1, 2, 3, 4 buttons (
67)
(33) LENS SHIFT button (
30)
(34) LENS MEMORY button (
31)
(35) FOCUS + / - buttons (
30)
(36) ZOOM + / - buttons (
30)
(37) Battery cover (
18)     (38) Wired remote control port (14)
(1)
(3)
(4)
(7)
(8)
(10)
(13)
(14)
(16)
(26)
(17)
(18)
(19)
(20)
(32)
(30)
(31)(2)
(5)
(6)
(9)
(11)
(12)
(15)
(23)
(25)
(24)
(21)
(22)
(29)
(33)
(37)
(34)   (36) 
 (35) 
(27)
(28)
(38) 
						

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Setting up
Setting up
Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be 
used in.
For the case of installation in a special state such as ceiling mount, the specified 
mounting accessories (
Specifications in the Setup Guide) and service 
may be required. Before installing the projector, consult your dealer about your 
installation. 
Arrangement
Refer to tables T- 1 and T- 2 at the back of Setup Guide as well as the following to 
determine the screen size and projection distance. The values shown in the table 
are calculated for a full size screen.
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►Install the projector where you can access the power 
outlet easily. If an abnormality should occur, unplug the projector urgently. 
Otherwise it could cause a fire or electric shock.
►Do not subject the projector to unstable conditions. If the projector falls 
or topples over, it could result in injury or damage to the projector and the 
surrounding things. Using a damaged projector could result in a fire and an 
electric shock.
•  Do not place the projector in unstable places, such as an inclined surface, 
places subject to vibration, on top of a wobbly table or cart, or a surface that is 
smaller than the projector.
•  Do not put the projector on its side, front or rear position.
•  Do not attach nor place anything on the projector unless otherwise specified in 
the manual.
•  Do not use any mounting accessories except the accessories specified by the 
manufacturer. Read and keep the manuals of the accessories used.
•  For special installation such as ceiling mounting, be sure to consult your dealer 
beforehand.
•  Only for LX601i, it is possible to install the projector for any direction with 
specified mounting accessories. Consult with your dealer about such a special 
installation.
•  Place your hands on the grip on the bottom of the projector when carrying the 
projector. Remove all the attachments including the power cord and cables, 
from the projector when carrying the projector.
►Do not install the pro
jector near thermally conductive or flammable 
things. Such things when heated by the projector could result in a fire and burns.
•  Do not place the projector on a metal stand.
►Do not place the projector where any oils, such as cooking or machine 
oil, are used. Oil may harm the product, resulting in malfunction, or falling from 
the mounted position.
►Do not place the projector in a place where it may get wet. Getting the 
projector wet or inserting liquid into the projector could cause a fire and an 
electric shock, and damage the projector.
•  Do not place the projector near water, such as in a bathroom, kitchen, or 
poolside.
•  Do not place the projector outdoors or by the window.
•  Do not place anything containing liquid near the projector.
Setting up
Arrangement (continued)
WARNING
(continued on next page)