Christie Digital Systems Lx55 Model 103-008100-01 Users Manual

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PREPARATION
CAUTION IN CARRYING OR TRANSPORTING A PROJECTOR
●Do not drop or bump the projector, otherwise damages or malfunctions may\
 result.
● When carrying the projector, use a suitable carrying case.
● Do not transport the projector by courier or any other transport service\
 in an unsuitable transport case.
This may cause damage to the projector. To transport the projector by co\
urier or any other transport
service, consult your dealer for the best way.
MOVING PROJECTOR
Use the Carrying Handle when moving the projector.
Replace the lens cap and retract the ADJUSTABLE FEET
when moving the projector to prevent damages to the lens
and cabinet.
When this projector is not in use for an extended period, put
it into a suitable case (not supplied with this projector).  
						

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CONNECTING PROJECTOR
TERMINALS OF PROJECTOR
When controlling a computer
with the remote control of this
projector, connect the mouse
port of your personal computer
to this connector. (See page
13.)
Connect S-VIDEO
output from video
equipment to this
jack. (See page 14.)Connect an audio output
from video equipment to
these jacks. (See page
14.)
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. (See page 14.)
This terminal is switchable and
can be used as Computer Input
or Monitor Output. Set up the
terminal as either Computer Input
or Monitor Output properly before
using this terminal.
(See pages 13–14, 24.)
Note: This terminal outputs from the5 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 the figures on pages 12 to 14 and connect properly.
This projector uses a micro
processor to control the unit, and
only occasionally, this micro
processor may malfunction and
need to be reset. This can be done
by pressing the RESET button with
a pen, which will shut down and
restart the unit. Do not use the
RESET function excessively.
RESET BUTTON
When controlling a computer
with the remote control of this
projector, connect USB terminal
of your personal computer to
this terminal. (See page 13.)
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.
(See pages 13–14.)
5 BNC INPUT JACKS When using the Wired/Wireless
remote control as wired,
connect the Wired remote
control to this jack with a
remote control cable (optional).
R/C JACK
Connect an audio
output (stereo) from a
computer to this jack.
(See page 13.)
COMPUTER AUDIO
INPUT 2 JACK
Connect a computer output
(Digital DVI-D type) to this
terminal.
The HD (HDCP Compatible)
signal can also be connected.
(See page 13.)
COMPUTER INPUT
TERMINAL (DIGITAL)
This terminal is switchable and
can be used as Computer
Audio Input 1 or Audio Monitor
Output (variable).
Set up the terminal as either
Computer Audio Input 1 or
Audio Monitor Output properly
before using this terminal.
(See pages 13, 24.)
N ote :This terminal does not
output audio from INPUT 3. 
						

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CONNECTING PROJECTOR
S–VIDEO
R–AUDIO–L
VIDEO/Y Cb/Pb    Cr/Pr VIDEO/Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr
RESETCONTROL PORT USBAUDIO 1
AUDIO 2
ANALOG IN/OUT
DIGITAL(DVI-D)
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
INPUT 3R/C JACK
GB R H/V V
(
MONO )
IN/OUT
CONNECTING TO COMPUTERS
IBM-compatible computer or Macintosh computer (VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA/SXGA+/\
WXGA/UXGA )
VGA Cable  Monitor Output
Desktop type Laptop type
Control Cable
for Serial Port 
Terminal
Serial port PS/2 port
Audio Output
CONTROLPORT
COMPUTER
AUDIO IN 1 or 2
COMPUTER IN ANALOG
Use one of these control
cables corresponding to the
terminal of your computer.
ADB port
Cables used for connection( ✽ = Cables or adapters not supplied with this projector.)
Control Cable
for PS/2 Port  ✽Control Cable
for ADB Port 
✽
Audio 
Cable 
✽(stereo)
USB port
• 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
• Audio Cables (Mini Plug [stereo] x 2)
✽
Terminals 
of the Projector
Terminal Terminal
DVI 
Cable ✽
Monitor Output
USB
COMPUTER IN DIGITAL
USB 
Cable 
BNC
Cable 
✽
Audio Speakers (stereo)
Audio Amplifier
Audio Cable
(stereo)  ✽
Audio Input
AUDIO OUT
External Audio Equipment
Monitor Output
or
Monitor Input
NOTE:
This terminal is switchable.
Set up the terminal as either
Computer input or Monitor
output before using this
terminal.(See page 24.) NOTE:
This terminal is switchable. Set up
the terminal as either Computer
Audio Input 1 or Audio Monitor
Output (variable) before using this
terminal. (See page 24.)
NOTE:
Unplug the power cords of both the projector and
external equipment from the AC outlet before
connecting cables. Turn a projector and peripheral
equipment on before computer is switched on. 
						

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CONNECTING PROJECTOR
CONNECTING TO VIDEO EQUIPMENT
Video Source (Example)Video Cassette Recorder Video Disc Player
S-VIDEO
Cable ✽
Terminals 
of the Projector
S-VIDEO Output
Cables used for connection(✽= Cables not supplied with this projector.)
Audio Cable
(RCA x 2)  ✽
AUDIO IN S-VIDEOY - Cb/Pb - Cr/PrVIDEO Component video output equipment.
(such as DVD players or high-definition TV sources.)
Composite
Video Output Component 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 Speakers(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 up the terminal as either
Computer input or Monitor
output before using this
terminal.(See page 24.
)
NOTE:
Unplug the power cords of both the projector and
external equipment from the AC outlet before
connecting cables.
Audio 
Cable ✽(stereo)
Audio Output
AUDIO IN 
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
FOCUS BUTTON
Used to adjust focus. (p.22)
AUTO PC ADJ. BUTTON
Use to operate the AUTO PC
Adjustment function. (p.26)
KEYSTONE BUTTON
Used to correct keystone
distortion. (pp.22, 38)
IMAGE BUTTON
Used to select the image
level. (pp.29, 33)
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
ALL OFF SWITCH
Left Side
When using the remote control, turn
this switch to “ON.” And turn it to
“ALL OFF” when it is not in use.
This remote control emits laser beam from the Laser Light Window when us\
ed as a Laser Pointer. When the
LASER button is pressed, the laser light goes on. When the LASER button \
is being pressed for more than one
minute or it is released, the light goes off. The LASER POINTER INDICATO\
R lights RED and LASER is emitted
with RED light to indicate the laser beam is being emitted.
The Laser emitted is the Cass IIlaser. Do not look into the Laser Light Window or shine laser beam onto
yourself or other people. The three marks shown below are caution labels\
 for the laser beam.
CAUTION: Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures other than th\
ose specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
LASER POINTER FUNCTION
POWER ON-OFF BUTTON
Used to turn the projector on
or off. (pp.20–21)
LASER BUTTON
Used to operate the Laser
Pointer function. The laser
beam is emitted when
pressing this button for one
minute.
When using the Laser Pointer
for more than one minute,
release this button and press
it again.
Used as a PC mouse in
Wireless Mouse Operation.
(p.45) 
MOUSE POINTER
Used as a PC mouse in
Wireless Mouse Operation.
(p.45)
RIGHT CLICK BUTTON
Lights red while the laser
beam is emitted from the
Laser Light Window.
Lights green when dragged
to the “ON” position. (p.45)
LASER POINTER 
(DRAG ON) INDICATOR
LENS SHIFT BUTTON
Used to select the Lens Shift
function. (p.22)
MUTE BUTTON
Used to mute the sound.
(p.23)
DRAG ON/OFF BUTTON
Used to select the DRAG
ON/OFF position. (p.45)
Used as a PC mouse in
Wireless Mouse Operation.
Press this button and the
mouse pointer button to drag
the selected screen object.
(p.45)
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 OFF Code 2
ON OFF
Code 3
ON ON
Code 5
OFF ON
Code 6
OFF OFF
Code 7
OFF ON
Code 8
OFF ON
OFF ON
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF OFF
INSIDE THE BATTERY
COMPARTMENT BOX
This Remote Control provides the DIP
switches into the battery compartment
box.
Slide the SW4 (LASER ON/OFF
switch) to the “OFF” position. The
Laser Pointer function is not operated.
Set the Switches 1–3 as shown in table
below depending on the Code No. that
you want to select as the remote
control code. (See page 41.)
WIRED REMOTE JACK
When using as a Wired
Remote Control, connect a
remote control cable (optional)
to this jack.
Battery installation is required
when using as a Wired
Remote Control. 
LASER LIGHT WINDOW
These caution labels are put on the remote control.
LASER POINTER INDICATOR 
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
To insure safe operation, please observe following precautions:● Use two (2) AA or LR6 type alkaline batteries.
● Always replace batteries in sets.
● Do not use a new battery with an 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 the remote control, carefully wipe the case c\
lean and install new batteries.
● Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
● Dispose of used batteries according to batteries manufacturers instructi\
ons and local rules.
Press the lid downward
and slide it.
Open the battery
compartment lid.Install new 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
the compartment.
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES INSTALLATION
123
Used to operate the P-
TIMER function. (p.23) 
P-TIMER BUTTON
Used to adjust zoom.
(p.22)
ZOOM BUTTON
NO SHOW BUTTON
Used to turn the picture
into a black image. (p.23)
D.ZOOM BUTTON
Used to select the
DIGITAL ZOOM +/– mode
and resize the image.
(p.30)
FREEZE BUTTON
Used to freeze the picture.
(p.23)
MENU BUTTON
Used to select the Menu
Operation. (pp.18–19)
INPUT 1 BUTTON
Used to select an input
source (INPUT 1). (p.24)
SELECT BUTTON
Used to execute the
selected item, or expand/
compress the image in the
DIGITAL ZOOM +/- mode.
(p.30)
POINT (VOLUME +/-)
BUTTONS
Used to select an item or
adjust a value in On-Screen
Menu. They are also used
to pan the image in the
DIGITAL ZOOM +/- mode.
(p.30) 
The POINT LEFT/RIGHT
buttons are also used as
VOLUME +/- buttons. (p.23)
INPUT 2 BUTTON
Used to select an input
source (INPUT 2). 
(pp.25, 31)
INPUT 3 BUTTON
Used to select an input
source (INPUT 3). (p.31)
Operating Range 
Point the remote control toward
the projector (a Receiver
Window) when pressing any
button. Maximum operating
range for the remote control is
about 16.4’ (5 m) and 60° in front
and rear of the projector.
16.4’
(5 m)
60°
16.4’
(5 m)
60°
NETWORK BUTTON
Used to select a network
input (optional).
COLOR MANAGEMENT BUTTON
Used to operate the Color
management function.
(pp.35–36) 
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
TOP CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Used to open or
close the On-Screen
Menu. (p.18, 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 the
image level. (pp.29,
33)
Lights green when the
projector is ready to be
turned on. And it blinks
green in the Power
management mode. 
(pp.40, 46, 55–56)Becomes dim when
the projector is turned
on. And it becomes
bright when the
projector is in stand-
by mode. (pp.20–21,
55–56)Turns to yellow when the
projection lamp reaches its
end of life.
Blinks yellow when the lamp
cannot light up. (pp.48, 55–56)Blinks red when the internal
temperature of the projector
is too high. (pp.46, 55–56)
Used to select an input
source. (pp.24, 31)
Used to select an item or adjust a
value in On-Screen Menu. They are
also used to pan the image in the
DIGITAL ZOOM +/– mode. (p.30)
The POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons are
also used as VOLUME +/– buttons.
(p.23)
Used to execute the
selected item. It is also
used to expand/compress
the image in the DIGITAL
ZOOM mode. (p.30)
Used to turn the projector
on or off. (pp.20–21)
Used to adjust zoom.
(p.22)
FOCUS BUTTON
Used to adjust focus.
(p.22)
ZOOM BUTTON
This projector has CONTROL BUTTONS (TOP CONTROLS) and INDICATORS on it\
s top.
LENS SHIFT BUTTON
Used to select the Lens
Shift function. (p.22)
AUTO PC ADJ. BUTTON
Used to operate the Auto
PC Adjustment function.
(p.26) 
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
HOW TO OPERATE ON-SCREEN MENU
You can control and adjust this projector with On-Screen
Menu. Refer to the relevant pages to operate each
adjustment.
2. MOVING POINTER
3. SELECT ITEM
Move the pointer (✽see below) or adjust a value of an
item by pressing the POINT buttons on the top control or
on the remote control.
Select an item or set the selected function by pressing
the SELECT button.
ON-SCREEN MENU
✽ The Pointer is an icon in the On-Screen Menu for selecting
an item. See figures in “FLOW OF ON-SCREEN MENU
OPERATION” below.
Used to select the item.
SELECT BUTTON
Used to move the
Pointer UP/ DOWN/
RIGHT/ LEFT.
POINT BUTTONS
TOP CONTROL
MENU BAR MENU ICON
SELECT
BUTTON
1. DISPLAY MENU
Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu.
FLOW OF ON-SCREEN MENU OPERATION
Display ON-SCREEN MENU
Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen
Menu (a MENU BAR). A red frame is a POINTER.
Move the POINTER (red frame) to a MENU ICON
that you want to select by pressing the POINT
RIGHT/LEFT buttons.
Adjust the ITEM DATA by pressing the POINT
RIGHT/LEFT buttons.
Refer to the relevant pages for details of respective
adjustments.
Press the POINT UP/DOWN buttons and move the
POINTER (red frame or red arrow) to an ITEM that
you want to adjust, and then press the SELECT
button to show the ITEM DATA.
Select Menu to be adjusted
Control or adjust items through ON-SCREEN MENU
1
2
4
3
POINTER (red frame)
Press the POINT UP/DOWN
buttons to move the POINTER. POINTER
(red frame)
ITEM
ITEM DATA
Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT
buttons to adjust a value or set a
function.
MENU BUTTON
Used to select the item.
SELECT BUTTON Used to move the
Pointer UP/DOWN/
RIGHT/LEFT.
POINT BUTTONS
REMOTE CONTROL
MENU BUTTON 
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
MENU BAR
FOR PC SOURCEPress the MENU button when connecting to the PC input source.
FOR VIDEO SOURCEPress the MENU button when connecting to the VIDEO input source.
Same function as
menu for PC source.
Same function as
menu for PC source.
GUIDE WINDOW
Shows the
selected item of
On-Screen Menu.
PC SYSTEM MENU
Used to select a
computer system.
(See pages 24–25.)
IMAGE SELECT MENU
Used to select an
image level among
Standard, Real, and
Image 1–10.
(See page 29.)
SCREEN MENU
Used to adjust the
size of an image.
[Normal/True/Wide/
Full/Digital zoom
+/–] (See page 30.)
SETTING MENU
Used to change
settings of the projector
or reset the Lamp
replacement counter.
(See pages 38–44.)
SOUND MENU
Used to adjust
the volume,
switch the Built-
in SP. On/Off, or
mute the sound.
(See page 23.)
IMAGE ADJUST MENU
Used to adjust the computer
image. [Contrast/
Brightness/Color/Tint/Color
management/Auto picture
control/Color temp./White
balance (R/G/B)/Sharpness/
Gamma/Noise reduction/
Progressive] 
(See pages 35–37.)
PC ADJUST MENU
Used to adjust the
parameters to
match with the input
signal format. 
(See pages 26–28.)
INPUT MENU
Used to select an
input source (Input 1,
Input 2, or Input 3).
(See page 24.)
INPUT MENU
Used to select an
input source
(Input 1, Input 2,
or Input 3). 
(See page 31.)
IMAGE SELECT MENU
Used to select an
image level among
Standard, Cinema,
and Image 1–10. 
(See page 33.)SCREEN MENU
Used to adjust the size
of image to Normal or
Wide. (See page 34.)
IMAGE ADJUST MENU
Used to adjust the picture
image. [Contrast/Brightness/
Color/Tint/Color management/
Auto picture control/Color
temp./White balance (R/G/B)/
Sharpness/Gamma/Noise
reduction/Progressive] 
(See  pages 35–37.)
AV SYSTEM MENU
Used to select the
system of selected
video source. 
(See page 32.) 
						

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BASIC OPERATION
TURNING ON THE PROJECTOR
TURNING ON / OFF PROJECTOR 
Connect the projector’s AC power cord into an AC
outlet. The LAMP indicator lights RED, and the READY
indicator lights GREEN.
Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the top control or
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. 
2
3
116
The preparation display disappears after 30 seconds.
4After the countdown, the input source that was selected
the last time and the Lamp control status icon (see
page 41) appear on the screen.
If the projector is locked with a PIN code, a PIN code
Input Dialog Box appears. Enter a PIN code as
instructed below.
Selected Input Source and Lamp control
Complete peripheral connections (with a computer,
VCR, etc.) before turning on the projector.  
What is PIN code?
PIN (Personal Identification Number) code is a security code that
allows the person who knows it to operate the projector. Setting a
PIN code prevents unauthorized use of the projector. 
A PIN code consists of a four-digit number. Refer to the PIN code
lock function in SETTING Menu on page 43 for locking operation
of the projector with your PIN code.
Pointer
PIN code Input Dialog Box
To Enter a PIN code
Select a number by pressing the POINT LEFT/RIGHT button and
fix the number with the SELECT button. The number changes to
“✳ .” If you fixed a wrong number, move the pointer to “Set” or
“Clear” once by pressing the POINT DOWN button, then return to
“PIN code.” Enter the correct number.
Repeat this step to complete entering a four-digit number. 
When the four-digit number is fixed, the pointer automatically
moves 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
( ✳✳✳✳ ) turn red and disappear. Enter a PIN code all over again.
CAUTION ON HANDLING PIN CODE
If you forget your PIN code, the projector can no
longer be started. Take special care in setting a new
PIN code; write down the number in a column on
page 60 of this manual and keep it at hand. Should
the PIN code be missing or forgotten, consult your
dealer or service center.
After the OK icon
disappears, you can
operate the projector.  
Lamp control status