Christie Digital Systems M Series User Manual

							M-Series
USER MANUAL
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							TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1 Introduction
1.1 Using this Manual ............................................................................................................1-2
1.1.1 Labels and Markings ................................................................................................1-2
1.1.2 Typographical Notations ..........................................................................................1-2
1.2 Purchase Record and Service Contacts ............................................................................1-2
1.3 Projector Overview ..........................................................................................................1-3
1.3.1 Main Features...........................................................................................................1-3
1.3.2 How the Projector Works .........................................................................................1-4
1.4 Other Components ...........................................................................................................1-4
2 Installation and Setup
2.1 Projector Quick Setup and Installation ............................................................................2-2
2.2 Detailed Setup and Installation ........................................................................................2-6
2.2.1 About the Projector ..................................................................................................2-6
2.2.2 Installation Considerations.......................................................................................2-8
2.2.3 Projector Position and Mounting .............................................................................2-11
2.2.4 Mounting ..................................................................................................................2-17
2.2.5 Adjusting Projector Height/Tilt ...............................................................................2-17
2.2.6 Basic Optical Alignment ..........................................................................................2-18
2.2.7 Advanced Optical Alignment...................................................................................2-19
2.2.8 Powering Down........................................................................................................2-21
2.2.9 Connecting Communications ...................................................................................2-22
2.3 Connecting Sources .........................................................................................................2-30
3 Operation
3.1 Using the Remote Keypad or Built-In Keypad ................................................................3-2
3.1.1 Remote Keypad Commands.....................................................................................3-5
3.2 Navigating the Menus ......................................................................................................3-10
3.3 Using Inputs and Channels ..............................................................................................3-14
3.3.1 Channel Setup Menu ................................................................................................3-16
3.4 Adjusting the Image .........................................................................................................3-20
3.4.1 Size and Position Menu............................................................................................3-21
3.4.2 Image Settings Menu ...............................................................................................3-25
3.5 Configuration  - Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls.........................3-36
3.6 Working with PIP or Input Switching .............................................................................3-50
3.6.1 Input Switching & PIP Menu ...................................................................................3-51
3.7 Lamp ................................................................................................................................3-53
3.8 Status ................................................................................................................................3-54
3.9 Using Multiple Projectors ................................................................................................3-55
3.10 Remote Control of the Projector ....................................................................................3-58
3.11 Alarm Conditions ...........................................................................................................3-59 
						

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4 Maintenance
4.1 Safety Warnings and Guidelines......................................................................................4-2
4.1.1 General Precautions .................................................................................................4-2
4.1.2 AC /Power Precautions ............................................................................................4-3
4.1.3 Lamp Precautions.....................................................................................................4-3
4.2 Maintenance of the Cooling System ................................................................................4-4
4.2.1 Ventilation................................................................................................................4-4
4.2.2 Optional Filters ........................................................................................................4-4
4.3 Maintenance of Optics .....................................................................................................4-5
4.3.1 Optical (Excluding Lens) .........................................................................................4-5
4.3.2 Cleaning the Lens.....................................................................................................4-6
4.4 Replacing the Lamps .......................................................................................................4-6
5 Troubleshooting
5.1 Power ...............................................................................................................................5-2
5.1.1 Projector Does Not Power ON .................................................................................5-2
5.2 Lamp ................................................................................................................................5-2
5.2.1 Lamp Does Not Ignite ..............................................................................................5-2
5.2.2 Lamp Suddenly Turns OFF......................................................................................5-2
5.2.3 Flicker, Shadows Or Dimness ..................................................................................5-2
5.2.4 LiteLOC™ Does Not Seem to Work .......................................................................5-3
5.3 LCD .................................................................................................................................5-3
5.3.1 Blank Screen, No Menu Displaying ........................................................................5-3
5.4 Remote Keypad................................................................................................................5-3
5.4.1 Remote Keypad Does Not Seem to Work ...............................................................5-3
5.5 OSD .................................................................................................................................5-3
5.5.1 The OSD Menu does not display .............................................................................5-3
5.6 Ethernet ............................................................................................................................5-4
5.6.1 Trouble Establishing Communication with Projector..............................................5-4
5.7 Displays ...........................................................................................................................5-4
5.7.1 The projector is on but there is no display ...............................................................5-4
5.7.2 Severe Motion Artifacts ...........................................................................................5-4
5.7.3 Image Appears ‘Squeezed’ or Vertically Stretched into Center of Screen ..............5-4
5.7.4 The Display is Jittery or Unstable ............................................................................5-5
5.7.5 The Display is Faint .................................................................................................5-5
5.7.6 The Upper Portion of the Display is Waving, Tearing or Jittering ..........................5-5
5.7.7 Portions of the Display are Cut OFF or Warped to the Opposite edge ....................5-5
5.7.8 Display Appears Compressed (Vertically Stretched) ..............................................5-5
5.7.9 Data is Cropped from Edges ....................................................................................5-5
5.7.10 Display Quality Appears to Drift from Good to Bad, Bad to Good ......................5-5
5.7.11 Display has Suddenly Frozen .................................................................................5-5
5.7.12  Colors in the Display are Inaccurate .....................................................................5-6
5.7.13 Values in Color Saturation slide bars vary overtime .............................................5-6
5.7.14  Display is Not Rectangular ...................................................................................5-6 
						

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5.7.15  Display is “Noisy” ................................................................................................5-6
6 Specifications
6.1 Image Performance ..........................................................................................................6-2
6.1.1 Pixel Format   ...........................................................................................................6-2
6.1.2 Brightness (ANSI Lumens)  ....................................................................................6-2
6.1.3 Contrast ....................................................................................................................6-2
6.1.4 Luminance Uniformity .............................................................................................6-3
6.1.5 Color Uniformity......................................................................................................6-3
6.1.6 Color Primaries ........................................................................................................6-3
6.1.7 Gamma .....................................................................................................................6-3
6.1.8 Grayscale/Color Resolution .....................................................................................6-3
6.1.9 Color Temperature ...................................................................................................6-3
6.1.10 Convergence...........................................................................................................6-4
6.1.11 Blemishes ...............................................................................................................6-4
6.1.12 Pixel Defects ..........................................................................................................6-5
6.1.13 Image Artifacts.......................................................................................................6-5
6.1.14 Picture Centering....................................................................................................6-5
6.2 Feature Set .......................................................................................................................6-5
6.2.1 Airflow  ....................................................................................................................6-5
6.2.2 Air Filters (Optional) ...............................................................................................6-5
6.2.3 Dust Sealing .............................................................................................................6-5
6.2.4 ILS (Intelligent Lens System) ..................................................................................6-6
6.2.5 Projection Lens Compatibility .................................................................................6-6
6.2.6 Dynamic Iris ............................................................................................................6-6
6.2.7 Automatic Fans ........................................................................................................6-7
6.2.8 Automatic Color Filtering ........................................................................................6-7
6.2.9 Constant Lamp Output Management .......................................................................6-7
6.2.10 Shutter  ...................................................................................................................6-7
6.2.11 Lamps .....................................................................................................................6-7
6.2.12 Status LED .............................................................................................................6-8
6.2.13 Electronics/SW ......................................................................................................6-8
6.3 Image Processor Performance..........................................................................................6-9
6.4 Input (Source Signal) Compatibility ...............................................................................6-9
6.4.1 Analog (Only) Input .................................................................................................6-9
6.4.2 Twin HDMI Input ....................................................................................................6-9
6.4.3 Dual Link DVI Input ................................................................................................6-10
6.4.4 Video Decoder Input ................................................................................................6-10
6.4.5 Dual Standard Definition, High Definition or Serial Digital Input..........................6-10
6.5 Control Signal Compatibility ..........................................................................................6-10
6.5.1 Remote Dual Frequency...........................................................................................6-10
6.5.2 Control Receiver ......................................................................................................6-11
6.5.3 RS232 .......................................................................................................................6-11
6.5.4 RS422 .......................................................................................................................6-11
6.5.5 Ethernet ....................................................................................................................6-11 
						

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6.5.6 USB 2.0 Device Port  ...............................................................................................6-11
6.5.7 GPIO ........................................................................................................................6-11
6.5.8 DMX512 Interface  ..................................................................................................6-11
6.5.9 Built-In Keypad and Display ...................................................................................6-11
6.5.10 AMX/Crestron Support ..........................................................................................6-12
6.6 Power Requirements ........................................................................................................6-12
6.6.1 Lamp Specification ..................................................................................................6-13
6.7 Physical Specifications ....................................................................................................6-13
6.7.1 Size ...........................................................................................................................6-13
6.7.2 Adjustment ...............................................................................................................6-13
6.7.3 Weight ......................................................................................................................6-13
6.7.4 Operating Position....................................................................................................6-13
6.7.5 Cosmetics .................................................................................................................6-13
6.8 Reliability and Serviceability...........................................................................................6-14
6.8.1 Reliability .................................................................................................................6-14
6.8.2 Serviceability ...........................................................................................................6-14
6.9 Environment.....................................................................................................................6-14
6.9.1 Temperature/Humidity/Altitude...............................................................................6-14
6.10 Accessories and Service Components ...........................................................................6-14
6.10.1 Service Components ..............................................................................................6-15
6.11 Regulatory ......................................................................................................................6-15
Appendix - GPIO
A.1 GPIO Port........................................................................................................................A-2 
						

							M-Series User Manual1-1020-100009-01 Rev.1 (07/08)
1 Introduction
This Manual applies to the M-Series projector. Read this manual in its entirety and understand all
warnings and precautions before attempting to operate the projector. 
Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure the information in this document is accurate and reliable. 
However, the information in this document is subject to change without notice. Christie Digital Systems assumes 
no responsibility for omissions or inaccuracies. Updates to this document are published, as required. 
• 1.1 Using this Manual
• 1.2 Purchase Record and Service Contacts
• 1.3 Projector Overview
• 1.4 Other Components 
						

							Section 1: Introduction
M-Series User Manual1-2020-100009-01 Rev.1 (07/08)
1.1 USING THIS MANUAL
USERS/OPERATORS: This manual is intended for trained users operating professional high-brightness 
projection systems. Such users may also be trained to replace the lamp and air filter, but cannot install 
the projector or perform any service functions on the M-Series projector.
SERVICE: Only trained and qualified Christie service technicians knowledgeable about all potential 
hazards associated with high voltage, ultraviolet exposure and high temperatures generated by the 
lamp and associated circuits are authorized to 1) assemble/install the projector and 2) perform service 
functions inside the projector.
1.1.1 Labels and Markings
Observe and follow all warnings and instructions marked on the projector.
 The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle indicates a warning and refers to related 
operating/maintenance instructions in the User Manual.
 The lightning flash and arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle indicates non-insulated 
“dangerous voltage” within the projector’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute 
a risk of electric shock.
1.1.2 Typographical Notations
The following notations are used throughout this manual:
• Keypad commands and PC keystrokes appear in bold small caps, such as POWER, INPUT, ENTER etc.
• References to specific areas of the document appear italicized and underlined. When viewed 
online the text appears in blue indicating a direct link to that section. 
For example, 6 Specifications.
• References to other documents appear italicized and bold, such as Christie User Manual. 
• References to software menus and available options appear bold, such as Main Menu, 
Preferences.
• User input or messages that appear on screen, in status display units or other control modules 
appear in Courier font. 
For example. “No Signal Present”, Login: christiedigital.
• Error codes, LED status appear in bold, e.g. 
LP, A1 etc.
• Operational states of modules appear capitalized, such as “power ON, power OFF”.
• Signal words, such as Wa r n i n g, Caution and Notes are used in this manual to point the reader to 
specific information or instructions that warn of safety related hazards which may be present and 
how to avoid them.
1.2 PURCHASE RECORD AND SERVICE CONTACTS
Whether the projector is under warranty or the warranty has expired, Christie’s highly trained and 
extensive factory and dealer service network is always available to quickly diagnose and correct 
projector malfunctions.