Christie Ds+6k User Manual

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The projector is built with a motorized lens mount that allows for easy lens control 
and adjustment. This includes such functions as adjusting vertical and horizontal 
offsets, zoom and focus. The lens mount can be fitted with any one of the available 
optional lenses – see Section 6 - Specifications.  
• Zoom and Focus – There are two internal lens motors that allow for quick 
motorized adjustment of zoom and focus. Adjust zoom to fit the displayed image 
on the screen and adjust focus to improve the clarity of the image. 
• Lens Offset – Vertical and horizontal offset is performed on the lens mount 
through the use of DC motors.  
• Shutter – Standard on all models the shutter allows you to turn the screen 
absolutely black when in the “on” state. 
• Optical Aperture – Enables adjustment of light output and contrast ratio. 
NOTES: 1) The projection lens is shipped separately from the projector. 2) Use the 
lens cap when transporting the projector to avoid scratching and damaging the lens, 
which could affect your displayed image. 
All source connections are made to the input panel located at the back of the projector. 
Connect RGB or YPbPr sources to 
INPUT 1, analog or digital display signals to INPUT 
2
, composite video to INPUT 3, and S-video to INPUT 4. Any of the available optional 
modules can be installed in 
INPUT 5 and/or INPUT 6. 
There is no status display on the input panel. The only status display is part of the 
built-in keypad located at the rear of the projector. 
There are numerous air vents located around the projector. It is important these vents 
remain unobstructed. Adequate airflow through the projector will prevent it from 
overheating. 
The two IR sensors located on the projector receive transmissions from the IR remote 
from up to 100 feet away. It is important to keep the transmission path to these sensors 
unobstructed for uninterrupted communications with the projector. The front IR 
sensor is located next to the projector’s nameplate and the rear IR sensor is located at 
the back of the projector just above the status LED display. 
The lamp door is located at the back of the projector, which provides easy access to 
the lamp module for replacement. See Section 4 for lamp replacement procedures.              Lens Mount &  
 Pro
jection Lenses f 
 In
put Panel f 
 Coolin
g and Air Vents f 
  Front & Rear IR Sensors f 
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  Laser radiation is emitted from the laser diode in the remote. Do not look 
directly into the beam of the remote.
 
 
The projector is typically controlled using one of the following keypads: 
• Built-in Keypad located at the back of the projector  
• Remote Keypad for tethered or tether-less control up to 100 feet away (includes 
cable for use as a wired remote) 
While each of the keypads provides complete control of the projector, they differ 
slightly in their arrangement of keys and in what functions can be accessed directly 
with a key press rather than requiring use of the menu system. You may find one 
keypad more convenient than another for your specific installation and application.  
NOTE: The remote keypad has a single IR protocol and can be converted to a wired 
remote by connecting the cable provided with the projector to the RCA jack labeled as 
REMOTE on the input panel.  
To control the projector when signals from a remote keypad cannot reach the 
projector, use the projector’s built-in keypad (Figure 3.1). The nearby LED display 
provides feedback indicating current status and activities of the projector. Because the 
built-in keypad has fewer keys than the remote keypad, certain projector functions are 
accessible only 
through the menu 
system rather than 
via a direct key.  
NOTE: The built-
in keypad cannot 
be disabled. 
Refer to the key descriptions provided for the IR remote – see Figure 3.2. 
The IR remote keypad controls the projector by way of wireless communications from 
a battery-powered infrared (IR) transmitter. Use the IR remote keypad the same way 
you would use a remote keypad supplied with a TV or VCR. When making key 
presses, direct the keypad either toward the screen or toward the front or rear of the 
projector. One of the two IR sensors on the projector will detect the signals and relay 
the commands for internal processing. 
3.2 Using the 
Remote or 
Built-In Keypad 
 Keypad Commands f 
 Built-in f 
 
          Figure 3.1.  Built-in Keypad  
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*These are toggle keys, which require you to press and hold or press twice or 
press and use the up/down arrow keys.  
NOTE: To turn the OSD off you must press 
OSD and . 
Figure 3.2. Remote Keypad  
						

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You can convert the IR remote into a wired remote keypad using the cable provided 
with the projector. Connect one end into the remote and the other to the mini stereo 
connector on the input panel labeled as 
REMOTE. The wired remote is recommended 
when: 
• The built-in keypad is inaccessible 
• The lighting conditions are unsuitable for proper IR transmission 
 
NOTE: Leave the batteries in the wired remote for the laser key (
) to work.  
 
Keep in mind the following guidelines: 
• Press keys one-at-a-time; there are no simultaneous key combinations required. 
• Note that three keys—Power
, Shutter Shutter and OSD OSD—are “press-and-
hold” keys that do not function with a typical quick press-and-release key press.  
• Hold arrow keys down for continuous adjustment/movement in one direction. In 
serial networks, pause briefly between adjustments to ensure that more distant 
projectors can “keep up” with the commands. 
• If you press a key while the projector is still responding to the previous action, 
such as during power-up, the second key press may not take effect. 
Specific keypad commands are explained below: 
Power ON/OFF 
Press and hold
  for two seconds or press twice quickly to toggle the projector on 
or off with a single keystroke. Or press and release 
 followed immediately by 
 (on) or  (off) to guarantee the correct toggle (useful if you are unsure of the 
present state).  
NOTES: 1) After powering down, the lamp cooling fan remains on for approximately 
five minutes to cool the lamp. 2) It is a good idea to avoid turning a projector back on 
until it has been off for a few minutes. Hot re-strikes of the lamp may reduce lamp life. 
Test 
Press 
Te s t to step forward through all internal test patterns and this will eventually 
lead you to the current input. If you press
Te s tand then cycle by using the  and 
 right arrow keys, you’ll be cycling in either direction through the test patterns 
only, no input. 
Auto  
Press 
Auto to initiate an automated process in which the projector optimizes critical 
display parameters such as size, position, pixel tracking, etc., for the current source. 
These parameters are listed in Table 3.1. An Auto Setup can save time in perfecting a 
display and you can modify the adjustments as desired.   Wired Remote f 
  Guide to Ke
ypads f 
 Ke
ypad Commands f 
 
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Table 3.1. Auto Setup  
What an “Auto Setup” Does 
OPTIMIZES: SETS TO DEFAULT: 
Pixel Tracking  Contrast 
Pixel Phase  Brightness 
Size and Blanking  Auto Input Level (off) 
Vertical Stretch  Detail (if video source) 
Position Filter 
Input Levels   Luma Delay 
NOTE: You must have an unlocked channel present to use Auto Setup.  
Channel 
Press 
Channel to select a specific source setup (channel) defined and stored in projector 
memory. Once you enter a two-digit channel number (or, if there is a list displayed, 
highlight it and press
), the display will automatically change and update 
according to the numerous setup parameters defined for that channel. Note that a new 
channel is automatically created if you adjust an image from a new source. 
NOTE: Channel (
Channel)
 key behaviour during a presentation depends on whether or 
not the Display Channel List option is enabled in the Menu Preferences menu. You 
can choose to use a scrollable list of channels when you press
Channel, or you may prefer 
to enter the desired channel number “blind”, i.e., without on-screen feedback. See 
Menu Preferences later in this section. 
Input 1 
Press 
Input 1 to display from the data input source connected to BNCs labeled INPUT 1. 
Input 2 
Press 
Input 2 to display from the DVI source connected to INPUT 2. 
Input 3 
Press 
Input 3 to display from the composite video source connected to INPUT 3. 
Input 4 
Press 
Input 4 to display from the S-video source connected to INPUT 4. 
Input 5 
Press 
Input 5 to display from the INPUT 5 interface module installed in the Option 1 slot.  
NOTE: If you have the optional Dual SD/HD-SDI Module installed and there are two 
inputs connected here, the second input (B) is considered 
INPUT 7. If you are using the 
built-in keypad or the remote keypad, press 
INPUT 5 to access INPUT 7 as follows: 
• While displaying from 
INPUT 5, press Input 5 again. This switches to INPUT 7. 
• While displaying from any input other than the Dual SD/HD-SDI Module, press 
Input 5, this switches to either INPUT 5 or INPUT 7, depending on which of the Dual 
SD/HD-SDI Module inputs (A or B) was last used. Press 
Input 5 again to display 
from the other Dual SD/HD-SDI Module input.   
Channel
 Input 1
 Input 2
 Input 3
 Input 4
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Input 6 
Press 
Input 6 to display from the INPUT 6 interface module installed in the Option 2 slot. 
NOTE: If you have the optional Dual SD/HD-SDI Module installed and there are two 
inputs connected here, the second input (B) is considered 
INPUT 8. If you are using the 
built-in keypad or the remote keypad, press 
INPUT 6 to access INPUT 8 as follows: 
• While displaying from 
INPUT 6, press Input 5 again. This switches to INPUT 8. 
• While displaying from any input other than the Dual SD/HD-SDI Module, press 
Input 5, which switches to either INPUT 5 or INPUT 8, depending on which of the 
Dual SD/HD-SDI Module inputs (A or B) was last used. Press 
Input 5 again to 
display from the other Dual SD/HD-SDI Module input. 
Contrast 
Press 
Contrast to change the amount of white in your images. Use  keys until 
you reach the desired level of contrast—for best results, start low and increase so that 
whites remain bright but are not distorted or tinted and that light areas do not become 
white (i.e., “crushed”). Conversely, low contrast causes dim images. See 3.5, 
Adjusting the Image (Image Settings subsection).  
Brightness 
Press 
Bright to increase or decrease the amount of black in the image. Use  
keys until you reach the desired level of contrast—for best results, start high and 
decrease so that dark areas do not become black (i.e., “crushed”). Conversely, overly 
high brightness changes black to dark gray, causing washed-out images. See 3.5, 
Adjusting the Image (Image Settings subsection). 
Gamma 
“Gamma” determines how gray shades are displayed between minimum input (black) 
and maximum input (white) for a given amount of signal. The proper setting helps 
maintain optimized blacks and whites while ensuring a smooth transition for the “in-
between” values utilized in grays. Unlike brightness and contrast controls, the overall 
tone of an image can be lightened or darkened without changing the two extremes and 
your images will be more vibrant yet with good detail in dark areas when using the 
Gamma control. 
The normal gamma setting of 2.2 is correct for most signals and conditions. If excess 
ambient light washes out the image and it becomes difficult or impossible to see 
details in dark areas, lower the gamma setting to compensate. This will improve 
contrast ratio while maintaining good details for blacks and whites 
Menu 
Press 
Menu to enter or exit the projector’s menu system.   
Input 6
 Contrast
 Bright
 Gamma
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OSD (On-screen display)  
Press 
OSD  to hide the projector’s menu system during use. To see the menus 
again, do one of the following: 
• Press and hold
 OSD for two seconds 
• Press and release 
OSD followed immediately by  
• Press 
OSDOSD 
Invisible menus are fully functional, enabling “hidden” access to numbered features 
and image adjustments by entering the corresponding sequence of key presses on the 
keypad. 
NOTE: With OSD “on”, you can still hide error messages and slide bars by disabling 
these options in the Menu Preferences menu. 
Shutter  
Press and hold
 Shutter for two seconds to toggle the internal mechanical shutter blade 
closed or open with a single keystroke. Or press and release 
Shutter followed 
immediately by 
 (closed) or  (open) to guarantee the correct toggle (useful if 
you are unsure of the present state). Alternatively, press 
Shutter Shutter to toggle from the 
present on/off state. A closed shutter blanks the display (turns it to black). Close the 
shutter to mute all display while maintaining access to projector functions. Opening 
the shutter restores the image. 
NOTES: 1) The status display shows “5H”, when the shutter is closed. 2) The shutter 
is open upon power-up. 
Function Key 
IF WITHIN A MENU: Using the Func for special tasks within the menu system is noted 
with the appropriate topic elsewhere in Section 3. For example, press 
Func in the 
Channel Setup menu to enable deletion or copying of a channel.  
IF WITHIN A PRESENTATION: Press Func followed by a 
two-digit number to enable a specific color or colors in 
the display (see right). For example, 
64Funcwill 
display only red and green data, 
67Funcwill 
display all color data. Eliminating one or more colors can 
help with certain diagnostics and setups, such as when 
accurately overlaying one image on top of another from 
stacked projectors. 
NOTE: Color enabling can also be implemented from numerous locations within the 
menu system. 
Projector 
Press 
Proj to access a specific projector within a group of projectors or to confirm if 
the local projector is listening. The number in the “Enter Number” window indicates 
which projector is currently listening to commands, and will match the projector 
number that has been defined in the Menu Preferences menu.    
OSD
 Shutter
 Func
 
 
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The “Projector” checkbox (read-only) shows whether or not the projector physically 
connected to a keypad is listening to commands from that keypad. A checkmark 
means that connected projector is listening; if there is no checkmark, you are 
communicating with a different projector. 
To control a specific projector with the keypad, press 
Proj and then enter the three-
digit number assigned to the projector you want to use. If you switch to a projector 
other than the one you are currently using, the checkmark will disappear. 
To broadcast to multiple projectors, press 
Proj and then Proj again without entering a 
projector number. Keypad commands will then affect all projectors present. Note that 
there is no method of controlling a group of projectors within the same wired 
configuration using the wired keypad exclusively, since there is only one wired 
protocol available. 
NOTES: 1) The Broadcast Keys option in the Communications menu must be 
selected for only one (any) projector in a serial network. The keypad in use must be 
OFF (disabled) for the remaining projectors. 2) See 3.6, Adjusting System 
Parameters and Advanced Controls.  
Enter 
Press 
 to select a highlighted item, to toggle a checkbox, or to accept a parameter 
adjustment and return to the previous menu or image.  
Exit 
Press 
Exit to return to the previous level, such as the previous menu.  
NOTE: 
Exit does not save changes within text editing boxes (including number 
editing of a slide bar value) or within pull-down lists. It acts as a “cancel” in these 
cases. 
Arrow Keys 
Use the 
 keys to change a slide bar value or to select a different option 
within a pull-down list without having to first scroll through options. See also Editing 
Text later in Section 3.  
Use the 
 keys to navigate within a menu, pull-down list or text box.  
Lens Focus, Zoom and Lens H, Lens V 
When adjusting the image for focus, zoom, horizontal and vertical positioning, use the 
specific arrow keys (
/ or /) related to each function.  A small 
window will appear to indicate the type of adjustment taking place. For example, 
• Use the “Focus”
 or  keys to improve image clarity as desired. 
• Use the “Zoom” ”
 or  keys to achieve a desired image size. 
• Use the “Lens H” ”
 or  keys to position the image horizontally while still 
keeping it rectangular. 
• Use the “Lens V” 
 or  keys to position the image vertically while still 
keeping it rectangular. 
Press 
Exit to return to presentation level.   
  Exit
 
 
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NOTE: Use the Lens
Shift key (built-in keypad) with the general  keys to get the 
same effect as if using the arrow keys related to “Lens V” or “Lens H” on the IR 
remote. 
Laser 
Press 
 to activate the laser pointer on the 
remote. This feature is useful when making 
presentations - just point the remote at the 
screen to highlight an area of your presentation. 
The closer you are to the screen the brighter the 
laser beam appears. The laser pointer works best 
in an environment where ambient lighting can 
be controlled.  
NOTE: Leave batteries in the wired remote keypad for the 
 key to work. 
 
Most of the controls for the projector 
are accessed from within the 
projector’s menu system. There are 
several groups of related functions, 
with each group selectable from the 
Main menu as shown at right. Press 
Menu at any time to display this Main 
menu.  
On the remote keypad, either enter 
the number corresponding to the 
function menu you wish to access, 
such as 
2 for the Image Settings menu, or use the  keys
 on any keypad to 
highlight the desired option, then press
. The corresponding function menu or 
pull-down list of further options will then appear. 
With a function menu displayed, navigate in a similar manner—enter a menu option 
number for any numbered option, or use the 
 keys to highlight the desired 
option and then press 
 (Enter). Extra long menus have a scroll bar on the right—
use the arrow keys to access the remainder of the menu. Locked items or items that do 
not pertain to the current action or condition appear dimmed and cannot be selected. 
NOTES: 1) If there is no signal present, all source-dependent adjustments are 
disabled. 2) After 15 minutes of inactivity, the projector leaves the menu system and 
returns to the presentation. 3) The Status menu is read-only. 
When finished with a function menu, do one of the following: 
• Press 
Exit to return to the previous screen 
• Press 
Menu to leave the menu system and return to the presentation 
 
3.3 Navigating the 
Menus 
 
LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
LASER DIODE
Wavelength 670nm
Max Output  1mW       
CLASS II LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION 
						

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If at any time you are uncertain what to do next, press Help to display summary 
information about the current menu or highlighted option. Press Help again to exit. In 
addition, a line of “hint” text is included at the bottom of some menus. 
 
 
Press Help from the presentation level to access general Help Topics. Scroll as 
necessary within a topic; press Help or Exit to return to your presentation. 
 
If a slide bar, menu, or message is displayed, you have limited time in which to make 
a keypad entry before the projector returns to presentation level
Help and the graphic 
disappears. These time-outs may vary depending on what is displayed. 
Menu options that include this icon apply universally to any incoming signal. 
 
Most of the function menus allow you to change settings by using slide bars, 
checkboxes, and pull-down lists. To select a slide bar, toggle a checkbox status, or 
view a pull-down list, do one of the following within the function menu:  
• Enter the menu option number corresponding to the setting you wish to change 
(for example, press 
 
13Menu  to select “Vertical Stretch” in the Size & 
Position menu). 
• Move the highlight to the option desired and press 
 (Enter). 
• Move the highlight to the option desired and press 
 to adjust 
immediately. 
• Bypass the menus entirely and use a single key to immediately access an 
adjustment during your presentation (applies only to options having their own 
key, such as Contrast, Brightness, Gamma, etc.). 
• For “blind” access, hide the entire menu system (see OSD key, above) and/or 
direct slide bars activated by their own key (such as Contrast, Brightness, etc.). 
Control by using the proper key press or numerical sequence of key presses.   On-line Hel
p f 
 Time-outs f 
 The Global Icon f 
  Using Slide bars and f 
 Other Controls