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STEP 6 - Selecting a Source
Press one of the input keys on the remote or built-in keypad to select and display the image for the source you 
connected in Step 3.
STEP 7- Adjusting Image
Adjust the image settings, such  as Brightness, Contrast, Gamma, Focus, Zo om, etc. using the direct keys on the 
remote or built in keypad. 
NOTE:  Refer to Section 3 Operation  for more details.
2.2 Detailed Setup and Installation
  Always power down the projector and disc onnect all power sources before servicing
or cleaning. 
  Refer to Safety Warnings and Guidelines in 
1.4 Safety Warnings and Guidelines.
2.2.1 About the Projector
FIGURE 2-5  REAR ORIENTATION
Built-in Keypad
The built-in keypad is located on the  rear of the projector. Use it similarly to the IR remote to control the 
projector. An LCD display is located above  the keypad for displaying projector status.
AC Receptacle
The AC receptacle is located at the ba ck of the projector. Use this receptacle to plug in an appropriately rated 
line cord.
DANGER
WARNING 
						

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Adjustable Feet
Located on the underside of the projector are two adjustable feet. Raise or lower  these feet when positioning 
the projector to ensure it is level  on all sides so the displayed image  will appear rectangular without any 
keystone.  
Refer to  2.2.5 for instructions on how to adju st the feet of the projector. 
Input Panel
All source connections are made to th e input panel located at the back of the projector. Any of the available 
optional input cards can be installed  in the 4 option card slots. The slots are labeled 1 through 4. All option 
cards have LEDs to indicate their status.
Cooling and Air Vents
Adequate airflow through the projecto r will prevent it from overheating. Keep all projector vents unobstructed 
and ensure adequate airflow around the projector. See  Figure 2-6.
FIGURE 2-6 
Lamp Door
The lamp door is located at the rear of the projector to provide easy access to the lamp module for replacement. 
Refer to  5.1.1 Lamp and Filter Replacement . The lamp door is fitted with a safety interlock which switches the 
lamp off when the door is opened.
Allow at least a half meter or more 
of space between the projector and 
a wall or other structure and
 place 
it on a platform that does not extend 
past the exhaust vents. 
						

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FIGURE 2-7 FRONT ORIENTATION
Front & Rear IR Sensors
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 th e transmission path to these sens ors unobstructed for uninterrupted 
communications with the projector. The rear IR sensor is  located at the back of the projector between the status 
LEDs and the front IR sensor is located next  to the front nameplate on the projector.
Projection Lenses, Lens Mount and Other Features
The projector includes a motorized lens  mount that allows automated lens control and adjustment: vertical and 
horizontal offsets, zoom, and focus.  The lens mount can be fitted with any one of the available optional lenses 
– see  Section 7 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 di splayed image on the screen and adjust focus to improve the clarity of the 
image.
NOTES: 1)  The projection lens is shipped separately from the projector.  2) Use the lens cap when 
transporting the lens to avoid scratching and damaging  the lens, which could affect your displayed image.  
3) Motorized lenses should not be adjusted by hand  without first setting them for manual operation, 
otherwise the zoom and focus moto rs may be damaged. (Set in Menu>Configuration> Lens 
Settings >Manual Zoom/Focus ).
• Lens Offset  – The motorized lens mount allows vertical an d horizontal offset of the displayed image. 
• Shutter  – Standard on all models, the sh utter allows you to turn the screen absolutely black when in the 
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2.2.2 Installation Considerations
Proper installation of your projector will ensure the quality of your display. Whether you are installing a 
projector temporarily or permanently you should take  the following into account to ensure your projector 
performs optimally. Select the installation  type that best suits your needs: front or rear screen, floor mount or 
inverted mount.
Front Screen / Floor Mount Installations
Front Screen / Inverted Mo unt (ceiling) Installation
Rear Screen / Floor Mount Installation
Rear Screen / Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation
Rear Screen / Floor Mount with Mirror
AdvantagesConsiderations
• Easy to set up.
• Can be moved or changed quickly.
• Easy to access. • Shares floor space with audience.
AdvantagesConsiderations
• Does not take up audience space.
• Projector is unobtrusive.
• Projector cannot be accidentally moved.• Installation is more permanent.
• It is more difficult to access the projector.
AdvantagesConsiderations
• Projector is completely hidden.
• Projector is easily accessed.
• Usually good ambient light rejection.
• Requires separate room or enclosure.
• Installation cost is usually higher.
AdvantagesConsiderations
• Projector is completely hidden.
• Usually good ambient light rejection.
• Requires separate room.
• Installation cost is usually higher.
• More difficult to access projector.
AdvantagesConsiderations
• Projector is completely hidden
• Usually good ambient light rejection.
• Requires less space behind 
screen than other rear 
screen installations. • Requires separate room or enclosure.
• Installation cost is usually higher.
• More involved to perform setup. 
						

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Front Screen Installations
In front screen installations, the projector and audience are positioned in front of the screen, which can be flat 
or curved.
Flat screens offer a gain of about 1.0  with a viewing angle just less than 180 °. This type of screen reflects 
incident light equally in all directions so the  audience can see the display from various angles.
Curved screens have a gain greater than 1. 0 with a viewing angle much less than 180 °. This type of screen does 
not reflect incident light equally in all directions; instead it is concentrat ed in a viewing cone. The audience 
sitting within the viewing cone area will see a brig hter image than those sitting just outside the area.
FIGURE 2-8 FLAT SCREEN
FIGURE 2-9 CURVED SCREEN
Rear Screen Installations
There are two basic types of rear screens: diffused and optical. 
A diffused screen has a surface which spreads the light stri king it. Purely diffused screens have a gain of less 
than 1.0. The advantage of the diffused screen is its wide  viewing angle, similar to that of a flat screen for front 
screen projection. This type of screen is suitable when  a wide viewing angle is required but there is low 
ambient room light.
Optical screens take light from the projector and redirect  it to increase the light intensity at the front of the 
screen. This reduces it in other areas. A viewing cone, si milar to that of a curved front screen installation is 
created. This type of screen is bette r suited for brightly lit rooms where th e audience is situated within the 
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Screen Size
Select a screen size appropriate for your lens and application. If the projector will be used to display text 
information, the image size must allow the audience to recognize all text clearly. The eye sees a letter clearly if 
eye-to-text distance is less than 150  times the height of the letter. Small te xt located too far from the eye will be 
illegible at a distance no matter how  sharply and clearly it is displayed.
To fill a screen with an image, the aspect ratio of the sc reen should be equal to the aspect ratio of the image 
(expressed as the ratio of its width to  its height). Standard video from a VCR has a 4:3 or 1.33:1 aspect ratio. 
For example, to display a VCR output with a 4:3 aspect ratio onto a 10-foot (3m) high screen, the width of the 
screen must be at least 13.3 feet (4m).
Ambient Lighting
The high brightness of this projector is well suited for locations where ambient lighting might be considered 
less than ideal. A typical room with  ceiling lights and windows rarely requir es special attention. Contrast ratio 
in your images will be reduced if stray light directly st rikes the screen. For example, when a shaft of light from 
a window or floodlight falls on the im age. Images may appear washed out an d less vibrant. Avoid or eliminate 
stray light sources directed at the screen.
Ventilation
The projector vents and  louvers provide ventilation, both for intake  and exhaust. Never block or cover these 
openings. Do not install the projector near a radiator or  heat register, or within an enclosure. To ensure 
adequate airflow around the projector, refer to  Figure 2-6 make sure its installatio n meets the proper spacing 
requirements. 
NOTE:  Do not obstruct the air exchange to the projector.
Other Considerations
Other considerations and tips  to improve your installation:
• Keep the ambient temperature constant and below 40 °C (104F). Keep the projector away from heating and/
or air conditioning vents. Changes in  temperature may cause drifts in the projector circuitry, which may 
affect performance.
• Keep the projector away from devices that radiate elec tromagnetic energy, such as motors and transformers, 
slide projectors, speakers, power amplifiers, elevators, etc.
• Use a screen size appropriate for th e venue but not larger than required. Installing a large screen in a small 
room is similar to watching televisi on at a close range; too large a screen can overpower a room and interfere 
with the overall effect. As a rule, be no cl oser than 1.5 times the width of the screen.
2.2.3 Projector Position and Mounting
Throw Distance
Throw distance is the distance measured from the front feet of the projector to the screen. This calculation 
determines if there is enough room to  install your projector with a desired screen size and if the image will be 
of the right size for your screen.
To estimate the throw distance, take the horizontal widt h of the screen and multiply it by the lens throw ratio. 
The result determines approximately the distance the project or should be positioned from the screen to project 
a focused image large en ough to fill the screen. For example, using a 0.73:1 lens , throw distance would roughly 
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IMPORTANT! Use the lens and screen size to calculate the pr ecise throw distance using the tables provided 
in the  Dealer Section of the Christie Website, PN 020-100221-XX . Due to lens manufacturing 
tolerances for lens focal length,  actual throw distance can vary 
±5% between lenses with the 
same nominal throw ratio.
FIGURE 2-10 
Vertical and horizontal position
The correct vertical and horizontal position of the projec tor in relation to the screen depends on the lens type 
and the screen size. Ideally, the projector should be po sitioned perpendicular to the screen. This way, the image 
will appear rectangular instead of keystoned (trapezoidal).
The vertical position of the image can be offset (that is  moved above or below the optical axis) by adjusting the 
motorized lens mount. The amount of vertical offset av ailable depends on the type of lens installed in the 
projector and can be limited if horizontal offset has been applied. Vertical offset can be expressed as the 
percent of half the image height or the number  of pixels of shift from lens center. Refer to Figure 2-11  for 
illustrated examples of vertical offset.
Ta b l e  2 . 1 , Ta b l e  2 . 2  and Ta b l e  2 . 3  specify the vertical offset of each type of lens. 
						

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Table 2.1 WUXGA Vertical Offset Ranges
Table 2.2 HD 1080p Vertical Offset Ranges
Table 2.3 SXGA+ Vertical Offset Ranges
NOTES: 1) 
Offsets are subject to ±7% centering tolerance. 2) % Offset = # of pixels of offset/half vertical panel 
resolution x 100.
WUXGA Lens Description Lens Part Number Minimum Offset
Above or Below Lens Center
Lens ILS 0.73:1SX+/0.67:1HD 118-100110-XX±22% ±132 pixels
Lens ILS 1.25-1.6SX+/1.16-1.49HD 118-100111-XX±82% ±492 pixels
ALL OTHER LENSES ±112% ±672 pixels
HD 1080p Lens DescriptionLens Part Number Minimum Offset
Above or Below Lens Center
Lens ILS 0.73:1SX+/0.67:1HD 118-100110-XX±35% ±189 pixels
Lens ILS 1.25-1.6SX+/1.16-1.49HD 118-100111-XX±102% ±551 pixels
ALL OTHER LENSES ±119% ±643 pixels
SXGA+ Lens DescriptionLens Part Number Minimum Offset
Above or Below Lens Center
Lens ILS 0.73:1SX+/0.67:1HD 118-100110-XX±23% ±121 pixels
Lens ILS 1.25-1.6SX+/1.16-1.49HD 118-100111-XX±73% ±383 pixels
ALL OTHER LENSES ±100% ±525 pixels 
						

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The horizontal position of the image can also be offset; that is moved to the left or right of optical center, by 
adjusting the motorized lens mount. Th e amount of horizontal offset available depends on the lens installed and 
if the image has already been vertically offset. Horizontal offset can be expressed as the percent of half the 
image width or the number of pixels of  shift to one side of lens center. Ta b l e  2 . 4, Table 2.5  and Ta b l e  2 . 6  each 
show the horizontal offset of a lens type. See  Figure 2-12.
Table 2.4 WUXGA Horizontal Offset Ranges
Table 2.5 HD 1080p Horizontal Offset Ranges
Table 2.6 SXGA+ Horizontal Offset Ranges
NOTES: 1) 
Offsets are subject to ±7% centering tolerance. 2)% Offset = # of pixels of offset/half horizontal 
panel resolution x 100.
WUXGA Lens Description Lens Part Number Minimum Offset
Above or Below Lens Center
Lens ILS 0.73SX+/0.67HD 118-100110-XX±6% ±58 pixels
Lens ILS 1.25-1.6SX+/1.16-1.49HD 118-100111-XX±38% ±365 pixels
ALL OTHER LENSES ±54% ±518 pixels
HD 1080p Lens DescriptionLens Part Number Minimum Offset
Above or Below Lens Center
Lens ILS 0.73:1SX+/0.67:1HD 118-100110-XX±12% ±115 pixels
Lens ILS 1.25-1.6SX+/1.16-1.49HD 118-100111-XX±40% ±384 pixels
ALL OTHER LENSES ±42% ±403 pixels
SXGA+ Lens DescriptionLens Part Number Minimum Offset
Above or Below Lens Center
Lens ILS 0.73:1SX+/0.67:1HD 118-100110-XX±13% ±91 pixels
Lens ILS 1.25-1.6SX+/1.16-1.49HD 118-100111-XX±45% ±315 pixels
ALL OTHER LENSES ±50% ±350 pixels