Christie Projector J Series 1000W & 1200W User Manual

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2.2.4 Mounting
There are several methods for mounting the projector. In typical front and rear screen installations the projector 
can be mounted to a secure and level su rface, such as a table or cart. Carts are useful when the projector has to 
be moved often. Lock the wheels on a cart, when it is  in position, to prevent accidental movement during a 
presentation.
Ceiling Mount
The projector can be inverted and  suspended from the ceiling using a spec ially designed ceiling mount 104-
100001-XX. This mounting is recommended for those that want the projector out of plain view or have limited 
amount of space for the projector. For mo re information, contact your dealer.
  Use only the Christie approved ceiling mount kit designed for your projector. Refer to
the installation instructions and safety guidelines provided in the kit.
Special Mounting
The projector can also be rotated (front-to-back) up  to 360 degrees and fixed in a rotated position without 
affecting performance. However, the si de-to-side tilt limit of the projector must not exceed +/-15 degrees, to 
ensure optimal performance of the projector.
2.2.5 Adjusting Projector Height/Tilt
Adjusting Height
You can modify the height of the projector to remedy  a slightly uneven mounting surface by adjusting the two 
feet threaded into the bottom chassi s. Turn each foot clock-wise or counter-clockwise until the projector is 
level on all sides.
Adjusting Tilt
1. Before adjusting tilt, ensure  the projector is centered. 
NOTE: Check with site personnel for the degree of 
screen tilt, or measure this incline with a protractor at the screen. 
2. Then tilt the projector to closely match the screen tilt  angle by extending or retracting the adjustable feet on 
the projector. 
NOTE: 1)  For an ideal installation, the lens  surface should be centered and parallel to the screen - this 
orientation helps to ensure optimized  lens performance with minimal offset. Select a sturdy mounting surface 
that allows for this. If this position  is not possible (such as when the proj ector is significantly higher than the 
center of the screen), it is better to re ly on offset rather than extra tilt. 
2.2.6 Basic Optical Alignment
Only perform image alignment once the  projector is fully assembled and powered up in its final location. Basic 
image alignment ensure s the image reflected from the DMDs is parallel to and  well-centered with the lens and 
screen. This initial optical alignmen t is the foundation for optimizing images on the  screen and must be 
completed before final boresight ad justments. Before beginning ensure the projector is properly positioned 
relative to the screen.
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Basic Optical Alignment Procedure
1. Display a test pattern:  Appropriate for analyzing image focus an d geometry, such as the “framing” test 
pattern showing the cross-hair centered across the image. Press the  T
EST key on the remote keypad or use 
the built-in keypad and press the soft key that displays Test on the LCD display. 
2. Course focus:  Do a quick preliminary focus and (if available)  zoom adjustment with the primary lens. Do 
not worry about consistency ac ross the image at this point, just center focus. It is good practice to have 
zoom adjustment color and focus adjustment color in the center of its range.
3. Center the image in the lens:  Holding a piece of paper at the lens surface, adjust off sets as necessary until 
the image is centered within the lens perime ter. A full white field works best for this.
4. If necessary, center the image on the screen:  If the projector is mounted off center to the screen axis, 
then offset the lens as much as required. Aim the proj ector over slightly towards the center of the screen, 
but use caution when doing so, as too much tilt will cau se excessive keystone distortion. Lens offset will 
not. 
5. Re-check side-to-side leveling:  With the framing pattern on scree n, double-check projector leveling  so 
the  top edge
 of the image is parallel to the top edge of the screen.
6. Throw Distance:  Ensure the projector is positioned in the throw distance range for the particular lens. 
Folded Optics
In rear screen applications where space behind the projector  is limited, a mirror may be used to fold the optical 
path, see  Figure 2-13  . The position of the projector and mirror must  be accurately set - if considering this type 
of installation call your dealer for assistance.
FIGURE 2-13 FOLDED OPTICAL PATH 
						

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2.2.7 Advanced Optical Alignment
Boresight Alignment Procedure for CT Lens Mount
To adjust the boresight on a J Series project or equipped with a CT lens mount, see the Boresight Adjustment 
Procedure  instruction sheet found  on the Christie website P/N: 013-100141-04.
Boresight Alignment Proced ure for ILS Lens Mount
1. Display the Boresight Test  Pattern by pressing the T
EST key on the remote keypad or use the built-in 
keypad and press the soft key that displays Test on the LCD display, then  U
P ARROW KEY to cycle to 
Boresight, then Enter, see  Figure 2-14.
2. Focus the image on cross-hair patte rn I. Evaluate the focus on cross-hair image II and III. If all 3 images 
are in focus, no further action is requir ed. If boresight is required see step 3.
3. If boresight is required, refer to  Figure 2-15 to understand how the adjustment screws on the lens mount 
affect the corresponding cros s-hairs on the test pattern. 
NOTE: The cap screw,  (Figure 2-16 ) may be under 
a plastic cap, remove and  retain before adjusting.
4. Use a 5mm Allen™ key to loosen the 3 lo cking setscrews on the lens mount, see Figure 2-16, below. 
NOTE: The setscrews must be backed out several turns,  so that they do not contact the inner lens mount 
plate.
FIGURE 2-14 BORESIGHT PATTERN 
						

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5. Fine tune the focus of cross-hair pattern I by adjusting the appropriate cap screw, see  Figure 2-16. Adjust 
until the cross-hair image is  in focus with minimal flare.
6. Adjust cross-hair pattern II, by adjusting the appropriate cap screw, see  Figure 2-16. Adjust until the cross-
hair image is in focus with minimal flare.
7. Adjust cross-hair pattern III, by ad justing the appropriate cap screw, see Figure 2-16. Adjust until the 
cross-hair image is in focus with minimal flare.
8. Repeat step 5, 6, and 7 as required until all 3 cross-hair  patterns are in equal sharp focus. If the boresight is 
acceptable, see step 11. If the boresight does not appear  to be converging to an acceptable level of image 
quality or if the lens will not focus over the correct  range of throw distances, then the boresight requires 
coarse adjustment, see step 9.
9. The original factory boresight  can be recovered approximately by  positioning the 3 setscrews, see Figure 
2-16 . Position the setscrews flush with the front face of  the lens mount plate and in contact with the inner 
lens mount plate, see below  Figure 2-17. This may require adjusting both setscrews and cap screws.
10. If further action is  required. Repeat #2.
11. Lock the setscrews, and re-check the boresight quality.  Tighten the setscrew enough to ensure they will not 
shift.
FIGURE 2-15 CROSS-HAIR PATTERNFIGURE 2-16 SCREW LOCATIONS 
						

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2.2.8 Powering Down
The projector can be powered down by using one of 
the following methods:
Remote Keypad/Built-In Keypad
• Press and hold P
OWER
OR
• Press P
OWER twice
OR
• Press  P
OWER once, then immediately press the 
DOWN key. 
NOTE:  For Step 2 and 3, if the 
second key is not pressed immediately, a 
confirmation window will  appear. The second key 
press must be pressed within 1 second of the window appearing.
NOTE: After powering down, the Status LEDs cycle and th e LCD displays the message “Cooling Down”, until 
cool down is complete. 
Web User Interface (UI)                                                                               
1. From the  Main Ta b ,  S e l e c t   Power>OFF. 
NOTE: A window will display for confirmation on powering 
down, see  Figure 2-18 . 
2. Select  Ye s.                                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
FIGURE 2-18 POWERING DOWN/WEB USER INTERFACE 
						

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2.2.9 Connecting Communications
Remote Keypads
To control the projector, direct the IR remote towards the display screen or the IR sensors on the projector. 
Alternatively, connect a wired (tethered) version  of the remote to the XLR connector labeled as 
WIRED KEYPAD on the 
input panel. 
NOTE:  The response to a wired keypad mu st also be enabled in the Communications  menu.
As an alternative to the keypad or re mote, you may wish to communicate with the projector using a PC or other 
controller. Such a device sends commands and receives  feedback via serial links (RS-232 and RS-422RS-422), or 
Ethernet communications to  the projector, refer to the Serial Command document provided in the  Dealer Section of the 
Christie Website, PN 020-100224-XX .
1.)     Serial Port Connections
RS-232 and RS-422, serial ports available on the proj ector: You can connect a device with a serial interface, 
such as a computer to either of these connectors (not  both) and control the projector remotely by entering 
specific serial communication commands, see  the Serial Command document provided in the  Dealer Section 
of the Christie Website, PN 020-100224-XX . 
2.)     Connecting RS-232
Two nine-pin D-sub connectors, labeled RS-232 IN an d RS-232 OUT on the input panel, are dedicated to 
serial communication, see  Figure 2-19. Using the appropriate serial  communication cables, connect the 
controlling source, such as a personal  computer to the RS-232 IN connector. Set the projector baud rate to 
match that of the computer. See  Section 3 Operation for details on changing the baud rate of the projector.
3.)     Connecting RS-422
To control the projector with a computer or other cont rolling device with RS-422 capability, connect a RS-422 
serial communication cable betwee n the controlling device and the RS-4 22 port on the projector, see Figure 2-
20 . RS-422 is better suited than RS-232 for serial co mmunication over distances greater than 50 feet.
 Use the RS-422 port only if your device had RS-422 capability - always consult the 
literature provided with your equipment before connecting
FIGURE 2-19 CONNECTING RS-232
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Ethernet Communications
Refer to Section 3 Operation  for further information about setting up and using a projector connected via 
Ethernet, and the Serial Command document provided in the  Dealer Section of the Christie Website, PN 020-
100224-XX .
Connecting Multiple Projectors
RS-232 NETWORK : To connect multiple projectors in  a network with serial communication:
1. Connect the controlling source to  the RS-232 IN connector of the first projector in the network.
2. Using another serial communication cable, connect  one end to the RS-232 OUT connector and the other 
end to the RS-232 IN connector of the next projector. 
3. Continue this pattern of connection  with all projectors in the network. 
NOTE: The last projector in the 
network will have a connection to the RS-232 IN connector only. See  Figure 2-21  .
FIGURE 2-21 
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MIXED NETWORK: To control multiple projectors with a computer/controller having an RS-422 interface:
1. Set them all to the same baud  rate as your RS-422 controller. 
NOTE: You must enable this combination of 
RS-422 and RS-232 in the  Communications  menu. Set the “Network Routing ” option to  “RS-232 and 
RS-422 Joined ”.
2. Chain the projectors to gether by connecting an 
RS-232 OUT (Null Cable) of the first projector (already 
connected to the  computer/controller through the 
RS-422 port straight thru to an RS-232 IN on the next 
projector in the chains). Continue  connecting projectors in this mann er until you’ve reached the last 
projector in the chain, so that only the last projector has one unused port 
RS-232 OUT, see  Figure 2-22.
FIGURE 2-22 
Communication parameters, su ch as baud rate, must be set to match the particular  controlling device, before 
connecting as a network—refer to the documentation that  came with your controlling device to determine the 
proper baud rate. See  Section 3 Operation  for help changing the projector  baud rate. To communicate to all 
projectors, set the Network Routi ng to “RS-232 and RS-422 Joined”.
NOTES: 1) Connect only properly wired  serial communication cables. 2) Each RS-232 communication cable 
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ETHERNET NETWORK SETUP: To add one or more projectors to an Ethernet network, use standard CAT5 cable 
to connect each projector Ethernet port to a hub belonging to the network. A controller or PC must also be 
connected to the hub, see  Figure 2-23. 
NOTE: A wireless router can be used to  communicate to the projectors 
via 802.11b/g.
FIGURE 2-23 
SETTING THE PROJECTOR IP ADDRESS, SUBNET MASK AND GATEWAY: See  Section 3.8.7 
COMMUNICATIONS - Submenu.
ETHERNET / COMMUNICATION SETTING: Includes settings for configurin g the IP address via HDCP (factory 
default) or static.
CHANGING THE PORT# : On some Ethernet networks, firewall restrict ions may require that the port number of 
the projector be changed from its default of 3002. If so, enter a new port number in the  Ethernet Settings menu 
or include the new port#. 
Separating Networks
By default, communic ations originating from one type of serial  controller—RS-232 vs. RS-422 vs. Ethernet—
stay on the corresponding network path. A “Separ ate” setting indicates this separation for “Network Routing” 
in the  Communications  menu, see Section 3.8.7 COMMUNICATIONS - Submenu . If you are using an RS-422 
controller, for example, it will communicate only with the projector to which it is connected unless you change 
this setting to either “RS-232 and  RS-422 Joined” or “All Joined”.