Christie Projector J Series 1000W & 1200W User Manual

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3 Operation
This section describes the controls and switches used for basic projector operation once it is properly installed, 
aligned and configured by a  Christie accredited service technician. 
  Refer to Safety Warnings and Guidelines in  Section 5 Maintenance.
3.1 Operating the Projector
Control the projector using on e of the following options:
• Remote Keypad  for wired or wireless remote control 0.25 fo ot (8m) cable is included. The remote keypad 
controls the projector by way of  wireless communications from a battery -powered infrared (IR) transmitter. 
Use the remote keypad the same way you would use a  remote keypad supplied with a TV or VCR. When 
pressing a function key, direct the keypad toward the fro nt or rear IR sensor of the projector. One of the two 
IR sensors on the projector will detect the signal an d relay the commands for internal processing. A laser 
pointer is built into th e remote keypad. See  Figure 3-1 Remote Keypad .
• Built-in Keypad  located at the rear of the projector, see  Figure 3-2 Built-In Keypad. 
While each of the keypads provides complete control of th e 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 an other for your specific installation and application. 
Guide to Keypads
Keep these guidelines (common to both keypads) in mind:
• Press keys one-at-a-time; there are no  simultaneous key combinations required. 
NOTE: Use POWER, 
S
HUTTER, and OSD  functions by doing one of  the following: “press-and-hold” (2 seconds) or press twice 
quickly, followed by pressing either the  U
P ARROW KEY to switch on or the  DOWN ARROW KEY to switch off 
once. See  Figure 3-1 Remote Keypad .
• Arrow keys are held down for continuous adju stment/movement in the related key direction. 
NOTE: In serial 
networks, pause briefly between adjustments to make su re that more distant projectors can “keep up” with 
the commands. If you press a key while the projector is st ill responding to the previous action, such as during 
power-up, the second key press may not take effect. 
Refer to  Figure 3-1 Remote Keypad  for the description of those keys  provided for the remote keypad.
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Remote Keypad
FIGURE 3-1 REMOTE KEYPAD 
						

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Wired Remote
You can convert the remote keypad into a wired remote keypad using the cable provided with the projector. 
Connect one end into the remote an d the other to the XLR connector on the input panel labeled as wired 
keypad. The wired remote  is recommended when:
• The built-in keyp ad is inaccessible
• The lighting conditions are unsuitab le for proper IR transmission 
NOTE: Leave the batteries in the wired remote for the laser pointer key to work. 
Built-in Keypad
The built-in keypad has a LCD status display window wh ich displays all states of the keypad controls. The 
LCD displays status information when the projector  is powering up “Warm up: Lamp is warming up” and 
when the projector is cooling down  “Cool down: Lamp is cooling down.”  The display shows the state of the 
keys, menu structure, and menu items.
Overview of LED and Key States
The LED color of the keys indicates that the key is in one of these states:
• Amber , a functionality is available that will affe ct the displayed image of the projector
• Blue , a functionality is available that is relevant to th e built-in LCD only and will not affect the displayed 
image from the projector
• Off , the key is disabled in the current context
• Power Key , used to switch from Standby mode to ON, and from ON to Standby mode; LED always remains 
Amber
FIGURE 3-2 BUILT-IN KEYPAD 
						

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•Help Key , only available in the On Scr een Display (OSD) context; LED is  Amber when the menu is being 
displayed on the projected image display; when no menu is  being displayed, the Help key is still enabled if 
the OSD is enabled. It is only disab led when the entire OSD is set to OFF.
• Auto Key , enabled state when the power is ON, and there are no test pattern s on the screen. If the power is 
OFF  or a test pattern displays, the Auto key is disabled.
• Exit Key , is determined in the specific co ntext of the screen being displayed.
• Input Key , enabled when the power is ON. Disabled if the power is OFF.
• Lens Key , enabled when the power is ON. Disabled if the power is OFF.
• Shutter Key , enabled when the power is ON. Disabled if the power is OFF.
• Menu Key , always remains in the enabled state when the po wer is ON. If the power is off the Menu key is 
disabled.
• Soft Key , used to select an action indicated by text above the key on the LCD. If no text is shown, the 
associated key is disabled.
3.1.1 Remote Keypad Commands
Specific keypad commands are explained, see  Figure 3-1 Remote Keypad:
Power ON/OFF
Press and hold P
OWER for two seconds or press twic e quickly to turn the projector ON or OFF. Or press and 
release  P
OWER followed immediately by  UP ARROW KEY (ON) or DOWN ARROW KEY (OFF) to guarantee the 
correct action (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) Avoid turning the projector back on until it 
has been off for a few minutes. Hot re-str ikes of the lamp will reduce lamp life.
Te s t
Steps forward through all internal test patterns. After stepping past the la st test pattern, you will return to 
current input. 
Press  T
EST and then cycle by using the  RIGHT ARROW KEY and  LEFT ARROW KEY arrow keys, to cycle in either 
direction through the test patterns. Press  E
XIT to return to the current input.
Auto 
Initiates an automated process in which the projector optimizes critical display parameters such as size, 
position, pixel tracking, etc., for the  current source. An auto setup can sav e time in perfecting a display and you 
can modify the adju stments as desired. 
NOTE: You must have an unlocked channel present to use Auto Setup. 
The best auto setup will be obta ined under the following conditions:
• Input levels, it is best to have an im age with saturated (very bright) colors.
• Phase, high contrast edges are needed.
To determine active window size:
• Video images should have whites and blacks in the image.
• Wide range video images should have content (inclu ding white) that extends to all edges of the image.
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Channel
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  E
NTER), the display will automatically 
change and update according to the numerous  setup parameters defined for that channel. 
NOTE: A new channel 
is automatically created if you ad just an image from a new source.
NOTE: CHANNEL  key behavior during a presentation depends on  whether or not the Display Channel List 
option is enabled in the  Menu Preferences menu. You can select to use a scrollable list of channels when 
you press  C
HANNEL, or you may prefer to enter the desired channel number “blind”, i.e., without on-screen 
feedback. See  Menu Preferences  later in this section.
Slot 1, 2, 3, 4
Press to display the next active  input on the card in the slot.
Input
Displays all inputs in all slots, both active and inactive. Scro ll through the list to select an input for the main 
image. Press Input again to show the list an d select the picture-in-picture (PIP) image.
PIP
Turns PIP ON or OFF.
Swap
Swaps the main and PIP images.
Contrast
Changes the level of peak  white in your images. Use L
EFT/RIGHT ARROW KEY 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 fully white (i.e.,  “crushed”). Conversely, low contrast causes dim images.
Bright
Increases or decreases the black level in the image. Use L
EFT/RIGHT ARROW KEY until you reach the desired 
level of brightness. For best results, start high and decr ease so that dark areas do not become fully black (i.e., 
“crushed”). Conversely, overly high brightness changes black to dark  grey, causing washed-out images.
Gamma
Determines how grey shades are displayed between minimum in put (black) and maximum input (white) for a 
given amount of signal. The proper  setting helps maintain optimized blacks and whit es while ensuring a 
smooth transition for the “in-between”  values using levels of gray. 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 nominal setting for Gamma Correction of 0 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, increase the 
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Number Keys
Press 1 to 9 to enter a value in a text box or to select a menu item.
10+ 
Press  0 before pressing another number to ente r a number greater than 9, e.g. press 0 then 2 to enter the 
number 12 as a menu selection. 
NOTE:  When entering numbers in a text  field, this button acts as 0.
Help
Press  H
ELP to display context-sensitive help. Press  HELP again to toggle the help window OFF.
Menu
Press  M
ENU to enter or exit the menu system.
OSD (On-screen display) 
Press  OSD  then the  D
OWN ARROW to hide the 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  U
P ARROW.
• Press  OSD, OSD.
Invisible menus are fully functional,  enabling “hidden” access to numbered  features and image adjustments by 
entering the corresponding sequenc e 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 S
HUTTER  for two seconds to toggle the internal mechan ical shutter blade closed or open with a 
single keystroke. Or press and release  S
HUTTER followed immediately by UP ARROW KEY (closed) or  DOWN 
A
RROW  KEY (open) to guarantee the correct state (useful if yo u are unsure of the present state). Alternatively, 
press  S
HUTTER, SHUTTER to toggle from the present on/off state. 
A closed shutter blanks the display (turns it to black) . Close the shutter to block the displayed image while 
maintaining access to projector functions.  Opening the shutter restores the image. 
NOTES: 1) The LCD display 
shows the current state of the shutter.  
2) The shutter is open upon power-up.
Function Key
IF WITHIN A NUMERIC FIELD IN A MENU : Use F
UNC to enter a negative number.
IF WITHIN A TEXT FIELD:  Press F
UNC followed by the  UP ARROW KEY or  DOWN ARROW KEY to convert 
between capital and lower case letters. Press F
UNC followed by the  LEFT ARROW KEY or  RIGHT ARROW KEY to 
insert or delete a character. Press  F
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IF WITHIN A PRESENTATION: Press FUNC followed by two numeric 
numbers to enable a specific color or colors in the display (see right). For 
example,  will display only  red, and   will display 
green data. Eliminating one or more colo rs can help with certain diagnostics 
and setups, such as when accurately ov erlaying one image on top of another 
from stacked projectors. 
NOTE:  Color enabling can also be implemented 
from numerous locations  within the menu system.
Press  F
UNC followed by  HELP to disable Keystone, Edge Blending  and 
Brightness Uniformity  settings. This will disable the features without 
changing the settings associated with them.
Projector
Press  P
ROJ to access a specific projector within a group of pr ojectors 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. 
The  P
ROJ check box (read-only) shows whether or not a project or connected to a keypad is receiving keypadf 
commands. A checkmark indicates that the  projector is receiving keypad commands.
To control a specific projector with the keypad, press  P
ROJ and then enter the three-digit number assigned to 
the projector you want to use. If you switch to a proj ector other than the one you are currently using, the 
checkmark will disappear.
To broadcast to multiple projectors, press  P
ROJ and then PROJ again without entering a projector number. 
Keypad commands will then affect all projectors present. 
NOTE:  There is no method of controlling a group of 
projectors within the same wired configuration using th e wired keypad exclusively, since there is only one 
wired protocol available . 
NOTE: The address of the projector can be set in the  Configuration Menu> 
Communications  Submenu.
Enter
Press  E
NTER to select a highlighted item, to  toggle a check box, or to accept a parameter adjustment and return 
to the previous menu or image. 
Exit
Press  E
XIT to return to the previous le vel, 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  L
EFT/RIGHT ARROW KEY to change a slide bar value or to sel ect a different option within a pull-down 
list without having to first scroll  through options or navigate within  a menu, pull-down list or text box.
61
62
63
64
65
66
67= Red
= Green
= Blue
= Yellow
= Cyan
= Magenta
= White (all colors)
60 = White (all colors)
69= Invert 3D input
FIGURE 3-3 FUNCTION KEY 
						

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Lens H and Lens V
When adjusting the image for focus, zoom or horizontal and vertical positioning, use the specific arrow keys 
(L
EFT/RIGHT ARROW  KEY or  UP/DOWN ARROW KEY) related to each function. A  small window will appear to 
indicate the type of adjustment taking place. For example,
• Use the  F
OCUS and the LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW KEY to improve image clarity as desired.
• Use the  Z
OOM and the LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW KEY to achieve a desired image size.
• Use the  L
ENS H and the  LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW KEY to position the image horizontally.
• Use the  L
ENS V and the  UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW KEY to position the image vertically.
Press  E
XIT to return to a pr esentation level. NOTE: Use the  LENS key (built-in keypad) with the general  UP/
D
OWN ARROW KEY to get the same effect as if using the arro w keys related to “Lens V” or “Lens H” on the 
Remote Keypad. All 4 lens settings ca n be adjusted by using the soft keys.
Laser
Press  L
ASER to activate the laser pointer on  the remote. Point the remote 
at the screen to highlight an  area of your presentation. 
NOTE: Leave batteries in the wired remote keypad for the  LASER key to 
work.
3.2 Navigating the Menus
Main Menu
Most of the projector co ntrols are accessed from 
within the projector menu system. There are several 
groups of related  functions, with each group selectable 
from the  Main menu as shown at right. Press  M
ENU at 
any time to display this  Main menu. 
On the remote keypad, enter the number correspond-
ing to the function menu you  wish to access, such as 2 
for the  Image Settings  menu. Or use the  U
P/DOWN 
A
RROW KEY on any keypad to highlight the desired 
option, and press  E
NTER. The corresponding function 
menu or list of further options will appear.
With a function menu displayed, enter a menu option number for any numbered option, or use the  U
P/DOWN 
A
RROW KEY to highlight the desired option and then press  ENTER. Long menus have a scroll bar on the right—
use the arrow keys to access the remainder of the menu. Lock ed items or items that do not pertain to the current 
action or condition appear dimm ed and cannot be selected.
When finished with a function menu:
• Press  E
XIT to return to the previous screen.
OR
• Press  M
ENU to leave the menu system an d return to the presentation.
LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
LASER DIODE
Wavelength 670nm
Max Output  1mW       
CLASS II LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION
Main Menu
Size & Position
Image Settings
Channel Setup
Configuration
Lamp
Status
Input Switching & PIP
Language
Test Pattern
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
English
Off
FIGURE 3-4 MAIN MENU 
						

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NOTES: 1) If there is no signal present, all so urce-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.
On-line Help
Press  H
ELP to display summary information about the  current menu or highlighted option. Press HELP again to 
exit.
The Global Icon
Menu options that include this icon apply universa lly. Menu options without this icon apply to the 
selected channel only, or ar e unsaved diagnostic settings.
Using Slide bars and Other Controls
Most of the function menus allow you to  change settings by using slide bars, check boxes, and pull-down lists. 
Navigating options: 
• Enter the menu option number corr esponding to the setting you wish to change (for example, press M
ENU 1 
3  to select “Vertical Stretch” in the  Size and Position menu).
• Move the highlight to the option desired and press  E
NTER.
• Move the highlight to the option desired and press  L
EFT/RIGHT ARROW KEY to adjust immediately.
• You can bypass the menus entirely  and use a single key to immediately access an adjustment during your 
presentation (applies only to options having their ow n key, such as Contrast, Brightness, Gamma, etc.).
• For “blind” access, hide the entire  menu system (see OSD key, above) and access using the proper sequence 
of key presses.
Slide bars in menus  – The current value for a given parameter, 
such as size or vertical stretch, appears to the left of its slide bar 
icon (adjustment window). This number often expresses a 
percentage, or it may have units associated with it (such as 
pixels), depending on th e specific option. Press L
EFT/RIGHT 
A
RROW KEY  to gradually adjust the setting up or down—both the 
number and the length of the bar change accordingly. Hold for continuous adjustment. Or press  E
NTER to 
activate a slide bar text box  for specific number entry via the keypad and then press  E
NTER to save (or press 
E
XIT  to cancel).
“Direct” slide bars  - For quick access, to Gamma, Brightness, an d Contrast slide bars without traveling the 
menu system. Press Gamma, Brightness, or Co ntrast to display the contrast slide bar.
Main Menu
Size & Position
Image Settings
Channel Setup
Configuration
Lamp
Status
Input Switching & PIP
Test Pattern
Language
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
English
Off
HelpHelp
Use this menu to adjust settings affecting current image
size and position, such as horizontal and vertical
placement, blanking, resizing, and others.
FIGURE 3-5 ON-LINE HELP
White Uniformity
Left Side
1.35.6
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Use the arrow keys to adjust a direct slide bar, or press ENTER and enter a specific number from the keypad, 
then  E
NTER or LEFT ARROW KEY or RIGHT ARROW KEY to save (or  EXIT to cancel). When you are done, press 
E
XIT to save and return to your presentation.
NOTES: 1) You can still adjust a direct slide bar as  usual if the display is turned off (see OSD or Menu 
Preferences  menu) — the slide bar just won’t be visible. 
2) A direct slide bar disappears if it is not used within 
five seconds.
Check boxes - Conditions are present if  its adjacent check box 
contains a checkmark. To toggle  the check box, highlight and 
press  E
NTER, or highlight and use  RIGHT ARROW KEY to check and 
L
EFT ARROW KEY to uncheck. If a check box is numbered, enter its 
number to immediately toggle the check box.
Pull-down lists  – To see a pull-down list of options available for a given parameter:
• Highlight the list and press  E
NTER; or
• Enter the menu option number
Use the  U
P ARROW KEY or DOWN ARROW KEY to navigate up and dow n within the list. Press ENTER to select 
an option from the list.
If you prefer to quickly scroll through a list withou t first pulling it down, highlight the option and use  L
EFT 
A
RROW KEY or  RIGHT ARROW KEY. Press  ENTER when the desired choice appears. NOTES: 1) Press  LEFT 
A
RROW KEY  or  RIGHT ARROW KEY to jump between pages in an  extra long pull-down list. 2) Press  EXIT  while in 
a pull-down list to cancel any change.
Edge Blending
Blending Enable
1.
FIGURE 3-7 EXAMPLE OF A CHECK BOX
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10. Serial (RS-232 IN) Options
Serial (RS-232 OUT) Options
Serial (RS-422) Options
Projector Address
Network Routing
Ethernet Settings
Broadcast Key
Front IR Enable 
Back IR Enable 
Wired Keypad Enable 
Communications
SeparateSeparate
RS-232 and RS-422 Joined
RS-232 and Ethernet Joined
All Joined
1.
2.
3.
4.
FIGURE 3-8 EXAMPLE OF PULL-DOWN LIST