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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 projector over slightly towards the center of the screen, 
but use caution when doing so, as too much tilt will cause excessive keystone distortion. Lens offset will 
not. 
5.Re-check side-to-side leveling: With the framing pattern on screen, 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 2-32 Folded Optical Path . The position of the projector and mirror must be accurately set - if 
considering this type of installation call your dealer for assistance.
2.3.5 Advanced Optical Alignment
Boresight Alignment Procedure
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 2-33 .
FIGURE 2-33 
2. Focus the image on cross-hair pattern I. Evaluate the focus on cross-hair image II and III. If all 3 images 
are in focus, no further action is required. If boresight is required see step 3.
FIGURE 2-32 FOLDED OPTICAL PATH 
						

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3. If boresight is required, refer to Figure 2-34 Cross-Hair Pattern to understand how the adjustment screws 
on the lens mount affect the corresponding cross-hairs on the test pattern. 
NOTE: The capscrew, (Figure 2-
35) may be under a plastic cap, remove and retain before adjusting.
4. Use a 5mm Allen™ key to loosen the 3 locking setscrews on the lens mount, see Figure 2-35 Screw 
Locations, below. 
NOTE: The setscrews must be backed out several turns, so that they do not contact the 
inner lens mount plate.
5. Fine tune the focus of cross-hair pattern I by adjusting the appropriate capscrew, see Figure 2-35 Screw 
Locations. Adjust until the cross-hair image is in focus with minimal flare.
6. Adjust cross-hair pattern II, by adjusting the appropriate capscrew, see Figure 2-35 Screw Locations. 
Adjust until the cross-hair image is in focus with minimal flare.
7. Adjust cross-hair pattern III, by adjusting the appropriate capscrew, see Figure 2-35 Screw Locations. 
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 
2-35 Screw Locations. Position the setscrews flush with the front face of the lens mount plate and in 
contact with the inner lens mount plate. Refer to Figure 2-36 . This may require adjusting both setscrews 
and capscrews.
10. If further action is required. Repeat #2.
FIGURE 2-34 CROSS-HAIR PATTERNFIGURE 2-35 SCREW LOCATIONS 
						

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11. Lock the setscrews, and re-check the boresight quality. Tighten the setscrew enough to ensure they will not 
shift.
FIGURE 2-36 
2.3.6 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 the LCD displays the message “Cooling Down”, until 
cool down is complete. 
Web User Interface (UI)                                                                               
1. From the Main Tab, Select Power>OFF. 
NOTE: A window will display for confirmation on powering 
down, see Figure 2-37. 
2. Select Yes.                                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                              
FIGURE 2-37 POWERING DOWN/WEB USER INTERFACE 
						

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2.3.7 Connecting Communications
Remote Keypads
To control the projector, direct the projector IR remote towards the display screen or the projector IR sensors. 
Alternatively, connect a wired (tethered) version of the remote to the XLR connector labeled as 
WIRED KEYPAD on the 
projector input panel. 
NOTE: The response to a wired keypad must also be enabled in the Communications menu—see 
Section 4 Web User Interface for more information.
As an alternative to the projector keypad or remote, 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 projector: 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 Section 3 Operation,3.8.7COMMUNICATIONS - Submenu and 
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 and RS-232 OUT on the input panel, are dedicated to 
serial communication, see Figure 2-38 Connecting RS-232. 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 projector 
baud rate.
3.)     Connecting RS-422
To control the projector with a computer or other controlling device with RS-422 capability, connect a RS-422 
serial communication cable between the controlling device and the RS-422 port on the projector, see Figure 2-
39 Connecting RS-422. RS-422 is better suited than RS-232 for serial communication 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 2-38 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 2-40.
FIGURE 2-40 RS-232 NETWORK
FIGURE 2-39 CONNECTING RS-422 
						

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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”, see Section 4 Web User Interface.
2. Chain the projectors together 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 manner 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 2-41 
Mixed Network.
FIGURE 2-41 MIXED NETWORK
Communication parameters, such 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 Routing to “RS-232 and RS-422 Joined”.
NOTES: 1) Connect only properly wired serial communication cables. 2) Each RS-232 communication cable 
should be no more than 50 feet in length. Use high quality cables.
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 2-42 Ethernet Network Setup. 
NOTE: A wireless router can be used to 
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FIGURE 2-42 ETHERNET NETWORK SETUP
SETTING THE PROJECTOR IP ADDRESS, SUBNET MASK AND GATEWAY: See Section 3.8 Configuration - 
Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls.
ETHERNET/COMMUNICATION SETTINGS: Includes settings for configuring the IP address via HDCP (factory 
default) or static.
CHANGING THE PORT#: On some Ethernet networks, firewall restrictions 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, communications originating from one type of serial controller—RS-232 vs. RS-422 vs. Ethernet—
stay on the corresponding network path. A “Separate” setting indicates this separation for “Network 
Routing.” See 3.8.7COMMUNICATIONS - 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”.
Communicating to all Ports
To relay all messages to all ports—RS-232, RS-422, and Ethernet—set the “Network Routing” option in the 
Communications menu for each projector to “All Joined”, see 3.8.7COMMUNICATIONS - Submenu. This 
configuration is useful if you are using a non-RS-232 controller with the RS-232 linking available between 
these projectors. For example, you may want to use both an RS-422-compatible controller and an Ethernet-
connected PC for working with a network of projectors linked via their RS-232 in/out ports. 
						

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FIGURE 2-43 JOINING ALL NETWORKS
To isolate just RS-422 communications, select “RS-232 and Ethernet Joined”. In Figure Figure 2-43 Joining 
All Networks, only projector #1 will respond to the RS-422 controller. 
To isolate just Ethernet communications, select “RS-232 and RS-422 Joined”—only projector #1 will respond 
via Ethernet.
System Integration - GPIO Connector
The GPIO connector on the input panel interface Figure 2-39 Connecting RS-422, provides a method of 
interfacing a wide range of external I/O devices. Refer to Appendix B: GPIO for complete details on pin 
configuration and how to program the GPIO.
FIGURE 2-44 INPUT PANEL 
						

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2.3.8   Projector Communications
Status LEDs
Looking from the back of the projector, the LEDs represent, from left to right; Lamp, Comm, Status, and 
Shutter. The LEDs will display the colors as shown below: 
Status LEDs#LED State
Lamp 1Off - lamp off
Yellow- Lamp time has expired and lamp should be 
replaced
Green - Lamp is on and operating correctly
Flashing Red - Lamp has malfunctioned
Flashing Yellow - Lamp door is open
Comm 2Flashing Green - Projector communication in progress
Status 3Off - AC power is off
Yellow- AC is present but projector is in standby
Green -Projector is powered up and operating normally
Flashing Red - Error has occurred. Details are displayed 
on the status display
Shutter 4Green - Shutter is open
Yellow - Shutter is closed
NOTE: A condition occurs on the first power on after a software upgrade, and is indicated by all the following:
• The Status LEDs are cycling green
• The LCD displays the warning Image Processor Upgrading
• The LED on the Image Processor card flashes green
• The Web page shows a warning that the Image processor card is upgrading.
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2.4 Connecting Sources
Sources are connected to the Input Panel located at the back of the projector. Figure 2-44 Input Panel. The 
Input Panel allows one image processor board and up to 4 input cards to be inserted. The input cards are hot 
swappable i.e. they may be plugged in and out while the projector is running. The image processor should only 
be replaced when the projector is off or when it is in standby mode.
There are 6 option Input cards available: 
• High-Definition Multimedia Interface/Twin HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) 
• Analog BNC  
• Dual 3G/SD/HD-SDI (Serial Digital Interface)
• Dual Link DVI
• Video Decoder
• DMX512 Interface
These cards slide into the option slots, shown in Figure 2-44 Input Panel. The option cards can be used in any 
slot. One or more of the option slots may be used with any combination of option cards, including multiples of 
the same card type. There may be up to 2 active inputs being displayed at any time, either from one card or 
from 2 cards. These 2 inputs can be routed to outputs or to the main or PIP video image. 
NOTE: See Section 7 
Specifications for more details.
LEDS
LEDs are located on the faceplate of each input card and indicate the following:
• Power ON - Green
• Signal Valid - Green
• Signal Invalid - OFF
Twin HDMI Input Card
This card accepts one or two HDMI inputs, and can route one or both inputs to the card outputs. As a factory 
default, the output labelled ‘2-OUT’ loops out the image displayed in the picture in picture (PIP). Alternatively, 
a Direct Loop can be enabled whereby the HDMI Input 1 signal loops to HDMI Output 1, and HDMI Input 2 
loops to HDMI Output 2. See Section 3.10 Input Switching & PIP Menu. Any input from any optional input 
card can be looped out of this card. There are 5 LEDs on the module faceplate. The PWR on the left side 
indicates power is applied, and that the card is initialized. The LEDs to the right side of the corresponding 
connectors indicate that a valid signal is detected. In the case of the outputs, the LED indicates a signal is 
currently being looped out.