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Analog BNC Input Card
This card accepts several types of sync modes. In 5-wire sync mode all 5 BNC connectors are used. If H and V 
connectors are swapped, this card will still operate normally. An analog graphic source such as a VGA from a 
PC can be connected. The card can operate in 4-wire sync mode, which accommodates 4-wire RGBC sources. 
The composite sync cable can be connected to either the H/C BNC or the V BNC. The card supports 3-wire 
RGB or YPBPr sync modes, sometimes called sync-on-Green (SOG). In this mode the H/C and V connectors 
are not used. The sync is connected to the Green/Y BNC connector. This card offers no loop out capability. 
There are 2 LEDs on the module faceplate. PWR indicates power has been applied and the card is initialized, 
signal indicates a valid signal has been detected.
Dual 3G/SD/HD - SDI Input Card
This card accepts both standard-definition (SD) and high-definition (HD) serial-digital-interface (SDI) signals 
from 1 of 2 standard-definition (SD) or high-definition (HD) 3GHz SDI sources. Both single-link HD and 
dual-link HD signals are accepted. The card has two SD/HD-SDI outputs, each of which is “loop through” for 
its respective input. There are 3 LEDs on the module faceplate. PWR indicates power has been applied and the 
card is initialized, and the two signal LEDs indicate a valid signal has been detected on the respective input. 
Dual Link DVI Input Card
This card accepts a single DVI signal with or without High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 
video signal over a DVI-I connector and analog video signals over the DVI-I or 15-pin VGA connector. The 
module can simultaneously support a digital signal on the DVI input and an analog signal on the VGA port, or 
an analog signal on the DVI input and an analog signal on the VGA port. There are 4 LEDs on the module 
faceplate. PWR indicates power is applied and the card is initialized, and the other 3 on the right side of the 
corresponding connectors indicate that a valid signal has been detected. With a suitable HDMI-to-DVI adaptor, 
HDMI signals can be input to this card, except the audio will be lost. 
						

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Video Decoder Input Card
This card accepts and decodes standard definition (SD) video. This includes CVBS (composite video), S-
Video, and component sources. This card supports as many as 6 video signals, four of them on BNC 
connectors and two on 4-pin mini-DIN connectors. Each mini-DIN connector accepts 1 S-Video signal. The 
first BNC accepts composite video (only), while the remaining three BNCs can be grouped to allow one of the 
following combinations:
• 3 CVBS sources on 4, 5 & 6
• 1 CVBS source, 1 S-Video source: Luma (Y) connected to 4(Sy) and Chroma (C) connected to 6 (Sc)
• 1 YPbPr source: component signal on 4 (Pr), 5 (Y) & 6 (Pb)
The video decoder input card has 8 LED indicators. The PWR LED indicates that the module is installed 
properly, and has been successfully configured. The YPbPr LED indicates that a valid component signal has 
been detected on inputs 4, 5, and 6 (Component input grouping is selected in the projector menu - see Section 
3.8 Configuration - Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls. The remaining LEDs are each 
associated with one of the inputs, and indicate a valid signal has been detected on that input.
DMXC Interface Card
The DMXC card is a communication interface which allows the projector to be controlled using the standard 
E1.11 USITT DMX512-A protocol (DMX512-A 2008).  DMX-512 is a serial protocol which is used for 
controlling lighting / staging equipment from a lighting console or similar host equipment.  ArtNet (defined by 
Artistic Licenses Art-Net II Specification) is an Ethernet implementation of the DMX protocol. The M-Series 
projector supports the DMX protocol through 2 data input interfaces, 1) a DMX card and 2) ArtNet through the 
Ethernet connector.
Unlike the other optional input cards, the DMXC card is not an input interface for video signals, but it plugs 
into a standard input card option slot.  The card can always be active, even when the projector is powered down 
(i.e. in standby mode).  Only one DMXC card will be allowed per system.  If more than one is populated, the 
2nd and subsequent cards will not be activated. 
The card has two 5pin XLR connectors - 1 (input) male and 1 (output) female.  There are 2 LEDs on the 
faceplate of the card: The green Power LED which is on when the card is powered, and the green Termination 
LED which is on when termination is enabled. 
						

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Input termination (2 Watt, 120 Ohm) is required on the last DMXC card in a loop through configuration. (i.e. 
only on the last projector). Termination may be either hardware (by plugging in a termination dongle, etc) or 
may be switched in by software, but should not be both. Software termination is only in place when the 
projector has AC applied. If there are cases where the network is required to be terminated without AC applied 
to the last projector, then a hardware terminator should be used.
Refer to Section 3 Operation for information about setting up the ArtNet and DMX interfaces.
Connecting Tiled Projectors
Wiring Requirements
A distribution box or digital signal switcher may be used to feed the same video signal to all the units of the 
tiling array. See Figure 2-45 Use of Distribution Box. 
FIGURE 2-45 USE OF DISTRIBUTION BOX
Christie loop-through may be used to set up a tiling array (Figure 2-45 to Figure 2-50). The system allows 
wiring providing the HDCP requirement is met when HDCP is used by the source. The cascade level of 
devices can be no more than 7 levels deep. 
NOTE: If single wire loop-through is used (Figure 2-49), then PIP 
is not supported, and high bandwidth signals greater than 165 MHz are not supported. Double wire loop-
through supports high bandwidth signals greater than 165 MHz.
The wiring diagrams are provided to: 
• Meet the HDCP requirement,
• Minimize the length of HDMI cables to be used, and 
						

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• Balance the connection tree to ensure the level of loop-through is minimized. NOTE: This is to enable the 
downstream projectors to finish source switches in a minimum amount of time. (Applicable to arrays with 
HDCP only)
FIGURE 2-46 1X3 WIRING SOLUTION
FIGURE 2-47 2X2 WIRING SOLUTION
FIGURE 2-48 2X3 LOOP-THROUGH WIRING SOLUTION 
						

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FIGURE 2-49 2X3 SINGLE WIRING LOOP-THROUGH - NO PIP IS SUPPORTED
FIGURE 2-50 3X3 LOOP-THROUGH WIRING SOLUTION 
						

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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 one of the following options:
•Remote Keypad for wired or wireless remote control 0.25 foot (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 projector front or rear IR sensor. One of the two IR 
sensors on the projector will detect the signal and relay the commands for internal processing. A laser pointer 
is built into the 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 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. 
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 adjustment/movement in the related key direction. 
NOTE: In serial 
networks, pause briefly between adjustments to make sure 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. 
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 and the other to the XLR connector on the input panel labeled as wired 
keypad. 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 pointer key to work. 
Built-in Keypad
FIGURE 3-2 BUILT-IN KEYPAD
The built-in keypad has a LCD status display window which 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 affect the displayed image of the projector
•Blue, a functionality is available that is relevant to the built-in LCD only and will not affect the displayed 
image from the projector
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•Power Key, used to switch from Standby mode to ON, and from ON to Standby mode; LED always remains 
Amber
•Help Key, only available in the On Screen 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 disabled when the entire OSD is set to OFF.
•Auto Key, enabled state when the power is ON, and there are no test patterns 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 context 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 power 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.
•Convenience Light Key, toggles the input panel light ON or OFF.
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 twice 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-strikes of the lamp will reduce lamp life.
Test
Steps forward through all internal test patterns. After stepping past the last test pattern, you will return to 
current input. 
Press T
EST and then cycle by using the LEFT ARROW KEY and RIGHT 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 save time in perfecting a display and you 
can modify the adjustments as desired.
The best auto setup will be obtained under the following conditions:
• Input levels, it is best to have an image 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 (including white) that extends to all edges of the image.
Refer to Section 3.5 Adjusting the Image for further details about the Auto Setup function.