Christie Projector M-Series User Manual

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5 Troubleshooting
If the projector is not operating properly, note the symptoms and use this section as a guide to resolve 
the problem. If the problem cannot be resolved. contact your dealer for assistance. NOTE: A qualified 
service technician is required when opening an enclosure to diagnose any “probable cause”. 
• 5.1 Power
• 5.2 Lamp
• 5.3 LCD
• 5.4 Remote Keypad
• 5.5 OSD
• 5.6 Ethernet
• 5.7 Displays 

Section 5: Troubleshooting
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5.1 POWER
5.1.1 Projector Does Not Power ON
1.Ensure projector is plugged in? Check power switch above power cord is in the ON position.
2.Check that the Status LEDs are ON. While the projector is busy initializing, the LEDs should be 
cycling. When finished initializing, the Power and Shutter LEDs (the two on the right) should be on. 
3.Check the LCD display. While the projector is busy initializing, the display should show...

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5.2.4 LiteLOC™ Does Not Seem to Work
1. Ensure LiteLOC™ is set and enabled in the Advanced: Lamp menu, via the web user interface or 
using the remote keypad check the Lamp menu.
2. If the lamp power has increased to its maximum in order to maintain a LiteLOC™ setting, 
LiteLOC™ is automatically terminated. If the values shown in the Lamp menu indicate that the lamp 
power has reached this “over-drive” state, either reduce your...

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Section 5: Troubleshooting
2. Press and hold OSD key on the remote keypad for 2-3 seconds, then press the Menu key on the 
remote keypad.
5.6 ETHERNET
5.6.1 Trouble Establishing Communication with Projector
1. Ensure any address changes have been saved, and reboot to implement. If you still have trouble 
establishing communications with a projector added to an existing Ethernet network, the projector’s 
IP address is likely in conflict with another...

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5.7.4 The Display is Jittery or Unstable
1. If the display is jittery or blinking erratically, ensure that the source is properly connected and of 
adequate quality for detection. With poor quality or improperly connected source, the projector will 
repeatedly attempt to display an image, however briefly.
2. The horizontal and vertical scan frequency of the input signal may be out of range for the 
projector. Refer to Section 6...

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5.7.12  Colors in the Display are Inaccurate
1. The color, tint, color space and/or color temperature settings may require adjustment at your input 
source. 
2. Try Auto Setup.
3. Ensure signal connections are correct.
4. Ensure the proper channel for this source is being used.
5.7.13 Values in Color Saturation slide bars vary overtime
1. Once defined, Color Saturation slide bar values fluctuate over time and will likely be...

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6 Specifications
This section provides detailed M-Series specifications, including: 
*Due to continuing research, specifications are subject to change without notice. • 6.1 Image Performance
• 6.2 Feature Set
• 6.3 Image Processor Performance
• 6.4 Input (Source Signal) Compatibility 
• 6.5 Control Signal Compatibility 
• 6.6 Power Requirements
• 6.7 Physical Specifications
• 6.8 Reliability and Serviceability
• 6.9 Environment
• 6.10 Accessories and...

Section 6: Specifications
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6.1IMAGE PERFORMANCE 
6.1.1Pixel Format  
6.1.2Brightness (ANSI Lumens)  
6.1.3Contrast
1080p  (H x V square pixels)                1920 x 1080
1080p Imaging Device & Configuration Dark Metal 4 DMD, 3 chip, 0.95” diagonal
SXGA+ (H x V square pixels) 1400 x 1050
SXGA+ Imaging Device & Configuration Dark Metal 4 DMD, 3 chip, 0.95” diagonal
Projector Base 
ModelLamp 
PowerNominal 
Brightness
350W 1080p370W 9500
350W 9100
300W 7700...

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6.1.4Luminance Uniformity
6.1.5Color Uniformity
6.1.6Color Primaries
6.1.7Gamma
6.1.8Grayscale/Color Resolution
6.1.9Color Temperature
Dual lamp Full white ANSI 13-pt (w/o electronic corr.) +15%, -23%
Single lamp Full white ANSI 13-pt (w/o electronic corr.) +15%, -32%
Full white ANSI 13-pt (w/ electronic corr.) +5%. -5%
Full black ANSI 13-pt Negative uniformity shall be 
between -35% and 0% and 
positive uniformity shall be 
between 0% and +35%.
Full...

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6.1.10Convergence
Convergence zones A, B, C are as defined in Figure 2. Zone A has a diameter of ¼ of the image height. Zone B has 
a diameter of full image height. All specified convergence errors are between any two colors after a minimum 
warm-up up of 30 minutes. 
Convergence is specified with a 1.4-1.8 HD lens ( part number 118-100112-01) in the 1.4:1 position with zero 
offset. Bore-sight alignment must be adjusted for...