Christie Projector M-Series User Manual

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2.2.7Advanced Optical Alignment
BORESIGHT ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE
1. Display the Boresight Test Pattern by pressing the   (Test) key on the remote keypad or use the 
built-in keypad and press the soft key that displays Test on the LCD display, then   to cycle to 
Boresight, then Enter, see Figure 2-13 - Boresight Pattern
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...

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FIGURE 2-14 - CROSS-HAIR PATTERN
FIGURE 2-15 - SCREW LOCATIONS 

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5. Fine tune the focus of cross-hair pattern I by adjusting the appropriate capscrew, see Figure 2-15 - 
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 2-15 - 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 2-15 -...

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3.  Press   once, a Confirmation window will appear, press   again to power down. NOTE: 
Once the Confirmation window is displayed the second press of the   must be within 1 second 
to power down.
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)...

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2.)     CONNECTING RS232
Two nine-pin D-sub connectors, labeled RS232 IN and RS232 OUT on the input panel, are dedicated to serial 
communication, see Figure 2-18 - Connecting RS232
. Using the appropriate serial communication cables, 
connect the controlling source, such as a personal computer to the RS232 IN connector. Set the projector baud 
rate to match that of the computer. Refer to Section 3 Operation
 for details on changing the projector’s baud...

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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
RS232 NETWORK: To connect multiple projectors in a network with serial communication:
1. Connect the controlling source to the RS232 IN...

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MIXED NETWORK: To control multiple projectors with a computer/controller having an RS422 interface:
1. Set them all to the same baud rate as your RS422 controller.
NOTE: You must enable this combination of RS422 and RS232 in the Communications menu. Set the “Network 
Routing” option to “RS232 and RS422 Joined”. See Section 3 Operation
 for details.
2. Chain the projectors together by connecting an 
RS232 OUT (Null Cable) of the first projector 
(already...

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NOTES: 1) Connect only properly wired serial communication cables. 2) Each RS232 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’s Ethernet port to a hub belonging to the network. A controller or PC must also be 
connected to the hub, see Figure 2-22 -...

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To isolate just RS422 communications, select “RS232 and Ethernet Joined”. In Figure Figure 2-24 - Input 
Panel, only projector #1 will respond to the RS422 controller. 
To isolate just Ethernet communications, select “RS232 and RS422 Joined”—only projector #1 will respond 
via Ethernet.
SYSTEM INTEGRATION - GPIO CONNECTOR
The GPIO connector on the input panel interface Figure 2-19 - Connecting RS422
, provides a method...

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STATUS LEDS
Looking from the back of the projector, the LEDs represent, from left to right; Lamp 1, Lamp 2, 
Power, and Status. The LEDs will display the colors as shown below: 
Projector StateLEDsLED State
Hard Boot All All LEDs amber - means please wait
Standby Mode Lamp 1 & 2Off - lamps are off
PowerAmber - AC is present but projector is off or standby
ShutterGreen - shutter is open
Amber - shutter is closed
Warm-up...