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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 action is required. If boresight is required see step 3.
3. If boresight is required, refer to Figure 2-14 - Cross-Hair Pattern
 to understand how the 
adjustment screws on the lens mount affect the corresponding cross-hairs on the test pattern.
4. Use a 5mm Allen™ key to loosen the 3 locking setscrews on the lens mount, see Figure 2-15 - 
Screw Locations, below. NOTE: The setscrews must be backed out several turns, so that they do 
not contact the inner lens mount plate.
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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 - 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 2-15 - Screw Locations
. Position the setscrews flush with the front face of the lens mount 
plate and in contact with the inner lens mount plate, see below Figure 2-16 - Position Setscrew 
Flush. This may require adjusting both setscrews and capscrews.
10. If further action is required. Repeat #2.
11. Lock the setscrews, and re-check the boresight quality. Tighten the setscrew enough to ensure they 
will not shift.
2.2.8 Powering Down
The projector can be powered down by using one of the following methods:
REMOTE KEYPAD/BUILT-IN KEYPAD
1. Press and hold
 .
2. Press   twice, quickly to toggle the projector off with a single keystroke.
FIGURE 2-16 - POSITION SETSCREW FLUSH 
						

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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)
                                                                                   
1. From the Main Ta b ,  S e l e c t  Power: On. 
NOTE: A window will display for 
confirmation on powering down, see 
Figure 2-17
. 
2. Select Ye s.                                                                                                                         
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
2.2.9Connecting Communications
REMOTE KEYPADS
To control the projector, direct the projector’s IR remote towards the display screen or the projector’s IR 
sensors. Alternatively, connect a wired (tethered) version of the remote to the XLR connector labeled as 
WIRED 
KEYPAD
 on the projector’s input panel. Note that response to a wired keypad must also be enabled in the 
Communications menu—see Section 3 Operation
 for more information.
As an alternative to the projector’s 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 (RS232 and 
RS422), 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
RS232 and RS422, 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, refer to 3 Operation
, System Configuration - Communications, on 
page 3-41 and the Serial Command document provided in the Dealer Section of the Christie Website, PN 020-
100224-XX. 
FIGURE 2-17 - POWERING DOWN/WEB USER INTERFACE 
						

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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 
rate.
3.)     CONNECTING RS422
To control the projector with a computer or other controlling device with RS422 capability, connect a RS422 
serial communication cable between the controlling device and the RS422 port on the projector, see Figure 2-
19 - Connecting RS422. RS422 is better suited than RS232 for serial communication over distances greater 
than 50 feet.
Use the RS422 port only if your device had RS422 capability – always consult the literature 
provided with your equipment before connecting. 
FIGURE 2-18 - CONNECTING RS232 
						

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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 connector of the first projector in the network.
2. Using another serial communication cable, connect one end to the RS232 OUT connector and the 
other end to the RS232 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 only have a connection to the RS232 IN connector, see Figure 2-20 - RS232 
Network.
FIGURE 2-19 - CONNECTING RS422 
						

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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 connected to the computer/controller through the 
RS422 port straight thru to an RS232 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 
RS232 
OUT, see Figure 2-21 - 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 “RS232 and RS422 Joined”.
FIGURE 2-20 - RS232 NETWORK
FIGURE 2-21 - MIXED NETWORK 
						

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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 - Ethernet Network Setup
. NOTE: A wireless router can be used to 
communicate to the projectors via 802.11b/g.
SETTING THE PROJECTOR’S IP ADDRESS, SUBNET MASK AND GATEWAY: Refer to Section 3.5 Configuration - 
Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls.
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—RS232 vs. RS422 vs. Ethernet—
stay on the corresponding network path. A “Separate” setting indicates this separation for “Network Routing” 
in the Communications menu, refer to Section 3 Operation
. If you are using an RS422 controller, for example, 
it will communicate only with the projector to which it is connected unless you change this setting to either 
“RS232 and RS422 Joined” or “All Joined”.
COMMUNICATING TO ALL PORTS
To relay all messages to all ports—RS232, RS422, and Ethernet—set the “Network Routing” option in the 
Communications menu for each projector to “All Joined”, refer to Section 3 Operation
. This configuration is 
useful if you are using a non-RS232 controller with the RS232 linking available between these projectors. For 
example, you may want to use both an RS422-compatible controller and an Ethernet-connected PC for 
working with a network of projectors linked via their RS232 in/out ports.
FIGURE 2-22 - ETHERNET NETWORK SETUP 
						

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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 of 
interfacing a wide range of external I/O devices. 
Refer to Appendix A, Figure A-1 - GPIO Connector
 for complete details on pin configuration and how to 
program the GPIO.
FIGURE 2-23 - COMMUNICATING TO ALL PORTS 
						

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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 (Powering ON from standby) All LEDs cycle green from left to right
Normal Operation Lamp 1 & 2Amber - lamp time has expired and lamp should be replaced
PowerGreen - projector is powered up and operating normally
ShutterGreen - shutter is open
Amber - shutter is closed
Cool-down All LEDs cycle amber from left to right
FIGURE 2-24 - INPUT PANEL