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Error
Lamp 1 & 2Amber - lamp time has expired and lamp should be replaced
Flashing Red - lamp has malfunctioned
PowerFlashing Red - error has occurred. Details are displayed on 
the status display
Software Upgrade in progress All The pattern will alternate between: 
Amber, Off, Amber, Off
and
Off, Amber, Off, Amber
Lamp Regeneration in progress Lamp 1 & 2Flashing Green - the lamp is being switched off for its regen-
eration period to extend lamp life (typically 15 minutes every 
24 hours)
PowerGreen - on
or
Amber - standby
ShutterGreen - shutter is open 
						

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2.3 CONNECTING SOURCES
Sources are connected to the Input Panel located at the back of the projector. Figure 2-24 - 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 5 option Input cards available: 
• High-Definition Multimedia Interface/Twin HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) 
• Analog BNC 
• Dual SD/HD-SDI (Serial Digital Interface)
• Dual Link DVI
•Video Decoder
These cards slide into the option slots, shown in Figure 2-24 - 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.
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’s outputs. 
There are 5 LEDs on the module faceplate. The PWR on the left side indicates power is applied, and 
that the card is initialized. To the right side of the corresponding connectors indicate that a valid signal 
is detected. NOTE: Refer to 6 Specifications
 for more details.
ANALOG BNC INPUT CARD
This card accepts a graphic analog video signal input over a 5 BNC connector interface. It has no 
outputs. The input consists of 5 BNC connectors for RGBH & V. The input can accommodate 4-wire 
RGBC (C stands for composite sync, but note that “S” should be used on the panel, not “C”), and 3-
wire RGsB (the “s” on G indicates sync-on-green). The RGB inputs can also accommodate YPbPr 
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applied and the card is initialized, signal indicates a valid signal has been detected. NOTE: Refer to 6 
Specifications for more details.
DUAL 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) 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 a second and signal indicates a valid signal has been 
detected. NOTE: Refer to 6 Specifications
 for more details.
DUAL LINK DVI INPUT CARD
This card accepts a single or dual 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, however it does not support 2 analog signals at the same time. The 
dual-link DVI has 2 channels and can support up to 330MPix/s. 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. NOTE: Refer to 6 
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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. It does not accept high-definition (HD) signals and will not support 
loop through directly. If active loop through is required, a Twin HDMI module must be used. 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 BNC’s 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 must also be 
selected in the projector’s menu - see Section 3 Operation. 
The remaining LEDs are each associated 
with one of the inputs, and indicate a valid signal has been detected on that input. NOTE: Refer to 6 
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3 Operation
This section explains how to operate the projector once it has been setup and installed. Read this 
section and familiarize yourself with the components and menu options before using your projector.
• 3.1 Using the Remote Keypad or Built-In Keypad
• 3.2 Navigating the Menus
• 3.3 Using Inputs and Channels
• 3.4 Adjusting the Image
• 3.5 Configuration - Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls
• 3.6 Working with PIP or Input Switching
• 3.7 Lamp
• 3.8 Status
• 3.9 Using Multiple Projectors
• 3.10 Remote Control of the Projector
• 3.11 Alarm Conditions 
						

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3.1 USING THE REMOTE KEYPAD OR BUILT-IN KEYPAD
The projector is typically controlled using one of the following keypads:
•Remote Keypad for wired or wireless control up to 25 feet (8m) away (includes cable for use as a 
wired remote), see Figure 3-1 - Remote Keypad
.
•Built-in Keypad located at the side 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 in mind the following guidelines:
Press keys one-at-a-time; there are no simultaneous key combinations required.
NOTE: Power,   Shutter,   and OSD function by: “press-and-hold” (2 seconds), press twice 
quickly, or press key and up arrow to switch on or press key and down arrow to switch off, see Figure 
3-1 - Remote Keypad.
 Hold arrow keys down for continuous adjustment/movement in one direction. In serial networks, 
pause briefly between adjustments to ensure 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. These are toggle keys, which require you to press and 
hold or press twice or press and use the up/down arrow keys. 
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 making key presses, direct the keypad toward the projector front or 
rear IR sensor. One of the two IR sensors on the projector will detect the signals and relay the 
commands for internal processing. A laser pointer is included in the remote keypad. 
Refer to the key descriptions provided for the remote keypad, see Figure 3-1 - Remote Keypad
.
 WARNING
Refer to Safety Warnings and Guidelines in Section 4. 
 WARNING
Laser radiation is emitted from the laser diode in the remote. Do not look 
directly into the beam of the laser. 
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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
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 which will affect the displayed image of the projector
•Blue, a functionality that is relevant to the built-in LCD only and will not affect the displayed image 
from the projector
•Off, the key is disabled in the current context
FIGURE 3-2 - BUILT-IN KEYPAD 
						

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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 is displayed 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.
3.1.1 Remote Keypad Commands
Specific keypad commands are explained, see Figure 3-1 - Remote Keypad:
 POWER ON/OFF
Press and hold
   for two seconds or press twice quickly to action the projector ON or OFF. Or press 
and release   followed immediately by   (ON) or   (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.
 TE S T
Steps forward through all internal test patterns. After stepping past the last test pattern, you will return 
to current input. 
Press and then cycle by using the   and   arrow keys, to cycle in either direction through the 
test patterns. Press   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. These parameters are listed in Table 3.1 - Auto 
Setup. An auto setup can save time in perfecting a display and you can modify the adjustments as 
desired.
Te s t
Te s t
Exit
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Table 3.1 - Auto Setup
NOTE: You must have an unlocked channel present to use Auto Setup. 
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.
 CHANNEL
Select a specific source setup (channel) defined and stored in projector memory. Once you enter a two-
digit channel number (or, if there is a list displayed, highlight it and press ), the display will 
automatically change and update according to the numerous setup parameters defined for that channel. 
NOTE: A new channel is automatically created if you adjust an image from a new source.
NOTE: Channel () key behavior during a presentation depends on whether or not the Display 
Channel List option is enabled in the Menu Preferences menu. You can choose to use a scrollable 
list of channels when you press, or you may prefer to enter the desired channel number “blind”, 
i.e., without on-screen feedback. See Menu Preferences later in this section.
  SLOT 1, 2, 3, 4
Press to display the next active input on the card in the slot.
    INPUT
Displays all inputs in all slots, both active and inactive. Scroll through the list to select an input for the 
main image. Press Input again to show the list and select the picture-in-picture (PIP) image.
 PIP
Turns PIP ON or OFF.
OPTIMIZES: SETS TO DEFAULT:
Pixel Tracking Contrast
Pixel Phase Brightness
Size and Blanking Auto Input Level (off)
Vertical Stretch Detail 
(if video source)Position Filter
Input Levels  Luma Delay
Channel
Channel
Channel
Slot 1