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MIXED NETWORK: To control multiple projectors with a computer/controller having an RS-422 interface:
1. Set them all to the same baud rate as your RS-422 controller. 
NOTE: You must enable this combination of 
RS-422 and RS-232 in the Communications menu. Set the “Network Routing” option to “RS-232 and 
RS-422 Joined”, see Section 4 Web User Interface.
2. Chain the projectors together by connecting an 
RS-232 OUT (Null Cable) of the first projector (already 
connected to the computer/controller through the 
RS-422 port straight thru to an RS-232 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 
RS-232 OUT, see Figure 2-20 
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 “RS-232 and RS-422 Joined”.
NOTES: 1) Connect only properly wired serial communication cables. 2) Each RS-232 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 2-21 Ethernet Network Setup. 
NOTE: A wireless router can be used to 
communicate to the projectors via 802.11b/g.
FIGURE 2-20 MIXED NETWORK 
						

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SETTING THE PROJECTOR’S IP ADDRESS, SUBNET MASK AND GATEWAY: See Section 3.8 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—RS-232 vs. RS-422 vs. Ethernet—
stay on the corresponding network path. A “Separate” setting indicates this separation for “Network Routing” 
in the Communications menu, see Section 4 Web User Interface. If you are using an RS-422 controller, for 
example, it will communicate only with the projector to which it is connected unless you change this setting to 
either “RS-232 and RS-422 Joined” or “All Joined”.
Communicating to all Ports
To relay all messages to all ports—RS-232, RS-422, and Ethernet—set the “Network Routing” option in the 
Communications menu for each projector to “All Joined”, see Section 4 Web User Interface. This 
configuration is useful if you are using a non-RS-232 controller with the RS-232 linking available between 
these projectors. For example, you may want to use both an RS-422-compatible controller and an Ethernet-
connected PC for working with a network of projectors linked via their RS-232 in/out ports.
FIGURE 2-21 
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To isolate just RS-422 communications, select “RS-232 and Ethernet Joined”. In Figure Figure 2-23 Input 
Panel, only projector #1 will respond to the RS-422 controller. 
To isolate just Ethernet communications, select “RS-232 and RS-422 Joined”—only projector #1 will respond 
via Ethernet.
System Integration - GPIO Connector
The GPIO connector on the input panel interface Figure 2-18 Connecting RS-422, provides a method of 
interfacing a wide range of external I/O devices. Refer to Appendix B:, Figure B-1- GPIO Connector for 
complete details on pin configuration and how to program the GPIO. 
NOTE: The 3D sync cable must be 
connected for 3D operations.
FIGURE 2-22 COMMUNICATING TO ALL PORTS
FIGURE 2-23 INPUT PANEL 
						

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2.2.9   Projector Communications
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 sho wn 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
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
Projector StateLEDsLED State
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 
regeneration period to extend lamp life (typically 15 min-
utes every 24 hours)
PowerGreen - on
or
Amber - standby
ShutterGreen - shutter is open
NOTE: A condition occurs on the first power on after a software upgrade, and is indicated by all the following:
• The Status LEDs are cycling green
• The LCD displays the warning Image Processor Upgrading
• The LED on the Image Processor card flashes green
• The Web page shows a warning that the Image processor card is upgrading.
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2.3 Connecting Sources
Sources are connected to the Input Panel located at the back of the projector. Figure 2-23 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 6 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
• DMX512 Interface
These cards slide into the option slots, shown in Figure 2-23 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. 
NOTE: See Section 7 
Specifications for more details.
LEDS
LEDs are located on the faceplate of each input card and indicate the following:
• Power ON - Green
• Signal Valid - Green
• Signal Invalid - OFF
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, 
however it does not support 2 analog signals at the same time. 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: The VGA connector does not 
support 3D content other than as one of the dual input 3D channels. If 3D over analog is required, the Analog 
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Twin HDMI Input Card
This card accepts one or two HDMI inputs, and can route one or both inputs to the card’s outputs. Any input 
from any card can be looped out of this card. The output label ‘1-OUT’ loops out the main image being 
displayed on the projector. The output labelled ‘2-OUT’ loops out the image displayed in the picture in picture 
(PIP). Any input from any optional input card can be looped out of this card. There are 5 LEDs on the module 
faceplate. The PWR on the left side indicates power is applied, and that the card is initialized. The LEDs to the 
right side of the corresponding connectors indicate that a valid signal is detected. In the case of the output’s, the 
LED indicates a signal is currently being looped out. 
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 LED’s on the module faceplate. PWR indicates power has been applied and the card is initialized, 
signal indicates a valid signal has been detected.
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 
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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 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.
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 
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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. 
						

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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 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).  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’s 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 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 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.
  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