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new lamps, either set up Brightness Uniformity after this period, or do an 
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• If you have created a “User 1” color gamut (recommended) for a well-matched wall, 
continue to Step 
1e. 
• If you prefer maximum brightness rather than a particular color temperature, select 
“Max Drives”. 
 IMPORTANT  
Do not change User 1 Color Adjustment 
in color-matched applications! 
1e) In the White Uniformity 
menu, set the “Overall” 
output level to 50.0 and all 
remaining slidebars to 0.0. 
This decreases the light 
output just enough 
throughout the screen so that 
any color level can then be 
increased later as necessary 
for matching light output 
from zone-to-zone. Do not 
exceed 50.0 for “Overall”—a higher level will likely interfere with achieving 
brightness uniformity and is not recommended. 
Ensure that overall light output remains well-matched from one screen center 
to the next. Where necessary, increase or decrease Lamp Power slightly to 
recover center matches. 
Step 2: Adjust Color (level of red/green/blue) in 8 Zones 
NOTES: 1) At this point, ignore the brightness of individual zones. 2) Always ignore 
menu colors. 
2a) On each screen, compare the color temperatures in the 8 target zones (4 edges 
and 4 corners) to that of the color temperature of the center. Compare using a 
white field only, and take note of any areas that do not match the center. Also 
decide if any screen exhibits a more obvious color shift than other screens—
begin with this screen in Step 
2b.  
2b) Return to the Brightness Uniformity menu. Beginning with the screen that exhibits 
the most obvious color shift(s), for each edge that exhibits a noticeably different 
color temperature from the center, select the corresponding Uniformity adjustment 
menu—Left, Right, Top or Bottom. For example, if any part of the left side is too 
blue, too red or too green, go to the Left Uniformity menu and adjust the colors 
(i.e., change their light output) until all portions of the left side closely match the 
center color temperature. Adjust an edge first (focusing on its center), then adjust 
its corners. See Figure 3.30. 
 
  
						

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Figure 3.30. Match Zones to Center Color Temperature 
Repeat the color adjustment of sides and corners for each edge of the screen that does 
not yet match the center (note that each corner is adjustable in either of its two 
adjacent “side” menus). When done, all areas of a given screen should match. Repeat 
Steps 
2a & 2b for all remaining screens. 
Step 3: Adjust Light Output in 8 Zones 
3a) For each screen, compare the light output of each edge and corner to that of 
the center. If any of the areas differ, use the White Uniformity menu to match 
edges and corners to the center as described below (see Figure 3.31). Begin 
with the screen exhibiting the most obvious variations in light output. 
• Adjust edge White Uniformity first—note that each edge adjustment also affects 
the rest of the screen slightly. Keep all edges just slightly lower than the center 
light output rather than matching light output precisely. Otherwise, it may not be 
possible to brighten the corners (typically the dimmest areas of the screen) 
enough. I.e., the best uniformity is a compromise between the brightest and 
darkest areas of the screen. 
• Adjust corner White Uniformity last—each corner adjustment affects only this 
quadrant. 
• Repeat for each screen. 
 
Figure 3.31. Match Zones to Center Light Output 
Step 4: Readjust Color Temperature (level of red/green/blue) in 8 Zones 
4a) Return to Steps 2a & 2b and, if necessary, fine tune the zones so that they all 
still exhibit a single color temperature. 
Canceling Brightness Uniformity 
If you do not want to use or apply Brightness Uniformity settings, delete the 
checkmark from the “Uniformity Enable” checkbox at the top of the Brightness 
Uniformity menu.  
						

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Christie Edge Blending is an innovative set of software functions that can quickly and 
easily blend the edges of multiple adjacent full screen images to create a single 
seamless larger image. 
What is a Blend? 
In simple terms, a blend appears as a gradient strip 
along an edge of a projected image. It is darkest along 
the extreme edge of the image, and lightens nearer to 
the rest of the image (see right). This area runs along 
the edge of the projector’s internal DMDs (display 
area); it cannot be located on interior pixels. 
 
How Are Blends Used? 
In multiple-projector walls, 
complementary blends between 
neighboring images can 
compensate for the extra 
“brightness” or intensity where 
these edges overlap. By 
controlling blend width and 
other properties, you can achieve 
uniformity across the group of 
images. Visible overlaps will 
disappear as illustrated in Figure 3.33. 
For best results, use the same projector model and type throughout your display wall. 
In addition, avoid high-gain screens whenever possible—the optical performance of 
such screens demands minimal image offset, thus projectors must be located very 
close to one another. Note too that the requisite tiling of the image—with data 
repeated along internal edges that will overlap—must be correctly done by your 
source. 
Flat Blends vs. Warped Blends 
FLAT BLENDS: It is important to 
remember that the projector’s standard 
edge blending controls affect the outer 
edges of the projector’s display panel, 
and that each blend is consistent along 
its length (refer back to Figure 3.32). 
The standard Edge Blending menu 
controls can blend multiple flat full-
panel displays if they have no warping 
or keystoning applied. 
WARPED BLENDS: When using the optional ChristieTWIST module for warping 
images on to curved screens, work with its separate ChristieTWIST PC application to 
create more specialized blends required. Such a blend can vary along its length to 
compensate for curves. Once downloaded to the projector, simply apply the desired 
custom “user” blend by selecting it in the Blending Enable pull-down list.   Ed
ge Blending 
 
Figure 3.32 
 
Figure 3.33. Edge Blending Concept 
(NOTE: TILING DONE AT SOURCE) 
 
 
  
						

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Optional Blinders 
If desired, you may wish to install the optional mechanical blinders at the projector 
lens. These adjustable blades help to blend blacklevels along edges of the image, and 
are available in a separate kit.
 
Since the blinders and Edge Blending menu controls are intended to complement 
each other, with blinders primarily affecting blacklevels and software primarily 
affecting whitelevels, together these components produce the best blends possible for 
any type of flat image. Or, depending on your projector model and your application 
needs, you may prefer to utilize only the standard software controls—for example, 
you may find that the edges of white or very light images can be well-blended 
without blinders. In other more unusual applications with only a very small area of 
overlap, you may need only the blinders. 
Standard edge blending software controls are located in the 2-page Edge Blending 
submenu access via Configuration menu, then Geometry and Color submenu, then 
Edge Blending. The More option opens the second page of the Edge Blending 
submenu. 
Main Functions 
Use standard edge blending controls to set the precise width, shape and midpoint you 
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1.  Start with 2 full-screen projector images overlapped by approximately 12/5%-25% 
each. Display full white field test pattern from both. 
2. In the Edge Blending submenu, enable the top checkbox to activate all controls. 
NOTE: If the 
optional 
ChristieTWIST 
module is 
installed, a pull-
down list 
replaces this 
checkbox (see 
right). Select the 
desired user-defined blend created for your current warp; no further blending at 
the projector is required. Or, to simply edge blending a non-warped flat image, 
select “Standard” and continue with Step 3. 
3. 
SET STARTING POINTS FOR ADJUSTMENT: 

						

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In applications where you are projecting only white or light images, the Blend Width 
may be slightly higher—set according to how much overlap you have between 
images. 
 
As an alternative to using a keypad, most projector functions can be controlled 
remotely, typically at a controller such as a PC, via 1) simple bi-directional ASCII 
messaging on an Ethernet or serial communication link or 2) a web interface or 
“ChristieNET” on an Ethernet network. 
VIA ASCII MESSAGING — Connect a serial link between your controller and the 
RS232 or RS422 port (recommended), or open an Ethernet socket (i.e., Telnet) 
between your controller and the valid projector address. Valid ASCII codes and 
messages are documented in the Christie Serial Communications document available 
at the Christie website. 
VIA WEB INTERFACE — Connect your PC to the projector’s Ethernet port. In your 
web browser (Internet Explorer, for example), enter the IP address of the projector 
you wish to control. This will start a password-protected ChristieNET application—
enter the factory default “
ccm7” login and password to open the program. If the 
projector is powered up, you can access assorted menu options and slidebars. 
Repeat for remaining networked projectors as desired. Keep in mind that multiple 
units can be controlled from one PC, but each unit will be in its own ChristieNET 
interface (web browser) at the PC. Likewise, you can make up to five separate web 
locations to a single projector. 
The default login provides access to security settings, where you can define other 
users with the same or fewer rights. Use “unlimited” rights for most applications. For 
all logins, the Service menu is still protected with its own password. 
NOTES: 1) Any proxy server settings that interfere with this type of link should be 
disabled for using ChristieNET. Disable through Internet Explorer’s < Tools> 
  . 2) Your PC must be Java-
enabled to v1.4.2 or higher to run ChristieNET. 3) Depending on your projector 
model, certain controls provided through ChristieNET are non-functional.  
 
Occasionally the projector will encounter an error condition that can interrupt normal 
operation. Such a condition can be caused by a simple invalid keypad entry, an input 
signal error (most common) or a system error. The manner in which users are to be 
notified of error conditions is set in the Menu Preferences menu: 
• To see error messages displayed on-screen, select the “
Screen” option 
• To be notified via a serial communication only, select the “
RS232” option. 
• To receive both types of notifications, select “
All”.  
• To disable error messages (except for “invalid user key entry”, which can’t 
be hidden), select “
Off”. 
3.12 Remote Control 
of the Projector 
3.13 Error 
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Note that status/error messages also appear in the LCD Status 
Display window near the keypad at the rear of the projector. 
They are accompanied by their corresponding 2-digit error code 
next to the keypad, evident at a greater distance. Normal 
operation is indicated by the “00”status code. 
Invalid User Entry 
A keypad entry not recognized by the projector triggers a short on-screen error 
message identifying the problem. For example, if you specify a channel number that 
is not available, the message “Invalid Channel will appear. Or if you try to enter the 
wrong password, you’ll see “Invalid Password”. Press 
 or Exit to clear the 
message and try again. 
NOTE: On-screen display of “Invalid User Entry” messages cannot be disabled, 
even if Display Error Messages has been set to “Off”. 
An input signal error message occurs if you are in presentation level (i.e., there are no 
menus present) and have selected an input on which the projector detects a problem. 
While menus remain operational and any key press will temporarily remove any 
displayed error message, you must resolve the signal problem in order to permanently 
eliminate the message. 
No Signal 
The message “No signal” occurs when there is no source signal detected at the 
selected input—both HSYNC and VSYNC are inactive and the screen background is 
black. Connect or correct the signal, or try another input. 
Bad Sync 
The message “Bad Sync” occurs when HSYNC or VSYNC are active but the signal 
cannot be displayed. Such a condition occurs when only one of the two sync signals 
is present, or when either sync signal is unstable or of the wrong frequency. Correct 
the signal or select another input. 
Other Signal Error Messages 
In addition to the common “Bad Sync” and “No Signal” errors, you may encounter a 
signal error message indicating that HSYNC and/or VSYNC are either too fast or too 
slow. When such a message appears, check the frequencies shown in the Status 
menu. If they are correct, then the signal is not recognized by the projector. On some 
PCs you may be able to change the settings to generate a compatible signal. If the 
frequencies shown in the Status menu are incorrect, check the cabling to see where 
the problem might originate. 
When the projector encounters a system malfunction, either a System Warning 
message or a System Error message may appear. Both types of messages are 
accompanied by a numerical error code on the “Status” LED, and a related text 
message appears in the LCD Status Display window. A system malfunction can be 
cleared with 
Exit Exit from presentation level, but may indicate the need for service 
by a qualified service technician. 
NOTE: System messages appear on-screen only if Display Error Messages has been 
set to “Screen” or “All”. 
 
 
 User Errors 
 Input Signal Errors 
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System Warnings 
A system warning indicates that a system malfunction has been detected (see Status 
LED Codes, below). A system warning message replaces any input signal message 
and disappears when the input signal status changes. While the projector will remain 
operational, the message indicates the presence of a potentially serious problem that 
should be reported to the manufacturer. You can press 
Exit Exit to remove the 
message, but for best results you should reset the projector—power the projector 
down and up again with the 
 (power) key. 
System Errors 
A system error message indicates that a serious malfunction has been detected and 
must be reported to the manufacturer as soon as possible (see Status LED Codes, 
below). The projector will no longer operate and must be reset—power the projector 
down and up again with the 
 (power) key. 
The Status LED Codes 
If the status code display on the back of the projector shows one of the following 
values, you have encountered a likely system error requiring the attention of a 
qualified service technician (see System Warnings and System Errors, above). 
Acknowledge and clear the error with 
Exit Exit from presentation level, or try 
resetting the projector by powering it off and on again, cooling when necessary. 
Consult Table 3.1 and contact your dealer if the problem persists.