Digital Projection LIGHTNING 10sx And LIGHTNING 15sx User Manual

COMPMODE (Channel Computer Mode)
COMPMODE enables you to modify individual computer modes. If the current
channel is a video configuration, you will not be able to access this function.
The Channel Computer Mode screen is split into two main areas. The top of the
screen displays the channel number, channel name and the computer card. The
remainder of the screen provides a list of available modes with the current mode
highlighted. The list provides horizontal and vertical scan rates, sync pulse polarity...

Mode Name- You can re-name the mode (maximum of nine characters).
Scan- The projector will automatically determine the horizontal and vertical
frequencies of the mode from the incoming signal.
Sync polarity- Check boxes are used to select the polarity of the horizontal and
vertical syncs. The N/A (not applicable) choice will cause the polarity to be ignored
in the selection of the mode. This is necessary in the case of Apple Macintosh
computers
which do not utilise sync polarity.
Active Pixels- The pixel...

SAVE AS
This command can save any changes made to the parameters. The SAVE AS screen
allows you to edit the mode name in order to save your changes as an additional
mode for the computer card. The window also displays the amount of user memory
available to store new modes.
If there is insufficient memory, a message box will appear upon entry to the SAVE
AS window stating - Cannot create Computer Mode due to insufficient memory.
Need to delete a COMPUTER entry from the library of Computer Cards. Go to
ADD...

DELETE Command
The DELETE command allows you to delete any unwanted channels. To delete a
channel highlight it in the Channel Set-up menu and select DELETE from the
bottom of the screen. You will enter the Delete Channel screen which will confirm
the name and number of the channel to be deleted.
If this channel is the one you wish to delete select OK. A confirmation box will
appear stating: Are you sure you want to DELETE Channel XX?  Press OK to
Delete or CANCEL to ignore. This is your last chance to...

Image Mode is chosen from the Main menu. This screen has two sections: Flip and
Gamma. All the parameters are defined using check boxes.
FLIP- Allows configuration for front or rear projection by horizontally and/or 
vertically reversing the projected image.
GAMMA- Corrects the degree of contrast in your input signal to provide an 
optimum image and should be set according your signal type.
E-ZOOM- Defines the E-Zoom window size on the DMD™ within which the
entire image will be displayed. The window...

The User Preferences window allows you to set a number of system defaults and is
split into three main areas: At Power Up, Default Configuration and Other.
When all changes have been made in the User Preferences, press the EXIT button
on the remote to execute. This will save the changes and return to the Main menu.
AT POWER UP
This section defines what will be displayed when the projector is switched on.
Input- You can set the projector to display the last input channel that was used,
preset a channel by...

DEFAULT CONFIGURATION
This sets the default values for any new channels created.
Video - PAL, NTSC, SECAM and CPENT video configurations are available as
defaults. A configuration will be automatically chosen, if you do not make a 
selection, however it is advisable to select the appropriate check box for your signal
to improve the screen image. If a CPENT video input is selected you must also state
the component format (RGB or Y Pr Pb).
Computer- Selecting computer also requires the selection of a...

A number of test patterns are provided to check the operation of the projector.
Selected from the Main menu the Test Pattern window is as shown below.
Convergence - a cross pattern generated by the digital board and used by factory
set-up staff for converging the DMDs. This pattern is also useful to 
confirm projector alignment. 
Contrast - a 4 by 4, black and white checked pattern generated by the light engine
electronics and used to measure contrast ratio.
Grid - a grid generated by the light engine...

Colour Bars- an analogue colour pattern generated by the analogue board to verify
the colour  reproduction.
Greyscale- generated by the analogue board to assist in the correct setting of
colour balance, this is an 8 step greyscale ranging from black on the left to white on
the right.
To select a test pattern, position the cursor over the required pattern and press enter
to put a cross in the check box. Only one pattern can be selected at a time and it will
be displayed over any input images.
The...

The Projector Status function is accessed through the Main menu. Information
about the lamp, the projector temperature, the user memory and the last warning
messages issued can be viewed here. To leave the Projector Status screen and return
to the Main menu select OK or press the EXIT button on the remote control.
Software Version- Displays the version number of the software in use.
Unit Run - This Unit- The number of hours the current lamp has run is displayed.
Lamp Strikes - This Unit - Displays the...