Digital Projection Lightning 30sx+m, 40sx+m User Manual

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Digital Projection LIGHTNING 30sx+m, 40sx+m User Manual 2. Installation
Notes
When stacking projectors, the
stack MUST be vertical, to
ensure that the stresses are
distributed to all for frame
couplings.
Make sure that the surface,
ceiling or rigging that is to
support the projector is
capable of supporting the
combined weight of all the
projectors and lenses (see
specification for weights).
Do not place heavy objects
on top of the projector
chassis. Only the...

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Notes
This projector does not include
any image-scaling or
processing functions. Sources
presented to the projector can
only be mapped pixel for pixel
to the display.
More information about
selecting (blanking) and
positioning of the image can be
found in section 4. Using the
menus.
Input
connection
panel
Connecting the projector
This projector is designed to be the projection head of a...

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NotesEDID handshaking
If you are using a computer DVI card or other DVI source that obeys the EDID
handshaking protocol, then the card or source will automatically configure itself to
suit the projector.
If not, then you should refer to the documentation supplied with the DVI source to
manually set the resolution to 1400 x 1050 or the nearest suitable setting.
Example: setting up the MMS 1000...

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Notes
More information about pin
connections can be found in
section 6. Appendix.
Cable complexity and
interference can be reduced by
using the Digilink high
bandwidth optical connection
system. Contact your dealer for
more information.DVI video sourceLIGHTNING
In
MMS 1000
non DVI video source
non DVI video sourceMain
LIGHTNING
In
 high resolution
video sourceMMS 1000
Main
LIGHTNING
In
Input...

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Notes
More information about pin
connections can be found in
section 6. Appendix.
More information about using a
browser to control the projector
can be found in section 4.
Using the menus.
More information about pin
connections and control codes
can be found in section 6.
Appendix.
Crossed
LAN cableLIGHTNING
Computer
Un-crossed
LAN cablesComputer
Hub or
LAN
ComputerNull-modem
cable
Control...

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Notes
Use only the power cable
provided.
Ensure that the power outlet
includes a Ground
connection, as this
equipment MUST be earthed.
Handle the power cable
carefully and avoid sharp
bends. Do not use a damaged
power cable.
Power connections
USA power input
Make sure the main power switch is off before connecting the power cable.
Firmly push in the Hubbell connector, then turn clockwise to...

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3. Getting started
Contents
3. Getting started 3.1
Switching the power on .......................................................................................................... 3.2
Using the touch screen ........................................................................................................... 3.2
Switching the lamp on ............................................................................................................ 3.3
Adjusting the...

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Using the touch screen
All of the projector ’s features can be controlled using the touch screen.
The Main Menu is shown below. The eight buttons at the bottom of the screen are
visible whenever the projector is switched on. Buttons and controls relating to the
Sub Menus will appear above these eight buttons.
Buttons on the touch screen are activated by light short taps using the tip of your...

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Notes
Whenever you switch the lamp
on, the projector will reset
momentarily, whilst the lamp
strikes. This is to protect the
control circuitry from the effects
of the lamp strike pulse.
Any settings made before you
switched the lamp on will be
retained.
For more detailed information
about all the touch screen
menus, see the next section:
Using the menus.
Switching the lamp on
• Press the  LAMP...

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Notes
For more detailed information
about all the touch screen
menus, see the next section:
Using the menus.
Adjusting the projected image
If you have no video source connected to the projector, then you can display a test
pattern as follows:
• Press the IMAGE button on the Main menu.
• Select a test pattern.
Once you have an image or a test pattern displayed:
• Press the LENS button on the...