Projector Christie Roadie 25k User Manual
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OPERATION Roadie 25K User’s Manual 3-65 Figure 3.38. 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 3.39). 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 3.39. 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.
OPERATION 3-66 Roadie 25K User’s Manual 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. Christie Edge Blending is an innovative set of software functions that can quickly and easily blend whitelevels along the edges of multiple adjacent projected 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 3.41. 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. Not 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 3.40). The standard Edge Blending menu controls can blend multiple flat full- panel displays if they have no keystoning or optional warping 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 Ed ge Blending Figure 3.40 Figure 3.41. Edge Blending Concept
OPERATION Roadie 25K User’s Manual 3-67 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. Edge blending software controls are located in the 2-page Edge Blending submenu— access via Configuration menu, then go to the Geometry and Color menu and select Edge Blending. The More option opens the second page of the Edge Blending submenu. Main Functions Use edge blending controls to set the precise width, shape and midpoint you need to blend overlapping edges together smoothly.
OPERATION Roadie 25K User’s Manual 3-69 Figure 3.43. Set Starting Points for Each Projector 4. SET BLEND WIDTH: On one projector, increase the Blend Width for an overlapping edge (for example, if the projector’s image is on left, its right edge overlaps the adjacent image—adjust Right Blend Width). Use the same setting on the second projector for this shared edge. 5. Re-adjust width (both projectors) until the overly bright band at the midpoint of the overlapping blends disappears or just changes to very light gray. For the shared edge, use the same Blend Width setting on each projector. If the “best blend” appears to be between two settings, choose the wider setting for both projectors. 6. CHECK BLEND: If the blended region appears too dark or light in relation to the rest of the image:
OPERATION 3-70 Roadie 25K User’s Manual 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. NOTE: See Section 2, Installation and Setup for all lens installation and boresight instructions. The lens mount secures the primary zoom lens to the projection head. It provides 1) setup adjustments for correct boresight, and 2) manually controlled focus, zoom and offsets for general use. As necessary for your application, use either standard high-brightness lenses or optional high- contrast lenses. The latter can be identified by the “plump football” shape aperture visible within the lens. An optional anamorphic lens (1.25x) can be installed into an optional anamorphic lens mount, then swung into place to widen a “squeezed” image into a properly proportioned “scope” display. It is typically used with screens having side masks that are retracted for “scope” images, or in rooms having fixed side masking but a very short throw ratio (throw distance/screen width). With the projector in its permanent location, turn the lens zoom ring on the primary lens to enlarge or shrink the image in each direction as necessary. 3.14 Working with the Lenses Figure 3.44. Anatomy of the Lens Mount Zoom
OPERATION Roadie 25K User’s Manual 3-71 Turn the horizontal and/or vertical offset knobs as necessary so that the image is square on the screen with no keystoning. For best results, avoid extreme offsets characterized by corner vignettes on a white test pattern. For more vertical offset range, it is possible that mechanical TILT should be changed to help compensate for significant differences in screen and lens height. Refer back to Section 2. NOTE: Refer back to Figure 2.13 and Figure 2.14. For overall focus improvement, rotate the focus adjustment knob directly under the lens. For best results, use a crosshatch test pattern or similar, and focus on the center of the image. If the focus quality differs from edge-to- edge (whether top, bottom, left or right), the boresight of the lens mount likely needs correction (see Section 2, Installation and Setup). NOTES: 1) The anamorphic lens and its mounting structure are optional components. 2) To install, replace or use the anamorphic lens, refer to the instructions included with the anamorphic lens mount kit. To widen a “squeezed” image into a scope (2.39:1) theatre display, swing the 1.25x anamorphic lens into place in front of the primary zoom lens of the projector. This lens increases magnification across the width only, regaining the original proportions in the image, and is often used with screens where side masking can be moved aside. 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”. Offsets Focus Anamorphic Lens 3.15 Error Conditions
OPERATION 3-72 Roadie 25K User’s Manual Note that text-based status/error messages also appear in the LCD Status Display window above the keypad at the rear of the projector. They are accompanied by their corresponding 2-digit error code next to the keypad, legible 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 Enter or Exi t 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 in the LCD Status Display window. A system malfunction can be cleared with Exi t Exi t 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 System Warnings / Errors
OPERATION Roadie 25K User’s Manual 3-73 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 Exi t 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 Exi t Exi t from presentation level, or try resetting the projector by powering it off and on again, cooling when necessary. Consult Table 3.6 and contact your dealer if the problem persists. The specific code number identifies the source of the error detected, and is particularly useful in cases where the projector is too far away to read the accompanying text message in the LCD status display window. For example, the code “27” means the lamp could not be turned on. Error codes for this projector are listed in Table 3.6.
OPERATION 3-74 Roadie 25K User’s Manual Table 3.6. System Error Codes Code Description GENERAL 12 Software error. Contact dealer/factory. 13 CRC error in flash ROM. Download new software. 14 Engineering-only programming is complete. Call Christie, replace TIPM. 15 Attempting to download s/w code without being in boot mode 16 Invalid interrupt. Power off/on. If persists, contact dealer/factory. 17 User has forced system to stay in boot mode 18 Attempting to program boot mode without jumper LAMP / BALLAST 20 The lamp is unexpectedly on (likely a ballast and/or wiring problem) 22 One or more high-current lamp cables is not connected 26 Lamp door is open (interlock) 27 Lamp cannot ignite 28 Lamp has turned off unexpectedly 29 Lamp ballast is overheated 2C Lamp communications fault; ballast is not detected SENSORS for COOLING 40 Lamp has shut down due to fan failure 46 The red TEC (DMD) has overheated 48 The blue TEC (DMD) has overheated 49 The prism has overheated 4C Projector has shut down due to critical error 4D Integrator has overheated 4E Inadequate lamp air intake rate (interlock) 4F Inadequate air exhaust rate (interlock) FANS (note: there are no Fans 1 or 2 in this projector) 53 Fan 3 has failed (side [rear] intake fan) 54 Fan 4 has failed (side [front] intake fan) 55 Fan 5 has failed (lamp exhaust fan) 56 Fan 6 has failed (LAD fan) 57 Fan 7 has failed (card cage fan) 58 Fan 8 has failed (heat exchanger fan — for liquid cooling system) 10-bit IMAGE PROCESSOR (TIPM) 60 Boot code CRC failed 61 Unable to program the DigMux PLD 62 Unable to program the Control PLD 63 Unable to program the Bubks PLD 64 Unrecognized ROM type 65 Write to flash ROM failed 66 General TIPM failure 67 Downloaded code will not fit into ROMs 68 Communication error with scaler on TIPM BUILT-IN KEYPAD or ID EEPROM 70 Unable to access the built-in keypad EEPROM 71 EEPROM on the built-in keypad has re-initialized IRAM (a.k.a. Panel Driver) or IRAM/TIPM Communications, or EFIB or Modular Formatters 80 Unrecognized IRAM (a.k.a. Panel Driver) 81 Unable to program a device on the IRAM 82 TI flash download fault — critical error 83 TI flash download fault — partial success 84 TI flash download fault — partial success 85 TI I2C fault (write failure) 87 Consecutive RDRAM faults from modular Formatters 90 Red modular Formatter link failure 91 Green modular Formatter link failure 92 Blue modular Formatter link failure 93 Modular Formatter Architecture error 94 Modular Formatter / DMD mismatch 95 Modular Formatter sequence mismatch 96 EFIB not responding to I2C messages BACKPLANE OR OPTIONAL MODULES A0 Unable to program the optional interface module A1 Unable to power the optional interface module A2 Unable to program the Backplane A3 Unable to program the Warp Module option (ChristieTWIST) Clear system errors with Exi t Exi t. If necessary, try resetting the projector by powering it off and on again (cooling if necessary). For detailed information, monitor the RS232 IN port. Contact dealer/factory if error persists. Codes omitted from this table should not appear in your projector.