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Projector
Enter a three-digit number (such as 001) to assign or change a number to the
projector currently in use – if the current projector already has a number assigned,
that number will appear here (see right).
Numerical identity for projectors is
required whenever you want to
communicate with a single projector
within a multiple-projector application
(see 
 key description in 3.3, Using the
Keypad). If you make a mistake in
assigning or changing the projector
number, press 
Exi t to cancel.
For complete information about
controlling multiple projectors, see 3.10,
Using Multiple Projectors.
Split Network
Enter a checkmark if you have a network in which each projector is connected via
both its RS-232 and RS-422 serial ports (Figure 3.23
A). At each projector, serial
communications will then remain on either its RS-232 or RS-422 path (depending on
the controller) rather than being broadcast to all 3 remaining serial ports. Should a
projector or path ever fail, the other path will be available as a back-up.
The Split Network feature is unnecessary when only a single serial link is connected
between any two projectors (Figure 3.23B), and will cause communication errors if
these single links vary from RS-232 to RS-422 anywhere in the network. Likewise, if
you have two serial links connected between any two projectors, failure to use the
Split Network checkbox can also cause a communication error.
NOTES: 1) Requires double serial links— RS-232 and RS-422— between all
projectors in a network. 2) Set each projector’s Broadcast Key OFF. 3) Keypads
cannot broadcast in a split network— use controller(s) instead. 4) Do not use a split
network when downloading new projector software to a network.
Figure 3.23. Split Network Checkbox — ON vs. OFF 
						

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Whenever you install a new lamp in the
projector you must access the Lamp submenu
(available from Main) and record the lamp
serial number in the projector’s memory. You
can also choose the lamp operation mode you
prefer, such as maintaining a specific intensity
(light output) or power level, and define the
expected lamp life. Read-only information
includes the lamp serial number and age.
NOTE: See 4.4, Replacing the Lamp and
Filter for complete instructions on installing a
new lamp in the projector.
LAMP HOURS  shows the number of hours logged on the current lamp. Whenever you
record a new lamp serial number, this value automatically resets to “0”, where it
begins to log time for the new lamp. NOTE: Read-only. This information also
appears in the Status menu.
LAMP S/N  is the serial number recorded for the current lamp. When you install a new
lamp and enter its serial number, the number will appear here in the Lamp menu.
NOTE: Read-only.
Enter a checkmark for 
LAMP MESSAGE  if you want to enable a warning message
upon power-up that the lamp has reached the specified lamp limit and should be
replaced. Delete the checkmark if you do not want to see this warning—instead,
when your lamp expires, only the status information on the back of the projector will
provide the warning to replace the lamp.
NOTES: 1) It is recommended that the Lamp Message checkbox remain enabled. 2)
When a lamp warning message appears, press 
 to temporarily cancel the
message. The message will continued to appear upon power-up until you install a
new lamp.
Set 
LAMP LIMIT to the number of hours you expect to log on the current lamp before
replacing it. The recommended limit is 1000 hours.
NOTES: 1) If you change modes over the life of a lamp, the lamp limit you originally
expected may no longer be possible. 2) Turning the lamp on and off reduces lamp life
significantly, as do other factors.
Set which 
LAMP MODE you want to use in order to control
the light output—you can choose to run the lamp as bright as
possible (i.e., using maximum power—this is the default
upon power up), or you can power the lamp with a specific
wattage from 1400-1900. Although there are exceptions, in
most lamps higher light output or higher power settings can shorten lamp life.
Use the lamp mode that best suits your brightness needs. For example, in a tiled
application you may want to precisely match brightness levels between adjacent
images—judge by eye and set each individual 
Lamp Power setting as necessary. Or
you may simply always want images to be as much bright as possible—choose 
Max
Brightness
.
3.8 Working With
the Lamp
Figure 3.24. Lamp Menu
Figure 3.25. 
						

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Lamp modes are described below:
• 
Max Brightness: The lamp will always burn as brightly as possible, driven by
maximum power available in the projector (see Section 5, Specifications).
Keep in mind that the “maximum brightness” for any lamp gradually
diminishes with age—images will become dimmer over time.
• 
Intensity: Not available in this projector model.
• 
Power: The power supplied to the lamp will remain at a specified watt level.
Once you select this option, enter the number of watts representing the power
level you wish to maintain. See “
Power” below.
POWER - The number shown here indicates how many watts are applied to the lamp.
Set from 1400-1900 watts as desired, keeping in mind that lower power levels
produce dimmer images. When in either “
Power” or Max Brightness modes, the
power level remains constant. Specifying a power level of 1900 is the same as
operating in 
Max Brightness mode.
NOTES: Power level can be set only if the lamp is in “power” mode.
INTENSITY – Not available in this projector model.
LAMP HISTORY - This read-only option lists the most lamps most
recently installed and recorded in the projector. Lamp History
automatically updates whenever you record a new lamp serial
number—the new lamp is added to the bottom of the list.
Use 
CHANGE LAMP
to record the serial
number for a newly
installed lamp.
In the Lamp S/N
window, use the
number text entry
keys to record the
new lamp serial
number, and press
 again to accept
the change. See
Using Slidebars and Other Controls if you need help entering the number. Once
entered, the new lamp serial number will be added to the Lamp History menu and the
Lamp Hours timer will reset to “0”. Lamp Mode and Lamp Limit remain as they were
for the previous lamp, and can be changed at any time.
NOTE: Enter a serial number only if you have just installed a new lamp. This will
help ensure that lamp timer is not reset on an old lamp and that the number of hours
logged on the lamp will be accurate.
 IMPORTANT 
Always DO record the serial number of a NEW lamp.
Figure 3.26. Recording the New Lamp Serial Number 
						

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This read-only menu lists a variety of details about the standard and optional
components currently in use on the projector. Refer to the Status menu for versions of
hardware (left side) and software (right side) installed, the number of lamp hours
logged in total and for a specific period (such as a rental period), and for your
projector model name and serial number. In addition, the Status menu identifies the
current channel, switcher, slot and frequencies.
Use 
ON, OFF,  or  to see additional Status information.
Figure 3.27. Status Menu (SAMPLE)
When working with multiple projectors, you may want to use the RS-232 or RS-422
serial ports to chain the projectors together in a network that you control from either a
keypad or a computer/controller (see 2.9, Serial Port Connections). Or you may prefer
that each projector stands alone, in which case you will probably use a single IR
remote keypad. In either case, you can switch back and forth between broadcasting to
all projectors or controlling each projector individually.
Make sure you have assigned a unique projector number to each projector present —
this number will be required in order get the exclusive attention of an individual
projector. To assign a projector number:
Press 
Menu and select the Communications menu. In the Communications menu, scroll
down to Projector# and enter a three-digit number (000 to 999) for identifying the
current projector. Press 
Enter to accept the entry, or Exi t to cancel.
Repeat for each projector, using a unique three-digit number for each. Once every
projector has its own number, you can begin to control the network.
First make certain that only one (any) projector has its Broadcast Keys option
selected (checked) and IR sensors enabled — the remaining projectors must have the
3.9 Projector
Status
3.10 Using Multiple
Projectors
Assigning a
Projector#
Controllin
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“Broadcast Keys” option unchecked and their keypads disabled (do this in Menu
Preferences menu). The Broadcast Keys projector will then relay keypad
commands to the other projectors. If using a wired remote, make sure to select the
“Broadcast Keys” option for the projector to which the wired remote is connected.
To work with a single projector, press 
 to display an editable window from each
projector. Enter the three-digit number you have assigned to the projector you wish to
control. All keypad commands will then affect this projector exclusively until you press
 again and enter a different number, or until you switch to broadcast mode (below).
NOTES: 1) If you are using a computer or controller to issue commands, use the
correct RS-232 software command to gain control of a single projector.
First make certain that only one projector has its Broadcast Keys option selected
(checked) — the remaining projectors must have the option unchecked and their
keypads disabled (do this in Menu Preferences menu). The Broadcast Keys
projector will then relay keypad commands to the others. If using a wired remote,
make sure to select the “Broadcast Keys” option for the projector to which the wired
remote is connected.
On either the IR remote or wired keypad, press 
 to display the projector box.
Press 
 again without entering a number — the keypad commands will now affect
all projectors.
NOTE: 1) If you are using a computer or controller to issue commands, use the
correct RS-232 software command to broadcast.
Tiling an image means that multiple adjacent
displays work together to form a single image,
like a tiles in a mosaic. This videowall concept
contrasts with other multiple-projector
applications in which each display is a
complete and independent image. Use the
Tiling Setup menu as described below
(accessed via the  Size and Position menu or
Configuration/Geometry menu) to configure a maximum of 16 displays (4 x 4) into
one single-image videowall or tiling array.
Defining the Videowall
NUMBER OF ROWS – Use the slidebar to define the number of rows (1-4) present in
your videowall. Each projector must have the same setting.
NUMBER OF COLUMNS – Use the slidebar to define the number of columns (1-4)
present in your videowall. Each projector must have the same setting.
PROJECTOR ROW and PROJECTOR COLUMN – For each projector, use these two
slidebars to define the projector’s unique row-and-column location within the
videowall. Any videowall begins with the top left corner display as Row 1, Column
1. See Figure 3.28. Broadcasting to

All Projectors
Tiling An Image
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Figure 3.28. Tiling Setup (Example of 4x4 Array)
Resizing the Videowall Image
RESIZE PRESETS – When your multiple-projector tiled array has been defined as
described above, select a desired tiled resizing method. Sections of incoming data
will then automatically map to the appropriate “row,column” address in your
videowall, filling the wall with a complete image that is scaled as you have specified.
NOTES: 1) Tiled resizing options are enabled only if you have defined an array of
two or more projectors as described above. 2) Use the same tiled resizing option for
each projector in your array, regardless of the number of rows and columns in the
array. 3) Whether the wall produces a black border or a cropped image depends on
the aspect ratio and resolution of the incoming source.
• For each projector, select “Tiled Full Size” to
fully fill all screens in the wall. Each section
of incoming data will be scaled horizontally
and vertically to fill the screen to which it
automatically maps. See right. Note this
option does not necessarily maintain aspect
ratio.
• For each projector, select “Tiled Full Width”
to fill the videowall from left-to-right while
maintaining aspect ratio. This typically
creates a top and bottom black border on the
wall, and is best suited for HDTV signals. See
right.
NOTE FOR LARGE ARRAYS: 1) In large
arrays having 3 or 4 rows, the center row(s)
will automatically fill. 2) Screens with very
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• For each projector, select “Tiled Full Height” to
fill the videowall from top-to-bottom while
maintaining the incoming aspect ratio. This
typically creates a black border on the left and
right edges of the wall. See right.
NOTE FOR LARGE ARRAYS: 1) In large
arrays having 3 or 4 columns/rows, the center
screen(s) will automatically fill. 2) Screens
having very little or no image will be blanked
(cropped).
• For each projector, select “Tiled Anamorphic”
to fill the videowall from left-to-right while
maintaining the incoming “widescreen”
(anamorphic) aspect ratio of 16:9. This
typically creates a black border at the top and
bottom edges of the wall. See right.
NOTE FOR LARGE ARRAYS: 1) In large
arrays having 3 or 4 columns/rows, the center
screen(s) will automatically fill. 2) Screens
having very little or no image will be blanked
(cropped).
Large Displays and 10-bit Processing
When processing sources through
the optional ADP module, you
may have to crop the extreme top
and bottom edges of the image
OR map to fewer screens (see
right).
Occasionally the projector may 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.
If you would like to be notified on-screen of such errors, select the “Screen” option
from the “Display Error Messages” pull-down list (in Menu Preferences menu). If
you would like to be notified via a serial communication only, select the “RS-232”
option instead. To receive both notifications, select “All”. To disable error messages
(except for “invalid user key entry”, which can’t be hidden), select “Off”.
NOTE: Except for invalid user key presses, error messages also always appear in the
LCD Status Display window adjacent to the keypad at the rear of the projector.
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Invalid User Entry
A keypad entry not recognized by the projector will trigger an on-screen error
message describing 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: The on-screen display of “Invalid User Entry” messages cannot be disabled,
even if Display Error Messages has been set to “Off”.
Input signal error messages appear when you are in presentation level (i.e., when
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 the error message, you must resolve the signal problem in order to
permanently eliminate the message.
NOTE: Input signal messages appear on-screen only if Display Error Messages has
been set to “Screen” or “All”.
No Signal
The message No signal appears when there is no signal detected at the selected
input. Both HSYNC and VSYNC are inactive and the screen background is black.
Connect or correct the signal, or select another input.
Bad Sync
The message Bad Sync is displayed when HSYNC or VSYNC are active but the
signal cannot be displayed. Such a condition occurs when only one of the two signals
is present, or when either 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 is.
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 steady red “Power” LED and a flashing red-and-yellow error code
on the “Status” LED, and a related message appears on 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”.
System Warnings
A system warning message indicates that a system malfunction has been detected
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message and disappears when the input signal status changes. While the projector
will remain operational, the message indicates the presence of a 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 
 key.
System Errors
A system error message indicates that a serious malfunction has been detected and
must be reported to the manufacturer (see Status LED Codes, below). The projector
will no longer operate and must be reset—power the projector down and up again
with the 
 key.
The Status LED Codes
If the Status LED on the back of the projector repeatedly flashes a pattern of yellow
and red light while the Power LED glows a continuous red, 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 3.3 and contact your dealer if the
problem persists.
The specific pattern of flashing indicates the 2-digit code identifying the type of
problem encountered—the number of yellow flashes represents the first digit and the
number of red flashes indicates the second digit. For example, a pattern of “yellow-
yellow-red-red-red-red-red-red-red-red” is “Code 28”, meaning the lamp is not
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Table 3.3. System Error Codes
CodeDescription
GENERAL
12 Software bug. Contact dealer/factory.
13 CRC error in flash ROM. Download new software.
14 Replace IPM
15 Attempting to download code without being in boot mode
16 Invalid interrupt. Power off/on. If persists, contact dealer/factory.
LAMP / BALLAST
21 Unable to turn the lamp on
22 Lamp is overheated
23 n/a
24 n/a
25 Lamp may be on before being turned on
26 Cannot read valid lamp ballast ID
27 Unexpected lamp shut-off
28 Lamp is missing
IMAGE PROCESSOR MODULE
31 Boot code CRC failed
32 Unable to program the Sync Xilinx part
33 Unable to program a device on Altera programming bus
34 Unable to program a device on JTAG programming bus
35 Unrecognized ROM type
36 Write to flash ROM failed
37 General IPM failure
38 Code being downloaded will not fit in ROMs
OPTICAL/DMD SUBSYSTEM COMMUNICATIONS
41 Unrecognized BTM or BRM
42 Unable to program a device on BTM or BRM
43 n/a
44 n/a
45 n/a
46 n/a
47 Mixed Formatters
48 Download failure in display engine
POWER & COOLING
51 n/a
52 n/a
53 Main exhaust fan has failed
54 n/a
55 Low voltage power supply failed to turn on
56 TEC for red DMD has overheated
57 TEC for green DMD has overheated
58 TEC for blue DMD has overheated
MOTOR CONTROL MODULE (not in all projectors)
61 Problem communicating with the MCM
62 n/a
INTERCONNECT OR CHASSIS I.D.
71 Unable to access EEPROM on the ICM
72 EEPROM memory has re-initialized
VIDEO DECODER MODULE (INPUT 3 OR 4)
81 Unable to program the video decoder (VDM)
OPTIONAL INTERFACE MODULE
91 Unable to program the option card
If you encounter a system error, clear it with Exi t Exi t. If necessary, try resetting the projector by
powering it off and on again (cooling if necessary). Contact dealer/factory if error persists.