Projector Christie Roadster Hd14k M User Manual

							M Series
User Manual
020-100009-07 
						

							M Series
User Manual
020-100009-07 
						

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							Table of Contents
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1: Introduction
1.1 Labels and Marking ..................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1 Typographical Notations...................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Purchase Record and Service Contacts .......................................................................................1-2
1.3 Projector Overview ...................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1 How the Projector Works .................................................................................................... 1-2
1.3.2 User Interface Overview ...................................................................................................... 1-3
1.3.3 List of Components.............................................................................................................. 1-3
1.3.4 Key Features ........................................................................................................................ 1-3
1.4 Safety Warnings and Guidelines ................................................................................................. 1-4
1.4.1 General Precautions ............................................................................................................. 1-4
1.4.2 AC/Power Precautions ......................................................................................................... 1-5
1.4.3 Lamp Precautions ................................................................................................................ 1-5
2: Installation and Setup
2.1 Projector Quick Setup and Installation ........................................................................................ 2-1
2.1.1 Install a Projection Lens ...................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.2 Position the Projector ........................................................................................................... 2-3
2.1.3 Connect a Source ................................................................................................................. 2-3
2.1.4 Connect the Line Cord ......................................................................................................... 2-4
2.1.5 Power up .............................................................................................................................. 2-4
2.1.6 Select a Source ..................................................................................................................... 2-4
2.1.7 Adjust the Image .................................................................................................................. 2-4
2.2 Detailed Setup and Installation .................................................................................................... 2-4
2.2.1 About the Projector .............................................................................................................. 2-5
2.2.2 Installation Considerations .................................................................................................. 2-7
2.2.3 Front Screen Installations .................................................................................................... 2-7
2.2.4 Rear Screen Installations ..................................................................................................... 2-8
2.2.5 Screen Size........................................................................................................................... 2-8
2.2.6 Ambient Lighting................................................................................................................. 2-8
2.2.7 Ventilation ........................................................................................................................... 2-8
2.2.8 Other Considerations ........................................................................................................... 2-9
2.3 Projector Position ........................................................................................................................ 2-9
2.3.1 Throw Distance .................................................................................................................... 2-9
2.3.2 Vertical and horizontal position........................................................................................... 2-9
2.4 Mounting ..................................................................................................................................... 2-13
2.4.1 Ceiling Mount ...................................................................................................................... 2-13
2.4.2 Special Mounting ................................................................................................................. 2-13
2.4.3 Stacking ............................................................................................................................... 2-14
2.4.4 Stacking Multiple Projectors ............................................................................................... 2-15
2.4.5 Stacking Alignment ............................................................................................................. 2-15
2.5 Adjust Projector Height and Tilt ................................................................................................. 2-16
2.5.1 Adjust Height ....................................................................................................................... 2-16
2.5.2 Adjust Tilt ............................................................................................................................ 2-16
2.6 Basic Optical Alignment ............................................................................................................. 2-16 
						

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2.7 Advanced Optical Alignment ..................................................................................................... 2-17
2.8 Power Down................................................................................................................................ 2-19
2.8.1 Remote Keypad/Built-In Keypad........................................................................................ 2-19
2.8.2 Web User Interface (UI)...................................................................................................... 2-19
2.9 Connect Communications ........................................................................................................... 2-20
2.9.1 Remote Keypads ................................................................................................................. 2-20
2.9.2 Serial Port Connections ....................................................................................................... 2-20
2.9.3 Connect RS-232 .................................................................................................................. 2-20
2.9.4 Connect RS-422 .................................................................................................................. 2-21
2.9.5 Ethernet Communications ................................................................................................... 2-22
2.9.6 Connect Multiple Projectors ............................................................................................... 2-22
2.9.7 Separate Networks .............................................................................................................. 2-23
2.9.8 Communicate to all Ports .................................................................................................... 2-23
2.9.9 System Integration - GPIO Connector ................................................................................ 2-24
2.9.10 Configuring the GPIO ....................................................................................................... 2-25
2.10 Projector Communications........................................................................................................ 2-26
2.10.1 Status LEDs....................................................................................................................... 2-26
2.11 Connect Sources........................................................................................................................ 2-27
2.11.1 LEDs ................................................................................................................................. 2-27
2.11.2 Twin HDMI Input Card ....................................................................................................2-27
2.11.3 Analog BNC Input Card ...................................................................................................2-28
2.11.4 Dual 3G/HD/SD-SDI Input Card ...................................................................................... 2-28
2.11.5 Dual Link DVI Input Card ................................................................................................2-28
2.11.6 Video Decoder Input Card ................................................................................................2-29
2.11.7 DMXC Interface Card ....................................................................................................... 2-29
2.11.8 Connect Tiled Projectors ................................................................................................... 2-30
3: Operation
3.1 How to Use the Remote Keypad or Built-In Keypad ................................................................. 3-1
3.1.1 Guide to Keypads ................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.1.2 Remote Keypad ................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.1.3 Wired Remote ..................................................................................................................... 3-4
3.1.4 Built-in Keypad ................................................................................................................... 3-4
3.1.5 Overview of LED and Key States ....................................................................................... 3-4
3.1.6 Remote Keypad Commands................................................................................................ 3-5
3.2 Navigating the Menus ................................................................................................................. 3-9
3.2.1 Main Menu .......................................................................................................................... 3-9
3.2.2 On-line Help ........................................................................................................................ 3-10
3.2.3 The Global Icon .................................................................................................................. 3-10
3.2.4 How to Use Slide Bars and Other Controls ........................................................................ 3-10
3.2.5 Edit Text .............................................................................................................................. 3-12
3.3 Using Inputs and Channels ......................................................................................................... 3-13
3.3.1 How to Select an Input Or a Channel ................................................................................. 3-13
3.3.2 Create a New Channel......................................................................................................... 3-14
3.3.3 Using A Channel ................................................................................................................. 3-14
3.3.4 Channel Setup Menu ........................................................................................................... 3-15 
						

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3.4 Adjusting the Image..................................................................................................................... 3-18
3.5 Size and Position Menu ............................................................................................................... 3-19
3.5.1 Resize Presets ...................................................................................................................... 3-19
3.5.2 Size....................................................................................................................................... 3-21
3.5.3 Vertical Stretch .................................................................................................................... 3-21
3.5.4 Pixel Track ........................................................................................................................... 3-21
3.5.5 Pixel Phase ........................................................................................................................... 3-21
3.5.6 H-Position ............................................................................................................................ 3-21
3.5.7 V-Position ............................................................................................................................ 3-21
3.5.8 Keep Aspect On Auto Setup ................................................................................................3-22
3.5.9 Blanking - Submenu ............................................................................................................ 3-22
3.6 Image Settings Menu ................................................................................................................... 3-23
3.6.1 Contrast ................................................................................................................................ 3-23
3.6.2 Brightness ............................................................................................................................ 3-23
3.6.3 Yellow Notch Filter (YNF).................................................................................................. 3-23
3.6.4 Color Space .......................................................................................................................... 3-23
3.6.5 Video Options - Submenu.................................................................................................... 3-24
3.6.6 Input Levels - Submenu ....................................................................................................... 3-26
3.6.7 Advanced Image Settings - Submenu .................................................................................. 3-28
3.6.8 Gamma Settings - Submenu ................................................................................................ 3-28
3.6.9 Detail Settings ...................................................................................................................... 3-29
3.6.10 Noise Reduction Settings ................................................................................................... 3-30
3.6.11 Color Settings .................................................................................................................... 3-30
3.6.12 Dynamic Iris ...................................................................................................................... 3-31
3.7 Configuration - Adjust System Parameters and Advanced Controls .......................................... 3-32
3.7.1 Language.............................................................................................................................. 3-32
3.7.2 Output Options Card - Submenu ......................................................................................... 3-32
3.7.3 Lens Settings - Submenu ..................................................................................................... 3-33
3.7.4 Power Management - Submenu ........................................................................................... 3-33
3.7.5 Date And Time - Submenu ..................................................................................................3-34
3.7.6 Menu Preferences - Submenu .............................................................................................. 3-34
3.7.7 Communications - Submenu................................................................................................ 3-35
3.7.8 Serial Options - Submenu .................................................................................................... 3-35
3.7.9 Ethernet Settings - Submenu................................................................................................ 3-36
3.7.10 DMX / ArtNET - Submenu ............................................................................................... 3-37
3.7.11 SNMP - Submenu .............................................................................................................. 3-38
3.7.12 Geometry And Color - Submenu ....................................................................................... 3-40
3.7.13 Geometry Correction - Submenu ....................................................................................... 3-40
3.7.14 Brightness Uniformity - Submenu ..................................................................................... 3-42
3.7.15 Edge Blending - Submenu .................................................................................................3-45
3.7.16 Advanced Edge Blending - Submenu ................................................................................ 3-46
3.7.17 Color Adjustments By X/Y - Submenu ............................................................................. 3-47
3.7.18 Color Saturation - Submenu ..............................................................................................3-48
3.7.19 Black Level Blending - Submenu ...................................................................................... 3-48
3.7.20 Default Color Adjustments and Default Color Adjustment with YNF ............................. 3-49
3.7.21 Tiling Setup - Submenu ..................................................................................................... 3-49 
						

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3.7.22 Diagnostics And Calibration - Submenu .......................................................................... 3-50
3.7.23 Option Card Settings - Submenu ...................................................................................... 3-51
3.7.24 Dynamic Iris - Submenu ................................................................................................... 3-51
3.8 Lamp Menu ................................................................................................................................. 3-51
3.8.1 Lamp Operation .................................................................................................................. 3-51
3.8.2 Lamp Mode ......................................................................................................................... 3-52
3.8.3 Power .................................................................................................................................. 3-52
3.8.4 Intensity ............................................................................................................................... 3-52
3.8.5 Yellow Notch Filter ............................................................................................................ 3-52
3.8.6 Single Lamp Switch On Fail ...............................................................................................3-52
3.8.7 Dynamic Iris - Submenu ..................................................................................................... 3-52
3.8.8 Warn When Lamp Reaches (Hours) ................................................................................... 3-53
3.8.9 Lamp 1 s/n and Lamp 2 s/n ................................................................................................. 3-53
3.8.10 Change Lamp - Submenu .................................................................................................. 3-53
3.8.11 Lamp 1 History and Lamp 2 History ................................................................................ 3-53
3.9 Input Switching and PIP Menu ................................................................................................... 3-53
3.9.1 Main Input ........................................................................................................................... 3-53
3.9.2 PIP Input ............................................................................................................................. 3-53
3.9.3 Swap Main and PIP Inputs .................................................................................................. 3-54
3.9.4 PIP Enable  .......................................................................................................................... 3-54
3.9.5 PIP Windows Options - Submenu ...................................................................................... 3-54
3.9.6 PIP Size and Position - Submenu........................................................................................ 3-54
3.9.7 PIP Image Settings - Submenu............................................................................................ 3-54
3.9.8 Fade Time ........................................................................................................................... 3-54
3.9.9 Frame Locking .................................................................................................................... 3-55
3.9.10 Auto Input Searching ........................................................................................................ 3-55
3.9.11 HDMI Output Loop Source .............................................................................................. 3-55
3.9.12 Standby Active Loop-through ........................................................................................... 3-55
3.10 Status ......................................................................................................................................... 3-55
3.11 Using Multiple Projectors ......................................................................................................... 3-56
3.11.1 Match Colors in Multiple Screens .................................................................................... 3-56
3.11.2 Preliminary Calibration ..................................................................................................... 3-56
3.11.3 Color Adjustment Procedure ............................................................................................. 3-56
3.11.4 Use the Color Saturation Menu for Color Match .............................................................. 3-58
3.12 Remote Control of the Projector ............................................................................................... 3-59
3.13 Alarm Conditions ...................................................................................................................... 3-59
4: Web User Interface
4.1 Logging On ................................................................................................................................. 4-1
4.2 Navigate the Web User Interface ................................................................................................ 4-2
4.2.1 Help Text............................................................................................................................. 4-2
4.2.2 Basic Operation ................................................................................................................... 4-3
4.2.3 Main Tabbed Page - General .............................................................................................. 4-3
4.2.4 Main Tabbed Page - Status ................................................................................................. 4-3
4.2.5 Main Tabbed Page - Lens ................................................................................................... 4-4
4.2.6 Tools Tabbed Page - Virtual OSD ...................................................................................... 4-4