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The horizontal position of the image can also be offset; that is moved to the left or right of optical center, by 
adjusting the motorized lens mount. The amount of horizontal offset available depends on the lens installed 
and if the image has already been vertically offset. Horizontal offset can be expressed as the percent of half the 
image width or the number of pixels of shift to one side of lens center. Table 2.4, Table 2.5 and Table 2.6 each 
show the horizontal offset of a lens type. See Figure 2-2 Horizontal Offset Examples.
Table 2.4 WUXGA/WXGA Horizontal Offset Ranges
Table 2.5 HD 1080p Horizontal Offset Ranges
Table 2.6 SXGA+ Horizontal Offset Ranges
NOTES: 1) Offsets are subject to ±7% centering tolerance. 2) % Offset = number of pixels of offset/half 
horizontal panel resolution x 100.
WUXGA LENS DESCRIPTIONLENS PART 
NUMBERMINIMUM OFFSET
ABOVE OR BELOW 
LENS CENTER
Lens ILS 0.73SX+/0.67HD 118-100110-XX ±6% ±58 pixels
Lens ILS 1.25-1.6SX+/1.16-1.49HD 118-100111-XX ±38% ±365 pixels
ALL OTHER LENSES ±54% ±518 pixels
WXGA LENS DESCRIPTIONLENS PART 
NUMBERMINIMUM OFFSET
ABOVE OR BELOW 
LENS CENTER
Lens ILS 0.73SX+/0.67HD 118-100110-XX ±18% ±122 pixels
Lens ILS 1.25-1.6SX+/1.16-1.49HD 118-100111-XX ±58% ±396 pixels
ALL OTHER LENSES ±76% ±518 pixels
HD 1080P LENS DESCRIPTIONLENS PART 
NUMBERMINIMUM OFFSET
ABOVE OR BELOW 
LENS CENTER
Lens ILS 0.73:1SX+/0.67:1HD 118-100110-XX ±12% ±115 pixels
Lens ILS 1.25-1.6SX+/1.16-1.49HD 118-100111-XX ±40% ±384 pixels
ALL OTHER LENSES ±42% ±403 pixels
SXGA+ LENS DESCRIPTIONLENS PART 
NUMBERMINIMUM OFFSET
ABOVE OR BELOW 
LENS CENTER
Lens ILS 0.73:1SX+/0.67:1HD 118-100110-XX ±13% ±91 pixels
Lens ILS 1.25-1.6SX+/1.16-1.49HD 118-100111-XX ±45% ±315 pixels
ALL OTHER LENSES ±50% ±350 pixels 
						

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FIGURE 2-1 VERTICAL OFFSET EXAMPLES 
						

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2.4 Mounting
There are several methods for mounting the projector. In typical front and rear screen installations the projector 
can be mounted to a secure and level surface, such as a table or cart. Carts are useful when the projector has to 
be moved often. To prevent accidental movement during a presentation, lock the wheels on the cart.
2.4.1 Ceiling Mount
The projector can be inverted and suspended from the ceiling using a specially designed ceiling mount fixture 
118-100108-XX. This mounting is recommended for those that want the projector out of plain view or have 
limited amount of space for the projector. For more information, contact your dealer.
Use only the Christie approved ceiling mount kit designed for your projector. 
2.4.2 Special Mounting
The projector can also be rotated (front-to-back) up to 360 degrees and fixed in a rotated position without 
affecting performance. However, the side-to-side tilt limit of the projector must not exceed +/-15 degrees, to 
ensure optimal performance of the projector.
FIGURE 2-2 HORIZONTAL OFFSET EXAMPLES 
						

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2.4.3 Stacking
The M Series projectors can be stacked up to a maximum of 3 projectors high using the Christie stacking frame 
(118-100107-XX). 
1. Turn the projector OFF and disconnect the AC power cord after the cooling fans have stopped.
2. Make sure the base plate is flat.
3. Place the projector into the stacking frame. 
NOTE: There are two ways of placing the projector into the stacking frame: from the top or from the front.
4. Make sure the pitch is to its maximum, prior to placing the projector from the front.
5. Make sure the bottom base plate of the frame is aligned with the projector.
6. Use a 6 mm Allen key to tighten the (6) M8 bolts securing the base plate to the bottom of the projector.
7. M8 safety point must be used when flying projectors overhead. 
						

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2.4.4 Stacking Multiple Projectors
NOTE: The projectors can be stacked and hoisted in either an upright or inverted positions.
1. With one person positioned on each side of the stacking frame, lift the 
top stacking frame onto the bottom stacking frame, aligning all four 
stacking legs between the frames. 
NOTE: Remove the locking pin from each stacking leg prior to 
alignment and ensure the four stacking legs are fully seated on the 
lower stacking frame.
  Step 2 is a critical safety procedure that MUST
be observed. Failure to engage the locking pin
may cause the projectors to separate, resulting
in possible injury or death.
2. Insert the locking pin through the holes in the stacking legs. Make sure each pin is fully inserted.
NOTE: The steel ball on the end of the pin keeps the pin from releasing inadvertently. 
3. When required, repeat steps 1 and 2 for the third projector in the stack.
2.4.5 Stacking Alignment
Stacked projectors must be correctly aligned to one another so the resulting display is optimized. If hoisting the 
stack, do so first and then align. To align the image, use pitch, yaw, or roll. Prior to aligning the image, turn the 
locking nut to unlock then use the knob to adjust the image. 
NOTE: Ensure to lock the locking nut to maintain the image adjustment. 
						

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2.5 Adjust Projector Height and Tilt
2.5.1 Adjust Height
You can modify the height of the projector to remedy a slightly uneven mounting surface by adjusting the three 
feet threaded into the bottom chassis. Turn each foot clock-wise or counter-clockwise until the projector is 
level on all sides.
The front feet are adjusted by turning the collar and the feet do not rotate when adjusted. The rear foot is 
adjusted by turning the entire foot.
2.5.2 Adjust Tilt
1. Before adjusting tilt, ensure the projector is centered. 
NOTE: Check with site personnel for the degree of screen tilt, or measure this incline with a protractor at 
the screen. 
2. Tilt the projector to closely match the screen tilt angle by extending or retracting the 3 adjustable feet.
NOTE: For an ideal installation, the lens surface should be centered and parallel to the screen - this 
orientation helps to ensure optimized lens performance with minimal offset. Choose a sturdy mounting 
surface that allows for this. If this position is not possible (such as when the projector is significantly 
higher than the center of the screen), it is better to rely on offset rather than extra tilt. 
2.6 Basic Optical Alignment
Only perform image alignment once the projector is fully assembled and powered up in its final location. Basic 
image alignment ensures the image reflected from the DMDs is parallel and well-centered with the lens and 
screen. This initial optical alignment is the foundation for optimizing images on the screen and must be 
completed before final boresight adjustments. Before beginning, make sure the projector is properly positioned 
in relation to the screen.
Basic Optical Alignment Procedure
1.Display a test pattern: Appropriate for analyzing image focus and geometry, such as the Grid test pattern 
showing the cross-hair centered across the image. Press the T
EST key on the remote keypad or use the built-
in keypad and press the soft key that displays Test on the LCD display. 
2.Course focus: Do a quick preliminary focus and (if available) zoom adjustment with the primary lens. Do 
not worry about consistency across the image at this point, just center focus. It is good practice to have 
zoom adjustment color and focus adjustment color in the center of its range.
3.Center the image in the lens: Holding a piece of paper at the lens surface, adjust offsets as necessary until 
the image is centered within the lens perimeter. A full white field works best for this. 
						

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4.Center the image on the screen: If the projector is mounted off center to the screen axis, then offset the 
lens as much as required. Aim the projector over slightly towards the center of the screen, but use caution 
when doing so, as too much tilt will cause excessive keystone distortion. Lens offset will not. 
5.Verify side-to-side leveling: With the framing pattern on screen, double-check projector leveling so the 
top edge of the image is parallel to the top edge of the screen.
6.Throw Distance: Ensure the projector is positioned in the throw distance range for the particular lens. 
Folded Optics
In rear screen applications where space behind the projector is limited, a mirror may be used to fold the optical 
path. The position of the projector and mirror must be accurately set - if considering this type of installation 
call your dealer for assistance.
2.7 Advanced Optical Alignment
Boresight Alignment Procedure
1. Display the boresight test pattern by pressing the T
EST key on the remote keypad or use the built-in keypad 
and press the soft key that displays “Test” on the LCD display. Press the U
P ARROW KEY to cycle to 
Boresight, then Enter.
2. Focus the image on cross-hair image I. Evaluate the focus on cross-hair image II and III. If all 3 images are 
in focus, no further action is required. If boresight is required, continue to step 3.
3. See Figure 2-3 Cross-Hair Pattern to understand how the adjustment screws on the lens mount affect the 
corresponding cross-hairs on the test pattern. 
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4. Use a 5 mm hex driver to loosen 3 setscrews on the lens mount as shown in Figure 2-4 Screw Locations. 
NOTE: The setscrews must be backed out several turns to avoid contact with the inner lens mount plate.
5. Fine tune the focus of cross-hair pattern I by adjusting the appropriate cap screw. Adjust until the cross-
hair image is in focus with minimal flare.
6. Adjust cross-hair pattern II, by adjusting the appropriate cap screw. Adjust until the cross-hair image is in 
focus with minimal flare.
7. Adjust cross-hair pattern III, by adjusting the appropriate cap screw. Adjust until the cross-hair image is in 
focus with minimal flare.
8. Repeat step 5, 6, and 7 as required until all 3 cross-hair patterns are in equal sharp focus. If the boresight is 
acceptable, see step 11. If the boresight does not appear to be converging to an acceptable level of image 
quality, or if the lens will not focus over the correct range of throw distances, then the boresight requires 
coarse adjustment, see step 9.
9. The original factory boresight can be approximately recovered, by positioning the 3 setscrews flush with 
the front face of the lens mount plate, and in contact with the inner lens mount plate, see Figure 2-5 
Position Setscrew Flush. This may require adjusting both setscrews and cap screws.
10. If further action is required. Repeat 2.
FIGURE 2-3 CROSS-HAIR PATTERNFIGURE 2-4 SCREW LOCATIONS 
						

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11. Lock the setscrews, and re-check the boresight quality. Tighten the setscrew enough to ensure they will not 
shift.
2.8 Power Down
The projector can be powered down by using one 
of the following methods:
2.8.1 Remote Keypad/Built-In Keypad
• Press and hold POWER
-OR-
• Press P
OWER twice
-OR-
• Press P
OWER once, then immediately press the 
D
OWN key. 
NOTE: If the second key is not pressed immediately, a confirmation window will appear. The second key 
must be pressed within 1 second of the window appearing.
After powering down, the Status LEDs will cycle, and the LCD displays the message “Cooling Down” until 
cool down is complete.
2.8.2 Web User Interface (UI)
1. From the Main Tab, Select Power > OFF. 
NOTE: A window will display for confirmation on powering down, see Figure 2-6. 
2. Select Yes.                                                                                                                                                                      
FIGURE 2-5 POSITION SETSCREW FLUSH
FIGURE 2-6 POWERING DOWN/WEB USER INTERFACE 
						

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2.9 Connect Communications
2.9.1 Remote Keypads
NOTE: The response to a wired keypad must be enabled in the Communications menu. See Section 4 Web 
User Interface for more information.
To control the projector, direct the IR remote towards the display screen or the projector IR sensors. 
Alternatively, connect a wired (tethered) version of the remote to the XLR connector labeled as Wired 
Keypad on the input panel. 
As an alternative to the projector keypad or remote, you may wish to communicate using a PC or other 
controller. Such a device sends commands and receives feedback via serial links (RS-232 and RS-422), or 
Ethernet communications. See the Serial Command document provided in the Dealer Section of the Christie 
Website, 020-100224-XX.
2.9.2 Serial Port Connections
RS-232 and RS-422 serial ports are both available on the projector: You can connect a device with a serial 
interface, such as a computer to either of these connectors (not both) and control the projector remotely by 
entering specific serial communication commands. See 3.7.7Communications - Submenu and the Serial 
Command document provided in the Dealer Section of the Christie Website, 020-100224-XX. 
2.9.3 Connect RS-232
Two nine-pin D-sub connectors, labeled RS-232 IN and RS-232 OUT on the input panel, are dedicated to serial 
communication. Using the appropriate serial communication cables, connect the controlling source, such as a 
personal computer to the RS-232 IN connector. Set the projector baud rate to match that of the computer. See 
Section 3 Operation for details on changing the baud rate.