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3. Press one of the input keys on the remote to select and display the image for the source connected in Step 
4. 
NOTE: For more information on the keys available on the remote and their function, refer to Section Section 3 
Operation.
NOTE: To protect the lamp, the projector enforces a 60 second wait period from the time the projector is 
powered down and back up again.
Step 6 Adjusting the projection lens
FIGURE 2-9 XGA LENS ADJUSTMENT
1. Loosen the adjustment handle (turn thumb wheel) on the lens barrel.
2. When the image is focused, lock adjustments in place by tightening the adjustment handle until just tight. 
 
 Lock lens adjustments to prevent unnecessary tampering.
Step 7 Adjusting image geometry using the 6-axis adjuster
The light engine is mounted to the 6-axis adjuster mechanism which can fine-tune the geometry of a displayed 
image by moving and rotating the light engine about the X, Y and Z axes. 
For single projectors, adjust the 6-axis adjuster until the displayed image fills the screen and appears without 
geometric distortion.
For a multi-projector display wall, use the 6-axis adjuster to closely match the image across multiple screens. 
Start in the center of the bottom row and work out and up. 
To adjust the 6-axis adjuster:
1. Center the image on screen, by adjusting vertical and/or horizontal position.
2. Zoom the image out (make smaller) until it fits within the borders of the screen.
3. Adjust keystone and tilt.
4. Zoom the image in (make larger) to fill the screen.
5. Repeat above until the image appears correctly. 
						

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Step 8 Adjust software to optimize image 
NOTES: 1) Refer to Section 3 Operation for details on accessing and adjusting individual settings. 
2) Unless otherwise indicated, instructions apply to all projector models in stand-alone or multi-projector 
configurations.
1. Display an external signal.
2. Select a lamp operation mode. Perform all setups in the mode you select.
3. Select Image Orientation in the Configuration menu and change the orientation of the displayed image to 
suit the installation.
4. Assign projector ID number(s).
5. Modify options in Menu Preference to suit your display preferences. For example, select Language to 
change the menu language to any of the available languages.
Ve r t i c a l H o r i zo n t a l
Ve r t i c a l H o r i zo n t a l
6-AXIS ADJUSTMENT
KEYSTONE
TILT ZOOM
POSITION
Ve r t i c a lHorizontal
Ve r t i c a lHorizontal
6-AXIS ADJUSTMENT
KEYSTONE
TILT ZOOM
POSITION
FIGURE 2-10 6-AXIS ADJUSTMENTS 
						

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6. Enable Broadcast Key in the Communications menu – this enables you to switch between communicat-
ing with one or all projectors when connected serially.
7. Select Auto Setup to allow the projector to choose the best possible settings for the selected input signal.
8. Change Resize Presets if you want the image displayed at any other resolution than native.
9. Adjust Pixel Phase and Pixel Tracking from the Size and Position menu to eliminate any noise from the 
displayed image.
10. Adjust H-Position and V- P o s i t i o n from the Size and Position menu to re-center the image on screen.
11. Adjust Size in Size and Position until the image is at the desired width then adjust Vertical Stretch. 
Adjusting one option may have an affect on the other, repeat adjustment if necessary. Adjust H-Position 
and V- P o s i t i o n again if required to center the image.
12. Adjust Color Wheel Delay if necessary. See Section 4.9.6 Color Wheel Calibration — Submenu.
13. Perform Color Temperature setup.
14. Adjust Black levels and Input Levels.
15. Adjust Lamp Power to match lamp brightness of adjacent projectors, if necessary.
16. Adjust color primaries, brightness uniformity and edge blending using the detailed procedure provided in 
Section Section 3 Operation– Matching Colors in Multiple Projectors.
2.3 Connecting Sources
Sources connect to the Input Panel located at the back of Electronics Module. 
INPUT 1 typically accepts an RGB signal from an external analog RGB source, or it can be used for YPbPr 
signals or additional video sources. 
INPUT 2 accepts digital or analog display signals from a computer. Connect 
analog composite video at 
INPUT 3 or S-video at INPUT 4 from devices such as VCRs, laser disk players or 
DVD players. 
Christie offers optional input modules that can be installed into the projector at
 INPUT 5 to connect other 
sources. Refer to Appendix Section D Optional Input Modules. 
NOTES: 
1) See Section Section 7 Specifications for details regarding compatible inputs.
2) Use only high quality shielded cables for all connections. 
						

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FIGURE 2-11 INPUT PANEL
RGB signals (5 BNCs) 
INPUT 1 has 5 BNCs for connecting a variety of sources. A typical connection would be to an RGB source such 
as a PC, Mac, Sun, SGI and others. This projector supports multiple sync types: sync-on-green, composite 
sync, and separate H & V syncs.
Connect the 
SYNC BNC input(s). H & V syncs may be connected in any order, the projector will auto detect 
them. Then connect the red, green and blue source outputs to the 
RED, GREEN, and BLUE BNCs. If the source 
uses sync-on-green, only the red, green, and blue connections are required. If the source provides a composite 
sync output, connect it to the 
SYNC input labeled HOR/COMP. If the source provides separate horizontal and 
vertical sync outputs, connect horizontal sync to the 
SYNC input labeled HOR/COMP and connect vertical sync 
to 
SYNC input labeled VERT. See Figure 2-12.
NOTES:1)Depending on the source, you may need a custom adapter cable with BNC connectors at the 
projector end and a different type of connector at the other (such as a 15-pin D connector for some computer 
sources). Contact your dealer for details. 
2) If the projector fails to recognize a signal as an RGB signal, specify the Color Space option within the Image 
Settings menu. See 3.5 Adjusting the Image.
3) To connect YPbPr signals–such as from DVDs or analog HDTV sources–to INPUT 1, use the red, green and 
blue BNCs as described in YPbPr Signals (below).  
						

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FIGURE 2-12 CONNECTING RGB
YPbPr signals 
Connect a YPbPr signal (component video) to 
INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 as shown in figure 2.14.
NOTES: 1) If the projector fails to recognize a YPbPr signal, specify the Color Space option within the Image 
Settings menu. See 3.5 Adjusting the Image.
FIGURE 2-13 CONNECTING YPBPR
DVI Digital Video
Use the DVI-I connector at 
INPUT 2 to connect either analog or digital video devices to the projector. Use a 
cable with DVI-I connectors at both ends to connect devices that transmit digital and analog video signals such 
as high-quality DVD players, satellite receiver and digital cable TVs.
NOTES: 1) To make sure of true digital output from devices that transmit digital signals, connect to the DVI-I 
connector.
2) DVI loop through is not available unless you have the optional DVI Input Module installed at Input 5.
  
						

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FIGURE 2-14 CONNECTING ANALOG OR DIGITAL VIDEO DEVICES
Composite and S-Video 
INPUT 3 and INPUT 4 provide simultaneous connection of both a composite video source (INPUT 3) and an S-
Video source (
INPUT 4). 
FIGURE 2-15 CONNECTING COMPOSITE / S-VIDEO
Extra Video 
To use an extra video source in addition to the video source(s) connected at input 3 or input 4, connect either a 
Composite or S-video source to input 1 as shown.
NOTES: 1) Do not simultaneously connect composite and s-video to input 1. 
2) You can switch between video sources connected at input 1 and input 3 or input 4. 
FIGURE 2-16 CONNECTING EXTRA VIDEO 
						

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Optional Inputs
Optional input modules allow you to increase your total number of inputs to accommodate different signal 
types, whether analog or digital. Install in the area labeled 
INPUT 5. Options include:
• RGB 500 Input Module
• RGB 400 Active Loop Thru Input Module
• RGB 400 Buffered Amplifier Input Module
• PC250 Analog Input Module
• Serial Digital Input Module
• DVI Input Module
• Dual SD/HD-SDI Module 
NOTE: See Appendix D Optional Input Modules for a brief description of each interface.
2.4 Connecting Communications
As an alternative to the projector’s keypad or remote, communicate with the projector using a PC or other 
controller. Commands and feedback are sent via serial links (RS-232 and RS-422) and Ethernet or GPIO 
communications to the projector.
2.4.1 Remote Keypad 
Direct the projector’s IR remote keypad towards the display screen or the projector’s IR sensor. Alternatively, 
connect a wired (tethered) version of the remote to the RCA jack labeled 
REMOTE on the projector’s input 
panel. Response to a wired keypad must be enabled in the Communications menu—see 3.6, Adjusting System 
Parameters and Advanced Controls for more information.
2.4.2 Serial Port Connections 
RS-232 and RS-422 are the serial ports available on the projector. 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. 
Connecting RS-232
The two 9-pin 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 baud rate to match that of the computer. Refer to 
Section 3 Operation for details on changing the projector’s baud rate.
FIGURE 2-17 CONNECTING RS-232 
						

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Connecting RS-422
To control the projector with a computer or other devices with RS-422 capability, connect an RS-422 serial 
communication cable between the computer and the RS-422 port on the projector. RS-422 is better suited for 
serial communication over long distances than RS-232 communication. 
Use the RS-422 port only if your device has RS-422 capability. Consult the literature provided with your 
equipment before connecting. Connecting to the RS-422 port with incompatible equipment could damage your 
projector.
FIGURE 2-18 CONNECTING RS-422
2.4.3 Ethernet Communications
To add the projector to an existing Ethernet network, connect standard CAT5 Ethernet cable between your 
Ethernet hardware and the Ethernet port on the side of the projector.
The project factory default is DHCP enabled, an IP address will be ob ta i ed automatically. If there is no 
DHCP server available on the network or if a static IP address for the projector is required, set the address in 
the Ethernet Settings menu or via serial command.
Regardless of how it is assigned, once a projector has a valid and unique address it will respond to commands 
sent to this address. To determine the projector’s current IP address, consult the Status or Communications 
menus.
Refer to Section 3 for further information about setting up and using a projector connected via Ethernet.
FIGURE 2-19 ETHERNET COMMUNICATION 
						

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2.4.4 Connecting Multiple Projectors
RS-232 Network
To connect multiple projectors in a network with serial communication, connect the controlling source to the 
RS-232 IN connector of the first projector in the network. Then take another serial communication cable and 
connect one end to the RS-232 OUT connector and the other end to the RS-232 IN connector of the next 
projector. Continue this pattern of connection with all projectors in the network. The last projector in the 
network will only have a connection to the RS-232 IN connector. See Figure 2-20 Communicating through RS-
232.
Mixed Network
To control multiple projectors with a computer/controller having an RS-422 interface, first set them all to the 
same baud rate as your RS-422 controller.
NOTE: You must enable this combination of RS-422 and RS-232 in the Communications menu. Set the 
“Network Routing” option to “RS-232 and RS-422 Joined”. See Section 3 for details.
Then chain the projectors together by connecting an 
RS-232 port of the first projector (already connected to the 
computer/controller through the 
RS-422 port) to an RS-232 port on the next projector in the chain. Continue 
connecting projectors in this manner until you’ve reached the last projector in the chain, so that only the last 
projector has one unused 
RS-232 port. See Figure 2-21 Communicating through a Mixed Network.
RS-232 IN
RS-232 OUT         RS-232 IN
RS-232 OUT         RS-232 IN
FIGURE 2-20 COMMUNICATING THROUGH RS-232 
						

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Communication parameters such as baud rate must be set to match the particular controlling device before 
connecting as a network—refer to the documentation that came with your controlling device in order to 
determine the proper baud rate. See 3.6, Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls if you need help 
changing the projector baud rate. Set the Network Routing to “RS-232 and RS-422 Joined” to reach all 
projectors.
NOTES: 1) To avoid damage, connect only properly wired serial communication cables. See Appendix C for 
details. 
2) Each RS-232 communication cable must be no more than 25 feet in length. Use high quality cables.
2.4.5 Ethernet Network Setup
To add one or more projectors to an Ethernet network, use standard CAT5 cable to connect each projector’s 
Ethernet port to a hub belonging to the network. A controller or PC must also be connected to the hub. See 
Figure 2-22 Ethernet Network.
RS-232
RS-422
RS-232Separate
RS232 and RS422 joined
Ethernet joined
All joined RS232 and  1.
2.
3.
4.
FIGURE 2-21 COMMUNICATING THROUGH A MIXED NETWORK
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To other
Ethernet
devices
FIGURE 2-22 ETHERNET NETWORK