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4.9.6 Color Wheel Calibration — Submenu
Adjusts the timing of the color wheel. If the color wheel is incorrectly calibrated, the colors throughout the 
displayed image will appear in various unmatched shades.
This adjustment is required whenever the color wheel is replaced. To calibrate the color wheel:
1. From the Diagnostics and Calibration menu, access Color Wheel Calibration. The color ramp test pattern 
will automatically display and the “Color Enable” option will display “White”. 
2. Adjust the “Color Wheel Delay” slidebar until the transitions across each color bar in the test pattern 
appears smooth.
3. Verify your adjustments by choosing different colors through “Color Enable”. The transitions across each 
color bar in the test pattern must remain smooth.
4.9.7 Peak Detector
A method of defining individual input levels to improve the accuracy of input levels set by the “Auto Input 
Level” function. Enabling “Peak Detector” activates an operating mode for detecting only pixels that are 
considered black or white, all other levels are displayed as a mid-level gray. 
Adjust individual blacklevels and input drives using a 16-step grayscale pattern with black and white bands at 
opposite edges of the image. Adjust the levels until both bands are just visible. Images from this source will 
then display correct blacks and whites without “crushing” or washing out.
4.9.8 Level Detector
The “Level Detector” checkbox enables a specific threshold for blacks and whites. Input levels that fall below 
a specified Level Value are displayed as black, and all others are displayed as white. It aids in Odd Pixel 
Adjustment. To use:
1. Enable “Level Detector” and display a continuous grayscale.
2. Set “Level Value” to near black (such as 200).
3. Adjust Offsets to minimize area of black stripe.
4. Set “Level Value” to near white (such as 800).
5. Adjust Gains to minimize area of white stripe.
4.9.9 Level Value
The “Level Value” defines the value to be used by the Level Detector in recognizing blacks and whites. See 
Level Detector, above.
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4.10 Working With the Lamp
The RPMX/RPMSP-D132U projectors are installed with two132W UHP lamps and the RPMSP-D180U 
projectors are installed with two 180W UHP lamps. Only one lamp will be ON at any given time.
4.10.1 The Lamp Menu
The Lamp menu provides performance adjustments for the lamp to achieve the brightest, most uniform image 
for the life of the lamp. From this menu you can also access “read-only” information pertaining to the present 
lamps.
FIGURE 4-17 THE LAMP MENU
Lamp Message
Enter a checkmark
 to enable a warning message. The message will appear when powering ON if the lamp has 
reached the specified lamp limit and should be replaced. Delete the checkmark to prevent display of this 
message. When the lamp expires, the status display will provide a warning to replace the lamp.
NOTES: 
1) It is recommended the Lamp Message checkbox remain enabled.
2) If a lamp warning message appears during power-up, press   to temporarily cancel the message. This 
message will continue to appear upon power-up of the projector until a new lamp is installed.
Lamp Limit 
Set
 the lamp limit to the number of hours you expect to log on the current lamp before replacing it. This will 
trigger a lamp message on-screen (if enabled in Menu Preferences). The maximum limit for the lamps in the 
RPMX/RPMSP-D132U is 10000 and 7000 for the RPMSP-D180U.
NOTES: 
1) If you change the lamp mode over the life of the lamp, the lamp limit you originally expected may no longer 
be possible.
2) Frequently turning the lamp on and off will reduce its life.
3) Do not exceed the maximum lamp limit for these lamps, as they can become dangerously fragile with 
overuse.
Lamp Mode
Select a lamp mode to control the light output of the projector. Generally higher light output or higher power 
settings can shorten lamp life. You can choose to: 
• run the lamp as brightly as possible (i.e. using maximum power)
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• power the lamp with a specific wattage
Use the lamp mode that best suits your brightness needs. For example, in a tiled display 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 want images to be as bright as possible – choose “Max Brightness”. 
Choosing a higher lamp power setting will shorten lamp life.
Lamp modes are:
MAX BRIGHTNESS - The lamp will burn as brightly as possible. It is the same as applying the maximum 
power level - 132 watts or 180 watts depending on the model. The “maximum brightness” for a lamp gradually 
diminishes with age making images dimmer over time. 
POWER - The power supplied to the lamp will remain at the specified wattage level. Select this option and 
enter the number of watts representing the power level you wish to maintain. Adjust the slidebar when 
LAMP 
MODE
 is set to “Power”, to apply a specific number of watts to the lamp.
A lower power level will produce a dimmer image. Specifying a maximum power level is the same as 
operating in “Max Brightness” mode, and will shorten lamp life.
Lamp Operation
From the pull down list, specify which lamp to operate the projector with. The other lamp remains in reserve 
and will only turn on if
• the current lamp fails 
• the mode is manually selected using the keypad 
• the Lamp Control button is pressed.
NOTE:   A full lamp change will take approximately 80 seconds, including igniting the lamp and reaching 
partial brightness.The “switch” can take up to 6 minutes, if the lamp doesn’t ignite on the first attempt. The 
projector will try a total of 3 times to ignite the lamp.
Lamp Position
Use this slidebar to fine-tune the position of the lamp to achieve the brightest image possible. This is a fine 
motor adjustment that applies to the current operating lamp only.     
 
More Lamp 1 (More Lamp 2) 
There
 are two lamp submenus accessed from the Lamp menu. Each submenu is dedicated to one lamp 
displaying information such as lamp hours, lamp history and the current status of the lamp. You can also 
change lamp operation modes.
LAMP HOURS –
 This read-only information shows the number of hours logged on the current lamp. 
Whenever a new lamp serial number is detected, “Lamp Hours” will reset to the number of hours stored with 
the new lamp and begin logging time for the new lamp. This information also appears in the Status menu.
•LAMP S/N –
 This read-only information displays the serial number for the current lamp. 
NOTE The serial number for each lamp is provided on the lamp card that comes with each lamp. Whenever a 
lamp is replaced, this card must be replaced. The projector will automatically detect the new serial number 
from this card and display it here. 
•LAMP (1 or 2) STATUS – This read-only information displays the current status of the lamp and can be 
viewed any time during operation. The lamp status messages you might see are:
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FIGURE 4-18 MORE LAMP OPTIONS
4.11 PIP and Seamless Switching
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) and Seamless Switching are independent but related projector features that utilize two 
image-processing paths within the projector. 
PIP, double processing allows you to display two different images simultaneously, typically a smaller 
“secondary” image within a large “primary” background. 
In a seamless switch, the double processing occurs between displays so that a full image relayed from one 
source can smoothly transform into a full image from another source. This change can be virtually 
instantaneous, or slowed so that the current image appears to dissolve or “fade” into the new image.
Options for enabling and controlling PIP and Seamless Switching reside in the same menu. Since both features 
utilize the projector’s double processing capability, PIP and Seamless Switching cannot be used together. For 
example, fading a pair of PIP images into a new display from a different source is not possible.
For best PIP or Seamless Switching results, use two different signal types as defined in Section Table 4.1 . Do 
not mix two signals of the same type.
Table 4.1 
FAILED TO STRIKEDisplays when the projector can not turn a lamp on. This may or may not be lamp 
related, and may require further investigation by the user before proper servicing can 
take place. For example, a lamp driver may have failed causing the lamp not to ignite.
TURNED OFF UNEXPECTEDLYDisplays when a lamp or lamp related component fails. This error may be caused by a 
hot lamp, a failed lamp or a lamp driver that has failed.
COOLING FAN FAILEDDisplays when one of the lamp cooling fans stop unexpectedly.
OPERATION ERRORDisplays when a lamp fails to move into the required position to operate properly.
SIGNAL TYPEDESCRIPTION (INPUT LOCATION)
#1 5 BNCs (RGBHV or YPbPr)
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NOTE HD interlaced sources are not recommended for the PIP window.
Other PIP or Seamless Switching tips include:
• When using two digital signals or one analog and one digital, each must be 165 megapixels/sec. 
• When using two analog signals, each must be 90 megapixels/sec.
• Avoid using an interlaced source in the PIP window
• Seamless switching may affect image quality in some cases
4.11.1 Working with PIP
NOTE: To control the primary image, access all picture controls through the Main menu. To control the 
secondary (PIP) image, access picture controls through the Picture-in-Picture and Switching menu.
FIGURE 4-19 PIP AND SWITCHING MENU
Use the first of six options in the PIP and Switching menu to enable and define how you want to use PIP.
Swap Main and PIP Image
Toggle the current picture-in-picture relationship so that the primary (main) image becomes secondary (PIP), 
and the secondary image becomes primary. Swapping is available only when PIP is enabled.
NOTE: There may be a slight delay when swapping the Primary and Secondary images.
PIP Enable
#3 Decoded signals (Input 3, Input 4, Composite video, S-Video, or any 
video signal via Input 1 BNC connectors or via an analog option card).
#4 Analog Option Cards
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Short cut: Press   on the Remote if menu not present.
Toggle to display from two sources at once (Picture-in-Picture) or the primary source only. This checkbox 
turns the secondary source on and off.
 
NOTE: Disable PIP and Best Switching for Interlaced sources > 35kHz.
PIP Size and Position – 
Submenu
Most controls in the PIP Size and Position menu adjust the PIP (secondary) image in the same fashion as their 
counterparts in the main Size and Position menu adjust the main image—see 3.5 Adjusting the Image for 
details. Exceptions are:
•POSITION PRESETS –Set the location of the PIP (secondary) image in the display.
•ASPECT RATIO PRESETS
 – Choose the desired aspect ratio for your PIP pixels. Use the “Default” 
aspect ratio when incoming format has square pixels (most common). This makes sure that the resulting 
PIP image maintains its intended aspect ratio. Use “Anamorphic” for NTSC signals having narrower pix-
els--this will stretch the pixels horizontally to regain the intended aspect ratio of the PIP image. 
NOTE: If the image is already resized at the source it will remain that way in the PIP window. If, for example, 
an NTSC signal is already set to anamorphic through the Resize and Preset menu it will remain that way in the 
PIP window. If the NTSC signal is formatted as widescreen at the source, then the image in the PIP window 
will appear with black bars above and below it.
PIP Image Settings — 
Submenu
Adjust the PIP (secondary image) without affecting the size or position. The primary image remains 
unchanged. See 3.5 Adjusting the Image for details
PIP Border Width - Set the desired line thickness for your PIP window border. 
PIP Border Color - Select the desired color for the PIP window border.
NOTES: 
1) Numbers 7 and 8 on the Picture-in-Picture and Switching submenu control switching parameters.
2) Disable PIP to work with Seamless Switching. 
3) Disable PIP and Best Switching for Interlaced sources > 35kHz.
4.11.2 Working with Seamless Switching
Seamless Switching is the ability to instantly and/or smoothly switch sources, and is controlled with options 7 
and 8 in the PIP and Switching menu. To use Seamless Switching, PIP must be disabled.
  
						

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Tips:
• Make sure a channel is configured for each source.
• Progressive digital and analog sources are recommended.
• Set Image Optimization to Seamless Switching (see below).
• For best results, use the same frame rate and gamma setting for each.
NOTE: Avoid using two Interlaced sources.
Image Optimization
Use this setting to choose what is more important, image quality or switching between sources. Selecting Best 
Image Quality will make sure the image is proper, but when switching sources, the screen will go blank 
increasing your switching time. Smooth Switching allows for a cleaner transition between sources. The image 
will fade from one image to another according to the Fade Time control. Seamless Switching overrides the 
Frame Lock Enable settings and forces the output to run at 60Hz regardless of the input signal. Image is 100% 
seamless when switching sources. 
NOTE: Disable PIP and Best Switching for Interlaced sources > 35kHz.
Fade Time
Set how long (in seconds) it takes to gradually dissolve one image into another for a source switch when Image 
Optimization is set to Smooth Switching. 
NOTE: PIP must be disabled for Fade Time to take effect. Also, the PIP window must be closed to activate it.
Numbers Select Main Image
Use Numbers Select Main Image to use the numeric keys #1-8 as input keys. This remapping of the keypad 
(see right) can be particularly useful with PIP displays, providing a convenient shortcut for changing the 
primary (background) image without first having to return to the Main menu. Select “Always” to use the keys 
  
						

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in this manner all of the time, even with single displays. For normal keypad function, select Never (default). 
Set to When PIP Active to activate number keys only when PIP is in use.
NOTE: Numbers Select Main Image keypad functionality works only when menus are closed.
4.12 Status Menu
The read-only Status menu lists a variety of details about the standard and optional components currently 
detected in the projector. Refer to the Status menu for versions of hardware and software installed, the type of 
lamp defined in projector memory, its current, voltage and hours logged in total and for a specific period, and 
for your projector model name and serial number. The Status menu identifies the current channel, its location, 
its frequencies and other details.
Scroll the full Status menu using 
 . Use   for page up/down.
4.13 Using Multiple Projectors
When an installation requires multiple projectors, you can use the RS-232 serial ports to daisy-chain the units 
together and control the group with a single keypad or a computer/controller connected to the first projector. In 
such a network, you can choose to broadcast commands to the entire group, or use the   key as desired to 
limit responses to an individual projector.
Alternatively, you may want to add projectors to an Ethernet network.
NOTE: Refer back to 3.6, Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls for complete information 
about communicating with multiple projectors.
4.14 Matching Colors In Multiple Screens
In a multiple-projector wall, you will likely want to precisely match color and intensity from image to image so that 
the full wall is as uniform as possible. This matching is typically done in conjunction with brightness uniformity. 
TIP:
 You may need to adjust the position of the on-screen menu (in Menu Preferences) while making these 
adjustments in order to have a full view of each screen.
4.14.1 Preliminary Calibration
All primary colors in the projector are set to precise values for optimal color performance. After installation at 
a site, lighting and other environmental factors can change how these colors appear on the screen. To recover 
the intended color performance use a color meter to measure the native primary colors—red, green, blue, and 
white—as they appear at the screen. Record these as Color Primary Settings in the Service menu (password-
protected) for each projector. Using these new values, which are stored in memory, each projector will 
automatically calculate all corrections to reproduce the original factory colors under the current environmental 
conditions. This essentially calibrates a projector to adjust for environmental and lighting factors to improve 
color accuracy and consistency in a group of projectors. It provides a good starting point for further 
customizing and matching.
To return to the factory-set color primaries, such as when a projector is moved to a different site, you must 
access the Service menu (password-protected). Select the Reset to Factory Defaults? option in the Color 
Primaries submenu. Repeat the calibration process describe above and continue with matching of colors.
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4.14.2 Color Adjustment Procedure
After the Color Primary Settings are calibrated for the site (see Section 4.14.1 Preliminary Calibration), use 
the Color Adjustments by X,Y or Color Saturation menu to refine each projector’s fundamental colors. The hue 
and intensity of each color must appear the same from one display to another. Once matched, you will have 
created a single new shared range of colors or “color gamut” that all of your projectors can produce. This 
palette—named User 1, 2, 3 or 4—can be applied or disabled for a source at any time throughout a bank of 
adjacent displays, simplifying both the setup and maintenance of a “seamless” wall.
1. Set up and optimize all projector settings. You can ignore color temperature, since you will be redefining 
color performance in this procedure, but do optimize each projector in every other aspect. Closely align all 
screen edges.
2. Assign projector numbers to make communications easier. Use a wired keypad.
3. Use the same lamp mode for all projectors, and do the following:
•Set Select Color Adjustment to “Max Drives”
• Display a full white test pattern
• Adjust lamp power until adjacent white fields appear the same brightness.
4. Display the Color Adjustments by X,Y menus for all projectors. Each menu shows the x/y coordinates 
defining the “Max Drives” color gamut for this projector. Take note of the values shown in one (any) of the 
displays. See Figure 4-20 Make note of a Set of ”Max Drives” X/Y Values. Or use the “Copy From” 
function to copy them into a “User” gamut in one projector. 
FIGURE 4-20 MAKE NOTE OF A SET OF ”MAX DRIVES” X/Y VALUES
5. In each projector, select a “User” color adjustment (1-4) to enable Color Adjustments by X,Y changes. Then 
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FIGURE 4-21 COPY X/Y VALUES INTO ALL PROJECTORS
6. In each projector, judge by eye and adjust x/y coordinates slightly in the following manner:
• To match reds, decrease “ Red X” until full field red screens match. 
• To match greens, decrease “Green Y” until full field green screens match.
• To match blues, increase both “Blue X” and “Blue Y” until full field blue screens match.
NOTE: For speed, enable the “Auto Color Enable” checkbox. Each color coordinate you select will then 
automatically trigger a full field display of the corresponding color.