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NOTES: 1) Lamps become more stable over time, thus a specific intensity is more
easily maintained as the lamp ages. 2) Intensity can be set only if the lamp is in
Intensity mode 3) Intensity cannot exceed the output of Max Brightness mode.
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...

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Figure 3.29. 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, but is controlled with a common IR remote keypad.
You can also tile a single incoming image among multiple displays in a videowall,
with each...

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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...

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Figure 3.30. 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...

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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...

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Invalid User Entry
Any 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
has not been defined, 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 confirm the
message and eliminate the message box.
NOTE: Displaying of “Invalid User Entry” messages cannot be disabled,...

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will remain operational, the message indicates the presence of a serious problem that
should be reported to the manufacturer. You can press 
 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...

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Table 3.3. System Error Codes
CodeDescription
GENERAL12 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 Lamp ballast (power supply) is overheated
24 One or more of the lamp interlocks are open
25 Lamp may be on...

Section 4
Maintenance
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This projector is CSA approved and is designed for safe and reliable operation.
However, safe operation cannot be assured by design alone; installers, maintainers,
and users must maintain a safe operating environment for the system. Please read
through and understand the following warnings and guidelines promoting safe usage
of the projector.
 WARNING 
Always REMOVE the lens when shipping a projector.
 WARNING 
Never look directly into the projector...