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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 bottom of the list.
Use 
CHANGE LAMP
to record the serial
number for a newly
installed lamp.
In the Lamp S/N
window, use the
number text entry
keys to record the
new lamp serial
number, and press
 again to accept
the change. See
Using Slidebars and Other Controls if you need help entering the number. Once
entered, the new lamp serial number will be added to the Lamp History menu and the
Lamp Hours timer will reset to “0”. Lamp Mode and Lamp Limit remain as they were
for the previous lamp, and can be changed at any time.
NOTE: Enter a serial number only if you have just installed a new lamp. This will
help ensure that lamp timer is not reset on an old lamp and that the number of hours
logged on the lamp will be accurate.
 IMPORTANT 
Always DO record the serial number of a NEW lamp.
This read-only menu lists a variety of details about the standard and optional
components currently in use on the projector. Refer to the Status menu for versions of
hardware (left side) and software (right side) installed, the number of lamp hours
logged in total and for a specific period (such as a rental period), and for your
projector model name and serial number. In addition, the Status menu identifies the
current channel, switcher, slot and frequencies.
Use 
ON, OFF,  or  to see additional Status information.
Figure 3.28. Recording the New Lamp Serial Number
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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 display making up a portion of the total image. In such cases, you can
switch back and forth between broadcasting to all projectors or controlling each
projector individually.
Make sure you have assigned a unique projector number to each projector present —
this number will be required in order get the exclusive attention of an individual
projector. To assign a projector number:
Press 
Menu and select the Configuration menu, then the Communications submenu.
Scroll down to Projector# and enter a valid three-digit number (000 to 999) for
identifying the current projector. Press 
Enter to accept the entry, or Exi t to cancel.
Repeat for each projector, using a unique three-digit number for each. Once every
projector has its own number, you can begin to control the network.
First make certain that only one (any) networked projector has its Broadcast Keys
option selected (checked) and IR sensors enabled — the remaining projectors must
have the “Broadcast Keys” option unchecked and their keypads disabled (do this in
the Configuration / Communications menu). The Broadcast Keys projector will
then relay keypad commands to the other projectors. If using a wired remote, make
3.10 Using Multiple
Projectors
Assigning a
Projector#
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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 using a computer or controller to issue commands, use the
correct RS-232 software command to gain control of a single projector.
First make certain that only one (any) networked projector has its Broadcast Keys
option selected (checked) — the remaining projectors must have the option
unchecked and their keypads disabled (do this in Configuration / Communication
menu). The Broadcast Keys projector will then relay keypad commands to the
others. If using a wired remote, make sure to select the “Broadcast Keys” option for
the projector to which the wired remote is connected.
On either the IR remote or wired keypad, press 
 to display the projector box.
Press 
 again without entering a number — the keypad commands will now affect
all projectors.
NOTE: 1) If you are using a computer or controller to issue commands, use the
correct RS-232 software command to broadcast.
Tiling an image means that multiple adjacent
displays work together to form a single image,
like a tiles in a mosaic. This videowall concept
contrasts with other multiple-projector
applications in which each display is a
complete and independent image. Use the
Tiling Setup menu as described below
(accessed via the  Size and Position menu or
Configuration/Geometry menu) to configure a maximum of 16 displays (4 x 4) into
one single-image videowall or tiling array.
Defining the Videowall
NUMBER OF ROWS – Use the slidebar to define the number of rows (1-4) present in
your videowall. Each projector must have the same setting.
NUMBER OF COLUMNS – Use the slidebar to define the number of columns (1-4)
present in your videowall. Each projector must have the same setting.
PROJECTOR ROW AND PROJECTOR COLUMN – For each projector, use these two
slidebars to define the projector’s unique row-and-column location within the
videowall. Any videowall begins with the top left corner display as Row 1, Column
1. See Figure 3.30. Broadcasting to

All Projectors
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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 defined an array of
two or more projectors as described above. 2) Use the same tiled resizing option for
each projector in your array, regardless of the number of rows and columns in the
array. 3) Whether the wall produces a black border or a cropped image depends on
the aspect ratio and resolution of the incoming source.
• For each projector, select “Tiled Full Size” to
fully fill all screens in the wall. Each section
of incoming data will be scaled horizontally
and vertically to fill the screen to which it
automatically maps. See right. Note this
option does not necessarily maintain aspect
ratio.
• For each projector, select “Tiled Full Width”
to fill the videowall from left-to-right while
maintaining aspect ratio. This typically
creates a top and bottom black border on the
wall, and is best suited for HDTV signals. See
right.
NOTE FOR LARGE ARRAYS: 1) In large
arrays having 3 or 4 rows, the center row(s)
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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 the videowall from left-to-right while
maintaining the incoming “widescreen”
(anamorphic) aspect ratio of 16:9. This
typically creates a black border at the top and
bottom 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).
Large Displays and 10-bit Processing
When processing sources through
the optional ADP module, you
may have to crop the extreme top
and bottom edges of the image
OR map to fewer screens (see
right).
Occasionally the projector may encounter an error condition that interrupts normal
operation. Such a condition can be caused by an invalid user entry, an input signal
error (most common) or other system error.
If you would like to be notified on-screen of such errors, select the “Screen” option
from the “Display Error Messages” pull-down list (in Menu Preferences Menu). If
you would like to be notified via a serial communication only, select the “RS-232”
option instead. To receive both notifications, select “All”. To disable error messages
(except for invalid user entries), select “Off”.
NOTE: Error messages also always appear at the rear LCD next to the keypad.
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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, even if
Display Error Messages has been set to “Off”.
Input signal errors messages appear when you are in presentation level (i.e., when
there are no menus present) and have selected an input on which the projector detects
a problem. While menus remain operational and pressing any key will temporarily
remove the message from the screen, you must resolve the signal problem in order to
permanently eliminate the message.
NOTE: Input signal messages appear on-screen only if Display Error Messages has
been set to “Screen” or “All”.
No Signal
The message No signal appears when there is no signal detected at the selected
input. Both HSYNC and VSYNC are inactive and the screen background is black.
Connect or correct the signal, or select another input.
Bad Sync
The message Bad Sync is displayed when HSYNC or VSYNC are active but the
signal cannot be displayed. Such a condition occurs when only one of the two signals
is present, or when either signal is unstable or of the wrong frequency. Correct the
signal or select another input.
Other Signal Error Messages
In addition to the common Bad Sync and “No Signal” errors, you may encounter a
signal error message indicating that Hsync and/or Vsync are either too fast or too
slow. When such a message appears, check the frequencies shown in the Status
menu. If they are correct, then the signal is not recognized by the projector. On some
PCs you may be able to change the settings to generate a compatible signal. If the
frequencies shown in the Status menu are incorrect, check the cabling to see where
the problem is.
When the projector encounters a system malfunction, either a System Warning
message or a System Error message may appear. Both types of messages are
accompanied by a steady red “Power” LED and a flashing red-and-yellow error code
on the “Status” LED. This condition indicates the need for service by a qualified
service technician.
NOTE: System messages appear on-screen only if Display Error Messages has been
set to “Screen” or “All”.
System Warnings
A system warning message indicates that a system malfunction has been detected
(see Status LED Codes, below). A system warning message replaces any input signal
message and disappears when the input signal status changes. While the projector User Errors

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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 operate and must be reset—power the projector down and up again
with the 
 key.
The Status LED Codes
If the Status LED on the back of the projector repeatedly flashes a pattern of yellow
and red light while the Power LED glows a continuous red, you have encountered a
likely system error requiring the attention of a qualified service technician (see
System Warnings and System Errors, above). Try resetting the projector by powering
it off and on again, cooling when necessary. Consult Table 3.3 and contact your
dealer if the problem persists.
The specific pattern of flashing indicates the 2-digit code identifying the type of
problem encountered—the number of yellow flashes represents the first digit and the
number of red flashes indicates the second digit. For example, a pattern of “yellow-
yellow-red-red-red” is “Code 23”, meaning the lamp ballast (power supply) is
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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 before being turned on
26 Cannot read valid lamp ballast ID
27 Unexpected lamp shut-off
28 Lamp not installed
IMAGE PROCESSOR MODULE
31 Boot code CRC failed
32 Unable to program the Sync Xilinx part
33 Unable to program a device on Altera programming bus
34 Unable to program a device on JTAG programming bus
35 Unrecognized ROM type
36 Write to flash ROM failed
37 General IPM failure
38 Code being downloaded will not fit in ROMs
PANEL DRIVER MODULE / LIGHT ENGINE ELECTRONICS
41 Unrecognized Panel Driver Module (PDM)
42 Unable to program a device on Panel Driver programming bus
43 Panel Driver/optical system communication problem
44 Red Formatter/flex cable problem
45 Green Formatter/flex cable problem
46 Blue Formatter/flex cable problem
47 Mixed Formatters
48 Download failure in display engine
POWER & COOLING
51 Fan #1 failed (part of Cooling Module)
52 Fan #2 failed (part of Cooling Module)
53 Fan #3 failed (side fan, bottom—connects to J38 on ICM)
54 Fan #4 failed (side fan, top—connects to J39 on ICM)
55 Low voltage power supply failed to turn on
MOTOR CONTROL MODULE (not in all projectors)
61 Problem communicating with MCM
62 Unable to program the MCM field-programmable gate array
INTERCONNECT OR CHASSIS I.D.
71 Unable to access EEPROM on the ICM
72 EEPROM memory has re-initialized
VIDEO DECODER MODULE (INPUT 3 OR 4)
81 Unable to program the video decoder (VDM)
OPTIONAL INTERFACE MODULE
91 Unable to program the option card
If you encounter a system error, try resetting the projector by powering it off and on again
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							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 lens. The extremely high
brightness of this projector can cause permanent eye damage.
 WARNING 
For protection from ultraviolet radiation,
keep all projector shielding intact during operation.
Observe and follow all warnings and instructions marked on the projector.
The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle alerts the user
to important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the projector.
The lightning flash and arrowhead symbol within the equilateral
triangle alerts the user to non-insulated dangerous voltage within
the projectors enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock.
Operate the projector in an environment which meets the operating range
specifications in Section 5, Specifications. Do not operate the projector close to
water, such as near a swimming pool.
Do not place the projector on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the
projector is to be ceiling mounted, only use a Christie-approved
ceiling mount fixture.
A projector and cart combination should be used with care. Sudden
stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
projector and cart combination to overturn.
4.1 Warnings and
Guidelines
Labels and Markings 
Projector Location